Indonesia Autos and Transport - Selectively positive

Automobiles n Components JT GH 324 11th Nov, 2024

9M24 results review

Indonesia’s automotive and transport sector has reported relatively strong results for 9M24 despite weak 4W sales. Adi Sarana Armada (ASSA IJ, Buy), Astra Otoparts (AUTO IJ, Buy), Seatmate Sempurna (SMSM IJ, Buy) and Blue Bird (BIRD IJ, Buy) have beaten our and consensus estimates – benefiting from consumer downtrading and strong market leadership, in our view.

Autos: picking the winners amid downtrading trend

We believe the trend of down trading will remain until the government provides stimulus to the industry (such as tax incentive). As such, we expect companies under our coverage to continue to benefit.

1) ASSA – benefiting from the sales of used cars through Autopedia Sukses Lestari (ASLC IJ; Not rated) – as consumers opted to buy used cars rather than new cars (see our research on used car market’s rising share here).

2) AUTO – benefiting from the delay in purchases of new cars (thus consumers buying after-market spare parts from AUTO),

3) SMSM has also benefitted from parts changes such as filter and radiator, on top of its cost efficiency measures. We note SMSM booked record profit in 3Q24.

Specifically on ASSA, we believe the cost-cutting measures in Anteraja business and also initiatives on logistics have started to yield fruit in 3Q24, given the record profit achievement in 3Q24.

Transport: market leadership matters

BIRD posted strong topline (+13% yoy) and bottom-line (+21% yoy) growth for 9M24, driven by its market leading position in the taxi industry and thus, ability to command price increases. We also attribute the strong results to its strong execution in the non-taxi segment, particularly in the corporate segment, and intercity transport.

Remain Bullish on the sector

Until the government provides stimulus to the sector that could induce production, we prefer stocks that can capture the downtrading trend. Our top picks: ASSA, AUTO, BIRD, and SMSM.

Our TP of IDR1,200 for ASSA is derived using an SOTP valuation, implying a FY24F P/E of 10x.

For AUTO, our TP of IDR 2,650 is based on DCF valuation, assuming WACC of 10.8% and a terminal growth rate of 2.0%. At our TP, AUTO would trade at a 2024F P/E of 7.3x.

We value BIRD using DCF methodology, assuming a 6.5% risk-free rate, a 7.2% equity risk premium, beta of 1.0 and a 1.5% terminal growth rate. At our TP of IDR2,250, BIRD would trade at 11.5x FY24F P/E vs 8.7x 2024F P/E currently, and average of 2015-19 and 2022 P/E at 17x.

For SMSM, our TP of IDR 2,400 is based on DCF valuation with a WACC of 10.7% and terminal growth rate of 2.0%. At our TP, SMSM would trade at 14.2x FY24F P/E.

 

Fig. 1: Auto and transport players’ earnings recap

TickerRatingMkt. Cap
(IDR tn)
9M24 Sales Yoy
(%)
9M24 Profit Yoy
(%)
Cons
(Above/Below/
 In-line)
Verdhana
(Above/Below/ In-line)
Remarks
ASIIBuy206.52.2%0.6%AboveAbove- Above due to UNTR, fincos and 2W record high profit
- 4W remain under pressure
AUTOBuy11.90.6%17%In-LineAbove- Record high from associate income (+52% yoy, IDR 299bn)
- Strong trading business (+10% yoy, IDR 2,4tn)
- Manufacturing remains under pressure (IDR 8,2tn, -5,2% yoy)
SMSMBuy11.11.4%3.5%N/AIn-line- Record high Profit in 3Q24 (IDR274bn, +5% yoy)
- Growth driven by filter, trading, and radiator segments
BIRDBuy5.213%19%AboveAbove- Primarily driven by non-taxi segment
- Improve margin by increasing ARPV
DRMABuy4.9-5.3%-21%BelowIn-line- Driven by 2W and associate's income
- Kyunshin (DKI) robounded with NP +593% yoy due to export growth
MPMXBuy4.513%4.6%N/AIn-line- Primarily driven by 2W distribution and insurance segment
- Multifinance (MPM Finance) net loss driven by weak purchasing power
ASSABuy2.85.2%80%AboveAbove- Strong 3Q24 driven by rental car growth +4% qoq
- decline in used car sales due to accounting treatment in 3Q, expected strong result in 4Q
WINSBuy2.325%635%AboveAbove- Record high net margin
- Solid growth driven by stronger vessel utilization and higher day charter rate (DCR)
ASLCBuy1.336%273%N/AAbove- Solid growth in auction and used car sales due to increasing cost of new cars
Source: Company data, Verdhana research

