RADA Electronic Industries — Raising forecasts and valuation

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RADA Electronic Industries — Raising forecasts and valuation

RADA has issued guidance for 2021, which calls for revenues above $120m (growth of more than 60% year-on-year) and significantly improved profitability. Confidence in the outlook is supported by new order inflows demonstrating RADA’s success in obtaining initial orders in major US Army production programs. We are upgrading our 2021 revenue forecasts by 5.6% to $120.2m and our EPS forecasts by 9.5% to 29.6c. The 2020–24 forecast EPS CAGR of 25.4% supports our new DCF valuation of $12 (previously $10). The company also trades at a significant 50% PEG discount to the peer group despite almost double the growth rate.

Written by

Will Manuel

Supervisory analyst

Industrials

RADA Electronic Industries

Raising forecasts and valuation

New guidance issued

Aerospace & defence

23 December 2020

Price

US$9.2

Market cap

US$400m

NIS3.25/US$

Net cash ($m) at 30 September 2020

23.7

Shares in issue

43.5m

Free float

84.3%

Code

RADA

Primary exchange

Nasdaq

Secondary exchange

N/A

Share price performance

%

1m

3m

12m

Abs

25.3

55.5

85.4

Rel (local)

20.9

39.9

62.0

52-week high/low

US$9.6

US$2.2

Business description

RADA Electronic Industries develops, manufactures, markets and sells defence electronics to various armed forces and companies worldwide. It offers military avionic systems and land-based tactical radars for defence forces and critical infrastructure protection solutions.

Next events

Full year results

March 2021

Analysts

Will Manuel

+972 (0)54 978 4802

Andy Chambers

+44 (0)20 3681 2525

RADA Electronic Industries is a research client of Edison Investment Research Limited

RADA has issued guidance for 2021, which calls for revenues above $120m (growth of more than 60% year-on-year) and significantly improved profitability. Confidence in the outlook is supported by new order inflows demonstrating RADA’s success in obtaining initial orders in major US Army production programs. We are upgrading our 2021 revenue forecasts by 5.6% to $120.2m and our EPS forecasts by 9.5% to 29.6c. The 2020–24 forecast EPS CAGR of 25.4% supports our new DCF valuation of $12 (previously $10). The company also trades at a significant 50% PEG discount to the peer group despite almost double the growth rate.

Year end

Revenue ($m)

PBT*
($m)

EPS*
(c)

DPS
(c)

P/E
(x)

Yield
(%)

12/18

28.0

1.1

4.4

0.0

208.4

N/A

12/19

44.3

(1.1)

(2.0)

0.0

N/A

N/A

12/20e

75.9

7.4

17.1

0.0

54.0

N/A

12/21e

120.2

12.9

29.6

0.0

31.1

N/A

Note: *PBT and EPS are normalised, excluding amortisation of acquired intangibles, exceptional items and share-based payments.

Strong finish to 2020 improves visibility

On 18 December, RADA announced $102m of new orders in 2020 and $23m of new orders in November and December (to date). The majority of orders are for the US Army, namely the IM-SHORAD Stryker program (referenced in our update note published on 12 November) and the ELBIT/IMI Iron Fist active protection system. RADA’s participation in these major multi-year programs increases visibility as it transforms into a supplier for long-term programs rather than on an urgent needs basis.

Forecasts revised up

We are raising our 2021 revenue forecasts to $120.2m from $113.8m (up 5.6%), which represents year-on-year estimated growth of 59% in 2021 following 70% growth in 2020. EPS forecasts rise by 9.5% as we are now looking for EBITDA margins of 12.8% from 12.4% previously, reflecting the operationally geared business and management’s confidence in improving profitability.

Valuation: Deep discount to peers remains

As noted previously, RADA’s valuation compared to the peer group is compelling. With a PEG ratio of 1.2x, RADA still trades at a 50% discount to the peer group despite almost twice their earnings growth. A valuation of $12 per share would still represent a discount of 36% to the peer group. Using a WACC of 7% and terminal growth rate of 2%, our DCF model also supports a $12 valuation.

Strong finish to 2020

On 18 December, RADA announced new orders of $102m year to date, which represents 70% year-on-year growth. As a reminder, orders are generally fulfilled over a six-month to one-year period, so the strong end to the year provides confidence in the outlook for 2021. In November and the month to 18 December alone, RADA received orders of $23m. The vast majority of new orders are for software-defined tactical radars and, specifically, serial production for two US government programs. As RADA is a sub-contractor in these major US Army programs, these represent multi-year revenue opportunities for RADA. The two serial programs are:

IM-SHORAD Stryker: as referenced in our last update note, RADA is participating in the General Dynamics Land Systems and Leonardo DRS $1.2bn US Army project. RADA states that further production orders are expected in 2021.

ELBIT/IMI Iron Fist active protection system (APS): the initial order is for 200 radars and RADA expects volumes to grow in 2021 and 2022. RADA will participate in the APS system for the US Army Bradley AFV upgrade program, which has the potential to reach 150 vehicles and 600 radars.

Exhibit 1: 2021 estimates revised upwards

Revenue ($m)

EBITDA ($m)

EPS (c)

Old

New

% chg.

Old

New

% chg.

Old

New

% chg.

