China's Nine Dragons Paper annual profit surges on strength in kraftliner product sales

Overview

• China packaging paper maker's annual revenue grew 18.6% yr/yr, driven by higher sales volume

• Net profit attributable to equity holders rose 102.6% yr/yr, basic EPS up 100%

• Company benefited from cost control and premium product offerings amid industry recovery

Outlook

• Company did not provide specific financial guidance for revenue or profit in the press release

Result Drivers

• SALES VOLUME - Co said sales volume rose 14% yr/yr to a record 24.5 mln tonnes, boosting revenue

• HIGHER SELLING PRICES - Co said average selling price increased 4% yr/yr, supporting revenue growth

• PRODUCT MIX OPTIMIZATION - Co said increased sales proportion of high-end kraftliner products boosted profit contribution

Key Details

Analyst Coverage

• The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 6 "strong buy" or "buy", 3 "hold" and 1 "sell" or "strong sell"

• The average consensus recommendation for the paper packaging peer group is "buy"

• Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Nine Dragons Paper (Holdings) Ltd is HK$8.80, about 48.4% above its September 23 closing price of HK$5.93

• The stock recently traded at 6 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 7 three months ago

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