Par Value: 5/-
Closing Price: 140.00
Total Shares Issued: 17512640.00
Market Capitalization: 2,451,769,600
EPS: -8.31
PE: -16.847
Williamson Tea reports FY Earnings ended 31st March 2021 versus through 31st Marc 2020
FY Revenue Continuing Operations 3.743037b versus 3.036905b
FY Loss from Operations before Tax [163.199m] versus [20.650m]
FY Increase in Fair Value of Biological Assets 74.764m versus 62.552m
FY Net Finance Income 18.372m versus 60.291m
FY [Loss] Profit before Taxation [67.269m] versus 116.994m
FY Tax [charge]/credit [65.114m] versus 30.386m
FY [Loss] Profit for the Year from continuing operations [132.383m] versus 147.380m
FY [loss] from discontinued operations [13.755m] versus [10.178m]
FY [Loss] Profit for the Year [146.138m] versus 137.202m
FY EPS [8.31] versus 7.59
FY Dividend 10 shillings a share
Cash and cash Equivalents at end of Year 756.225m versus 562.683m
FY 2020 restated on the classification of Williamson Power Limited as a discontinued operation
Commentary
oversupply of kenya tea, insufficient demand for the over-supply
anxiety over the impact of the yet to be ratified Tea Act 2020
a complete change in how the majority of our Tea is sold from direct sales to establishing a reputation in an auction market we previously did not have a presence in
The audited financial statements and our report thereon
We expressed an unmodified audit opinion on the audited financial statements in our report dated 29 June 2021.
That report also includes the communication of a key audit matter related to the valuation and measurement of biological assets.
Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgement, were of most significance in our audit of the financial statements of the current period.
Conclusions
Clearly an oversupplied market for this reporting Period.
The Balance Sheet is cash rich and hence the Dividend which produces a yield of 6.86%
noteworthy uncertainty around Tea Act 2020
Williamson Tea H1 Earnings for 6 months through 30.09.2020
HY Revenue 1.907878b versus 1.317046b
HY Profit [Loss] from Operations before Tax [19.312m] versus [124.242m]
HY increase in Fair value of biological assets 60.816m versus 5.076m
HY Profit Before Tax 45.223m versus [94.100m]
HY Profit [Loss] for the Period 33.917m versus [65.870m]
HY EPS 1.50 versus [3.61]
Conclusions
Big Production increase outweighed lower prices
Williamson Tea Kenya PLC H1 2020 results through 30th September 2019 vs. 30th September 2018
H1 Turnover 1. 317046b vs. 1.970778b -33.171%
H1 [Loss]/ profit from operations [124.242m] vs. 16.778m -840.505%
H1 [Decrease]/ increase in fair value of biological assets 5.076m vs. [50.248m] +110.102%
H1 Finance [costs]/ income 37.842m vs. [44.836m] +184.401%
H1 Share of results of associated companies [12.776m] vs. [43.222m] +129.559%
H1 [Loss]/ profit before taxation [94.100m] vs. [121.528m] +22.569%
H1 [Loss]/ profit for the year [65.870m] vs. [85.069m] +22.569%
H1 [Loss]/ earnings per share [3.61] vs. [4.38] +17.580%
Cash and cash equivalents at 30th September 810.164m vs. 1.394164b -41.889%
COMMENTARY ON THE RESULTS
With our crops on average 15% below last year we may have expected prices to rise to compensate for some of the crop loss. Aside from a brief period this has not materialised as enormous carry over of unsold stock from other tea producers negated a prolonged dry weather spike in prices. Therefore, the double problem of lower crops lower prices and weak market forces too much supply and insufficient demand has resulted in the results provided for the past 6 months.
By general trade consensus our efforts to improve our own quality have been successful but our attempts to persuade buyers to benchmark our farms at a superior price level remains work in progress. If a buyers job is to procure the maximum amount of tea at the cheapest possible price it is not a challenge to achieve this in the current market. However we continue to strive to position our teas in the higher customer category.
PROSPECTS
We do not envisage much change going forward and it is unlikely we will make up our crop deficits in the months to March 2020 or that prices will rise.
A regrettably gloomy but unfortunately realistic picture.
