Wellcal: Earnings Approaching Recent Peaks

Results Update

For QE30/9/2017, Wellcal's net profit increased by 22% q-o-q & 26% y-o-y to RM9.9 million while revenue rose 12% q-o-q & 35% y-o-y to RM44 million. Revenue rose q-o-q due to improved global demand for industrial rubber hoses. Profits rose q-o-q mainly due to continuous improvement in sales.


Table: Wellcal's last 8 quarterly results


Graph: Wellcal's last 41 quarterly results

Financial Position

As at 30/9/2017, Wellcal's financial position is deemed satisfactory with current ratio at 4.45x and gearing ratio at 0.25x.

Technical Outlook

Wellcal is in a long-term uptrend line with support at RM1.30. However its upside is capped by an intermediate downtrend line at RM1.45-1.47. As the share price has been pressing against this downtrend line, we await a convincing breakout that may lead to the continuation of the long-term uptrend.


Chart: Wellcal's weekly chart as at Nov 28, 2017 (Source: Malaysiastock.biz)

Valuation

Wellcal (closed at RM1.46 yesterday) is trading at a PE of 19 times (based on last 4 quarters' EPS of 7.6 sen). The stock is trading near its fully value.

Conclusion

Based on good financial performance and position, Wellcal is considered a good stock for long-term investment. However its upside is limited due to high valuation and technical resistance.

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