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Seatrium 1H25 Results: Strong Revenue Growth, Expanding Margins, and Multi-Year Orderbook Visibility | Target Price S$2.96

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.

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