{"id":329235,"date":"2024-09-01T23:01:51","date_gmt":"2024-09-01T15:01:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pinoyinvestor.com\/smartinvestor\/?p=329235"},"modified":"2024-09-01T23:01:53","modified_gmt":"2024-09-01T15:01:53","slug":"stock-in-focus-aboitiz-power-corp-ap-2-sept-2024-by-regina-capital-development-corp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pinoyinvestor.com\/smartinvestor\/stock-in-focus-aboitiz-power-corp-ap-2-sept-2024-by-regina-capital-development-corp\/","title":{"rendered":"Stock in Focus: Aboitiz Power Corp. (AP) – 2 Sept 2024 by Regina Capital Development Corp."},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Summary of Broker’s Recommendation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Stock Code<\/strong><\/td>AP<\/td><\/tr>
Company Name<\/strong><\/td>Aboitiz Power Corp.<\/td><\/tr>
Broker<\/strong><\/td>Regina Capital Development Corp.<\/td><\/tr>
Opinion Issued on<\/strong><\/td>2 Sept 2024<\/td><\/tr>
Recommendation<\/strong><\/td>Buy<\/td><\/tr>
1-Year Target Price<\/strong><\/td>PHP 41.80<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Despite hurdles, AP’s solid financial foundation and strategic investments make it an attractive proposition for long-term investors. The company\u2019s consistent cash flow generation, prudent financial management, and commitment to sustainability are key strengths that provide a cushion against industry volatility. We are reaffirming our BUY recommendation on AP, as its current price provides a significant upside to our Target Price of P41.80\/share.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Analysis and Opinion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Aboitiz Power (AP) is navigating significant shifts in the Philippine energy sector, driven by government policies that target increasing renewable energy to 35% of the energy mix by 2030 and 50% by 2040. This transition presents both opportunities and challenges for AP, as the company is strategically focused on expanding its renewable energy (RE) portfolio while managing legacy thermal assets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The latest market data reveals high outage rates in coal and natural gas plants, underscoring the unreliability of traditional energy sources and reinforcing the need for AP to shift toward renewables. However, managing these legacy assets during the transition could strain financial performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the 1st half (1H) 2024, AP’s net income decreased by -3.96% year-on-year (y\/y) to P17.13 billion, mainly due to higher depreciation and interest expenses from investments in GNPower Dinginin. Despite this, EBITDA grew slightly by +1% y\/y to P35.59 billion, driven by improved margins in the power generation segment, particularly from new solar projects. Revenue declined by -5.67% y\/y to P100.24 billion, reflecting market volatility. AP’s power generation segment showed robust growth, supported by the activation of new solar plants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The firm\u2019s long-term strategy is centered around the expansion of its renewable energy portfolio, with several new projects in the pipeline. The company’s goal of achieving a balanced energy mix is aligned with global trends and regulatory expectations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, the transition to renewable energy presents both opportunities and risks. On one hand, it positions AP to capture a growing share of the market as demand for cleaner energy increases. On the other hand, the capital-intensive nature of renewable projects, coupled with potential delays and cost overruns, could pressure short-term earnings and cash flows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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