 

Astra International (ASII IJ; Buy): Driven by record profit from UNTR, Fincos, and AHM

ASII reported 9M24 results with revenue of IDR 246tn, up +2.2% yoy, while NPAT reached IDR 25.8tn, up +0.6% yoy, above both our and Bloomberg consensus estimates. The weak performance of the 4W segment was offset by strong contributions from Fincos and UNTR (United Tractors, Not rated). Associates’ income, which came in at IDR 7.7tn (+7% yoy), therefore provided significant support to the bottom line and somewhat offset ongoing challenges in the 4W segment. The auto segment profit was down 7% yoy. 2W profit was up +20% yoy to IDR5tn, while 4W profit declined 4% yoy to IDR 2.4tn. The financial services segment posted record-high NPAT growth of +6.4% yoy to IDR 6.2 tn, driven by strong demand for vehicle financing. UNTR also made record NPAT on improved performance across its subsidiaries. Associates' income reached a high net profit backed by the record profit of Astra Honda Motor (unlisted)partly driven by consumer downtrading from LCGC into high-end 2W. Our Buy rating continues to be underpinned by the diversified business model of ASII, given its strong positioning for growth amid sector shifts.

 

Fig. 2: ASII results table

ASII IJ IDRbn2Q233Q232Q243Q24qoq%yoy%9M239M24yoy%% Ours% Cons
Revenue      79,413      78,520      78,758      86,36210%10%     240,913     246,3292.2%79%80%
Auto      31,533      33,438      30,811      34,52512%3.3%       99,162       99,5290.4%  
UNTR      33,788      28,921      32,102      35,0449.2%21%       97,598       99,5582.0%  
AALI        4,630        6,291        5,513        5,9748.4%-5.0%       15,682       16,2873.9%  
Finco        7,352        7,730        8,136        8,5925.6%11%       21,983       24,50411%  
Others        2,110        2,140        2,196        2,2271.4%4.1%         6,488         6,451-0.6%  
            
GP      18,919      16,954      18,015      19,0525.8%12%       53,587       54,6522.0%76%81%
            
Associates' income        2,136        2,634        2,400        2,74915%4.4%         7,249         7,7587.0%  
            
EBIT      11,940        9,713      10,694      10,9242.2%12%       32,439       31,772-2.1%83%84%
Auto           674           874           313           51565%-41%         2,507         1,348-46%  
UNTR        8,446        5,545        7,116        7,1470.4%29%       21,200       20,856-1.6%  
AALI             43             67             62             6911%3.0%            136            15917%  
Finco        2,041        2,128        2,212        2,2310.9%4.8%         6,016         6,64310%  
Others           736        1,099           991           962-2.9%-12%         2,580         2,7667.2%  
            
EBITDA      15,631      13,556      15,341      15,7132%16%       43,599       45,7705.0%89%89%
            
NPATMI        8,730        8,242        8,392        9,99819%21%       25,691       25,8540.6%83%86%
Auto        2,667        3,474        2,783        2,9646.5%-15%         9,167         8,497-7.3%  
UNTR        3,614        2,545        3,057        3,72322%46%         9,431         9,5711.5%  
AALI           114           345           215           23911%-31%            638            6380.0%  
Finco        1,967        2,031        2,030        2,1144.1%4.1%         5,857         6,2306.4%  
Others           368         (153)           307           958212%-726%            598            91854%  
            
Margins %2Q233Q232Q243Q24  9M239M24   
GP24%22%23%22%  22%22%   
Auto11%11%11%11%  11%11%   
UNTR30%24%27%25%  26%26%   
AALI11%15%13%12%  12%12%   
Finco55%56%53%55%  55%55%   
EBIT %15%12%14%13%  13%13%   
Auto2.1%2.6%1.0%1.5%  2.5%1.4%   
UNTR25%19%22%20%  22%21%   
AALI0.9%1.1%1.1%1.2%  0.9%1.0%   
Finco28%28%27%26%  27%27%   
NP11%10%11%12%  11%10%   
Source: Company data, Verdhana research

 

