FLSmidth & Co AS (FLIDY) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Highlights: Strong Profitability Amid Market ...

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  • Revenue: DKK5 billion for the quarter.

  • Adjusted EBITA Margin: 12.6%.

  • Reported EBITA Margin: 11.4%.

  • Net Profit: DKK289 million.

  • Gross Margin: Strong quarter, driven by mining (31%-33%) and cement.

  • SG&A Costs: Decreasing due to restructuring and simplification efforts.

  • Free Cash Flow: DKK129 million for the quarter.

  • Net Working Capital: 10.6% of revenue, driven by work in progress.

  • Debt Leverage: 0.6x, below capital structure target.

  • Mining Segment Revenue Guidance: Unchanged at DKK15.5 billion.

  • Mining Segment Adjusted EBITA Margin Guidance: Adjusted to around 13%.

  • Cement Segment Revenue Guidance: DKK4 billion to DKK4.5 billion.

  • Cement Segment Adjusted EBITA Margin Guidance: Adjusted to around 9%.

  • Non-Core Activity Segment Loss: Expected to be around DKK200 million to DKK250 million.

Release Date: November 12, 2024

For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.

Positive Points

  • FLSmidth & Co AS (FLIDY) signed one of its largest agreements, supplying 80% of the MOF flowsheet in Uzbekistan, indicating strong market presence and potential growth in the region.

  • The company successfully implemented a new ERP system in its Tucson facility, enhancing operational efficiency and contributing to revenue growth.

  • There has been a significant improvement in profitability, with reported EBITA increasing from 8.2% to 12.4%, indicating effective cost management and operational improvements.

  • The company is ahead of its transformation plan, particularly in closing the non-core activity (NCA) segment, which is expected to be completed by the end of 2024.

  • FLSmidth & Co AS (FLIDY) is progressing well in its sustainability targets and continues to focus on safety improvements across its operations.

Negative Points

  • The capital market remains slow, with subdued activity expected until the end of 2025, impacting potential growth in capital order intake.

  • The service business in the cement sector experienced a low quarter, with expectations for improvement in the fourth quarter, indicating volatility in this segment.

  • There is uncertainty in the timing of CapEx investments, with significant activity not expected until late 2025 or early 2026, which could delay revenue growth.

  • The company is facing challenges with provisioning levels, particularly in the mining segment, which could impact financial stability.

  • FLSmidth & Co AS (FLIDY) is still working on reducing SG&A costs, which remain high relative to current volumes, indicating ongoing cost management challenges.