BTG : BETAGRO PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED
6M/2024 (Jan - Jun 2024)
Business Overview

Betagro is a leading integrated agro-industrial and food company in Thailand. Our business covers the production and sale of animal feed, animal health products, livestock, swine and poultry products, eggs, related processed food products and pet food. In addition, we are committed to producing high quality and safe products, we have implemented strict biosecurity and quality control measures, guided by recognized international standards.

Financial Statement
6M24 6M23 2023 2022
Income Statement (MB)
Revenues 54,502.08 54,616.14 109,131.00 113,262.66
Expenses 53,174.94 53,955.91 109,378.92 103,487.84
Net Profit (Loss) 503.73 42.19 -1,398.17 7,937.74
Balance Sheet (MB)
Assets 62,009.50 59,149.95 62,500.98 65,234.20
Liabilities 36,603.17 32,352.43 37,188.56 36,569.83
Shareholders' Equity 25,227.33 26,636.60 25,134.35 28,501.72
Cash Flow (MB)
Operating 5,135.80 2,675.53 3,234.65 10,734.79
Investing -1,885.78 -1,635.80 -4,426.06 -2,004.40
Financing -3,162.18 -5,863.04 -3,202.58 -3,331.83
Financial Ratio
EPS (Baht) 0.26 0.02 -0.72 5.05
GP Margin (%) 12.48 11.64 10.00 19.32
NP Margin (%) 0.96 0.11 -1.25 7.16
D/E Ratio (x) 1.44 1.21 1.47 1.28
ROE (%) -3.61 18.16 -5.21 35.87
ROA (%) 1.02 10.02 -0.37 16.74
Business Plan

Betagro has a vertically integrated business model that covers many aspects of the value chain for our products under 4 key principal strategies as follows:

  1. Double down on Thailand by aiming to be the agro-industrial and food business leader through the development of a mechanism which leverages Thai farmers’ sales and efficiency. This strategy also includes the expansion throughout the whole supply chain, including mid-stream protein business and down-stream business.
  2. Move closer to end consumers by focusing on developing new food products under Betagro brand and strengthening alliances with the Food Service group of customers through a digital platform
  3. Experiment in fast growing categories which will create potential for Betagro to identify opportunities and enter new businesses such as alternative protein, fresh-meat pet food and therapeutic pet food
  4. Become a regional champion by expanding Betagro’s businesses, searching for new alliances and applying its expertise for overseas business growth
Sustainable Development Plan

Betagro has laid out a policy and procedures for sustainability management in line with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Under this policy and procedures, business operations are carried out based on environmental, social and governance (ESG) ethics for stakeholders throughout the entire supply chain. Betagro has specified the following two sides of its operations to take the lead in achieving a balance between profit, people and planet. For more detail, please visit: https://www.betagro-investor.com/en/downloads/one-reports

or Betagro’s sustainability website: https://www.betagro.com/en /sustainability/sustainability-at-a-glance

Business Highlight

Betagro has 6 Investment Highlights as follows:

  1. World class branded food company by driving brand portfolio covers all customer segments including premium, standard and economy, certified through international standards
  2. Well positioned data driven sales and distribution systems strong digital system capability allows us to predict pricing movement and to maximize revenue through optimum channel selection
  3. Significant growth opportunities domestically and overseas by capturing market share through high value added products and increasing of capacity expansion and export destinations
  4. New S-curve opportunities by new venture building as additional growth engine for the business
  5. Efficient operating model by using Asset-light investment model, diversify and grow sustainably with the community
  6. Purpose-driven management team and board directors visionary and experienced management team
Performance and Analysis
Business Performance Summary

For the six months ended 30 June 2024, total income was stable from the same period last year at THB54,530.6 million due to an increase of sales volume, in line with the Company’s capacity expansion such as feed mill, farm and processed food factory. Gross profit was at THB6,758.2 million, an increase of 11.7% YoY, and gross profit margin was at 12.5%, primarily due to an increase in selling prices and a decrease in raw material prices. Net profit was at THB503.7 million, an increase of 1,093.6% YoY, mainly attributable to an increase in gross profit margin and more efficient cost control.

Key Milestones

1967 - Incorporation of Betagro Co., Ltd. (currently named Betagro Holding Co., Ltd. and is our major shareholder) and first feed factory in Samut Prakan

2006 - We launched pork products under the S-Pure brand for the premium market for the first time

2022 - We underwent Initial Public Offering (IPO) of common shares to raise capital and registered with SET in Agro & Food Industry under Food & Beverage Sector and launched our own alternative plant-based protein product under the brand Meatly!

2023 - BTG was selected to be included in the calculation of 4 stock indices: MSCI Global Small Cap, FTSE SET Mid Cap, SET100 and SETWB

Risk Management Policy

Betagro recognizes the significance of risk management. Hence, the Company has put in place a corporate risk management framework while promoting a corporate culture of developing and maintaining risk management policies. For more detail, please visit: https://www.betagroinvestor.com/en/downloa ds/one-reports or Betagro’s corporate governance website: https://www.betagro .com/en/corporate-governance/corporate-policy

Recent Awards and Recognitions
  • The Superior Taste Award 2024, awarded to "S-Pure Chilled Eggs" with 3-star rating, and "Betagro's Turmeric Coconut Rice with Green Curry Chicken" with 2-star rating
  • The Thaifex – Anuga Taste Innovation Show 2024 awarded to the Meatly! "Ready-to-Eat Green Curry with Plant-Based Meat Chunks"
  • Thai Select Emblem 2024 awarded to 12 ready-to-eat meals under the "Betagro" and "Meatly!" brands
  • Betagro was certified to be "a member of the Thai Private Sector Collective Action Against Corruption (CAC)" at the level of 2 stars
Revenue Structure
Food and Protein Business 63% Agro Business 29% International Business 6% Pet Business 2%
Stock Information
SET / AGRO / FOOD
Closing price BTG SET index 31.00 23.50 16.00 1605.00 1474.00 1343.00 1212.00 3-7-23 29-9-23 28-12-23 26-3-24 28-6-24
as of 28/06/24 BTG FOOD SET
P/E (X) - 72.58 17.05
P/BV (X) 1.73 1.53 1.22
Dividend yield (%) 1.12 2.66 3.53
28/06/24 28/12/23 30/12/22
Market Cap (MB) 43,339.52 46,435.20 65,783.20
Price (B/Share) 22.40 24.00 34.00
P/E (X) - 44.05 9.34
P/BV (X) 1.73 1.80 2.41
CG Report:
Company Rating:
A with "stable" rated by Tris
Major Shareholders
as of 14/03/2024
BETAGRO HOLDING CO., LTD (37.80%)
TAE HK Investment Limited (20.67%)
Ms. Jenjira Taepaisitpong (1.82%)
UBS AG SINGAPORE BRANCH (1.71%)
Ms. Piyaporn Taepaisitphongse (1.34%)
Others (36.66%)
Company Information and Contact
http://www.betagro.com
ir@betagro.com
02-146-1666
323 Moo 6, Thung Song Hong, Lak Si, Bangkok
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