Fig. 3: ASII auto segment details

Autos segment - Rp bn2Q233Q232Q243Q24qoq%yoy%9M239M24yoy%
Total autos      31,533      33,438      30,811      34,52512%3.3%       99,162       99,5290.4%
4W      18,586      21,030      18,649      20,71511%-1.5%       60,465       59,717-1.2%
2W        8,092        7,755        7,296        8,63118%11.3%       24,186       24,8822.9%
Parts        4,855        4,653        4,866        5,1796.4%11.3%       14,512       14,9292.9%
Fincos        7,352        7,730        8,136        8,5926%11.2%       21,983       24,50411%
          
NPAT - total        2,667        3,474        2,783        2,9646.5%-14.7%         9,167         8,497-7.3%
4W        1,032        1,424           955           545-43%-62%         3,667         2,390-35%
2W        1,290        1,692        1,562        2,02730%20%         4,453         5,04513%
Parts           344           358           266           39147%9.5%         1,048         1,0621.4%
Fincos        1,967        2,031        2,030        2,1144.1%4.1%         5,857         6,2306.4%
          
NPM - autos8.5%10.4%9.0%8.6%  9.2%8.5% 
4W5.6%6.8%5.1%2.6%  6.1%4.0% 
2W16%22%21%23%  18%20% 
Parts7.1%7.7%5.5%7.6%  7.2%7.1% 
Fincos27%26%25%25%  26.6%25.4% 
          
Associates income        2,136        2,634        2,400        2,74915%4.4%         7,249         7,7587.0%
          
AHM - 2W (50% owned)         
Revenues      21,566      23,608      21,982      26,54221%12%       71,515       73,1442.3%
NPAT        2,117        2,608        2,460        3,04924%17%         7,025         7,90012%
NPM %10%11%11%11%  9.8%10.8% 
ASII portion        1,078        1,269        1,277        1,49717%18.0%         3,464         3,89112%
          
ADM - 4W (32% owned)         
Revenues      16,946      19,150      14,811      17,06715.2%-11%       58,435       47,820-18%
NPAT           278        1,082           919           822-11%-24%         2,278         2,61815%
NPM %1.6%5.7%6.2%4.8%  3.9%5.5% 
ASII portion             92           332           272           2720%-18%            722            84217%
          
ADM + AHM profit        1,170        1,601        1,549        1,76914.2%10%         4,186         4,73313%
ADM + AHM % of asso inc55%61%65%64%  58%61% 
Source: Company data, Verdhana research

 

Fig. 4: ASII revenue growth (%) and margin (%)

Source: Company data, Verdhana research

 

Fig. 5: ASII- Revenue, EBIT, and NPAT trend by segment

Source: Company data, Verdhana research

 

Fig. 6: ASII – Profit breakdown in autos segment

Source: Company data, Verdhana research

 

Astra Otopars (AUTO IJ, Buy): Record associates' income - Beneficiary of downtrading

AUTO delivered robust 9M24 results, with NPAT up +17% yoy to IDR1.3tn, in line with the Bloomberg consensus and ahead of our estimate, underpinned by strong growth in both the trading segment and associates' income. The manufacturing segment remained under pressure, with 9M24 revenue at IDR 8.2tn versus IDR 8.6tn in 9M23 (-5.2% yoy). Trading revenue was up by +10% yoy to IDR 7tn, while GP stood at IDR 1.6tn (+9% yoy). Meanwhile, the revenue of the manufacturing segment declined 5.2% yoy to IDR 8.2tn; however, GP for manufacturing fell 20% yoy to IDR 657bn. Associates' income reached a record high of IDR 748bn, up 13% yoy, driven by export growth, which in turn gave substantial support to AUTO's bottom line. This strength in both the trading and associates' segments reinforces our Buy rating.

 

Fig. 7: AUTO IJ – Results

AUTO IJ (IDRbn)2Q233Q232Q243Q24y-y%q-q%9M239M24Fy-y%% Ours% Cons
Revenue         4,409         4,702         4,597         4,9725.7%8.2%       14,085       14,1670.6%78%72%
Trading         2,111         2,183         2,394         2,40710%0.5%         6,429         7,07710%  
Manufacturing         2,630         2,884         2,565         2,9793.3%16%         8,684         8,235-5.2%  
Elimination          (332)          (365)          (362)          (414)13%14%       (1,028)       (1,145)11%  
GP             683             790             700             8021.6%15%         2,273         2,237-2%80%67%
Trading            497            503            550            56813%3.3%         1,507         1,6389%  
Manufacturing            207            309            164            258-17%57%            826            657-20%  
Elimination            (21)            (23)            (14)            (24)na.na.            (60)            (59)3%  
Associates' income            175            247            196            29921%52%             662             74813%  
EBIT             244             333             222             303-8.9%37%             852             793-7%83%68%
EBITDA             364             453             349             434-4.1%24%         1,215         1,176-3%80%68%
NPAT             369             510             539             5150.9%-4.5%         1,312         1,52817%89%78%
Core Earnings             369             481             375             5197.9%38%         1,283         1,3696.7%80%70%
            
