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Equities Hong Kong/China Initial Coverage Company Report
NagaCorp (3918 HK) Trawling for Bigger Fish We initiate coverage of NagaCorp with a Buy rating and target price of HK$7.90. 2013-14 marks a transitional period for the company and we believe it is making astute moves in building VIP growth through new initiatives, bolstering its mass market presence and expanding beyond Cambodia. All these should become earnings growth drivers in the long run. We forecast a 20% net profit CAGR over FY14-16E.
Igniting VIP business. NagaCorp has introduced a revenue-sharing program for junkets that effectively increases their commission from 1.7% to 2%. The new junket incentives should help bring in more serious, higher rolling gamers. We forecast a 25% CAGR for VIP rollings, boosted by additional VIP capacity and the new VIP initiatives attracting junket clients from Macau from 2015.
Bolstering mass market presence. Growth in the mass market should be driven by higher visitor numbers and rising spending by mass market players, supported by economic growth in Indochina. To cater for the mainland Chinese market, NagaCorp is working to improve travel services from the PRC to Cambodia. We expect growth in buy-ins to continue at a rapid pace, with a 17% CAGR.
Naga2/3 and entry into new gaming jurisdiction. Naga2 will double NagaCorp’s capacity and additional traffic should fuel earnings in the long term. NagaCorp also plans to enter a new gaming jurisdiction, Russia. Since the Russian project is still at the negotiation phase, we do not factor it in our target price, though we do expect it to become an additional long-term earnings driver and help NagaCorp diversify its growth profile.
Valuation. Our target price is based on a sum-of-the-parts (SOTP) valuation of NagaCorp’s properties. We apply a 10x EV/EBITDA to NagaWorld’s FY15E EBITDA and 10x to Naga2’s FY19E EBITDA. We discount the enterprise value of Naga2 at 12.4% and have already factored the coming share dilution into our target price. We initiate coverage with a Buy rating and a target price of HK$7.90.
Investment Summary FY-end Dec 31 2012 2013 2014E 2015E 2016E
Turnover (US$ m) 278.8 344.9 410.3 503.3 596.7
Growth (%) 24.6 23.7 18.9 22.7 18.6
Net Profit (US$ m) 113.1 140.3 153.0 186.0 219.2
Growth (%) 22.9 24.0 9.1 21.6 17.9
EPS (US cents) 5.4 6.3 6.7 6.9 8.2
Growth (%) 22.9 15.7 6.8 3.5 17.9
PER (x) 15.3 13.2 12.4 12.0 10.2
OCF/Share (US cents) 6.3 6.7 7.3 6.2 7.8
PBR (x) 4.3 3.2 3.0 2.8 2.8
EV/EBITDA (x) 11.5 9.2 8.1 6.7 5.4
DPS (US cents) 3.8 4.3 4.7 4.9 5.7
Yield (%) 4.6 5.2 5.6 5.8 6.9
Sources: Company, CER estimates
18 August 2014
HK & China / Gaming
BUY Share Price
Target Price Upside
HK$6.48 HK$7.90 21.9%
(As of 15 Aug 2014)
Eva Yip, CFA
(852) 2530 8226
52-week price range (HK$) 6.18-8.80Div yield % 5.19
Latest Key Data FF no of shares (m) 1,330FF (%) 58.29FF market cap (HK$ m) 8,62012M daily turnover (HK$ m) 39.6912M volatility (%) 37.8012M Hi/Lo (HK$) 6.18-8.80PEG 2014-16E (x) 1.19 RoAE 2013 (%) 28.01 PBR 2014E (x) 3.02 Net debt/equity 2013 (%) Net cash
Performance (%) 1M YTD 12M
Absolute 0.5 (20.7) (5.1)Relative to HSCEI (5.9) (23.3) (13.8)
Major Shareholder (%)
Tan Sri Dr Chen Lip Keong 41.71Free float 58.29
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Investment Thesis
Competitive franchise, well placed to benefit from growing Asian market
NagaCorp has a competitive business franchise compared with global listed casino stocks. Competitive advantages include monopoly operations and low operating costs. It is the only integrated casino-hotel operator within 200 km of Cambodia’s capital Phnom Penh and this status is guaranteed up to 2035, with no limit on the number of gaming tables. Costs are low due to the long amortization period for gaming licenses, low staff costs and a favourable tax rate which is equivalent to 2% of gross gaming revenues.
Figure 1: Cambodia offers NagaCorp a favourable tax rate
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Sources: Companies and CER
In addition, Phnom Penh is only a short flight from highly populated countries such as Vietnam, Thailand and China. This unique geographical position should help it capture the growth potential of Southeast Asia’s gaming market. The number of casinos in the region is set to increase as more governments pass gaming legislation in a bid to boost tourism, but fast-growing local economies should ensure plenty of demand.