Williamson Tea Kenya PLC FY 2019 results through 31st March 2019 vs. 31st March 2018
FY Revenue 3.351779b vs. 3.984971b -15.890%
FY [Loss]/ profit from operations before tax [174.155m] vs. 660.635m -126.362%
FY [Decrease]/ increase in fair value of biological assets [6.798m] vs. 37.754m -118.006%
FY Finance income 18.251m vs. 45.838m -60.184%
FY Share of results of associated companies [49.713m] vs. 65.829m -175.518%
FY [Loss]/ profit before taxation [212.415m] vs. 810.056m -126.222%
FY Tax credit/ [charge] 40.053m vs. [307.287m] -113.034%
FY [Loss]/ profit for the year [172.362m] vs. 502.769m -134.283%
FY [Loss]/ profit attributable to equity holders of the company [164.692m] vs. 893.577m -118.431%
[Loss]/ earnings per share [9.39] vs. 27.86 -133.704%
Total Assets 8.271918b vs. 9.505074b -12.974%
Total Equity 6.317375b vs. 6.847357b -7.740%
Cash and cash equivalents at 31st March 1.310543b vs. 857.518m +52.830%
COMMENTARY ON THE RESULTS
The Group reported a loss from operations of Kshs 159 million against an operating profit of Kshs 455 million reported last year. The very large crops experienced to the end of 2018 repeatedly pushed the price of tea down as too much supply overtook demand with average prices falling by 25%. Extreme dry weather at the beginning of 2019 produced low crops, pushing up our fixed cost of production.
DIVIDEND
Despite the reported loss, the Directors considered shareholders persistent demand for a higher dividend rate in the years when the Company had exceptional good results and resolved to recommend a final dividend of KShs 20 per share to be paid out of the retained earnings. The recommended final dividend, subject to approval, will accrue to the members on the register at the close of business on 31st July 2019. Thereafter, the register will remain closed from 1st to 2nd August 2019, both days inclusive.
PROSPECTS
High buffer stocks held by buyers prevailed through the long dry weather period and until the supply and demand equation readjusts, prices will remain weak, often below the cost of production.
Wet but cold weather has replaced the drought. However, until the demand side improves, the overall prospects for the year remain gloomy.
We shall continue to focus on crop and quality and managing our costs as we await improvement in the market.
Williamson Tea Kenya PLC H1 2019 results through 30th September 2018 vs. 30th September 2017
Williamson Tea Kenya PLC H1 2019 results through 30th September 2018 vs. 30th September 2017
H1 Turnover 1.970778b vs. 1.737176b +13.447%
H1 [Loss]/ profit from operations 16.778m vs. 27.744m -44.318%
H1 [Decrease]/ increase in fair value of biological assets [50.248m] vs. 17.059m -394.554%
H1 Finance [costs]/ income [44.836m] vs. 24.916m -279.949%
H1 Share of results of associated companies [43.222m] vs. [7.761m] -456.913%
H1 [Loss]/ profit before taxation [121.528m] vs. 61.958m -296.146%
H1 [Loss]/ profit for the year [85.069m] vs. 43.371m -296.143%
H1 [Loss]/ earnings per share [4.38] vs. 2.93 -249.488%
Williamson Tea FY Results
FY Turnover 3.984971b versus 3.416340b +16.644%
FY Profit via existing operations 660.635m versus [362.162m]
Biological Assets 37.754m versus 5.112m
FY Finance Income 43.838m versus 25.586m
FY share of results of Associated Companies 65.829m versus [20.480m]
FY Profit before Tax 810.056m [351.944m]
FY Profit after Tax 502.769m versus [261.593m]
FY EPS 27.86 versus [13.73]
Company Commentary
Favourable Weather and improved Prices
Conclusions
Incredibly cheap share on an Earnings and a NAV basis.
Williamson Tea Kenya PLC H1 results through 30th September 2017 vs. 30th September 2016
H1 Turnover 1.737176b vs. 1.731368b +0.335%
H1 [Loss]/ profit from operations before biological assets valuation 27.744m vs. [96.276m] +128.817%
H1 Increase/ [decrease] in fair value of biological assets 17.059m vs. [200.478m] +108.509%
H1 Finance income/ [costs] 24.916m vs. [28.438m] +187.615%
H1 Share of results of associated companies [7.761m] vs. [50.685m] +84.688%
H1 Profit/ [Loss] before taxation 61.958m vs. [375.877m] +116.484%
H1 Profit attributable to equity holders of the parent 51.371m vs. [231.306m] +122.209%
H1 Profit attributable to non-controlling interests [8.000m] vs. [31.809m] +74.850%
H1 Profit/ [Loss] arising from operating activities 42.275m vs. [89.136m] +147.428%
H1 Profit/ [Loss] arising from changes in fair value of biological assets 9.096m vs. [142.170m] +106.398%
H1 Earnings/ [Loss] per share 2.93 vs. [13.21] +122.180%
Total assets 8.621686b
Total equity 5.962516b
Cash and cash equivalents at 30th September 861.164m vs. 701.529m
Company Commentary
Tea production was low not only for the Group but across the Tea Industry due to severe drought conditions experienced in the first few months of the year. reduced supplies were met with good demand which boosted prices during the period under review.