Margins %2Q233Q232Q243Q24  9M239M24F   
GP15%17%15%16%  16%16%   
Trading24%23%23%24%  23%23%   
Manufacturing7.9%11%6.4%8.7%  9.5%8.0%   
EBIT5.5%7.1%4.8%6.1%  6.1%5.6%   
EBITDA8.3%9.6%7.6%8.7%  8.6%8.3%   
Core earnings margin8.4%10%8.2%10%       
NP8.4%11%12%10%  9.3%11%   
            
Bal. sheet Rp bn2Q233Q232Q243Q24       
Cash         2,602         3,305         3,127         3,728       
Debt             507             470             527             531       
Net debt (cash)        (2,096)        (2,834)        (2,599)        (3,196)       
Equity       13,435       13,975       14,841       15,395       
            
Net gearing (x)        (0.16x)        (0.20x)        (0.18x)        (0.21x)       
ROE TTM%12.6%12.9%13.8%13.4%       
Source: Company data, Verdhana research

 

Fig. 8: AUTO IJ - EBIT (IDR bn, Trading and Manufacturing)

Source: Company data, Verdhana research

 

Selamat Sempurna (SMSM IJ, Buy): Record profit in 3Q24

SMSM delivered robust 9M24 results, with revenue growing +1.4% yoy to IDR3.8tn and NPAT rising +4.5% yoy to IDR 720bn, a record quarterly high and in line with our estimates. The growth came from solid performances across the filter, trading, and radiator segments. The filter segment recorded revenue of IDR 2.8tn (+4.1% yoy), while the trading segment booked revenue of IDR 1.2tn (+11% yoy). Revenue for the radiator segment grew the most, reaching IDR 410bn (+24% yoy). SMSM's earnings stability supports our Buy rating.

 

Fig. 9: SMSM IJ - Results

SMSM IJ (IDRbn)2Q233Q232Q243Q24q-q%y-y%9M239M24y-y%Ve% Ours
Revenue         1,202         1,283         1,194         1,46823%14%         3,764         3,8181.4%        5,50369%
Filter            842            952            879         1,07722%13%         2,723         2,8354.1% 
Radiator            113            119            126            16128%35%             331             41024% 
Trading            346            358            385            43413%21%         1,073         1,18711% 
Body maker            104              79              66              7920%-0.1%             271             198-27% 
Others              52              64              47              6334%-0.2%             180             161-11% 
GP             413             437             417             53428%22%         1,287         1,3605.7%        1,83574%
Filter            234            267            240            32134%20%             759             7914.1% 
Radiator              33              39              45              5626%46%             102             14946% 
Trading            103            109            121            13613%25%             321             37617% 
Body maker              23             6.5             5.3              1088%54%               48               17-64%  
Others              12              15             8.7              1575%0.2%               41               32-21% 
EBIT             291             352             307             37422%6.2%             941             9652.6%        1,34672%
EBITDA             322             375             340             40920%9.1%         1,023         1,0644.0%        1,50771%
NPAT             208             261             233             27418%4.8%             691             7224.5%           98274%
  
Margins %2Q233Q232Q243Q24  9M239M24   
GP34%34%35%36%34%36% 
Filter28%28%27%30%28%28% 
Radiator29%32%36%35%31%36% 
Trading30%30%31%31%30%32% 
Body maker23%8%8%13%18%9% 
Others24%24%19%24%23%20% 
EBIT24%27%26%26%25%25% 
EBITDA27%29%29%28%27%28% 
NP17%20%20%19%  18%19%   
 
Bal. sheet Rp bn2Q233Q232Q243Q24       
Cash             951         1,066         1,154             966 
Debt             227             204             132             148 
Net debt (cash)           (724)           (861)        (1,022)           (818) 
Equity         3,420         3,552         3,955         3,831 
MI             407             412             427             445 
  
