UOB Kay Hian
Date of Report: Friday, 1 August 2025
Seatrium Posts Robust 1H25 Results: Revenue Soars, Margins Expand, and Orderbook Strengthens
Overview: Continued Growth and Strategic Positioning
Seatrium, a leading integrated shipyard specializing in engineering solutions for the offshore oil & gas and renewables sectors, has delivered a standout performance in 1H25. The company, which merged with Keppel Offshore Marine in early 2023, reported strong revenue growth, notable margin expansion, and a fortified balance sheet.
Share Price: S$2.27
Target Price: S$2.96 (30.1% upside)
Market Cap: S$7,686 million (US$5,930 million)
Sector: Industrials
Major Shareholder: Temasek Holdings (35.87%)
FY25 NAV/Share: S$1.93
FY25 Net Debt/Share: S$0.00
1H25 Financial Highlights: Revenue Jumps, Margins Improve
Seatrium’s financial performance in 1H25 demonstrates its operational strength and effective project execution.
12M to 31 Dec (S\$m) |
1H24 |
1H25 |
% Change |
Remarks |
Revenue |
4,015 |
5,367 |
+33.7% |
Strong project execution/orderbook progress |
Gross Profit |
147 |
395 |
+168.7% |
|
Underlying EBITDA |
390 |
394 |
+1.0% |
|
Operating Profit |
114 |
239 |
+109.6% |
ERP system improved cost control |
NPAT |
36 |
142 |
+294.4% |
Improved margins & execution |
Underlying NPAT |
115 |
128 |
+11.3% |
|
Gross Margin |
3.7% |
7.4% |
+3.69ppt |
|
Underlying EBITDA Margin |
9.7% |
7.6% |
-2.1ppt |
|
Underlying NP Margin |
2.9% |
2.7% |
-0.2ppt |
|
Key Drivers: Orderbook Strength, Strategic Investments, and Margin Expansion
– Orderbook: S\$18.6 billion as of 1H25, with 25 projects scheduled for delivery through 2031. Notably, 34% (S\$6.3 billion) is anchored in renewables and cleaner energy. – Pipeline: S\$30 billion near-term pipeline spanning oil & gas, offshore wind, and maritime solutions. – Gross Margin: Rose to 7.4% in 1H25, significantly above the previous year and exceeding full-year estimates. – Strategic Focus: Early-stage investments in carbon capture, ammonia bunkering, and clean energy solutions, positioning Seatrium for long-term growth in the global energy transition. – Balance Sheet: Gross debt reduced by 10% to S\$2.4 billion. Debt costs declined from 4.9% in 1H24 to 4.4% in 1H25. Over S\$3.5 billion maintained in cash and undrawn facilities. Net debt/equity at 0.12x, reflecting strong operational flexibility.
Segment Analysis: Order Wins and Repairs & Upgrades
– Order Wins: Seatrium’s order wins have shown strong momentum, with new contracts secured across traditional oil & gas, renewables, and maritime upgrades. – Repairs & Upgrades (R&U): In 1H25, delivered 101 projects, including a Floating Storage Regasification Unit (FSRU) conversion, 15 LNG carriers, two carbon capture and storage (CCS) retrofits, and various cruise, yacht, offshore, and naval vessel works. – R&U revenue declined 19% YoY to S\$418 million due to trade uncertainties and weakness in the LNG carrier market. – Focus remains on higher-value work, evidenced by new FSRU conversion contracts and a Letter of Intent for fleet-wide CCS retrofits.