2020e

75.9

75.9

0

9.6

9.6

0

17.05

17.05

0

2021e

113.8

120.2

5.6

14.2

15.4

8.5

27.07

29.63

9.5

Source: Edison Investment Research

Exhibit 2: Financial summary

$m

2018

2019

2020e

2021e

Year end 31 December

US GAAP

US GAAP

US GAAP

US GAAP

PROFIT & LOSS

Revenue

 

 

28.0

44.3

75.9

120.2

Cost of Sales

(17.8)

(28.4)

(47.8)

(74.6)

Gross Profit

10.2

15.9

28.1

45.7

EBITDA

 

 

1.8

0.3

9.6

15.4

Operating Profit (before amort. and except.)

 

 

1.0

(1.0)

7.4

12.4

Intangible Amortisation

0.0

0.0

(0.5)

0.0

Exceptionals

(0.9)

(1.1)

(2.1)

(2.4)

Other

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

Operating Profit

0.1

(2.1)

4.9

10.0

Net Interest

0.1

(0.1)

0.5

0.5

Profit Before Tax (norm)

 

 

1.1

(1.1)

7.4

12.9

Profit Before Tax (US GAAP)

 

 

0.2

(2.2)

5.3

10.5

Tax

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

Profit After Tax (norm)

1.1

(1.1)

7.4

12.9

Profit After Tax (US GAAP)

0.2

(2.2)

5.3

10.5

Average Number of Shares Outstanding (m)

33.2

38.1

43.4

43.5

EPS - normalised (c)

 

 

4.41

(2.01)

17.05

29.63

EPS - normalised fully diluted

 

 

4.34

(1.97)

16.70

29.03

EPS - (US GAAP) (c)

 

 

1.71

(5.02)

12.30

24.11

Dividend per share (c)

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

Gross Margin (%)

36.4

36.0

37.0

38.0

EBITDA Margin (%)

6.3

0.8

12.7

12.8

Operating Margin (before GW and except.) (%)

3.4

-2.2

9.8

10.3

BALANCE SHEET

Fixed Assets

 

 

4.6

16.8

18.6

20.7

Intangible Assets

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

Tangible Assets

4.6

9.1

11.0

13.0

Right of use asset

0.0

7.7

7.7

7.7

Investments

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

Current Assets

 

 

48.1

46.6

78.1

95.9

Stocks

11.2

17.2

30.3

36.1

Debtors

13.6

13.5

20.1

28.4

Cash

21.2

14.1

25.3

28.4

Other

2.1

1.8

2.2

3.0

Current Liabilities

 

 

(10.2)

(13.4)

(15.9)

(22.9)

Creditors

(10.2)

(13.4)

(15.9)

(22.9)

Short term borrowings

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

Long Term Liabilities

 

 

(0.7)

(8.5)

(8.5)

(8.5)

Long term borrowings

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

Lease liabilities

0.0

(7.7)

(7.7)

(7.7)

Other long term liabilities

(0.7)

(0.8)

(0.8)

(0.8)

Net Assets

 

 

41.9

41.4

72.3

85.1

CASH FLOW

Operating Cash Flow

 

 

(3.7)

(3.6)

(7.6)

7.7

Net Interest

(0.2)

0.1

(0.1)

0.5

Tax

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

Capex

(0.9)

(4.1)

(4.6)

(5.1)

Acquisitions/disposals

0.0

(0.5)

0.0

0.0

Financing

13.1

1.5

23.5

0.0

Dividends

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

Other

0.2

(0.5)

0.0

0.0

Net Cash Flow

8.5

(7.1)

11.2

3.1

Opening net debt/(cash)

 

 

(12.7)

(21.2)

(14.1)

(25.3)

HP finance leases initiated

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

Other

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

Closing net debt/(cash)

 

 

(21.2)

(14.1)

(25.3)

(28.4)

Source: Company accounts, Edison Investment Research


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This report has been commissioned by RADA Electronic Industries and prepared and issued by Edison, in consideration of a fee payable by RADA Electronic Industries. Edison Investment Research standard fees are £49,500 pa for the production and broad dissemination of a detailed note (Outlook) following by regular (typically quarterly) update notes. Fees are paid upfront in cash without recourse. Edison may seek additional fees for the provision of roadshows and related IR services for the client but does not get remunerated for any investment banking services. We never take payment in stock, options or warrants for any of our services.

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Investment in securities mentioned: Edison has a restrictive policy relating to personal dealing and conflicts of interest. Edison Group does not conduct any investment business and, accordingly, does not itself hold any positions in the securities mentioned in this report. However, the respective directors, officers, employees and contractors of Edison may have a position in any or related securities mentioned in this report, subject to Edison's policies on personal dealing and conflicts of interest.

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London +44 (0)20 3077 5700

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United States of America

Sydney +61 (0)2 8249 8342

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NSW 2000, Australia

Frankfurt +49 (0)69 78 8076 960

Schumannstrasse 34b

60325 Frankfurt

Germany

London +44 (0)20 3077 5700

280 High Holborn

London, WC1V 7EE

United Kingdom

New York +1 646 653 7026

1185 Avenue of the Americas

3rd Floor, New York, NY 10036

United States of America

Sydney +61 (0)2 8249 8342

Level 4, Office 1205

95 Pitt Street, Sydney

NSW 2000, Australia

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