For QE31/1/2013, Tecguan incurred a pre-tax los of RM15.9 million on a revenue of RM35.8 million. Its profit attributable to shareholders came in at RM23.4 million after it recorded a surplus of RM39.3 million from the revaluation of land, building & biological assets.

Table 1: Tecguan's last 8 quarterly results
Looking at Chart 1, we can see that Tecguan's losses for the current year was due to losses from both its Oil Palm & Cocoa products division. This is a complete reversal from last year when both divisions recorded positive result. How did Tecguan record a loss in the Oil Palm division?

Chart 1: Tecguan's Segmental Performance for 9-month for FY2013, FY2012 & FY2011

Chart 2: Tecguan's last 23 quarterly results
Financial Position
Tecguan's financial position as at 31/1/2013 is deemed weak, with current ratio barely above unity and gearing ratio at an elevated level of 0.82 time.
Valuation
Tecguan (closed at RM0.67) is now trading at a PB of 0.4 time (based on NTA of RM1.68 ps. as at 31/1/2013). Being a loss-making company, Tecguan does not have a PE ratio.
Technical Outlook
Tecguan is in a long-term downward channel. In addition, the stock is range-bounce between RM0.50 & RM0.80.

Chart 3: Tecguan's monthly chart as at Mar 28, 2013 (Source: Tradesignum)
Conclusion
Based on poor financial performance, weak financial position and poor technical outlook, I revise the rating for Tecguan to a SELL.
Note:
In addition to the disclaimer in the preamble to my blog, I hereby confirm that I do not have any relevant interest in, or any interest in the acquisition or disposal of, Tecguan.