Annuncio • May 22
Bamburi Cement Plc, Annual General Meeting, Jun 12, 2025 Bamburi Cement Plc, Annual General Meeting, Jun 12, 2025, at 14:30 E. Africa Standard Time. Location: nairobi grinding plant, athi river, Kenya Board Change • Mar 04
Less than half of directors are independent There are 6 new directors who have joined the board in the last 3 years. Of these new board members, none were independent directors. The company's board is composed of: 5 independent directors. 7 non-independent directors. Independent Non-Executive Director Mbuvi Ngunze was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2018. The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Minority of independent directors. Lack of board continuity. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Dec 09
Investor sentiment deteriorates as stock falls 19% After last week's 19% share price decline to KSh51.00, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 14.4x. Average trailing P/E is 14x in the Basic Materials industry in Africa. Total returns to shareholders of 142% over the past three years. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Oct 25
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 17% After last week's 17% share price gain to KSh69.00, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 19.4x. Average trailing P/E is 13x in the Basic Materials industry in Africa. Total returns to shareholders of 215% over the past three years. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Sep 23
Investor sentiment deteriorates as stock falls 24% After last week's 24% share price decline to KSh62.50, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 17.6x. Average trailing P/E is 13x in the Basic Materials industry in Africa. Total returns to shareholders of 114% over the past three years. Upcoming Dividend • Sep 16
Upcoming dividend of KSh18.25 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 23 September 2024. Payment date: 27 September 2024. The company is paying out more than 100% of its profits but is generating plenty of cash to support the dividend. Trailing yield: 6.7%. Lower than top quartile of Kenyan dividend payers (13%). Higher than average of industry peers (4.2%). Reported Earnings • Sep 04
First half 2024 earnings released: EPS: KSh1.47 (vs KSh0.36 in 1H 2023) First half 2024 results: EPS: KSh1.47 (up from KSh0.36 in 1H 2023). Revenue: KSh10.9b (down 51% from 1H 2023). Net income: KSh525.0m (up 497% from 1H 2023). Profit margin: 4.8% (up from 0.4% in 1H 2023). The increase in margin was driven by lower expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 9% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 26% per year, which means it is tracking significantly ahead of earnings growth. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Aug 30
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 21% After last week's 21% share price gain to KSh77.50, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 28.4x. Average trailing P/E is 13x in the Basic Materials industry in Africa. Total returns to shareholders of 163% over the past three years. Annuncio • Aug 29
Savannah Clinker Limited proposed to acquire Bamburi Cement Plc (NASE:BAMB) from Holcim AG (SWX:HOLN) and others for KES 25.41 billion. Savannah Clinker Limited proposed to acquire Bamburi Cement Plc (NASE:BAMB) from Holcim AG (SWX:HOLN) and others for KES 25.41 billion on August 27, 2024. A cash consideration of at KES 70 per share will be paid by Savannah Clinker Limited. Savannah intends to make the competing offer for the entire issued share capital of Bamburi but will be prepared to complete the competing offer if it secures the purchase of at least 60% of the offer shares by the close of the competing offer.
The expected completion of the transaction is February 28, 2025. Annuncio • Jul 12
Amsons Industries (T) Limited proposed to acquire Bamburi Cement Plc (NASE:BAMB) from a group of shareholders for KES 23.59 billion. Amsons Industries (T) Limited proposed to acquire Bamburi Cement Plc (NASE:BAMB) from a group of shareholders for KES 23.59 billion on July 10, 2024. A cash consideration valued at KES 65 per share will be paid by Amsons Industries (T) Limited. In case of termination of transaction, Amsons Industries (T) Limited will pay a termination fee of KES 683.152538 million.