Figure 2: Cambodia is close to populous countries and with increasing accessibility
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Kuala LumpurPhnom Penh: 28 flights/week (1 hr, 50 mins)Siem Reap: 10 flights/week (2 hrs)
Singapore Phnom Penh: 29 flights/week (2 hrs)Siem Reap: 10 flights/week (2 hrs, 10 mins)
BangkokPhnom Penh: 56 flights/week (1 hr, 10 mins)Siem Reap: 42 flights/week (1 hr, 10 mins)
Ho Chi Minh CityPhnom Penh: 21 flights/week (45 mins)Siem Reap: 35 flights/week (1 hr, 20 mins)
HanoiPhnom Penh: 12 flights/week (3 hrs, 20 mins)Siem Reap: 35 flights/week (1 hr, 45 mins)
Hong KongPhnom Penh: 10 flights/week (2 hrs, 35 mins)Siem Reap: 4 flights/week (2 hrs, 45 mins)
TaipeiPhnom Penh: 10 flights/week (3 hrs, 25 mins)
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SeoulPhnom Penh: 14 flights/week (5 hrs, 25 mins)Siem Reap: 14 flights/week (5 hrs, 25 mins)
BeijingPhnom Penh: 8 flights/week (7 hrs, 5 mins)
ShanghaiPhnom Penh: 7 flights/week (4 hrs, 15 mins)Siem Reap: 6 flights/week (3 hrs, 50 mins)
GuangzhouPhnom Penh: 14 flights/week (2 hrs, 45 mins)Siem Reap: 10 flights/week (2 hrs, 50 mins)
NanningPhnom Penh: 2 flights/week (3 hrs, 35 mins)
ManilaSiem Reap: 3 flights/week (2 hrs, 45 mins)
YangonPhnom Penh: 2 flights/week (1 hr, 25 mins)Siem Reap: 2 flights/week (2 hrs, 10 mins)
VientianePhnom Penh: 10 flights/week (1 hr, 20 mins)Siem Reap: 4 flights/week (2 hrs, 55 mins)
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Sources: Company and CER
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Igniting VIP business
NagaCorp had previously adopted a conservative approach to its VIP business, with low maximum bets and limited credit terms. The company revamped its VIP strategy after fundraising in 2013 helped strengthen its balance sheet.
First, it has introduced a revenue-sharing program for junkets that effectively increases their commission from 1.7% to 2%, much higher than the 1.25% in Macau. The new junket incentives should help bring in more serious, higher rolling gamers, particularly Chinese VIP players. This market is currently under-represented at NagaCorp, reflected in 90% of 1H14 rollings coming from Southeast Asia. The company is close to signing agreements with eight Macau junket operators, pending compliance checks with internal policies. Once these agreements are in place, the company’s new VIP initiatives should start bearing fruit in 2015.
Figure 3: NagaCorp’s VIP segment vs. Macau VIP segment
US$ Macau
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NagaCorp revenue sharing
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NagaCorp old commission
model Comments
Rollings 100 100 100
Gross gaming revenue (GGR) @ win rate of 2.85% 2.85 2.85 2.85 Theoretical win rate for VIP business
Junket commission 1.25 2.00 1.70 Macau: 1.25% cap on VIP rollings NagaCorp: 70% of net win/revenue new initiatives; 1.7% of rollings under old scheme
Casino profit before gaming tax 1.60 0.86 1.15 NagaCorp shares more profit with junkets
Gaming tax 1.11 0.04 0.04 39% of revenue for Macau and 1.5% for NagaCorp
Casino profit 0.49 0.81 1.11 Assumes no operating costs, such as F&B
Junket sharing of GGR (%) 43.8 70.0 59.6 Junkets have more incentive to bring in currently underserved higher-quality players
Sources: Company and CER
Second, maximum bet per hand for VIPs has been increased from US$24k to US$200k, which should increase the pool and help mitigate volatility in the win rate. The theoretical win rate for VIP business is 2.85%, but NagaCorp recorded win rates of only 2.3-2.5% over FY09-12 with a rebound to 2.9% in FY13 and 3.6% in 1H14. Furthermore, although gross gaming revenue shifting towards VIP will increase commission costs and lower blended margin, the effect on the bottom line could be offset by a significant increase in volume. Even after its shift towards VIPs, NagaCorp’s EBITDA margin should remain higher than those of Macau casino operators.
Figure 4: FY13 EBITDA margin comparison across regions
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Sources: Bloomberg, companies and CER
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NagaCorp is looking for higher-quality players, but its strategy emphasises mid-range VIPs, looking for a shoal of big fish rather than a handful of whales. Such a strategy should limit exposure to the types of VIP risks prevalent in other gaming markets since even with the increase in maximum bet they are equivalent only to Macau’s premium mass market. Unlike Singapore and Macau operators, NagaCorp does not require a very high check-in to enjoy VIP services.
Figure 5: Quarterly VIP rollings trend
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To cope with an anticipated increase in VIP patrons, NagaCorp is upgrading its facilities and is scheduled to complete its new VIP terminal by the end of 2014. The company aims for the new facilities to give players a unique experience. The new 47-table VIP hall was completed in July 2014 and a VIP rooftop area with 16 tables will be finished in 4Q14. Four new VIP private gaming suites with eight tables will be added in 2015. In addition, at the end of 2013 NagaCorp hired a new chief operating officer, who had previously been president of Las Vegas Sands’ properties in Macau and had helped the leading US casino operator establish a firm presence in the enclave. His experience should prove invaluable in executing the junket business revamp.
Figure 6: NagaCorp expansion pipeline
Planned additions
NagaWorld at end 2012
NagaWorldat end 2013
NagaWorld expansion:
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Naga2 (est. 2016 completion) Total 2013-16
growth
Gaming tables 138 172 63 200-300 435-535 153-211%
Table split VIP: 57 Mass: 81
VIP: 83Mass: 89 VIP: 63 N/A VIP: 146
Mass: 89 N/A
Electronic gaming machines 1,470 1,543 200 500 2,243 45%
Hotel rooms 660 700 N/A 1,033 1,733 148%
VIP private gaming suites N/A 7 4 50 61 771%
Retail space (sq m) 381 381 N/A 13,248 13,629 3,477%
MICE/Theatre facilities (seating capacity) 750 750 N/A 4,000 4,750 533%
Car park bay 60 60 100 533 693 1,055%
Sources: Company and CER
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Bolstering mass market presence
The mass market segment consists of public-floor gaming tables and electronic gaming machines (EGMs). Public-floor gaming tables are the same as VIP tables but only open to foreign passport holders and locals holding foreign passports due to the conditions of NagaCorp’s casino license. EGMs are open to everyone, including local Cambodians. 40% of mass market customers are locals holding foreign passports, 20% are from Vietnam, and 40% are from other Asian nations. Minimum bets are smaller than for VIP and range from US$40 to US$300. However, since NagaCorp does not need to pay commissions to junkets in this segment, margins are much higher. There is also no credit risk.
