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21 November 2024
Technip Energies
FY’25 guidance 3% below consensus and updated medium-term outlook ahead of CMD
Neutral
TE.PA, TE FP
Price (20 Nov 24):€24.40
Price Target (Dec-25):€28.00
Style Exposure
Sources for: Style Exposure – J.P. Morgan Quantitative and Derivatives Strategy; all other tables are company data and J.P. Morgan estimates.
Our Take: This morning Technip Energies released a statement outlining its updated medium-term guidance ahead of its CMD today (followed online here). For FY’25, the midpoint group revenue guidance is €7.3bn (Cons €7.4bn, JPMe €7.8bn), EBITDA ~€640m ( 3% below Cons. €663m, JPMe €708m). In addition, the 2028 financial framework is for Projects Delivery revenue >€6bn, EBITDA margin ~8.5%; TPS revenue >€2.6bn, EBITDA margin ~14.5%; Corporate costs €60m. The group has a commercial pipeline of >€75bn, which management expects to underpin its new medium-term outlook. In addition, FCF conversion from EBITDA is expected to be 70-85%; 2024-2028 cumulative FCF of €2.2-2.6bn (JPMe €2.5bn). This its high cash generation and>€1 billion of available firepower is expected to support future dividend growth (Dividend payout25-35% of FCF excl. WC and post leases) and allow the group to deploy capital selectively on value accretive M&A. While the outlook for FY’25 is slightly below consensus we expect a positive reaction to the solid medium term outlook, especially for TPS (and await more detail at the CMD).
FCF outlook: FCF conversion from EBITDA expected 70-85%; 2024-2028 cumulative FCF of €2.2-2.6bn (JPMe €2.5bn).
Capital allocation priorities:1) Dividend payout 25-35% of FCF excl. WC and post leases; 2) Value accretive M&A in TPS (e.g. Reju)
Commercial pipeline >€75bn through the end of 2026.
Price Performance
YTD
1m
3m
12m
Abs
15.3%
18.7%
18.3%
14.2%
Rel
19.8%
18.7%
22.1%
19.5%
Company Data
Shares O/S (mn)
180
52-week range (€)
25.78-18.33
Market cap ($ mn)
4,648.36
Exchange rate
0.94
Free float (%)
70.4%
3M ADV (mn)
0.34
3M ADV ($ mn)
8.0
Volatility (90 Day)
36
Index
SXEP Index
BBG ANR (Buy | Hold | Sell)
12|2|1
Key Metrics (FYE Dec)
€ in millions
FY23A
FY24E
FY25E
FY26E
Financial Estimates
Revenue
6,015
6,950
7,800
8,099
Adj. EBITDA
494
612
708
753
Adj. EBIT
400
496
592
636
Adj. net income
294
373
434
464
Adj. EPS
1.63
2.12
2.47
2.64
BBG EPS
1.76
2.12
2.39
2.58
Cashflow from operations
261
905
872
643
FCFF
213
831
789
557
Margins and Growth
Revenue Growth Y/Y (%)
(6.4%)
15.6%
12.2%
3.8%
EBITDA margin
8.2%
8.8%
9.1%
9.3%
EBITDA Growth Y/Y (%)
(11.6%)
23.9%
15.7%
6.3%
EBIT margin
6.7%
7.1%
7.6%
7.9%
Net margin
4.9%
5.4%
5.6%
5.7%
Adj. EPS growth
(8.1%)
30.1%
16.4%
6.8%
Ratios
Adj. tax rate
29.9%
32.0%
32.0%
32.0%
Interest cover
-
-
-
-
Net debt/Equity
NM
NM
NM
NM
Net debt/EBITDA
NM
NM
NM
NM
ROCE
10.9%
12.3%
13.7%
13.3%
ROE
16.0%
18.7%
19.8%
18.6%
Valuation
FCFF yield
4.8%
19.4%
18.4%
13.0%
Dividend yield
2.1%
2.4%
2.6%
3.0%
EV/Revenue
0.6
0.5
0.4
0.3
EV/EBITDA
6.8
5.8
4.2
3.7
Adj. P/E
15.0
11.5
9.9
9.2
Summary Investment Thesis and Valuation
Investment Thesis
Technip Energies is an Engineering and Technology Company spun out of TechnipFMC in 2021. The company has significant market share in the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) of large-scale LNG plants, downstream facilities and offshore installations. We see scope to grow its offering in Renewables and the Energy transition as it pivots with its customers to a low-carbon future, however we see short term headwinds given the increasingly tough backdrop for the roll out of renewables energy. We also see a temporary contraction in group margins as the group executes on its large backlog and early-stage milestones recognise a lower average margin. We rate the shares Neutral.
