Stock Analysis
DRB-HICOM Berhad Full Year 2023 Earnings: EPS Misses Expectations
DRB-HICOM Berhad (KLSE:DRBHCOM) Full Year 2023 Results
Key Financial Results
- Revenue: RM15.9b (up 2.2% from FY 2022).
- Net income: RM238.9m (up 27% from FY 2022).
- Profit margin: 1.5% (up from 1.2% in FY 2022). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue.
- EPS: RM0.12 (up from RM0.097 in FY 2022).
All figures shown in the chart above are for the trailing 12 month (TTM) period
DRB-HICOM Berhad EPS Misses Expectations
Revenue was in line with analyst estimates. Earnings per share (EPS) missed analyst estimates by 23%.
The primary driver behind last 12 months revenue was the Automotive segment contributing a total revenue of RM11.4b (72% of total revenue). Notably, cost of sales worth RM13.5b amounted to 85% of total revenue thereby underscoring the impact on earnings. The largest operating expense was General & Administrative costs, amounting to RM1.67b (81% of total expenses). Explore how DRBHCOM's revenue and expenses shape its earnings.
Looking ahead, revenue is forecast to grow 3.6% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 7.4% growth forecast for the Auto industry in Asia.
Performance of the market in Malaysia.
The company's share price is broadly unchanged from a week ago.
Risk Analysis
What about risks? Every company has them, and we've spotted 1 warning sign for DRB-HICOM Berhad you should know about.
Valuation is complex, but we're helping make it simple.
Find out whether DRB-HICOM Berhad is potentially over or undervalued by checking out our comprehensive analysis, which includes fair value estimates, risks and warnings, dividends, insider transactions and financial health.
View the Free AnalysisHave feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? Get in touch with us directly. Alternatively, email editorial-team (at) simplywallst.com.
This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.
About KLSE:DRBHCOM
DRB-HICOM Berhad
Manufactures, assembles, distributes, imports, exports, leases, retails, and sells passenger and commercial vehicles, motorcycles, and related spare parts and services.
Undervalued with moderate growth potential.