Figure 7: NagaWorld’s mass hall overview
Table min bet (US$) Target customer
Public hall 40 Mass
Saigon Palace 100 Premium mass
Nagarock 200 Premium mass
Aristocrat Private Club 300 Premium mass
Sources: Company and CER
Growth in the mass market should be driven by higher visitation and rising spending by mass market players, supported by economic growth in Indochina. Cambodia remains a major tourist attraction and the country’s Ministry of Tourism forecasts international tourist arrivals will increase to 7.5m by 2020, which would result in a 9% CAGR over 2013-2020. Government plans to improve infrastructure to cope with the increase in visitor numbers include increasing handling capacity at the Phnom Penh and Siem Reap airports. NagaCorp will also play a role in improving travel services from China to Cambodia. The company will sell competitively priced F&B and hotel accommodation packages to China International Travel Service (CITS), the PRC’s largest travel agency. NagaCorp has also purchased two commercial aircraft, which it will lease to Bassaka Air, Cambodia’s newest airline. Bassaka will work with CITS to operate flights between Cambodia and second-tier Chinese cities, starting from October 2014. Furthermore, NagaCorp is providing Mandarin training to its staff and will revamp its F&B to include more Chinese food to cater for mainland tourists. All these measures should help attract more Chinese visitors to Phnom Penh.
Figure 8: Cambodia’s visitor growth has outpaced that of regional rivals
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Sources: Bloomberg, Cambodia Ministry of Tourism, and CER
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Figure 9: Quarterly mass market buy-ins and EGM bills-in trend
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Once visitor growth to Cambodia starts to kick in, NagaCorp is well placed to benefit since NagaWorld is the only scalable casino in the Indochina region. The only competing gaming facilities nearby are small casinos near the borders with Vietnam and Thailand. NagaCorp is therefore a key beneficiary of promising economic growth and rising individual wealth in Indochina, which should in turn result in greater demand for casino gaming and increasing average bet sizes. In comparison with developed markets, Southeast Asian nations are expected to grow faster in terms of population and GDP.
Figure 10: Tourist arrivals to Cambodia are rising rapidly
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Figure 11: Cambodian tourist arrival growth from the PRC is outpacing overall growth
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Figure 12: PRC tourists are an increasing presence in Cambodia
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Figure 13: Tourist arrivals by country in 2013
Vietnam20%
China11%
Korea10%
Lao PDR10%
Thailand5%
Japan5%
US4%
Australia3%
Russia3%
France3%
Others26%
Sources: Cambodia Ministry of Tourism and CER
Figure 14: Asian nations are growing faster in population …
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Naga2/3 and entry into new gaming jurisdiction
NagaCorp has run its Cambodian casino monopoly successfully for 19 years and will cater for growing demand for gaming and entertainment facilities by building a second casino resort, Naga2. The opening of Naga2 in 2016 will double NagaCorp’s capacity and additional traffic should fuel earnings in the long term. Construction started at the end of 2012. The new facility will be similar in size to NagaWorld and feature 200-300 tables, 500 gaming machines, 50 VIP suites, more than 1,000 hotel rooms, and retail/MICE facilities. The company is also constructing a walkway, NagaCity Walk, to link NagaWorld and Naga2, and this will open in mid-2015. NagaCity Walk will house Phnom Penh’s first luxury mall and broaden NagaCorp’s retail footprint. It has already signed up leases for retail spaces at NagaCity Walk, with CITS-owned China Duty Free Group as the anchor tenant.
Naga2’s capex of US$369m is being financed by CEO Dr Chen. Once construction is completed, the project will be acquired by the listed company for US$369m through issuing a total of 1,566m new shares to Dr. Chen at HK$1.8776/share. The new shares will represent 41% of the enlarged share capital. This arrangement is aimed at eliminating cost overruns at the listed company level, which have already been observed in the construction so far. Another issue was that NagaCorp was not able to finance the Naga2 project at
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the time since the capex was equivalent to its entire equity base back then.
Figure 16: Locations of NagaWorld and its upcoming expansion projects
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Naga2 Complex
Site area:16,675 sq m (4.1 acres)
GFA:113,307 sq m
Site area:7,766 sq m (1.9 acres)
GFA:110,105 sq m
Samdach Hun Sen Park
NagaCityWalk (Retail)
Site area:9,519 sq m (2.4 acres)
GFA:13,248 sq m
Sources: Company and CER
At the interim-results presentation, management revealed plans for a third complex, Naga3, which is still at the preliminary stage. Management targets Naga3 to become an iconic local tourist landmark, which it believes Phnom Penh currently lacks.
