Richardson Electronics Ltd Earnings: 12.1% YoY revenue growth with 129% growth in GES segment
RELL Financial Analysis
Analysis Date: 1/27/2025
Business Model
Richardson Electronics generates revenue through four main business segments: PMT (Power and Microwave Technologies), GES (Green Energy Solutions), Canvys, and Healthcare
Revenue Sources
- PMT: Largest segment at $34.4M in Q2 FY25 (69.5% of revenue)
- GES: $6.0M in Q2 FY25 (12.1% of revenue)
- Canvys: $6.9M in Q2 FY25 (13.8% of revenue)
- Healthcare: $2.3M in Q2 FY25 (4.6% of revenue)
Income Statement Analysis
- Net sales increased 12.1% YoY driven by GES (+129%) and PMT (+9.9%)
- Gross margin improved to 31.0% from 28.4% YoY
- Operating loss improved to $0.7M from $2.0M YoY
Balance Sheet Analysis
- Strong cash position with $26.6M and no debt
- Sequential improvement in cash from $23.0M in Q1 FY25
Cash Flow Analysis
- Strong operating cash flow of $5.5M in Q2 FY25 vs $0.8M in Q2 FY24
- Lower capital expenditures of $0.5M vs $1.5M YoY
Capital Allocation
The company maintains a quarterly dividend of $0.06 per share while focusing on maintaining a strong balance sheet with no debt. Capital expenditures are primarily directed toward facilities and IT systems.
Management Commentary
New program wins and continued improvement in demand across GES and PMT markets
Expect higher year-over-year sales and profitability for full fiscal year
Sequential backlog growth expected to continue
Overall Sentiment: Positive and confident about growth trajectory and operational execution
Recommendation
Rating: Buy
Reason for Rating: Strong revenue growth, improving margins, and solid balance sheet support positive outlook
Disclaimer: This analysis is based on company filings and public information. It is for informational purposes only and not financial advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Generated on: 1/27/2025, 2:13:14 PM