Valuation
Our Dec-25 price target is based on the average of our estimates for: 1) NPV, using 10.5% WACC and 1.0% TGR from 2029E; 2) our 2025E EV/EBITDA at 5.9x; and 3) our 2025E P/E at 10x. Our target multiples are dictated by factors such as the point in the cycle and the risk of earnings revisions and the growth outlook.
Performance Drivers
Source: J.P. Morgan Quantitative and Derivatives Strategy for Performance Drivers; company data, Bloomberg Finance L.P. and J.P. Morgan estimates for all other tables. Note: Price history may not be complete or exact.
Investment Thesis, Valuation and Risks
Technip Energies (Neutral; Price Target: €28.00)
Investment Thesis
Technip Energies is an Engineering and Technology Company spun out of TechnipFMC in 2021. The company has significant market share in the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) of large-scale LNG plants, downstream facilities and offshore installations. We see scope to grow its offering in Renewables and the Energy transition as it pivots with its customers to a low-carbon future, however we see short term headwinds given the increasingly tough backdrop for the roll out of renewables energy. We also see a temporary contraction in group margins as the group executes on its large backlog and early-stage milestones recognise a lower average margin. We rate the shares Neutral.
Valuation
Our Dec-25 price target is based on the average of our estimates for: 1) NPV, using 10.5% WACC and 1.0% TGR from 2029E; 2) our 2025E EV/EBITDA at 6.0x; and 3) our 2025E P/E at 10x. Our target multiples are dictated by factors such as the point in the cycle and the risk of earnings revisions and the growth outlook.
Risks to Rating and Price Target
Order intake: If order intake assumptions miss our expectations, we may have to revise our forecasts lower.
Execution risk: We do not take into account execution issues in our modelling. We assume that, on average, projects are delivered as planned. Variance from this can have an impact on financial results.
Commodity cycle: While TE’s portfolio is gas and downstream rather than oil, a downturn in the Oil & Gas industry can reduce investment level of TE customers.
Technip Energies: Summary of Financials
Income Statement - Annual
FY23A
FY24E
FY25E
FY26E
FY27E
Revenue
6,015
6,950
7,800
8,099
-
SG&A
-
-
-
-
-
Adj. EBITDAX
494
612
708
753
-
Exploration expense
-
-
-
-
-
Adj. EBITDA
494
612
708
753
-
D&A
(94)
(117)
(117)
(117)
-
Adj. EBIT
400
496
592
636
-
Net interest
86
53
47
45
-
Adj. PBT
487
549
639
681
-
Tax
(145)
(176)
(204)
(218)
-
Minority interest
(47)
0
0
1
-
Adj. Net Income
294
373
434
464
-
Reported EPS
1.63
2.12
2.47
2.64
-
Adj. EPS
1.63
2.12
2.47
2.64