Looking further afield, NagaCorp plans to enter a new gaming jurisdiction, Russia. The company has agreed to invest US$350m in a 21.6-hectare gaming and resort development project near Russia’s border with northern China. The resort will be located in the Integrated Entertainment Zone (IEZ) close to the eastern Russian port city of Vladivostok in the Primorye Region. The IEZ is one of six areas that the government has designated as casino gaming zones. These are the only areas in the country where casino gaming is legal. The Russian government has four tenders and has already awarded two of them: one to NagaCorp and the other to Hong Kong-listed Summit Ascent (0102 HK, NR). NagaCorp’s planned casino hotel complex will consist of 200 gaming tables, 500 electronic gaming machines, 2,000 hotel suites, multi-purpose MICE facilities, and 10 F&B entertainment outlets. 1,000 of the hotel suites will be sold to third parties before opening, raising estimated total proceeds of US$100m, and then leased back to the company.
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Figure 17: NagaCorp’s proposed development for its Vladivostok casino projects
Key information Details
Proposed minimum investment US$350m.
Casino hotel gaming facilities 200 gaming tables and 500 EGMs.
Other facilities 2,000 hotel suites in total, of which 1,000 will be pre-sold under sale and leaseback arrangements. Multi-purpose MICE facility with seating capacity for more than 2,000 guests. 10 F&B and entertainment outlets.
Financial obligations
Site leasehold is for 15 years, ending 20 July 2025, subleased for 12 years from the Registered Lessee of the Land (CDPT), with an annual rental payment of US$79k. NagaCorp will acquire the freehold interest in the land on completion of the prevailing state land valuation. One-time payment of US$138k when the state registers the Sublease Agreement. NagaCorp will put up a bank guarantee of US$12m.
Tax regime Monthly gaming tax of RUB125,000 (US$3,600) per gaming table and RUB7,500 (US$215) per EGM. 20% corporate tax rate on non-gaming operations.
Sources: Company and CER
According to a study by consultancy Global Market Advisors, the IEZ is expected to generate gross gaming revenue of US$1.1bn in its first year of full operations, likely in 2018, and this will grow to an annual total of US$5.2bn within 10 years. Vladivostok has a highly favourable geographical location for attracting visitors from northern Asia, with Beijing, Korea and Japan less than three hours away by plane, while visa policies are also looser than those for Macau. Although other casinos are also in pipeline, such as in Korea, the rise of Macau’s gaming industry has demonstrated that additional high-quality supply has helped stimulate demand, with gross gaming revenues in the enclave growing rapidly in recent years along with increases in table capacity.
Figure 18: Catchment area for Vladivostok casino projects covers North Asia
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Hamamatsu
NiigataSendai
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PopulationsVladivostok/Artem 0.7mPrimorsky Krai 1.6mChinese population within 1,000 km 45mChinese population within 2 hr flight 132m
Sources: Company and CER
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Figure 19: Macau GGR has grown along with the number of casino tables…
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Figure 21: Mainland Chinese visitors to Macau by province/municipality, 2013
Others38% Guangdong
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In view of Russia’s recent geopolitical tensions, NagaCorp will invest in its IEZ project in stages, with US$50m earmarked for the first phase. The project will not begin operations until at least 2018. We assume the whole investment can generate 30% ROIC, the high end of new Cotai casino projects, and value the project at 8x EV/EBITDA, equivalent to Summit Ascent’s FY16E consensus EV/EBITDA. Since Summit Ascent targets to start operations much earlier, in 3Q14, we discount our NagaCorp IEZ valuation accordingly to reach a present value of HK$1.07 per share. Since the Russian project is still at the negotiation phase, we do not factor it into our target price, though we do expect it to become an additional long-term earnings driver and help NagaCorp diversify its growth profile.
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Financials
We forecast a revenue CAGR of 22% over FY14-16E, led by solid growth in the VIP market. We estimate VIP rollings to post a 25% CAGR, boosted by the new VIP initiatives attracting junket clients from Macau from 2015 as well as new VIP capacity. In the mass market, we expect growth in buy-ins to continue at a rapid pace, with a 17% CAGR supported by rising mass market spending and visitor numbers. Since we expect the pool to expand, we assume the VIP win rate can be sustained at 3.1%. This implies that the blended win/table/day will be US$3,500 in FY14E. We see plenty of room for improvement given the average of US$21k achieved by Macau casino operators.
Figure 22: NagaCorp & Macau win/table/day
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We forecast slot machines to resume growth in 2H on rising Cambodia tourist visitor numbers and an increase in the number of slot machines. We forecast total EGM bills-in to record a 12% CAGR over FY14-16E.
Figure 23: NagaCorp revenue trend and FY14E revenue breakdown
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Figure 24: FY14E revenue mix
Mass market:electronic gaming
machines28%
Mass market:public floor gaming
tables26%
Non-gaming5%
VIP market41%
Sources: Company and CER estimates
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In view of the greater contribution from lower-margin VIP business, we expect gross margin to decline and stabilise at around 69% in FY17E. VIP gross margin was 39% in 1H14, down from 41% in 1H13, as the company had already started paying bigger commissions to lure higher-quality players. We believe the new revenue sharing incentive scheme will not have an adverse effect on profitability since commissions are now based on net win. Should the company suffer from adverse luck and record a lower-than-expected win rate, it would pay less commission, though it would also not benefit from any upside if the win rate is higher than expected. Mass-market gross margin improved slightly to 95% in 1H14. No commission expenses are incurred for this segment.
