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Tegma Gestao Logistica SA (BSP:TGMA3) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Highlights: Strong Revenue Growth ...

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  • Dividend Payment: BRL 51 million or BRL 0.77 per share, corresponding to 60% of net income for the period.

  • Dividend Yield: 10.7% for the last 12 months.

  • Domestic Vehicle Sales Growth: 12% year-on-year increase in Q3 2024.

  • Vehicle Production Growth: 18% increase in Q3 2024.

Release Date: November 05, 2024

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

Positive Points

  • Tegma Gestao Logistica SA (BSP:TGMA3) announced a dividend payout of 60% of net income for the third quarter, reflecting a dividend yield of 10.7% over the last 12 months.

  • The successful deployment of Oracle's ERP system marks a significant step in the company's digital transformation, enhancing process efficiency and customer experience.

  • The company experienced a 46% increase in net revenue for the automotive logistics division, driven by a 19% rise in vehicles transported and a 2% increase in average distance traveled.

  • Tegma's market share in the automotive logistics sector grew by 1 percentage point to 25.7% in the third quarter of 2024.

  • The company's net income for the third quarter rose by 50% year on year, with a net margin expansion of 0.8 percentage points, attributed to improved operating results and equity income growth.

Negative Points

  • The integrated logistics division saw only a 2% increase in net revenue year on year, hindered by lower than expected arrivals of ships carrying key chemicals.

  • EBITDA margin for the integrated logistics division fell from 30.2% to 26.6% due to reduced volumes in the chemicals operation.

  • Despite robust performance indicators, Tegma's share multiples remain below their historical average, indicating potential undervaluation.

  • The company's working capital demands have increased significantly year on year, impacting cash flow and dividend payout decisions.

  • Tegma does not provide specific revenue or CapEx guidance for 2025, which may leave investors seeking more clarity on future financial expectations.

Q & A Highlights

Q: How do you see the OEMs talking about vehicle production in 2025, and can you explain the surprisingly positive revenue and tariff for this quarter? A: We are finishing the budget for 2025 and have had discussions with OEMs. They expect a stable 2025, similar to 2024, with a slight improvement. Regarding revenue, Fast Line has been on a growing trend, and we expect to end 2024 with a record vehicle handling, indicating a positive growth horizon.