-
y/y Growth
(8.1%)
30.1%
16.4%
6.8%
-
DPS
0.52
0.57
0.64
0.74
-
Payout ratio
32.1%
27.1%
25.8%
28.1%
-
Shares outstanding
180
176
176
176
-
Balance Sheet
FY23A
FY24E
FY25E
FY26E
FY27E
Cash and cash equivalents
3,569
3,760
4,319
4,566
-
Accounts receivable
1,624
1,556
1,917
1,826
-
Inventories
0
0
0
0
-
Other current assets
748
670
872
807
-
Current assets
5,941
5,986
7,108
7,199
-
PP&E
117
117
117
117
-
LT investments
-
-
-
-
-
Other non current assets
529
591
579
568
-
Total assets
8,802
8,910
10,021
10,100
-
Short term borrowings
124
124
124
124
-
Payables
1,507
1,538
1,982
1,816
-
Other short term liabilities
4,151
4,101
4,451
4,432
-
Current liabilities
5,782
5,763
6,557
6,372
-
Long-term debt
637
618
618
618
-
Other long term liabilities
1,071
1,114
1,102
1,090
-
Total liabilities
6,853
6,877
7,659
7,462
-
Shareholders' equity
1,949
2,034
2,362
2,638
-
Minority interests
-
-
-
-
-
Total liabilities & equity
8,802
8,910
10,021
10,100
-
BVPS
-
-
-
-
-
y/y Growth
-
-
-
-
-
Net debt/(cash)
(2,808)
(3,018)
(3,577)
(3,824)
-
Cash Flow Statement
FY23A
FY24E
FY25E
FY26E
FY27E
Cash flow from operating activities
261
905
872
643
-
o/w Depreciation & amortization
153
162
162
162
-
o/w Changes in working capital
(293)
325
231
(29)
-
Cash flow from investing activities
(108)
(75)
(83)
(86)
-
o/w Capital expenditure
(48)
(75)
(83)
(86)
-
as % of sales
0.8%
1.1%
1.1%
1.1%
-
Cash flow from financing activities
(227)
(303)
(214)
(232)
-
o/w Dividends paid
(91)
(101)
(112)
(130)
-
o/w Net debt issued/(repaid)
0
0
0
0
-
Net change in cash
(132)
528
575
325
-
Adj. Free cash flow to firm
213
831
789
557
-
y/y Growth
(3.9%)
290.6%
(5.0%)
(29.4%)
-
Ratio Analysis
FY23A
FY24E
FY25E
FY26E
FY27E
ROE
16.0%
18.7%
19.8%
18.6%
-
ROA
3.3%
4.2%
4.6%
4.6%
-
ROCE
10.9%
12.3%
13.7%
13.3%
-
Net debt/equity
NM
NM
NM
NM
-
Net debt/capital
NM
NM
NM
NM
-
EBITDA margin
8.2%
8.8%
9.1%
9.3%
-
EBITDAX margin
8.2%
8.8%
9.1%
9.3%
-
P/E (x)
15.0
11.5
9.9
9.2
-
EV/DACF (x)
-
-
-
-
-
EV/EBITDA(x)
6.8
5.8
4.2
3.7
-
EV/EBITDAX (x)
6.8
5.8
4.2
3.7
-
EV/Proved Reserves (boe)
-
-
-
-
-
Dividend yield
2.1%
2.4%
2.6%
3.0%
-
FCFF yield
4.8%
19.4%
18.4%
13.0%
-
Tax rate
29.9%
32.0%
32.0%
32.0%
-
CFFO Ex WC
-
-
-
-
-
CFFO Ex WC per share
-
-
-
-
-
Sector data
FY23A
FY24E
FY25E
FY26E
FY27E
Natural gas price - $/mcf
-
-
-
-
-
Brent Crude Price ($/bbl)
-
-
-
-
-
Daily production (mboed)
-
-
-
-
-
y/y Growth
-
-
-
-
-
Daily oil production (mbblpd)
-
-
-
-
-
Daily gas production (mmcfpd)
-
-
-
-
-
Total Production (mmboe)
-
-
-
-
-
Proved reserves (mmboe)
-
-
-
-
-
Core NAV
Source: Company reports and J.P. Morgan estimates. Note: € in millions (except per-share data).Fiscal year ends Dec. o/w - out of which