Figure 25: NagaCorp gross margin trend
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Sources: Company and CER estimates
Figure 26: Revenue sharing incentive scheme protects against downside if win rate is lower than expected
Win rate of 3.5% Standard win rate of 2.85% Win rate of 2.5%
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Win rate 3.50 3.50 2.85 2.85 2.50 2.50 Junket commission 1.70 2.45 1.70 2.00 1.70 1.75
Gaming tax at 1.5% of net win 0.05 0.05 0.04 0.04 0.04 0.04
Casino profit 1.75 1.00 1.11 0.81 0.76 0.71
Profitability (%) 49.93 28.50 38.85 28.50 30.50 28.50
Source: CER estimates
Since the company is in an expansion phase, costs as a percentage to revenue will continue at a high level for the coming three years. We estimate EBITDA margin to hover around 47-49% over FY14-16E.
Figure 27: NagaCorp EBITDA margin trend
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Sources: Company and CER estimates
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We assume that NagaCorp can maintain its preferential gaming-tax treatment. Currently, it pays a fixed monthly tax of US$416k, which will increase 12.5% p.a. until 2018. This implies an effective tax rate of 3%-4% for FY14-16E. NagaCorp is currently discussing its post-2018 tax arrangements with the government.
We factor in the company issuing new shares to Dr Chen to acquire NagaCity Walk at the end of 2014 and Naga2 at the end of 2016. Even so, we forecast a two-year EPS CAGR of 10%. We do not factor in any contribution from the Russian casino project yet. Given the company’s substantial cash pile, we expect it will be able to maintain a 70% dividend payout ratio.
NagaCorp has been debt free since listing. As at the end of 1H14 it had US$184m of cash, down from US$252m at the end of 2013. The company bought some notes linked to a China bond USD hedge index in 1H14 and expects to dispose of these within 12 months. Its upcoming asset acquisitions will expand the asset base by 23% in FY14 and 41% in FY16.
The company has generated positive operating cash flows since 2007 because it provides only limited credit lines to junkets. Given its firm operating cash flows, we believe it will be able to fund capex of around US$30m p.a. internally, mainly for facility upgrades and maintenance.
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Valuation
Our target price is based on a sum-of-the-parts (SOTP) valuation of NagaCorp’s properties. We apply a 10x EV/EBITDA to NagaWorld’s FY15E EBITDA and also 10x to Naga2’s FY19E EBITDA, assuming it can fully ramp-up operations in FY19 after opening in 2017. We discount the enterprise value of Naga2 at 12.4% and have already factored the coming share dilution into our target price. We initiate with a Buy rating at a target price of HK$7.90.
Figure 28: NagaCorp SOTP valuations
Note (US$ m)
NagaWorld operation 10x FY15 EV/EBITDA 2,366
NPV of Naga2 10x FY19 EV/EBITDA, discounted at 12.4% 1,121
Net cash at end of FY15E 391
Total equity value 3,877
Fully diluted no. of shares (m) 3,848
Value per share (HK$) 7.90
Sources: Company and CER estimates
Figure 29: DCF sensitivity analysis
Valuation discount to Macau operators
Discount rate (%) 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%
10.9 6.19 7.08 7.98 8.88 9.78
11.4 6.15 7.05 7.94 8.83 9.73
11.9 6.12 7.01 7.92 8.79 9.68
12.4 6.09 6.98 7.90 8.74 9.63
12.9 6.06 6.94 7.86 8.70 9.58
13.4 6.03 6.91 7.78 8.65 9.53
13.9 6.00 6.87 7.74 8.61 9.48
Source: CER estimates
Our target multiple is a 20% discount to the Macau gaming operators’ average of 12x given NagaCorp’s smaller scale and country risk associated with Cambodia.
NagaCorp has undergone a re-rating similar to Macau gaming operators since 2012. We believe this has been driven by growing investor confidence in the company’s strategy and consistent earnings growth delivery, as well as improving stock liquidity. Macau gaming operators have undergone a de-rating this year though amid a slowdown in revenue growth.
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Figure 30: NagaCorp’s 12M forward EV/EBITDA vs. Macau average
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Figure 32: NagaCorp’s 12M forward PER and EV/EBITDA trends
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Figure 33: NagaCorp and Macau casino operators 3-year PER and EV/EBITDA range
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Figure 34: NagaCorp and Macau 2013 and YTD share price performance
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Figure 35: Peer comparison
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NagaCorp 3918 HK HKD 6.48 1,908 5.3 Dec 13 6.8 3.5 12.4 12.0 8.1 6.7 5.2
Macau Gaming Operators
Sands China 1928 HK HKD 53.25 55,414 145.7 Dec 13 34.2 20.1 18.6 15.5 15.5 13.1 3.2
Galaxy 27 HK HKD 60.05 32,871 106.9 Dec 13 27.2 25.2 19.8 15.8 15.9 12.6 0.0
Wynn Macau 1128 HK HKD 31.20 20,914 29.9 Dec 13 4.9 7.3 20.1 18.7 16.1 14.9 3.2
Melco Crown MPEL US USD 29.17 16,204 138.9 Dec 13 32.1 20.1 19.1 15.9 12.8 10.2 1.1
