Gtronic: Earnings Dropped

Result Update

For QE30/9/2019, Gtronic's net profit rose 133% q-o-q but dropped 20% y-o-y to RM18.9 million while revenue rose 41% q-o-q but dropped 24% y-o-y to RM66 million. Net profit rose q-o-q due to higher revenue as a result of higher volume loadings and better economies of scale achieved from certain of the Group’s customers as well as better utilization of operational resources and facilities.


Table: Gtronic's last 8 quarterly results


Graph: Gtronic's last 51 quarterly results

Financial Position

Gtronic's financial position is still very healthy with current ratio at 4.4 times and gearing ratio at 0.16 time.

Valuation 

Gtronic (closed at RM2.20 yesterday) is now trading at a PE of 28 times (based on last 4 quarters' EPS of 7.80 sen). At this elevated PER, Gtronic is deemed overvalued.

Technical Outlook

Gtronic broke above its downtrend line at RM1.75 in September. The share price should find support at the 10-week moving average line at around RM2.00.


Chart 1: Gtronic's weekly chart as at Oct 29, 2019 (Source: Malaysiastock.biz)

Gtronic monthly MACD is poised to cross above its signal line. When that happens, the uptrend will pick up pace.

Chart 2: Gtronic's monthly chart as at Oct 29, 2019 (Source: Malaysiastock.biz)

Conclusion

Despite weaker financial performance and demanding valuation, I am keeping my rating for Gtronic to a HOLD. 

Note:

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