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Kimlun Corporation (RM1.62; KICB MK)
Kimlun is a good proxy to the developments at Iskandar
Malaysia, KV MRT and SMRT network extension. Earnings are
forecast to rebound in FY14, surging 55% y-o-y underpinned
by a record high orderbook replenishment last year. Our BUY
rating and RM2.05 TP is pegged to 11x FY14 earnings, in line
with its mean valuation.
Key Johor-based contractor. Kimlun is primarily involved
in construction and concrete products. Most of its
construction jobs (78% of revenue) are in Johor.
Concrete products (20% of revenue) mainly consist of
segmental box girders (SBG) and tunnel lining segments
(TLS) which are supplied for the construction of MRT
networks.
Proxy to Iskandar and MRT. Kimlun is a good proxy to
the rapid developments at Iskandar Malaysia given its
strong foothold in Johor. Its clientele comprises mainly
Malaysian listed developers with projects in Johor.
Kimlun is also one of the key players that are supplying
SBGs and TLS for the construction of the Klang Valley
(KV) MRT and Singapore MRT (SMRT) extension.
Demand for its concrete products going forward is
expected to come from the KV MRT Line 2, various
elevated highways in the KV, and SMRT Downtown Line.
Strong orderbook to support earnings. FY13 was a
watershed year for Kimlun due to (i) delays in some
construction jobs, and (ii) high startup costs for its new
concrete product plant in Senawang. Nonetheless, this
year should see several positive catalysts to fuel a strong
earnings recovery (+55% y-o-y). These include (i)
meaningful contribution from new jobs which reached a
record RM1.2bn last year, (iii) normalising costs at
Senawang plant, and (iv) contribution from its maiden
property development in Cyberjaya.
BUY, RM2.05 TP. Kimlun is our top small cap pick within
the Malaysian construction space. Our TP pegged to 11x
FY14 PE, reflecting its mean valuation.