SJM Holdings 880 HK HKD 19.92 14,536 22.9 Dec 13 6.2 9.0 13.5 12.4 9.3 8.5 3.6
MGM China 2282 HK HKD 26.35 12,920 22.3 Dec 13 18.4 9.8 15.9 14.5 13.3 12.1 2.0
Average 20.5 15.3 17.8 15.5 13.8 11.9 2.6
Asian Gaming Operators
Genting Singapore GENS SP SGD 1.26 12,394 13.1 Dec 13 10.3 7.8 22.1 20.3 10.8 10.2 0.8
Genting Bhd GENT MK MYR 9.90 11,665 5.6 Dec 13 10.0 9.9 17.7 16.1 7.2 6.8 0.0
Genting Malaysia GENM MK MYR 4.38 7,875 3.9 Dec 13 7.2 10.4 15.8 14.7 8.4 7.8 1.9
Kangwon Land 035250 KS KRW 34,850 7,322 15.1 Dec 13 N/A N/A N/A N/A 10.7 9.9 2.1
Alliance Global AGI PM PHP 26.00 6,113 7.2 Dec 13 13.9 9.8 14.8 13.0 9.5 8.2 1.5
Paradise 034230 KS KRW 36,350 3,247 22.0 Dec 13 13.7 25.4 24.4 21.1 19.3 14.8 0.3
Travellers RWM PM PHP 8.26 2,979 4.2 Dec 13 26.6 3.1 19.0 14.9 10.2 8.9 0.0
Bloomberry Resorts BLOOM PM PHP 11.20 2,715 1.9 Dec 13 59.1 22.2 27.1 17.0 14.8 10.1 0.0
Grand Korea Leisure 114090 KS KRW 41,750 2,536 10.9 Dec 13 15.3 13.3 19.1 16.5 10.0 6.9 2.8
Melco Crown Philippines MCP PM PHP 11.46 1,289 1.4 Dec 13 N/A 50.6 N/A 18.8 33.9 8.8 0.0
Belle Corp BEL PM PHP 5.02 1,214 1.2 Dec 13 155.9 27.7 31.2 12.2 25.7 10.7 0.4
Average 19.8* 18.0 21.3 16.5 14.6 9.4 1.4
Sources: Bloomberg and CER estimates, * excluding outlier
1H14 Results
1H14 revenue rose 26% YoY, led by a 61% YoY increase in the VIP market. Public-floor table buy-ins and VIP rollings increased 22% YoY and 20% YoY respectively. The positive results were attributed to higher business volume from mass market gaming tables and the successful revamp of the VIP market strategy through a new gaming revenue sharing scheme for junkets. VIP win rate improved significantly from 2.6% to 3.6%. As a result, total VIP gaming revenue increased 61% YoY to US$86m. EGM bills-in grew only 3% YoY as a result of a temporary drop in visitors due to refurbishment works on the gaming floor, the negative impact of strikes early this year in Cambodia, and social unrest in Thailand.
Gross profit margin dropped by 4 ppts to 69% in 1H14 as the sales mix shifted towards the lower-margin VIP market. Other operating expenses rose 88% YoY, faster than revenue growth due to an increased head count and the staff payroll rising 35% YoY. Management attributed the substantial increase in payroll expense to more staff incentives, aimed at improving customer service and reducing staff turnover. EPS rose 3% YoY to US¢2.96. An interim DPS of US¢2.07 was declared, representing a payout ratio of 70%.
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Figure 36: 1H14 results highlights
US$ ’000 1H13 1H14 YoY
Revenue 151,644 191,000 26%
COS (40,099) (58,302) 45%
Gross profit 111,545 132,698 19%
Other income 398 748 88%
Administrative expenses (20,394) (23,232) 14%
Other operating expenses (26,141) (39,655) 52%
PBT 65,408 70,559 8%
Income tax (2,556) (2,938) 15%
PAT 62,852 67,621 8%
EPS (US¢) 2.87 2.96 3%
DPS (US¢) 1.93 2.07 7%
KPIs
Public floor tables buy-ins 192,228 235,156 22%
Electronic gaming bills-in 557,867 574,905 3%
VIP rollings 2,013,915 2,422,040 20%
Gross gaming revenue 141,718 180,337 27%
VIP 53,342 86,024 61%
Mass market tables 44,346 53,117 20%
Mass market machines 44,030 41,196 (6%)
Non-gaming revenue 9,926 10,663 7%
Gross margin (%) 73.56 69.48 (4.08 ppts)
EBITDA margin (%) 51.18 45.33 (5.85 ppts)
Sources: Company and CER estimates
Figure 37: 1H14 revenue breakdown
Non-gaming6%
Mass market:public floor gaming
tables28%
Mass market:electronic gaming
machines22%
VIP market44%
Sources: Company and CER
Figure 38: VIP market breakdown
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Rollings (US$ m)
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Incentive program 659 33 2.4 1,671 69 3.4
Commission based 632 31 2.3 359 15 2.2
Direct VIP 723 36 3.2 392 16 5.4
Total 2,014 100 2.6 2,422 100 3.6
Sources: Company and CER
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Catalysts
Stronger than expected revenue and EBITDA growth.
Expansion into other countries to diversify business.
Rapid ramp up of VIP business serving Chinese patrons.
Russian casino market developing faster than expected.
Risks
Losing casino license. NagaCorp’s casinos operate under an exclusive gaming license granted by Cambodia government. Losing this license or its exclusive rights is unlikely, but would adversely affect operations.
Anti money laundering measures. Casinos handle substantial amounts of cash and are therefore vulnerable to being used for money laundering. Any non-compliance to Financial Action Task Force (FATF) recommendations may result in license suspension.
Increasing regional competition. More neighbouring countries are building casino resorts and the gaming market is becoming more competitive. The pie is expanding, but NagaCorp’s slice may shrink.
Political unrest or economic downturns in Asia. Visitor growth and tourist receipts are reliant on continued Asian economic growth. Political unrest in neighbouring countries may also affect Cambodia tourism growth.
Delays in opening Naga2 and Russian casino, which would otherwise become long-term growth drivers for the company.