Group reported a profit during the 6 months mainly from investment and other non-operational activities.
Cost of production remains the biggest concern for the Group and the tea industry at large.
a much publicised strike orchestrated illegally by Union Leaders in the month of October and early November resulting in major losses which will affect performance for the next 6 months.
The Future therefore remains very unpredictable.
Conclusions
Market Cap is 2.9b versus Total Equity of 5.96b which is before marking the real estate to market.
Williamson Tea Kenya Limited FY 2016/17 results through 31st March 2017 vs. 31st March 2016
FY Turnover 3.416340b vs. 3.386015b +0.896%
FY [Loss]/ profit from operations [361.180m] vs. 365.210m -198.897%
FY Increase in fair value of biological assets 4.130m vs. 45.505m -90.924%
FY Finance income 25.586m vs. 133.923m -80.895%
FY [Loss]/ profit before taxation [351.944m] vs. 586.609m -159.996%
FY [Loss]/ profit for the year [261.593m] vs. 482.747m -154.188%
[Loss]/ earnings per share [13.73] vs. 26.45 -151.909%
Total Assets 8.364127b vs. 8.931395b -6.351%
Total Equity 6.094272b vs. 6.714337b -9.235%
Cash and cash equivalents at 31st March 949.714m vs. 1.241617b -23.510%
Company Commentary
Prices have been generally weak through the year but as very high crops were followed by low crops, prices increased in the final quarter of the year.
Cost increased trough the year further adding to poor results.
With crops currently low and therefore less Tea available to buyers throughout Kenya, we expect to see good prices for a period of time in the new financial year.
There remains uncertainty over trade union disputes currently being presided over in the courts.
End of the week view over the farms #bushtocup #teafarmers #kenya @Williamson_Tea
https://twitter.com/Williamson_Tea/status/878297892187852800
Conclusions
They have not yet advised around the final Dividend.
NAV is a multiple of the share price
Williamson Tea reports H116 Earnings through 30.09.2016 versus through 30.09.2015
H1 Turnover 1.731368b versus 1.529611b
[Loss] Profit from Operations before biological assets valuation [96.276m] versus 207.536m
[Decrease]Increase in fair value of biological assets [200.478m] versus 159.216m
Finance [costs]Income [28.438m] versus 120.312m
Share of results of associated Companies [50.685m] versus 56.748m
[Loss] profit before Taxation [375.877m] versus 543.812m
Tax credit[charge] 112.763m versus [163.144m]
[Loss] profit after Tax [263.114m] versus 380.668m
[Loss] EPS [13.21] versus 41.66
Commentary
Turnover +13% due to higher crops
Higher crops throughout tea growing areas depressed prices to very low levels last seen briefly in 2014
Cost of production continues to rise which when coupled with low prices has resulted to a loss
In June 2016 an Industrial Court judgement awarded over 50% wage and benefit increases to our workers for years 2014 and 2015. Award was challenged by the Tea Industry and is awaiting Judgement by the court of Appeal
The unknown Outcome of the next judgement adds considerably to the uncertainty of the next 6 months
In short the outlook is gloomy
Conclusions
Buy on dips. NAV is a multiple of the share price, notwithstanding the earnings dip.
FY Turnover 3.386015b vs. 2.590416b +30.713%
FY Profit from operations before tax 539.779m vs. 193.884m +178.403%
FY Increase [decrease] in fair value of biological assets 174.046m vs. [471.682m] +131.899%
FY Finance income [costs] 133.923m vs. [9.083m] +1,574.436%
FY Profit [loss] before taxation 980.672m vs. [298.565m] +428.462%
FY Profit [loss] for the year 738.209m vs. [227.636m] +424.294%
EPS 40.30 vs. [11.88] +439.226%
Dividend per share 20
Total equity 6.969799b vs. 6.583036b +5.875%
Cash & cash equivalents at the end of the year 1.241617b vs. 0.993360b +24.992%
Company Commentary
Cropping Patterns and therefore prices were erratic through the year. Low supply initially forced prices up before giving way to extremely favourable conditions, supply surged and prices crashed.
