Kok Ho Leong
Analyst · Mohit Khanna from Value Investment Principals
Thank you, Weng Ming. Good morning, and good evening. I would now provide some more details in the second quarter and 6 months financial performance. Revenue for the second quarter of 2014 were RMB 4.2 billion, USD 684.6 million, which was similar to the second quarter of 2013. Revenue was obtained mainly by higher engine sales for agricultural applications and stronger sales of higher-priced natural gas and National IV-compliant engines. The total amount of engine sold by GYMCL during the second quarter of 2014 was 127,799 units compared with 141,147 units in the same quarter in 2013, a 9.5% decrease, which compares favorably with the industry decline of 13.7% in the unit sales of commercial vehicle, excluding gasoline-powered vehicles, in the second quarter of 2014, as reported by China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, or CAAM.
Gross profit was RMB 816.8 million, USD 132.8 million compared with RMB 810.8 million in the second quarter of 2013. Gross margin increased slightly to 19.4% in the second quarter of 2014 compared with 19.3% a year ago.
The increase in gross margin was mainly attributable to a change in sales mix, as small natural gas engines and National IV-compliant engines were sold in the second quarter of 2014 for on-road and off-road markets. Sales of truck and hybrid engines to municipal markets [ph] also contributed to higher gross margin.
Other operating income was RMB 12.0 million, USD 2.0 million, compared with RMB 36.6 million in the second quarter of 2013. This decrease was mainly due to lower interest income from bank deposits and higher foreign exchange revaluation losses. In addition, there was a gain from sales of assets in the second quarter of 2013.
Research and development, R&D expenses increased by 5.4% to RMB 122.2 million, USD 19.9 million, from RMB 115.9 million in the second quarter of 2013. The increase was mainly due to research and development of new engines, as well as continue initiatives to improve engine performance and quality.
As a percentage of revenue, R&D spending increased to 2.9% compared with 2.8% in the second quarter of 2013.
Selling, general and administrative, SG&A expenses, were RMB 379.5 billion, USD 61.7 million, a reduction from RMB 397.7 million in the second quarter of 2013. The decreases in expenses primarily resulted from reduced R&D costs and lower freight expenditure, as fewer units were shipped during the second quarter of 2014. SG&A expenses represented 9.0% of revenue, compared with 9.5% in the same quarter a year ago.
Operating profit declined to RMB 327.2 million, USD 53.2 million, from RMB 333.8 million in the second quarter of 2013. The reduction in operating profit was mainly due to lower other operating income and higher R&D expenses. The operating margin was 7.8% compared with 7.9% in the second quarter of 2013.
Finance costs decreased to RMB 30.7 million, USD 5.0 million, from RMB 39.6 million in the second quarter of 2013, a decrease of RMB 8.9 million or 22.6%. This was mainly due to last bill discounting and lower interest costs from the issuance of 3-year medium notes amounting to RMB 1.0 billion in May 2013 at a fixed annual interest rate of 4.69%.
The company's share in the loss of joint ventures was RMB 9.0 million, USD 1.5 million, compared with a loss of RMB 10.0 million in the second quarter of 2013. For the quarter ended June 30, 2014, total net profit attributable to China Yuchai shareholders was RMB 165.4 million, USD 26.9 million, or earnings per share of RMB 4.44, USD 0.72, compared with RMB 166.3 million, or earnings per share of RMB 4.46 in the same quarter of 2013.
Let me now go over the results for the 6 months ended June 30, 2014. Revenue was RMB 8.8 billion, USD 1.4 billion, compared with RMB 8.0 billion in the same period last year. The increase in revenue was RMB 752.0 million, or 9.4% as compared with the same 6-month period in 2013.
The total number of engines sold by GYMCL during the first 6 months of 2014 was 279,708 units, compared with 271,891 units in the same period last year, representing an increase of 7,817 units, or 2.9%. This increase compares favorably with the industry sales decrease of 5.2% in the commercial vehicle units, excluding gasoline-powered vehicles, in the first 6 months of 2014, as reported by CAAM. Higher engines were mainly attributable to increase sales with the heavy-duty truck and natural gas engine market, and increased engine sales for agricultural application in the first half of 2014.
Gross profit was RMB 1.6 billion, USD 260.9 million, compared with RMB 1.5 billion in the same period last year. Gross margin decreased to 18.3% as compared with 19.3% a year ago. This decline was mainly attributable to a shift in the sales mix to higher engine sales of agriculture applications and lower by scale [ph].
Other operating income was RMB 41.5 million, USD 6.8 million, a decrease of RMB 16.0 billion -- sorry, RMB 16.0 million from RMB 57.5 million in the same period last year. This decrease was mainly due to lower interest income from bank deposits, offset by lower foreign exchange revaluation losses. In addition, there was a gain from the sale of assets in the same period last year.
Research and development, R&D expenses, were RMB 227.1 million, USD 36.9 million, compared with RMB 210.7 million in the same period in 2013, an increase of 7.8%. The increase in R&D expenses was mainly related to higher spending in the research and development of new engines and ongoing initiatives to improve engine quality.
As a percentage of revenue, R&D spending was 2.6% in the first 6 months of both 2014 and 2013.
Selling, general and administrative, SG&A expenses were RMB 745.7 million, USD 121.2 million, up from RMB 722.0 million in the same period last year, an increase of RMB 23.7 million or 3.3%. The increases in expenses was mainly due to higher unit sales in the first 6 months of 2014 as compared with the same period in 2013.
SG&A expenses represented 8.5% of revenue for the first 6 months of 2014, compared with 9.0% in the same period last year.
Operating profit increased to RMB 673.9 million, USD 109.5 million, from RMB 672.7 million for the same period last year, mainly due to an increase in gross profit, partially offset by higher R&D and SG&A expenses. The operating margin was 7.7% compared with 8.4% in the same period last year.
Finance costs declined to RMB 68.5 million, USD 11.1 million, from RMB 73.8 million in the same period last year, a decrease of RMB 5.3 million or 7.2%. The decrease was mainly attributable to last bill discounting and lower interest costs from the issuance of 3-year medium term notes amounting to RMB 1.0 billion in May 2013 at a fixed annual interest rate of 4.69%.
The company's share in the loss of joint ventures was RMB 24.2 million, USD 3.9 million, compared with a loss of RMB 25.7 million in the same period of 2013.
For the 6 months ended June 30, 2014, total net profit attributable to China Yuchai's shareholders was RMB 345.3 million, USD 56.1 million, or earnings per share of RMB 9.27, USD 1.51, compared with RMB 339.8 million or earnings per share of RMB 9.12 in the same period in 2013.
I shall now go to the balance sheet highlights as of June 30, 2014.
Cash and bank balances were RMB 2.4 billion, USD 385.6 million, compared with RMB 3.6 billion at the end of 2013. Trade and bills receivables were RMB 8.5 billion, USD 1.4 billion, compared with RMB 7.4 billion at the end of 2013. Short-term and long-term interest-bearing loans and borrowings were RMB 2.1 billion, USD 343.1 million, compared with RMB 2.3 billion at the end of 2015. Inventories were RMB 2.2 billion, USD 355.9 million, compared with RMB 2.3 billion at the end of 2013. We remain confident in Yuchai's ability to be successful in the face of a challenging industry and environment. Our broad range of product offerings, constant innovation and leadership in the key market segments establish a strong foundation for continued success. With that, operator, we are ready to begin the Q&A session.