Changes in Cambodian tax regime. NagaCorp will enjoy favourable gaming tax treatment until 2018. The company is negotiating with the government to extend this again, having already done so before in 2013. A significant jump in gaming tax could erode its competitive advantage and profitability.
Share placement overhang. Major shareholder Dr Chen’s stake will rise to 65% from 41.7% once NagaCorp acquires Naga2. He may need to sell down his stake to maintain NagaCorp’s free float and this could become an overhang for the stock. Dr Chen sold a 4.43% stake in November 2012 and a 10.28% stake in April 2012 to increase the stock’s free float.
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Company Background & History
NagaCorp operates NagaWorld, the only integrated casino-hotel in Cambodia’s capital city of Phnom Penh. The company holds a 70-year casino licence until 2065 and a 40-year casino monopoly within a 200-km radius of Phnom Penh until 2035. In 2013, mass market, VIP market and non-gaming contributed about 55%, 39% and 6% of total revenue respectively.
NagaCorp was found by Tan Sri Dr Chen. He was granted the casino license in 1995 and started casino operations on a barge anchored on the Bassac River the same year. The company was awarded its current land site in 2000 and relocated the casino operations from the barge to the current site in 2003, where it now operates the NagaWorld complex. NagaCorp listed in Hong Kong in October 2006.
Figure 39: Shareholding structure
5.54% 41.71%
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Tan Sri Dr Chen Lip KeongAmeriprise Financial Inc Public Shareholders
5.54% 41.71%
NagaCorp
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Tan Sri Dr Chen Lip KeongAmeriprise Financial Inc Public Shareholders
Sources: HKEx and CER
Figure 40: Porter’s five forces
Threat of new entrants
Weak. NagaCorp has a well-established exclusive gaming license in Cambodia, dating
back to 1999. The government has strongly enforced shutdowns of
unlicensed casinos and slot machine operators.
Threat of substitutes
Weak. Casinos are the only legal form of gambling in
Cambodia and have no close substitutes. The only
alternative would be other types of entertainment.
Bargaining powerof customers
Weak. NagaWorld is the only scalable casino in Phnom
Penh and enjoys monopoly operations.
Intensity of Rivalry
Weak to Medium. The nearest competitors are in neighbouring countries or small casinos near Cambodia’s borders. They are
unlikely to cannibalise NagaCorp’s business since the gaming pie is growing steadily. The Macau experience bodes
well for growth prospects.
Bargaining powerof suppliers
Weak to medium. The casino license is granted by Cambodia’s
government. Other major suppliers include gaming machine providers, VIP junkets and labour. There are
many gaming machine providers and junket operators globally. On salaries,
NagaCorp’s compensation is well above the national
minimum wage.
Source: CER
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Figure 41: SWOT analysis
S WStrengths Weaknesses
O TOpportunities Threats
Monopoly casino operation in Cambodia with no table restriction and favourable tax structure.
Strong balance sheet; expected to remain net cash by the end of FY14.
Close relations with current government.
Favourable location. Cambodia is also home to Angkor Wat, a unique sightseeing destination in Asia. And Phnom Penh is within three hours flights from SE Asia.
Low working capital and capex requirements. Only limited credit is provided to junkets. This allows for strong free cash flow generation to support higher dividend payouts.
Small-scale operator and may not be able to attract big high-rollers.
Relies on junkets for VIP operation. If the company’s terms become less attractive it may lose business from junkets.
Finances depend on luck, which cannot be controlled.
Asian gaming industry is expanding along with strong economic growth in the region.
Increasing visitor numbers to Cambodia. The government is improving infrastructure and promoting the tourism industry.
Accessing the Chinese VIP market by working with Macau junket operators.
Russian expansion. Entering this new gaming jurisdiction can help diversify the business.
Keener competition as more governments around the region legalize casino gambling to expand revenue source and attract tourists.
Cambodia is regarded as an emerging economy and business operations may be subject to higher political risk.
Source: CER
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Management Profiles
Tan Sri Dr Chen Lip Keong, Founder, Controlling Shareholder and Chief Executive Officer. Dr Chen has many years of entrepreneurial, business and managerial experience. In Malaysia he is also the controlling shareholder of Karambunai Corp Bhd (KCB), FACB Industries Incorporated Berhad (FACBI) and Petaling Tin Berhad, which are all listed on the Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad.
Timothy Patrick McNally, Chairman. Mr McNally joined in February 2005 as chairman of the board. From April 1999 to October 2005 he was Executive Director of Security and Corporate Legal Services for the Hong Kong Jockey Club and was also a member of the Executive Board of Management responsible for corporate governance issues. Prior to this, he was a Special Agent of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for almost 25 years. His career focused on the investigation and prosecution of serious crimes including organized crime, drug trafficking, public corruption and fraud matters.
Philip Lee Wai Tuck, Executive Director. Mr Lee has previously worked in or held directorships in various companies listed on the Bursa Malaysia. He has also held senior management positions in financial and management functions with wide-ranging experience in accounting, finance, treasury and corporate finance. He oversees the financial, treasury and business operations of the group.
Chen Yepern, Executive Director. Mr Chen was appointed as an executive director in February 2011, and also a member of the Remuneration Committee, Nomination Committee and AML Oversight Committee of the company. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from The California State University Northridge in 2009 and subsequently worked at Caesars Palace in 2010, and is the son of Tan Sri Dr Chen Lip Keong.