Whilst the Group honoured long term contract commitments to partially miss out on the initial strength of the market, an increase in crop of +19%
Final Dividend 20 shillings a share
Conclusions
The Dividend is worth 10.98% of Yield.
Plenty of cash on the Balance sheet.
Its a Cheap share on a PE of 4.51
Full Year Earnings through 31st March 2015 versus through 31st March 2014
Full Year Turnover 2.590416b versus 3.512086b -26.242%
Full Year Profit from Operations before Income Tax 193.884m versus 614.593m
[Decrease] Increase in fair value of biological assets [471.682m] versus [346.663m]
Full Year [Loss]profit for the Year before Taxation [298.565m] versus 1.041033b
Full Year Profit after Tax [227.636m] versus 740.721m
Full Year Earnings Per share [23.77] versus 81.36
Full Year Dividend 40 shillings a share funded by reserves
Revenue Reserves 5.518553b versus 5.681819b
Company Commentary
Prices have been weak through the year as large unsold tea stocks from other producers within Kenya We expect to see better prices as we enter the financial year due to less Tea available in the market
Company
Weak Tea prices were a known Known. The aggressive Dividend Pay out Policy will revalue the share considerably higher
Full Year Earnings through 31st March 2014
FY Turnover 3.512086b versus 3.490681b +6.132%
FY Profit from Operations before Tax 614.593m versus 863.292m
FY Increase in Fair Value of Biological Assets 346.663m versus 202.557m
FY Share of results of Associated Companies 72.030m versus 101.176m
FY Profit Before Tax 1.041033b versus 1.155760b -10.099%
FY Profit After Tax 740.721m versus 855.659m -13.43%
FY Earnings per Share 81.36 versus 94.36 -13.777%
Final Dividend 7 shillings a share versus 7.50 a share -6.666%
Company Commentary
weak markets and declining Tea Prices experienced during the Year
Group made significant investments in Changoi solar park which was commissioned on 21st May 2014 to secure a cost effective power supply to the Changoi factory.
Conclusions
The 8.6% Dividend Pay Out Ratio is incomprehensible and its been like this for a number of years.
This is probably the cheapest share at the Securities Exchange on a PE Basis.
H1 2013 ended 30.09.2013 versus H1 2012
H1 Profit from operations before biological assets Valuation 175.374m
versus 125.858m
H1 Increase in Fair Value of biological Assets 279.220m versus 192.583m
H1 PBT 526.064m versus 398.017m
H1 PAT 368.245m [189.595m from Biological Assets Reval] versus 278.612m
H1 EPS 41.18 versus 29.85
Company Commentary
It is a matter for national concern that the international tea markets have declined sharply indeed over the period under review with Mombasa
Auction prices currently a huge 30% below 2012 and now standing at a seven year low. The Kenyan crop has increased by 20% in this period over 2012 which has combined with increases in crop in other major tea producing countries to create a very weak and commercially unsustainable tea market in Mombasa.
Conclusions
Its an outrageously cheap shares and There is 910.092m of cash on hand and
that alone is worth 103 shillings a share.
Swot Analysis H1 through Sep 2012 versus H1 through Sep 2011
FY Turnover 3.490681b versus 3.607409b
Increase in Value of Biological Assets 202.557m versus 440.944m
Share of Results of Associate Companies 101.176m versus 44.535m
FY PBT 1.155760b versus 1.163499b
FY PAT 855.659m versus 854.740m
FY EPS 94.36 versus 93.74 +0.66%
Final Dividend 7.50 a share Unchanged 7.94% Dividend Pay Out Ratio
Short Term Deposits 798.239m
Bank and Cash 300.104m
Company COMMENTARY ON THE RESULTS
The year under review saw reasonable weather conditions, albeit two significant hailstorms in April and August 2012, which resulted in a reduction of our own crop. This not withstanding, the rainfall throughout the year ensured that the crop remained high in the last quarter and contributed significantly to the results.
