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Per Share BATBC is one of the highest dividend paying companies in Bangladesh
EPS 34 46 52 with a dividend yield of nearly 4% in 2009. Although maintaining this rate
Dividend 30 39 44 would be difficult, BATBC has shown a discipline of dividend payment in
Book Value/Share 86 93 101 the past.
Cashflow BDT mn We maintain our OUTPERFORM rating for BATBC. We also set a 12-
Operating 2,563 3,199 3,671 month fair value of BDT 780. Our recommendation considers the
Capex 271 815 1,825 superior cash-generating capacity of the company, good corporate
governance, history of protecting minority shareholder rights and the
Dividend 1,440 1,800 2,354
companys current low valuation. Our recommendation is based on an
Valuation estimated 2011 EPS of BDT 52.21 and a conservatively estimated P/E
multiple of 15x. With an estimated dividend yield of 6.0% in 2010, this
P/E 18.87x 14.10x 12.46x
target price implies an estimated total return of 25.9%.
P/B 7.56x 7.00x 6.46x
ROE 43% 52% 54%
Miscellaneous BDT mn Performance Snapshot 2007A 2008A 2009A 2010E 2011E 2012E
Total Debt 25 25 25 Net Turnover BDT mn 11,933 14,030 17,576 20,815 23,811 26,131
Cash 2,000 1,020 1,432 YoY Growth 8% 18% 25% 21% 16% 13%
Debt/Equity 0% 0% 0% Operating Income BDT mn 1,302 2,290 2,908 3,911 4,428 4,879
Operating Margin 7% 11% 16% 17% 19% 19%
900 Price Performance - Last 12 Months 900,000
Net Income BDT mn 799 1,669 2,069 2,769 3,133 3,450
800 800,000
700 700,000 P/E 48.9x 23.4x 18.9x 14.1x 12.5x 11.3x
600 600,000 P/B 11.9x 8.6x 7.6x 7.0x 6.5x 5.9x
500 500,000
400 400,000
Dividend/Share BDT 3.00 7.00 24.00 30.00 39.23 44.38
300 300,000 Total Debt BDT mn 822 15 19 25 25 25
200 200,000
Total Assets BDT mn 8,040 9,988 12,020 12,998 14,112 15,128
100 100,000
- - Debt/Asset 11% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Debt/Equity 32% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Source: Company Data, BRAC EPL Research, January 2011
Volume, RHS Price, LHS
British American Tobacco Bangladesh
(DSE: BATBC; Bloomberg: BATBC:BD)
Company Profile
BATBC has one of the most efficient marketing and distribution network in
the country. It has been quick to identify market trends and equally adept at
responding to such trends. In response to threats of losing market share to
low-value competitors, it has introduced various stand-in brands in the past.
The brand portfolio of BATBC currently consists of Benson & Hedges, John
Player Gold Leaf, Pall Mall, Capstan, Star, Scissors and Pilot.
Competition
between 55% and 70% in the last two years. Tobacco companies in
Bangladesh are subject to two other challenges. First, import of cigarette as
a contraband item that deprives the legitimate manufacturer. Second, a
government restriction on the expansion of tobacco cultivation land, which
inflates the tobacco prices. Restricted from advertising or campaigning
directly, BATBC uses other methods to put its name known, usually under
corporate social responsibility activities. The company has been awarded
many prizes, including a few national prizes, for assisting the countrys
forestation program.
Effect on growth
Despite various challenges, BATBC has been growing its revenue by over
13% CAGR for the last six years. While most of this growth was achieved
Governments anti-tobacco stance by an increase in cigarette prices followed by higher tax rates, BATBC
may hinder growth; however, the managed to achieve real sales growth as well. They increased their number
effect should be some years away of cigarettes sold by more than 6% CAGR in the last six years. This can be
explained by a young demography in the country who continue to smoke
until mature age, and relatively cheap cigarette prices. There is no doubt
that the government regulations and the anti-smoking campaigns would
slow down the consumption of tobacco. However, it might take a few years,
maybe even a decade, before such effects are visible by a declining
cigarette sale.