Mark Anthony Brown, Chief Operating Officer of NagaWorld. Mr Brown supports the Chief Executive Officer in managing the operations, marketing and business development of NagaWorld and, together with other consultants, driving the initial stages of the development of the casino project in Vladivostok, the Primorsky Region, Russia. Prior to joining the group, he served as Senior Vice President of Strategic Development, Wynn.
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Company Description NagaCorp operates NagaWorld, the only integrated casino-hotel in Cambodia’s capital city of Phnom Penh. The company holds a 70-year casino licence until 2065 and a 40-year casino monopoly within a 200-km radius of Phnom Penh until 2035. In 2013, mass market, VIP market and non-gaming contributed about 55%, 39% and 6% of total revenue respectively.
Income Statement (Consolidated) FY-end 31 Dec (US$ m) 2012 2013 2014E 2015E 2016ESales 278.8 344.9 410.3 503.3 596.7Cost of sales (75.6) (96.4) (120.8) (149.9) (185.3)Gross profit 203.2 248.6 289.5 353.4 411.4Other income 1.4 1.8 2.5 2.7 3.3Operating expenses (87.0) (104.9) (133.4) (163.6) (188.0)Operating profit 117.6 145.4 158.7 192.6 226.8Finance cost, net - - - - -Pre-tax profit 117.6 145.4 158.7 192.6 226.8Tax (4.5) (5.1) (5.7) (6.6) (7.5)Minorities - - - - -Net profit 113.1 140.3 153.0 186.0 219.2EBITDA 137.8 171.8 196.4 236.6 294.2EBIT 117.6 145.4 158.7 192.6 226.8EPS (US cents) 5.43 6.28 6.70 6.94 8.18DPS (US cents) 3.84 4.31 4.69 4.86 5.72
Sources: Company, CER estimates
Cash Flow (Consolidated) FY-end 31 Dec (US$ m) 2012 2013 2014E 2015E 2016EOperating cash flow 143.9 179.9 196.6 239.5 299.7
Net profit 113.1 140.3 153.0 186.0 219.2Depreciation & amortization 20.2 26.4 37.7 44.0 67.5Change in working capital 9.8 12.4 5.9 9.5 13.0Others 0.8 0.8 0.0 - 0.0
Investment cash flow (71.7) (58.8) (30.0) (30.0) (30.0)Net capex (72.2) (59.4) (30.0) (30.0) (30.0)Disposals - - - - -Change in LT assets - - - - -
Free cash flow 71.7 120.5 166.6 209.5 269.7Financing cash flow (63.7) 57.8 (109.7) (128.0) (159.2)
Change in share capital - 156.1 - - -Net change in debt - - - - -Dividend paid (63.7) (97.2) (109.7) (128.0) (159.2)
Net cash flow 8.5 178.9 56.9 81.5 110.5
Sources: Company, CER estimates
Key Assumptions FY-end 31 Dec 2012 2013 2014E 2015E 2016E
VIP rollings YoY % 17 21 18 25 25
Public floor Buy-ins YoY % 34 15 20 20 15
Sources: Company, CER estimates
Balance Sheet (Consolidated) FY-end 31 Dec (US$ m) 2012 2013 2014E 2015E 2016ETotal assets 428.3 640.1 786.0 855.7 1,205.0Current assets 95.3 270.9 330.5 414.2 525.9
Cash & ST investments 73.2 252.1 309.0 390.6 501.1Marketable securities - - - - -Account & notes receivable 20.9 17.8 20.5 22.6 23.9Inventories 1.1 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0Others 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Non-current assets 333.0 369.2 455.5 441.5 679.0Net fixed assets 318.6 347.6 433.8 438.0 675.5Others 14.4 21.6 21.6 3.5 3.5
Total liabilities 26.4 40.1 48.8 60.4 74.6Current liabilities 26.4 40.1 48.8 60.4 74.6
Account payable 26.0 39.7 48.3 60.0 74.1ST borrowings - - - - -Others 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.4
Non-current liabilities 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0Long-term debts - - - - -Others - - - - -
Total equity 401.9 600.0 737.2 795.3 1,130.4Shareholders' equity 401.9 600.0 737.2 795.3 1,130.4Minority shareholders - - - - -
Total liabilities + total equities 428.3 640.1 786.0 855.7 1,205.0Net cash / (debt) 73.2 252.1 309.0 390.6 501.1Working capital 68.9 230.8 281.8 353.8 451.4Total capital employed 401.9 600.0 737.2 795.3 1,130.4Shareholders' equity + Minorities 401.9 600.0 737.2 795.3 1,130.4Net gearing (%) NC NC NC NC NCSources: Company, CER estimates
Financial Summary FY-end 31 Dec 2012 2013 2014E 2015E 2016EGrowth (%)
Revenue 24.6 23.7 18.9 22.7 18.6EBITDA 23.3 24.7 14.3 20.4 24.4EBIT 22.5 23.6 9.1 21.4 17.7Net profit 22.9 24.0 9.1 21.6 17.9EPS 22.9 15.7 6.8 3.5 17.9
Margins (%) Gross 72.9 72.1 70.6 70.2 68.9EBITDA 49.4 49.8 47.9 47.0 49.3EBIT 42.2 42.2 38.7 38.3 38.0Net 40.6 40.7 37.3 37.0 36.7
Others (%) Effective tax rate 3.8 3.5 3.6 3.4 3.3Payout ratio 70.7 68.6 70.0 70.0 70.0RoCE 31.2 29.0 23.7 25.1 23.5Average RoE 30.0 28.0 22.9 24.3 22.8Average RoA 28.3 26.3 21.5 22.7 21.3Interest cover (x) N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Sources: Company, CER estimates
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