Net gearing (x)          (0.21)          (0.24)          (0.26)          (0.21) 
ROE TTM%30%29%27%29%       
Source: Company data, Verdhana research

 

Fig. 10: SMSM IJ – Revenue and NPAT trend

Source: Company data, Verdhana research

 

Blue Bird (BIRD IJ, Buy)Strong 3Q24 driven by non-taxi segment growth and higher ARPV

BIRD delivered solid 9M24 results, with revenue rising by +13% yoy to IDR 3.7tn, driven mainly by a strong performance in the non-taxi segment, which exceeded both Bloomberg consensus and our estimates. NPAT increased by +21% yoy to IDR 436bn, backed by higher gross and operating profit margins. Meanwhile, non-taxi surged significantly by +32% yoy to IDR 1tn, driven by Golden Bird and intercity transport services. The revenue from the taxi segment grew modestly by only +7.4% yoy to IDR 2.6tn. Gross profit rose +15% yoy to IDR 1.2tn. The overall gross profit margin reached 32%. Overall, the company's efforts to raise ARPV continue to bear fruit as far as profitability is concerned and support our Buy rating.

 

Fig. 11: BIRD IJ – Results

BIRD IJ (Rp bn)2Q233Q232Q243Q24q-q%y-y%9M239M24y-y%% Ve% Cons
Revenue        1,046        1,137        1,207        1,33611%17%        3,229        3,66413%77%75%
Taxi           781           847           875           8952.4%5.7%        2,419        2,5987.4%  
Non-taxi           265           291           333           44132%52%           810        1,06632%  
GP           337           362           393           44112%22%        1,026        1,18015%77%77%
Taxi           223           243           260           246-5.1%1.4%           686           7387.6%  
Non-taxi           113           120           129           18946%57%           339           42926%  
EBIT           150           131           158           18618%42%           426           4577.2%75%75%
EBITDA           284           269           294           3177.7%18%           829           8634.0%87%76%
Pre-tax           174           130           188           22319%71%           474           56018%87%83%
NP           137           101           151           17013%68%           360           43621%82%82%
            
Margins %2Q233Q232Q243Q24  9M239M24   
GP32%32%33%33%  32%32%   
Taxi29%29%30%28%  28%28%   
Non-taxi43%41%39%43%  42%40%   
EBIT14%11%13%14%  13%12%   
EBITDA27%24%24%24%  26%24%   
NP13%8.9%12%13%  11%12%   
ROE %8.9%8.4%8.3%9.2%  9.7%10%   
            
Bal. sheet Rp bn2Q233Q232Q243Q24       
Cash           941           862        1,169        1,010       
Debt           777           866           970        1,063       
Net debt (cash)         (164)               4         (199)             52       
Equity        5,328        5,435        5,556        5,729       
Net gearing (cash) net cash            0.0 net cash            0.0 Source:Company & Verdhana research  
Source: Company data, Verdhana research

 

Fig. 12: BIRD IJ – Taxi operations

Source: Company data, Verdhana research

 

Dharma Polimetal (DRMA IJ, Buy): Strong 3Q24 driven by 2W and associates

DRMA posted a strong 9M24, where topline declined 5.3% yoy to IDR 4tn and NPAT fell 11% yoy to IDR 412bn. However, the 3Q24 performance was encouraging, with top line +20% qoq and bottom-line +69% qoq, on the back of robust 2W revenue growth of +19% yoy to IDR 879bn, while the 4W segment remained weak (-33% yoy but +21% qoq) in 3Q24. The results were below the Bloomberg consensus but in line with our estimates. Kyungshin (DRMA's associate)also had a significant rebound, where NP grew +593% yoy (export-led) in 3Q24. The robust earnings in 3Q24 present a promising outlook for further growth for DRMA, in our view.

 

Fig. 13: DRMA IJ – Results

Source: Company data, Verdhana research

 

Mitra Pinasthika Mustika (MPMX IJ, rating): Beneficiary of downtrading but profitability impacted by multifinance

MPMX posted strong 9M24 revenue growth of +13% yoy to IDR 11.8tn driven by strong contributions from the 2W distribution and insurance segments of +13% yoy and +15% yoy, respectively, in line with our estimates. NPAT reached IDR 441bn, up 4.5% from the previous year. MPM Rent stood at IDR 1tn, increasing by 4.6% yoy. For the multifinance segment, JACCS MPM Finance posted revenue of IDR 1tn, decreasing by 16% YoY, with a net loss of IDR 72bn due to lower purchasing power. Nonetheless, such diversification for MPMX remains a source of stability. Thus, we maintain our Buy rating for this stock.

