We estimate SIRI’s 2Q24F net profit at Bt1.33bn (-17.5% YoY but +1.7% QoQ) on revenue of Bt9.58bn (+4.3% YoY but -1.6% QoQ), 75% from low-rise and 25% from condos. We also expect an extra gain of Bt70mn in 2Q24 from a JV investment. 3Q24F is expected to be flat QoQ but drop YoY, then peak in 4Q24. We adjusted 2024F net profit up 2% to Bt5.19bn (-14.3%) to reflect the extra gain in 2Q24. We maintain our 3-month tactical call of Neutral with 2024 TP of Bt2.14, based on 16-year PE of 7.1 (+0.25SD). 2Q24F Net profit to drop YoY but inch up QoQ. We expect a 2Q24F net profit of Bt1.33bn (-17.5% YoY but +1.7% QoQ) with core profit of Bt1.26bn (-21.8% YoY and -3% QoQ) on revenue of Bt9.58bn (+4.3% YoY but -1.6% QoQ), 75% from low-rise (Bt500mn in transfers of Narasiri Krungtheop Kreetha) and 25% from condos (Bt800mn from XT Phayathai transfers). Average gross margin is expected at 30.9%, down from 31.5% in 2Q23 and 32.4% in 1Q24. Contribution from the JV is expected to be a healthy Bt187mn (+165% YoY and +60% QoQ), backed by new transfers at the Bt1bn JV project, The Line Vibe. In 2Q24F, we expect an extra gain of Bt70mn from a JV investment transaction. If 2Q24F meets our expectations, 1H24 net profit will reach Bt2.6bn (-17.2%).
Presales remain healthy in 1H24. SIRI reported 2Q24 presales of Bt10.6bn (+6% YoY and +12% QoQ), 61% from low-rise, value up 7% YoY and 6% QoQ, and 39% from condos, value up 5% YoY and 19% QoQ. In 2Q24, SIRI launched 13 projects worth Bt13.3bn; the highlight is The Standard Residences Hua Hin (project value Bt4.8bn, take-up rate ~20%). This brought 1H24 presales to Bt20.2bn, 45% of its 2024 presales target of Bt45bn (+20%).
Maintain 2024 revenue forecast, with net profit adjusted up. We maintain our 2024F revenue of Bt42.8bn (+15.8%), most arriving in 4Q24F, going by the backlog scheduled to be transferred. However, we adjusted up our net profit by 2% to Bt5.19bn (-14.3%) to reflect the extra gain booked in 2Q24. In 3Q24F, net profit is expected to be flat QoQ but drop YoY on flat revenue QoQ but higher expense that will be offset by higher JV contribution.
Risks and concerns. Operational risks: Rejections and cancelations remain high, which will put presales back and raise opportunity cost for resale. Inventory management and cash flow position. With another Bt61bn to be launched in 2024, we believe efficient inventory management will be key and capex (construction) will be high for the next few years. ESG risk. SIRI is rated as AA in SET ESG ratings. However, for the environmental (weight 50%) issue we are concerned about its lag in terms of using sustainable products.
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