Financial Outlook: Multi-Year Visibility and Growth Trajectory
Year to 31 Dec (S\$m) |
2023 |
2024 |
2025F |
2026F |
2027F |
Net Turnover |
7,291 |
9,231 |
8,185 |
8,219 |
8,703 |
EBITDA |
(1,116) |
627 |
817 |
901 |
931 |
Operating Profit |
(1,573) |
212 |
308 |
390 |
399 |
Net Profit (Rep./Act.) |
(1,940) |
157 |
289 |
385 |
439 |
EPS (S\$ cent) |
(2.8) |
4.6 |
8.5 |
11.3 |
12.9 |
PE (x) |
n.a. |
49.5 |
26.8 |
20.1 |
17.6 |
P/B (x) |
21.8 |
1.2 |
1.2 |
1.1 |
1.1 |
EV/EBITDA (x) |
n.a. |
12.2 |
9.4 |
8.5 |
8.2 |
Dividend Yield (%) |
0.0 |
0.7 |
1.1 |
1.5 |
1.7 |
Net Margin (%) |
(26.6) |
1.7 |
3.5 |
4.7 |
5.0 |
Net Debt/(Cash) to Equity (%) |
11.5 |
10.9 |
0.1 |
(14.0) |
(26.1) |
ROE (%) |
(37.9) |
2.4 |
4.5 |
5.7 |
6.2 |
Orderbook Pipeline: S$30 billion in near-term opportunities, with management focused on converting prospects into secured contracts.
Revenue Visibility: Orderbook provides multi-year confidence, with projects scheduled through 2031.
Renewables Focus: 34% of the orderbook is now aligned with renewables and cleaner energy, underlining Seatrium’s strategic positioning for the global energy transition.
Valuation, Risks, and Catalysts
– Valuation: Target price maintained at S\$2.96, based on a Price-to-Book (P/B) multiple of 1.5x (1.5 standard deviations above the five-year average), reflecting Seatrium’s global competitiveness, revenue visibility, and order win potential. – Risks: No changes to earnings estimates. Net margin compression is considered immaterial due to non-operating income fluctuations. – Balance Sheet: Strong cash position, low net debt/equity, and reduced debt costs enhance operational resilience. – Regulatory: The completion of the MAS/CAD investigation brings closure, with no material financial impact expected in 2025.
Key Share Price Catalysts
- New orders for rigs, offshore renewable installations, or major fabrication projects
- Repairs and upgrades for cruise ships and commercial vessels
- Potential regulatory changes in the US, increasing demand for upgrades of US-built assets and benefiting Seatrium’s US yards
Conclusion: Seatrium Well-Positioned for Long-Term Growth
Seatrium’s 1H25 results highlight its strong execution, expanding margins, and robust orderbook that ensures multi-year revenue visibility. The company’s proactive investments in decarbonisation, renewables, and emerging maritime solutions underscore its commitment to capturing growth in the global energy transition. With a solid balance sheet, disciplined cost management, and a focus on high-value projects, Seatrium stands out as a compelling investment opportunity in the offshore and marine sector.
Appendix: Key Metrics and Financial Ratios
Year to 31 Dec (%) |
2024 |
2025F |
2026F |
2027F |
Turnover Growth |
6.8 |
10.0 |
11.0 |
10.7 |
EBITDA Growth |
2.1 |
4.1 |
5.5 |
5.9 |
Pre-tax Profit Growth |
1.7 |
3.5 |
4.7 |
5.0 |
Net Profit Growth |
0.9 |
1.7 |
2.2 |
2.5 |
Net Profit (adj.) Growth |
2.4 |
4.5 |
5.7 |
6.2 |
EBITDA Margin |
n.a. |
30.3 |
10.3 |
3.4 |
Pre-tax Margin |
n.a. |
74.6 |
35.3 |
14.2 |
Net Margin |
n.a. |
84.4 |
33.3 |
13.9 |
ROA |
n.a. |
84.4 |
33.3 |
13.9 |
ROE |
n.a. |
84.8 |
33.3 |
13.9 |
Debt to Total Capital |
29.3 |
28.8 |
27.2 |
24.0 |
Debt to Equity |
41.5 |
40.4 |
37.2 |
31.4 |
Net Debt/(Cash) to Equity |
10.9 |
0.1 |
(14.0) |
(26.1) |
Interest Cover (x) |
5.0 |
n.a. |
n.a. |
n.a. |
Seatrium’s solid financial performance, strategic market positioning, and ambitious growth initiatives make it a noteworthy stock for investors seeking exposure to the evolving offshore and renewables industry.