 

Fig. 14: MPMX IJ – Results

IDR bn2Q233Q234Q231Q242Q243Q24y-y%q-q%9M239M24Vey-y%% Ours
Revenue        3,309        3,413        3,351         3,883         3,806         4,15322%9.1%     10,508     11,842     14,54413%81%
2W distribution       3,245       3,341       3,272        3,815        3,723        4,08322%10%     10,308     11,620 13% 
Insurance            66            66            85             68             88             739.9%-18%          200          230 15% 
Others             (2)               5             (6)                -              (5)              (2)-147%-55%             (1)             (7) na. 
GP           294           303           284            347            347            35517%2.2%           931       1,049       1,24513%84%
2W distribution          254          265          240           305           295           31519%6.5%          820          916 12% 
Insurance            41            33            50             40             55             4124%-26%          111          136 23% 
Others             (2)               5             (6)                2              (4)              (1)-123%-71%             (0)             (3) na. 
EBIT           115           158             79            182            175            138-13%-21%           398           496           52924%94%
EBITDA           177           203           127            220            214            165-19%-23%           564           599           5736.2%105%
NPAT           133           157           104            165            163            114-28%-30%           422           441           5624.5%78%
2W distribution          120          134          106           163           157           16322%4.0%          408          483 18% 
Insurance            11            13            15             14             19             1411%-22%            32            47 48% 
Others               2            11           (17)            (12)            (13)            (64)na.na.          (18)          (89) na. 
Non-operational items:             
Gain (loss) from disc. operation               1               0               0                1                0                1                1              2   
Core profit           133           157           103            164            132            141-10%7.1%           420           436           5623.8%78%
              
Subsidiaries 2Q23  3Q23  4Q23  1Q24  2Q24  3Q24 y-y%q-q%9M239M24 y-y% 
MPM Rent (50% owned by 2Q22)             
Revenue          330          329          358           366           336           3383.0%0.8%          994       1,040 4.6% 
Net profit             28            20            22             20             23             14-31%-39%            70            57 -18% 
MPMX's share of profit            14            10            11             10             12                7-31%-39%            35            29 -18% 
JACCS MPM Finance (40% owned)             
Revenue          403          411          390           375           335           344-16%2.7%       1,214       1,054 -13% 
Net profit             14           (16)           (14)            (53)            (57)            (70)na.-23%            14     (180.9) na. 
MPMX's share of profit               6             (6)             (5)            (21)            (23)            (28)na.-23%              6       (72.3) na. 
              
Margin, %2Q233Q234Q231Q242Q243Q24  9M239M24   
GP8.9%8.9%8.5%8.9%9.1%8.5%  8.9%8.9%   
EBITDA5.4%5.9%3.8%5.7%5.6%4.0%  5.4%5.1%   
NPAT4.0%4.6%3.1%4.2%4.3%2.7%  4.0%3.7%   
Core profit4.0%4.6%3.1%4.2%3.5%3.4%  4.0%3.7%   
2W distribution3.7%4.0%3.2%4.3%4.2%4.0%  4.0%4.2%   
Insurance17%20%18%21%21%20%  16%21%   
Transportation (MPM Rent)8.5%6.2%6.1%5.5%6.9%4.2%  7.0%5.5%   
JACCS MPM Finance1.4%-1.5%-1.4%-5.7%-6.8%-8.2%  0.5%-6.9%   
              
Balance sheet IDR bn2Q233Q234Q231Q242Q243Q24       
Cash        1,541        1,592        1,712         2,150         1,708         1,797       
Total debt             12             13             16              22              21              18       
Net debt (cash)      (1,530)      (1,579)      (1,696)       (2,128)       (1,688)       (1,778)       
Equity        5,851        6,009        6,112         6,285         5,950         6,065       
Inventory days          17.7          13.5          10.9             8.6           11.1           11.6       
Source: Company data, Verdhana research

 