DIVIDEND
In view of the favourable results, the Directors recommend a final dividend of KShs 7.50 per share (2012 KShs 7.50) to be approved at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting. The final dividend if approved will accrue to those members on the register at close of business on 25th June 2013
The register will remain closed from 26th June to 2nd July 2013 both days inclusive with the dividend being paid thereafter net of withholding tax as applicable.
PROSPECTS
The weather conditions continue to be unpredictable. In addition to uncertain market demand, foreign exchange fluctuations and the ever increasing costs of production, the impact of the new County Governments and the new Agricultural and Fisheries board may adversely affect the performance and profitability of the Group in the forthcoming financial year.
Conclusions
Williamson Tea has now established this Level of EPS [above 90 shillings a share] as a New Normal.
They are currently sitting on 1.098b Cash in Hand.
A Dividend Pay Out Ratio of 7.94% of EPS is an egregious Anomaly.
The Price should be much higher and The Management needs to work out how they will raise the PE Ratio from 2.6918 to something more like equilibrium which is a minimum of 8.00
Turnover 1.502746b versus 1.556129b -3.43%
Profit from Operations before Biological Revaluation 125.858m versus 438.382m -71.29%
Increase in Fair Value of Biological Assets 192.583m versus 286.367m
H1 Profit Before Taxation 398.017 versus 1.073361b -62.918%
H1 Profit after Tax 278.612m versus 805.714m -65.42%
H1 Earnings Per Share 29.85 versus 89.42 -66.618%
Company Commentary
Variable weather conditions and some severe hail attacks have reduced the group crop by 6% during the period under review. The actual costs of doing business have increased substantially, broken down into large increases in the cost of green leaf purchases, power, fuel, selling and distribution costs, an additional 12% on wage costs and huge increases to our export of taxation liabilities. In addition plant, property and equipment were revalued at March 2012 which significantly increased the depreciation charge for the six months.
Conclusions
Sharply lower but recall There was an Extraordinary Gain of 144.642m from the Sale of Williamson House last time.
Even if I straight line the H1 EPS i come up with a Forward PE of 3.35 which hardly looks demanding.
They have come off the Elevated EPS level seen for the last 3 Years.
The Net Asset Value is a Multiple of the Current share price because the Land Bank is held at Cost.
There has been considerable Cash Formation on the Balance Sheet
Total Equity is 5.155210b 8.76m shares 588.35 Shillings a share.
Swot Analysis Full Year through March 2012 versus FY through March 2011
Profit for Operations before Biological Assets Revaluation 729.5m versus 823.363m -11.3999%
Increase in Biological Assets Revaluation 440.944m versus 333.823m +32.089%
Profit Before Taxation 1.163499b versus 1.29369b -10.06%
Profit After Tax 854.74m versus 884.385m -3.35%
Earnings Per Share 93.74 versus 97.45 -3.807%
Interim Dividend of 50.00 shillings paid
Final Dividend 0f 7.50
Conclusions
This is the 3rd Year Williamson has made more than 90 shillings per Share. Therefore, I believe Earnings have entered a New and elevated Normal. At a PE of 2.98, I remain of the View that Williamson is egregiously undervalued.
Swot Analysis 6 months to Sep 2011 versus 6 months to Sep 2010
Turnover 1.556129b versus 1.513183b +2.838%
Profits from Operations before Biological Revaluation 438.382m versus 284.626m
Gain on Sale of Property 144.642m
PBT 1.073361b versus 652.772m +64.431%
PAT 805.714m versus 456.783m +76.388%
EPS 89.42 versus 50.50 +77.069%
Conclusions
This is the sweetest of sweet spots for Tea Estates. They have made just 9% less in these 6 Months than they made in the Entire Previous Year. The Forward Implied PE is less than 2.00.
Swot Analysis 12 Months ended March 2011
Turnover 3.284909b versus 2.723187b
Profit from Operations before Biological Tax Revaluation 823.363m
versus 759.707m
Biological Revaluation 333.823m versus 382.353m
Profit After Tax 884.385m versus 876.055m
EPS 97.45 versus 96.42
Final Dividend 12.50 + Interim Diividend of 2.50
All In Dividend Yield is 7.142%
Conclusions
They should have paid a Much Higher Dividend Pay Out Ratio. but a PE
of 2.154 looks egregious. Tea Prices are significantly higher than their Long Term Moving Average and the Currency is also sweetening the Profits. This remains a very undervalued share but Management apparently is determined to keep that Discount. A Higher Pay Out Ratio would have ignited the Price. |