In our meeting with the BATBC management it was revealed that the company
completed its plant asset expansion in 1Q10, which increased capacity by 25%,
from 24 billion sticks to 30 billion sticks annually. 2009 was remarkable for
Management is optimistic about the profitability because of two price increases. Currently all price increase is
momentum of the company
negotiated with the government. The government allowed a price increase after
15 years in 2007. The company was also allowed to increase price in the last
quarter of 2010 in exchange of slightly higher supplementary duty and VAT.
BATBC is also taking many small measures to reduce costs, such as reduction
of wastage. BATBC currently holds 75% of the market share in value in the
premium segment because of its leadership in the segment. The company
expects to continue this position. BATBC is increasingly using local tobacco in
its premium products, reducing dependence on imported high-quality leaves.
Export of leaves is also increasing. Furthermore, if BATBC can consolidate its
position in lower price segments, they will be able to improve their top line even
more. The VAT and duty imposed on them has increased slightly to 69% from
68% on the gross turnover.
Outlook
BATBC is likely maintain the momentum in the market as the closest rival DTC
has so far failed to make any considerable damage to BATBCs stronghold in
Margins and profitability are premium segment. Moreover, BATBC is on the counter-attack by focusing more
expected to increase despite on lower price segment. If BATBC can indeed make a good foothold in the
growing burden of supplementary lower segment, it should help the top line and bottom line as well as margins.
duty and VAT
We expect that the revenue from the lower segment will enhance profitability
from 4Q10 onwards. The supplementary duty and VAT is expected to gradually
grow as high as 72% of gross turnover by 2015 as part of governments anti
tobacco stance.
Duty and VAT/Gross Turnover 68% 69% 68% 69% 69% 70%
Liquidity
Almost 66% of the shares of BATBC are held by its parent company. Another
Stocks are fairly liquid with about 22% is held by local institutions including ICB and Sadharan Bima, leaving
BDT 121 mn average daily turnover
in the last 12 months
close to 12% for the public float. However, ICB has been selling its shares and
has reduced its holding from 24% in 2006 to 17% in 2009. Average daily trade
for the last 12 months was about 200,000 shares or about BDT 121 million.
British American Tobacco Bangladesh
(DSE: BATBC; Bloomberg: BATBC:BD)
Valuation
Our DCF valuation gave us a fair value per share of BDT 785.23. We con-
sidered a discount rate of 13.0% and a terminal growth rate of 5.0%. We
DCF and comparative valuations have also used five consumer discretionary companies trading in the DSE
gave similar fair values. With our fair
value of BDT 780 and dividend yield for comparison purposes. The average P/E and P/B, respectively, of these
of 6.0%, 12-month return will be companies are 22.5x and 8.2x. At a P/E multiple of 18.9x and a P/B of 7.6x,
25.9% BATBC is trading at a discount to these companies. Using a P/E multiple of
15.0x on estimated 2011 EPS of BDT 52.21 implies a 12-month fair value
of BDT 783.22.
Operating Activity
Net Income 2,769 3,133 3,450
Add back non cash expense 456 568 604
Change in working capital -26 -30 -23
Cash Flow from operations 1,519 1,444 2,563 3,199 3,671 4,031
Investing Activity
Capital Expenditure -1,825 -596 -634
Cash Flow from Investing -223 -271 -815 -1,825 -596 -634
Financing Activity
Dividend Paid -2,354 -2,663 -2,932
Cash flow from Financing -985 -413 -1,426 -2,354 -2,663 -2,932
Total Non Current Assets 3,698 3,463 3,809 5,178 5,207 5,237
Shareholder's Equity
Paidup Capital 600 600 600 600 600 600
Revenue reserve 2,620 3,869 4,497 4,913 5,383 5,900
Other reserve 65 65 65 65 65 65
Total Equity 3,285 4,534 5,162 5,577 6,047 6,565
Total Liabilities & Equities 8,040 9,988 12,020 12,998 14,112 15,128
Source: Company Data, BRAC EPL Research, January 2011
British American Tobacco Bangladesh
(DSE: BATBC; Bloomberg: BATBC:BD)
Duty and VAT/Gross Turnover 68% 69% 68% 69% 69% 70%
Book Value Per Share 54.75 75.56 86.04 92.96 100.79 109.41
Source: Company Data, BRAC EPL Research, January 2011
British American Tobacco Bangladesh
(DSE: BATBC; Bloomberg: BATBC:BD)
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