Higher oil prices during 1HFY12 → strong 2H wellhead prices: Arab Light has so far averaged USD108/bbl during 2QFY12, taking Jun-11 to Nov-11 average to USD109/bbl, 5% higher than the six months preceding it. 2HFY12 wellhead prices for PPL, which tracks oil prices with a six month lag, would thus be up 4% HoH, which would yield a YoY increase of 17%.
Our estimates remain conservative due to lower oil price assumption: We have assumed average Arab Light price of USD90/bbl during 2HFY12 and USD93/bbl for FY13. Despite sequentially lower oil price assumption, our 2HFY12 EPS would still form 51% of full year estimates. Our FY12/13 estimates would be subject to upside incase oil price sustains current levels.
News flow on partner operated blocks to provide impetus ahead: With initial flows from Nashpa-02 already announced, clarity on final flow numbers post testing completion would be a key trigger, followed by completion of Nashpa-03, both likely to fall within FY12. Lundo-01, an exploratory well in Gambat, is also approaching completion, while commencement of Makori East – 01 from 2HFY12 and further drillings in Tal block would also be closely tracked by investors.
Recent correction provides an ideal entry opportunity: Against a 4% decline in KSE-100 index, PPL has corrected by 11% in 2QFY12 to-date, on fears of supply increase post planned secondary public offering of 33mn shares by GoP. Recent underperformance provides an ideal entry opportunity in our view, given that PPL trades at cheapest FY12 PER of 5.6x amongst the listed E&Ps. Our Jun-12 PT of PKR235/share offers an upside of 39%. BUY
Higher oil prices during 1HFY12 → strong 2H wellhead prices
Arab Light has so far averaged USD108/bbl during 2QFY12, taking Jun-11 to Nov-11 average to USD109/bbl, 5% higher than the six months preceding it. Since wellhead prices in Pakistan are fixed semi annually, based on average oil prices that prevailed during the first six months of the preceding seven months, Jun-11 to Nov-11 oil prices would determine wellhead prices for 2HFY12. We expect 2HFY12 wellhead prices for PPL to rise 4% HoH, which follows a strong 12% HoH increase during 1HFY12. As a result 2HFY12 wellhead prices for PPL would rise 17% YoY.
Our estimates remain conservative due to lower oil price assumption
We have remained conservative in our oil price assumption, factoring in average Arab Light price of USD90/bbl for 2HFY12 and USD93/bbl for FY13. Despite sequentially lower oil price assumption, our 2HFY12 EPS would still form 51% of full year estimates. While we expect FY13 EPS growth at 9% YoY, driven by 5% volume growth, our FY12/13 estimates would be subject to upside incase oil price sustains current levels.
News flow on partner operated blocks to provide impetus ahead
We expect strong news flow for PPL during 2HFY12 which should keep the scrip in limelight. Already announced initial flows from Nashpa-02 were encouraging at 3,370bpd oil and 11mmcfd of gas from Datta Sandstone, which was the first of the six targeted formations. We initially expected Nashpa-02 to yield 4,000 bpd oil and 13mmcfd gas, however, strong flows from the first formation raise likelihood of better yield from the well.
Nashpa-03 is likely to be completed during FY12 as the well has almost reached its target depth. An exploratory well, Lundo-01, in OMV operated Gambat block (PPL stake: 24%), is also approaching completion. Commencement of Makori East – 01 from 2HFY12 and further drillings in Tal block (completion of Makori East – 02 and Manzalai – 09 and commencement of drilling in Maramzai – 02 and Mamikhel – 02) would also be closely tracked by investors.
Recent correction provides an ideal entry opportunity
Against a 4% decline in KSE-100 index, PPL has corrected by 11% in 2QFY12 to-date, on fears of supply increase post planned secondary public offering of 33mn shares by GoP. Recent media reports indicated that PPL’s offering would be completed by Jan-12 which should ease concerns of investors regarding offer price undercutting existing share price. We see little likelihood of a significant discount to current market price as PPL offering shall have a negligible fiscal impact. Recent underperformance provides an ideal entry opportunity in our view, given that PPL trades at cheapest FY12 PER of 5.6x amongst the listed E&Ps, in comparison to 7.98x for OGDC and 6.21x for POL. Our Jun-12 PT of PKR235/share offers an upside of 39%. BUY
Economic & Political News
Govt makes huge borrowing from scheduled banks
The government’s borrowing stood at PKR44.84bn from the central banks during July to Nov-11 compared with PKR251bn during the same period of last year. Its borrowing from the commercial banks stood at PKR653.74bn during July-Nov compared with PKR54bn during the same period last year.
Only 25% PSDP releases made in five months
The government seems to have adopted a tight policy to release development funds to contain the fiscal deficit as only 25% PSDP releases have been made during five months of fiscal year. Government released PKR74bn during five months as against PKR290bn allocated.
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