The transaction is subject to approval by regulatory board / committee, minimum tender of acceptances of 75% or more the offer will evaluate the continue of efficacy of Bamburi remaining listed and may then, subject to approval from CNMA, apply for Bamburi to be De-listed from the NSE and subject to antitrust regulations of COMESA and EAST AFRICAN COMPETITION COMMISSION. New Risk • Jul 11
New major risk - Share price stability The company's share price has been highly volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 90% of Kenyan stocks, typically moving 6.0% a week. This is considered a major risk. Share price volatility increases the risk of potential losses in the short-term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. It may also indicate the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Share price has been highly volatile over the past 3 months (6.0% average weekly change). Dividend is not well covered by earnings and cash flows. Payout ratio: 200% Cash payout ratio: 127% Earnings have declined by 9.8% per year over the past 5 years. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Jul 11
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 33% After last week's 33% share price gain to KSh57.75, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 21.2x. Average trailing P/E is 14x in the Basic Materials industry in Africa. Total returns to shareholders of 97% over the past three years. Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Jul 08
Now 22% overvalued Over the last 90 days, the stock has fallen 3.0% to KSh45.90. The fair value is estimated to be KSh37.53, however this is not to be taken as a sell recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has declined by 7.6% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has declined by 34%. Annuncio • May 23
Bamburi Cement Plc, Annual General Meeting, Jun 13, 2024 Bamburi Cement Plc, Annual General Meeting, Jun 13, 2024, at 14:30 E. Africa Standard Time. Upcoming Dividend • May 20
Upcoming dividend of KSh5.47 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 27 May 2024. Payment date: 25 July 2024. Trailing yield: 11%. Lower than top quartile of Kenyan dividend payers (12%). Higher than average of industry peers (3.7%). Reported Earnings • Apr 20
Full year 2023 earnings released: KSh0.21 loss per share (vs KSh0.56 profit in FY 2022) Full year 2023 results: KSh0.21 loss per share. Revenue: KSh22.0b (down 44% from FY 2022). Net income: KSh670.0m (up 228% from FY 2022). Profit margin: 3.0% (up from 0.5% in FY 2022). The increase in margin was driven by lower expenses. Declared Dividend • Apr 19
Dividend of KSh5.47 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of KSh5.47. Ex-date: 27th May 2024 Payment date: 25th July 2024 Dividend yield will be 12%, which is higher than the industry average of 2.5%. Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Apr 08
Now 26% overvalued after recent price rise Over the last 90 days, the stock has risen 33% to KSh46.70. The fair value is estimated to be KSh37.12, however this is not to be taken as a sell recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 5.9% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has declined by 35%. New Risk • Apr 07
New minor risk - Financial data availability The company's latest financial reports are more than 6 months old. Last reported fiscal period ended June 2023. This is considered a minor risk. If the company has not reported its earnings on time, it may have been delayed due to audit problems or it may be finding it difficult to reconcile its accounts. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Earnings have declined by 5.5% per year over the past 5 years. Minor Risks Latest financial reports are more than 6 months old (reported June 2023 fiscal period end). Profit margins are more than 30% lower than last year (0.5% net profit margin). Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Mar 15
Now 21% overvalued after recent price rise Over the last 90 days, the stock has risen 18% to KSh45.00. The fair value is estimated to be KSh37.31, however this is not to be taken as a sell recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 5.9% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has declined by 35%. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Dec 08
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 18% After last week's 18% share price gain to KSh41.35, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 46x. Average forward P/E is 16x in the Basic Materials industry in Africa. Total returns to shareholders of 32% over the past three years. New Risk • Nov 17
New minor risk - Share price stability The company's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 75% of Kenyan stocks, typically moving 7.4% a week. This is considered a minor risk. Share price volatility indicates the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. It also increases the risk of potential losses in the short term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Earnings are forecast to decline by an average of 8.7% per year for the foreseeable future. Minor Risks Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (7.4% average weekly change). Profit margins are more than 30% lower than last year (0.5% net profit margin). Market cap is less than US$100m (KSh10.5b market cap, or US$68.8m). Annuncio • Nov 17
Sarrai Group Limited signed an agreement to acquire Hima Cement Ltd. from Bamburi Cement Plc (NASE:BAMB) for an enterprise value of $120 million. Sarrai Group Limited signed an agreement to acquire Hima Cement Ltd. from Bamburi Cement Plc (NASE:BAMB) for an enterprise value of $120 million on November 15, 2023. Completion of the transaction is subject to obtaining the regulatory clearance. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Nov 16
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 18% After last week's 18% share price gain to KSh26.50, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 29x. Average forward P/E is 17x in the Basic Materials industry in Africa. Total returns to shareholders of 17% over the past three years. Reported Earnings • Sep 26