ASSA IJ: Highest-ever quarterly net profit

ASSA delivered robust 9M24 results, with the bottom line growing +86% yoy to IDR213bn and top line growing 5.2% yoy to IDR3.6tn, driven by growth and cost efficiencies across all business segments, beating both Bloomberg consensus and our estimates. Revenue for 3Q24 rose +19% yoy to IDR 1.3tn driven by growth in the rental car business. Revenue at ASSA Rent remained flat at IDR 518bn, up +2.8% yoy. However, EBITDA rose +58% yoy to IDR 409bn this quarter, while the gross profit margin improved to 31% from 28% in 2Q24. ROE also improved to 7.6% from 5.9% in 2Q24. We believe ASSA's end-to-end logistics solutions are bearing fruit and further client growth is expected in the upcoming quarters. We maintain our Buy rating.

 

Fig. 15: ASSA IJ – Results

ASSA IJ (IDRbn)2Q233Q234Q231Q242Q243Q24q-q%y-y%9M239M24y-y%% Ours% Cons
Revenue       1,243       1,071           978       1,182       1,186       1,2747.4%19%       3,460       3,6415.2%79%78%
ASSA Rent          517          504          505          505          498          5184.0%2.8%       1,515       1,5220.5%  
Used car sales          361          289          346          373          339          203-40%-30%          917          914-0.3%  
Logistics          534          451          413          510          504          359-29%-20%       1,556       1,373-12%  
Elimination        (169)        (172)        (287)        (206)        (155)          194na.na.        (528)        (167)68%  
GP           271           271           271           339           337           40019%47%           840       1,07728%81%83%
ASSA Rent          140          143          146          139          134          1458.7%2.0%          437          418-4.4%  
Used car sales            82            94            98          120          105          1115.1%18%          259          33630%  
Logistics            54            38            51            97            96          14146%272%          150          333122%  
Elimination             (5)             (3)          (24)          (16)              2              358%-218%             (7)          (10)46%  
EBIT             70             65             54           164           148           20941%221%           241           521116%85%96%
ASSA Rent            80            81            70            81            72            8214%0.9%          263          235-11%  
Used car sales            43            47            48            75            52            5913%24%          134          18638%  
Logistics          (37)          (48)          (36)            32            31            74141%254%        (112)          136221%  
Elimination          (16)          (16)          (29)          (24)             (6)             (6)-11%64%          (44)          (36)18%  
EBITDA           264           259           249           361           346           40918%58%           814       1,11737%79%79%
Pretax               7             25           (14)           105             89           14866%na.              78           342340%83%89%
NP             19             45           (11)             71             58             8446%89%           114           21386%78%94%
            
Margins %2Q233Q234Q231Q242Q243Q24  9M239M24   
GPM %22%25%28%29%28%31%  24%30%   
ASSA Rent27%28%29%27%27%28%  29%27%   
Used car sales23%32%28%32%31%55%  28%37%   
Logistics10.1%8.4%12%19%19%39%  10%24%   
EBIT5.6%6.1%5.5%14%12%16%  7.0%14%   
ASSA Rent15%16%14%16%14%16%  17%15%   
Used car sales12%16%14%20%15%29%  15%20%   
Logistics-6.9%-11%-8.7%6.2%6.1%21%  -7.2%9.9%   
Pretax0.6%2.3%-1.4%8.9%7.5%12%  2.2%9.4%   
NP1.5%4.2%-1.2%6.0%4.8%6.6%  3.3%5.8%   
              
Balance sheet Rp bn 2Q23  3Q23  4Q23  1Q24  2Q24  3Q24   9M239M24   
Total Asset        7,399        7,250        7,336        7,662        7,690        7,598          7,250        7,598   
Cash           727           688           760           840           772           804             688           804   
Interest bearing debt        3,327        3,803        3,864        3,981        3,964        3,988          3,803        3,988   
Net debt (cash)       2,600       3,115       3,104       3,142       3,192       3,183         3,115       3,183   
Equity        2,502        2,656        2,602        2,683        2,749        2,794          2,656        2,794   
Net gearing (x)            1.0            1.2            1.2            1.2            1.2            1.1              1.2            1.1   
              
ROA (%, ttm)0.8%1.2%1.4%1.6%2.1%2.7%  1.6%2.8%   
ROE (%, ttm)2.3%3.2%3.9%4.6%5.9%7.2%  4.3%7.6%   
Source: Company data, Verdhana research

 

 

Fig. 16: ASSA IJ – NPAT trend

Source: Company data, Verdhana research

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