One Analyst Thinks Beshom Holdings Berhad's (KLSE:BESHOM) Revenues Are Under Threat

The analyst covering Beshom Holdings Berhad (KLSE:BESHOM) delivered a dose of negativity to shareholders today, by making a substantial revision to their statutory forecasts for this year. Revenue estimates were cut sharply as the analyst signalled a weaker outlook - perhaps a sign that investors should temper their expectations as well.

Following the downgrade, the consensus from one analyst covering Beshom Holdings Berhad is for revenues of RM221m in 2022, implying a perceptible 4.4% decline in sales compared to the last 12 months. Per-share earnings are expected to rise 3.5% to RM0.10. Previously, the analyst had been modelling revenues of RM268m and earnings per share (EPS) of RM0.12 in 2022. It looks like analyst sentiment has fallen somewhat in this update, with a substantial drop in revenue estimates and a minor downgrade to earnings per share numbers as well.

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It'll come as no surprise then, to learn that the analyst has cut their price target 7.5% to RM1.72.

Another way we can view these estimates is in the context of the bigger picture, such as how the forecasts stack up against past performance, and whether forecasts are more or less bullish relative to other companies in the industry. One thing that stands out from these estimates is that shrinking revenues are expected to moderate over the period ending 2022 compared to the historical decline of 15% per annum over the past five years. Compare this against analyst estimates for companies in the broader industry, which suggest that revenues (in aggregate) are expected to grow 21% annually. So while a broad number of companies are forecast to grow, unfortunately Beshom Holdings Berhad is expected to see its sales affected worse than other companies in the industry.

The Bottom Line

The most important thing to take away is that the analyst cut their earnings per share estimates, expecting a clear decline in business conditions. Regrettably, they also downgraded their revenue estimates, and the latest forecasts imply the business will grow sales slower than the wider market. Furthermore, there was a cut to the price target, suggesting that the latest news has led to more pessimism about the intrinsic value of the business. Often, one downgrade can set off a daisy-chain of cuts, especially if an industry is in decline. So we wouldn't be surprised if the market became a lot more cautious on Beshom Holdings Berhad after today.

Still, the long-term prospects of the business are much more relevant than next year's earnings. At least one analyst has provided forecasts out to 2023, which can be seen for free on our platform here.

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