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Friday, May 8, 2015

Tai Sin Electric: Nibbling for a 6.3% to 6.5% yield.

I was first introduced to Tai Sin Electric by a guest panelist, Paul Chen, at the third "Evening with AK and friends". This was sometime at the end of March. I did some research into the company and also came across a well written article dated 24 Sep 2014 by Sean Seah. 

 Since Sean's publication of his article, Tai Sin has paid dividend twice, 1.5c a share on 6 November 2014 and 0.75c a share on 25 March 2015. Having paid 2.25c a share in yearly dividends in the prior 2 years as well, it would seem that this could be the norm for Tai Sin Electric in the coming years, conditions permitting.

 Looking at their half yearly results announcement on 11 Feb 2015, the EPS was 2.44c and if we were to expect similar performance in the following 6 months, then, full year EPS would be 4.88c. With a DPS of 2.25c, the pay-out ratio is 46%. This is pretty comfortable.

NAV per share has also grown as Tai Sin Electric retains a relatively big portion of earnings. NAV per share at the end of 2014 was 33.46c. This could possibly grow to 36c or so by middle of this year as I do not expect another dividend to be announced in that time, based on the timing of past pay-outs.

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Tai Sin Electric's share price has declined in the last few months since touching a high of 40c in September 2014. Looking at the charts, it seems that 34.5c could be the support to watch as the downtrend was broken in the second half of January 2015 and the share price could stay range bound for months until the next dividend announcement later in the year.

 I believe that paying 34.5c to 35.5c a share for Tai Sin Electric is to pay a fair price to be a shareholder of a business that provides a combination of growth and income. If the support identified at 34.5c should break, then, the next band of supports are found at 32.5c, 32c and 31c. If they should be tested, I would probably be accumulating.

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20 comments:

  1. DavidMay 9, 2015 at 3:59 PM

    Nice analysis....I'm vested too.

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  2. stock hunterMay 10, 2015 at 12:07 PM

    Hi AK,
    What is the gearing? Is it 18.3%

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  3. AK71May 10, 2015 at 1:35 PM

    Hi Stock Hunter,

    I believe that the debt to equity ratio has gone up slightly from June 2014 to December 2014. As of 31 December 2014, the debt to equity ratio is 0.225x.

    Dividing the total borrowings by total equity gives us this ratio.

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  4. LOLMay 10, 2015 at 5:35 PM

    Hello AK,

    How did you determine the support by looking at the chart? Pardon my silliness, technical analysis and I have always had a rocky relationship :(

    Thanks!

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  5. AK71May 10, 2015 at 7:14 PM

    Hi LOL,

    34.5c was the lowest point in recent months, if I remember correctly. It was tested twice, actually, and held up as support. So, that should be the immediate support to watch. The rest of the supports, I used Fibo retracement lines to determine. :)

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  6. UnknownAugust 12, 2015 at 5:58 PM

    AK71

    Could like to bring to your attention that today 32.5 was hit. Did you buy? You have said that you would like to buy some at this price.

    I am vested at 19c and 28c. Welcome you on board.

    vic

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  7. AK71August 12, 2015 at 10:55 PM

    Hi Vic,

    I was on board a cruise ship the last few days. It will take me a while to get up to speed again. ;)

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  8. Betta manAugust 20, 2015 at 11:12 AM

    Tai Sin hit $0.30 as of time of writing. Potentially 7.5% yield.

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  9. James TanAugust 14, 2016 at 10:24 AM

    Price hit $0.38, any idea what was reason behind it?
    Is it time to divest??

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  10. AK71August 14, 2016 at 10:41 PM

    Hi James,

    Your guess is as good as mine. ;)

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  11. AK71August 26, 2016 at 11:06 AM

    Hi Capricon,

    That makes me happy. Looking forward to receiving some income here. :)

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  12. KevinAugust 27, 2016 at 3:32 PM

    Hi AK,

    Trade receivables is (21,224) for 30 June 2016 under the cash flow statement. Does it mean that there were more cases of outstanding payments from its clients for this accounting period?

    http://i.imgur.com/vvEPups.png

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  13. AK71August 28, 2016 at 11:20 AM

    Hi Kevin,

    That would be a logical conclusion. :)

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  14. AK71March 24, 2017 at 10:13 AM

    From my Facebook wall:

    Reader:
    Hi AK, may I know your current view on your nibbled position such as Tai Sin Electric?
    I think its an excellent company but I am uneasy when price chiong too much. PB is now 1.25 (near the last high in 2014) and dividend yield down to 5%. But PE remains attractive @ 8.85.
    So what do you do for such scenarios?
    I would love to sell and hopefully buy it back at lower price with better yield..

    AK:
    Always question your motivations. Why do you want to sell? If you sell because you hope to buy back at a lower price, the operative word is "hope". Do you want to do that? We should know what we are doing and we must be OK with it. Peace of mind is priceless.

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  15. JJAugust 27, 2017 at 2:31 PM

    Hi AK,

    Results are out for the year. Both revenue and GP are down for Tai Sin.

    The management doesn't sound too confident for the year ahead: Market conditions for the Group’s business segments have become more challenging in the face of theintractably difficult environment. Singapore, which accounts for the bulk of the Group’s business, is expected to see private sector construction demand remaining subdued as a result of the slowdown in the
    property market and continued economic uncertainties.

    In the next 12 months, we will take a more cautious and prudent approach to doing business in the face of
    the prevailing uncertainties in the market.

    What are your thoughts on their latest results?

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  16. AK71August 27, 2017 at 11:39 PM

    Hi JJ,

    I have remained cautious regarding Tai Sin's prospects and have not added to my position since my initial purchase. I believe that at my entry price, it is a decent investment for income. So, I will keep the status quo.

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  17. KevinAugust 29, 2017 at 6:22 PM

    Hi AK and JJ,

    The founder of the company just purchased 1 million plus shares via market transaction today. ;)

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  18. AK71August 29, 2017 at 7:20 PM

    Hi Kevin,

    A vote of confidence? ;)

    Let's see if Mr. Market goes into a depression.

    I would be more comfortable adding if the share price retreats some 10% to 20% from here.

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  19. blazingruby60August 30, 2023 at 9:51 PM

    hello AK
    You have not talked about Tai Sin Electric for a long time.
    I have held it for many years cos i bought at a high and now that the share has
    come to the level i bought in, i m thinking of selling.
    Can you talk to yourself whether I should continue to hold ? There is not much volume on this share.
    thanks and cheers

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  20. AK71August 31, 2023 at 8:22 AM

    Hi Ruby,

    This belongs to a basket of stocks which I buy and forget. ;p

    It is still paying me and I don't see any reason why I should sell it, especially when the dividend yield on cost is in excess of 6% p.a.

    I would ask the question why did I invest in Tai Sin in the first place?

    Does it still do what I think it should do for me?

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