KAP – 1H FY23 Results
Key message: Loadshedding is impacting KAP relatively more than peers.
Key message: Loadshedding is impacting KAP relatively more than peers.
Key message: Strong result across almost all divisions. A consistent performance not rewarded in the share price – the rump valuation is very cheap (6 times PE multiple).
Key message: Debt levels increased substantially as WC/floor plans increased again after vehicle shortages. Finance costs and depreciation increased substantially but from abnormally low levels. HEPS will be impacted by these below the line costs in FY23 and FY24.
Key message: Weaker volumes as energy solutions replace home improvements amid lower general consumer spending. An expected improved operational performance in 2H should recover market share.
Key message: Solid performance with growth in core markets and market share gains. Loadshedding is providing business opportunities.
Key message: More divisional data has been released and we update our model and forecasts after a 1Q Trading Update.
Key message: Passenger sales are slowing in 2023 – and the used car market is correcting to normal trade and retail values.
Key message: It is unlikely that Eskom in its current form can be fixed (operationally and politically). Financial stress may accelerate unbundling and privatisation. Eskom’s late release of the FY22 Annual Report (YE Feb) has been overshadowed by ongoing Stage 6 loadshedding since December. Eskom once again received a qualified audit opinion regarding its status […]
Key message: Afrimat has another side to it – incredibly strong community and government relationships. This may actually be their greatest asset. Afrimat hosted a site visit to the Nkomati Anthracite Mine in Mpumalanga. The mine has two open pits and an underground mine in development, due to be fully operational in 2Q CY23. The […]
Key message: Passenger car sales ended up 19% on CY21. Premium car sales staged a recovery in December – up 90% YoY with the market share increasing to 7.3% (from 3.9% in November).