Prlexus: Earning Plunged!

Results Update

For QE30/4/2017, Prlexus's net profit plunged 79% q-o-q or 54% y-o-y to RM1.6 million on the back of lower revenue which dropped 43% q-o-q or 15% y-o-y to RM62 million. Revenue dropped q-o-q mainly due to lower revenue from the apparel division. This led to the q-o-q drop in profits.

  
Table: Prlexus's last 8 quarterly results


Graph: Prlexus's last 35 quarterly results

Valuation

Prlexus (closed at RM1.55 last Friday) is now trading at a PE of 10.2 times (based on last 4 quarters' EPS of 16.25 sen). At this PER, Prlexus is deemed fairly valued. 

Technical Outlook

Prlexus has been consolidating between RM1.35 & RM1.65 for the past 1 year. In view of the poor result, the share price is likely to drop to the support at RM1.35. If the support at RM1.35 failed, Prlexus's downtrend may continue.


Chart 1: Prlexus's monthly chart as at Jun 30, 2017 (Source: ShareInvestor)


Chart 2: Prlexus's weekly chart as at Jun 30, 2017 (Source: ShareInvestor)

Conclusion

Despite the poor financial performance, Prlexus is rated a HOLD as it is trading at reasonable valuation. If Prlexus breaks below RM1.35, the HOLD rating will be revised to a SELL. 

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