KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 28): Ranhill Holdings Bhd's net profit for its second quarter ended June 30, 2017 (2QFY17) plunged 61.57%, from RM37.77 million to RM14.51 million, on recognition of rationalisation and relocation costs.
Quarterly revenue came in at RM367.98 million, 3.06% higher than the RM357.04 million recorded for the corresponding quarter in the preceding year.
For the cumulative six months (1HFY17), Ranhill reported a 32.4% fall in its net profit to RM30.21 million from RM44.67 million a year ago, although quarterly revenue increased 2.58% to RM719.93 million from RM701.79 million in 1HFY16.
In a filing with Bursa Malaysia today, the company said the decrease in profit was mainly due to the RM6.1 million rationalisation and relocation cost recognised in the quarter, while a one-off recognition of negative goodwill of RM20.1 million recognised in 2Q 2016 made up the other variances.
The company added that the growth in its top line was due to increase in volume of water consumption coupled with an increase in customer base arising from new housing and industrial developments, lifting its environment business segment performance.
On prospects, the company said that its non-revenue water (NRW) division spearheaded by Ranhill Water Services has secured Johor Phase 5 NRW jobs in Johor, and is actively involved in negotiations of NRW works in other states in Malaysia.
Additionally, the company said that it is in the final phase of negotiation with regards to the 300MW Combined Cycle Power Plant in Sandakan, which will contribute additional revenue and profit to the group.
As for its international environment segment, the company said its joint venture with SIIC Environment Holdings Ltd is now properly poised to commence exploring new opportunities for industrial waste-water concession contracts and other potential water related works in China and other South East Asia countries under the One Belt One Road initiative.
Ranhill share price increased 0.5 sen today to close at 81.5 sen, for a market capitalisation of RM723.98 million.
14.51 mil net profit + 6.1 mil one off rationalisation and relocation cost = 20.61 mil net profit per quarter for Q2 17 compare qoq with 37.77 mil - one-off recognition of negative goodwill of RM20.1 million recognised in 2Q 2016 = 17.67 mil for Q2 16.
Further to the Company’s third announcement made on the 19th of May 2017, the Board of Ranhill Holdings Berhad wishes to inform that as at the date of this announcement, parties to the MOU have completed the review and testing of the Joint Billing System. The Parties are presently awaiting the official approval for the Proposed Joint Billing Exercise from the State Government.
Unless otherwise stated, defined terms in this announcement shall carry the same meaning as defined in the previous announcements.
We will make the necessary announcement when there are material developments.
With this Joint Billing, Ranhill will get commission. That means its business is still growing. Also because its non-revenue water (NRW) division spearheaded by Ranhill Water Services has secured Johor Phase 5 NRW jobs in Johor AND continuation increase in volume of water consumption coupled with an increase in customer base arising from new housing and industrial developments
It appears that past dividend is not applicable for coming years. Assuming they will only declare two times dividend and 2sen for each time, DY is 5% only at share price 80 Sen. To make DY to 6% , share price need to be at 65 sen
dividend for this quarter very unlikely to happen, i think. Their cash in hand only left 17 millions, which is equivalent to total amount of 2 sen dividend payout. Unless they free up some cash from the short term deposit in Bank.
I think Coldeye has a point as Ranhill has declared dividends under separate announcement before. Also total cash for payout is there and position as of now may differ from that at end Jun Q financials. Good luck.
Posted by tipumakan > Aug 29, 2017 11:49 AM | Report Abuse dividend for this quarter very unlikely to happen, i think. Their cash in hand only left 17 millions, which is equivalent to total amount of 2 sen dividend payout. Unless they free up some cash from the short term deposit in Bank.
maybe is Tabung Haji. Hopefully the new subsidiary they bought can bring new power plant project. Otherwise nothing excited in near term, assuming 4 sen dividend for coming years
Ranhill is like hidden gem, low PE, high dividend payout, and stable profit. The increase in development in Johor, the better for Ranhill. Hopefully the acquisition will be a plus to this counter. This hidden gem will be shining soon.
Well, PE is just at normal range. stable profit is true. Dividend yield most likely will be at 5% for the coming years at the current price until profit from new project kicks in. Hopefully HQ relocation could help them to save some millions. The two acquisitions recently are burning cash and not promising anything at this stage, it could drag yearssss to materialize the project. How they fund the project is another question, hopefully not asking money from shareholder.
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Posted by WarrenColdeye > 2017-08-25 00:15 | Report Abuse
Yes. I have already boight in 2 batches. Good luck!