First half 2023 earnings released: EPS: KSh0.36 (vs KSh0.43 in 1H 2022) First half 2023 results: EPS: KSh0.36 (down from KSh0.43 in 1H 2022). Revenue: KSh22.3b (up 11% from 1H 2022). Net income: KSh88.0m (down 7.4% from 1H 2022). Profit margin: 0.4% (down from 0.5% in 1H 2022). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Revenue is forecast to stay flat during the next 3 years compared to a 8.4% growth forecast for the Basic Materials industry in Africa. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 35% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 3% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Board Change • Jun 13
High number of new directors There are 5 new directors who have joined the board in the last 3 years. Non-Executive Director Rajesh Surana was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2023. The company’s lack of board continuity is considered a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Upcoming Dividend • May 22
Upcoming dividend of KSh0.75 per share at 3.1% yield Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 29 May 2023. Payment date: 27 July 2023. The company is paying out more than 100% of its profits and is cash flow negative. Trailing yield: 3.1%. Lower than top quartile of Kenyan dividend payers (12%). Lower than average of industry peers (5.5%). Reported Earnings • May 02
Full year 2022 earnings released: EPS: KSh0.56 (vs KSh3.58 in FY 2021) Full year 2022 results: EPS: KSh0.56 (down from KSh3.58 in FY 2021). Revenue: KSh39.0b (down 5.8% from FY 2021). Net income: KSh204.0m (down 84% from FY 2021). Profit margin: 0.5% (down from 3.1% in FY 2021). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 6% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 19% per year, which means it is performing significantly worse than earnings. Buying Opportunity • Jun 20
Now 20% undervalued after recent price drop Over the last 90 days, the stock is down 8.8%. The fair value is estimated to be KSh41.21, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has been flat over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 15%. Buying Opportunity • Jun 02
Now 21% undervalued after recent price drop Over the last 90 days, the stock is down 14%. The fair value is estimated to be KSh40.54, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has been flat over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 15%. Upcoming Dividend • May 20
Upcoming dividend of KSh3.58 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 27 May 2022. Payment date: 26 July 2022. Payout ratio and cash payout ratio are on the higher end at 100% and 77% respectively. Trailing yield: 9.9%. Lower than top quartile of Kenyan dividend payers (10%). Higher than average of industry peers (5.5%). Reported Earnings • Sep 01
First half 2021 earnings released: EPS KSh1.86 (vs KSh1.84 in 1H 2020) The company reported a solid first half result with improved earnings and revenues, although profit margins were weaker. First half 2021 results: Revenue: KSh19.6b (up 21% from 1H 2020). Net income: KSh776.0m (up 7.6% from 1H 2020). Profit margin: 4.0% (down from 4.4% in 1H 2020). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 21% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 40% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Upcoming Dividend • May 10
Upcoming dividend of KSh3.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 17 May 2021. Payment date: 15 July 2021. Trailing yield: 7.7%. Lower than top quartile of Kenyan dividend payers (7.9%). Higher than average of industry peers (4.9%). Reported Earnings • Apr 25
Full year 2020 earnings released: EPS KSh2.89 (vs KSh1.74 in FY 2019) The company reported a decent full year result with improved earnings and profit margins, although revenues were weaker. Full year 2020 results: Revenue: KSh34.9b (down 5.2% from FY 2019). Net income: KSh1.13b (up 78% from FY 2019). Profit margin: 3.2% (up from 1.7% in FY 2019). The increase in margin was driven by lower expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 6% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 39% per year, which means it is performing significantly worse than earnings. Is New 90 Day High Low • Jan 22
New 90-day high: KSh46.05 The company is up 94% from its price of KSh23.75 on 23 October 2020. The Kenyan market is up 10.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Basic Materials industry, which is up 46% over the same period. According to the Simply Wall St valuation model, the estimated intrinsic value of the company is KSh87.96 per share. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Jan 15
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 15% share price gain to KSh45.10, the stock is trading at a trailing P/E ratio of 20.5x, up from the previous P/E ratio of 17.8x. This compares to an average P/E of 16x in the Basic Materials industry in Africa. Total return to shareholders over the past three years is a loss of 72%. Is New 90 Day High Low • Jan 05
New 90-day high: KSh39.95 The company is up 75% from its price of KSh22.85 on 07 October 2020. The Kenyan market is up 9.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Basic Materials industry, which is up 48% over the same period. According to the Simply Wall St valuation model, the estimated intrinsic value of the company is KSh87.70 per share. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Dec 12
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 30% share price gain to KSh38.90, the stock is trading at a trailing P/E ratio of 17.7x, up from the previous P/E ratio of 13.6x. This compares to an average P/E of 14x in the Basic Materials industry in Africa. Total return to shareholders over the past three years is a loss of 77%. Is New 90 Day High Low • Dec 09
New 90-day high: KSh30.05 The company is up 50% from its price of KSh20.00 on 10 September 2020. The Kenyan market is up 7.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Basic Materials industry, which is up 31% over the same period. According to the Simply Wall St valuation model, the estimated intrinsic value of the company is KSh85.06 per share. Is New 90 Day High Low • Nov 18
New 90-day high: KSh25.95 The company is up 12% from its price of KSh23.10 on 20 August 2020. The Kenyan market is up 11% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. However, it underperformed the Basic Materials industry, which is up 30% over the same period. According to the Simply Wall St valuation model, the estimated intrinsic value of the company is KSh80.13 per share.