Nanofilm Technologies - UOB Kay Hian 2025-04-23: 1Q25 Revenue In Line But Gross Margin Misses Expectations

Nanofilm Technologies - 1Q25 Revenue In Line But Gross Margin Misses Expectations

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NanoFilm (SGX:MZH) | SGinvestors.io
  • While NanoFilm’s direct exposure to the US’ tariffs is limited, the impact may be felt indirectly.
  • Although NanoFilm’s revenue recovery is on track, it may take some time to achieve meaningful earnings. Maintain SELL with a lower target price.

Revenue in line with our expectation but gross margin missed expectation.

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  • However, gross profit margin was weaker than expected vs our expectation of gross profit margin remaining flat y-o-y, recording a 6ppt y-o-y decline to 27% in 1Q25 mainly due to softer contribution from the industrial equipment business unit (IEBU), which is a higher-margin segment.

AMBU and NFBU delivered growth, while IEBU declined y-o-y.

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  • The nanofabrication business unit (NFBU) grew 49% y-o-y, while IEBU fell 24% y-o-y due to the timing of the equipment deliveries.

Limited exposure to direct impact of US tariffs but impact may be felt indirectly; diversified exposure expected to provide some resilience.

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Above is an excerpt from a report by UOB Kay Hian Research.
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John Cheong UOB Kay Hian Research | Heidi Mo UOB Kay Hian Research | https://research.uobkayhian.com/ 2025-04-23



Previous report by UOB:
2024-10-30 Nanofilm Technologies - 3Q24 Revenue In Line With Expectations; Maintain SELL On Rich Valuation.

Price targets by 2 other brokers at NanoFilm Target Prices.

Listing of research reports at NanoFilm Analyst Reports.

Relevant links:
NanoFilm Share Price History,
NanoFilm Announcements,
NanoFilm Dividend Payout Dates & Corporate Actions,
NanoFilm News






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