PC1 GROUP JOINT STOCK COMPANY

Risk Analysis Report: PC1 GROUP JOINT STOCK COMPANY

1. Financial Performance Risk

PC1’s financial performance in 2024 shows a strong recovery, with revenue rising sharply by 31.13% to USD 414.48 million, and net profit surging 290.89% to USD 29.17 million. However, this rebound follows two consecutive years of decline in both revenue (down ~15% in 2022 and ~8% in 2023) and profit (down 66.17% in 2023). These swings suggest earnings volatility, which poses risk to creditors and investors relying on consistent returns.

➡ Risk Rating: Moderate
➡ Key Concern: Profit sensitivity to construction project cycles and possibly delayed payment from public contracts.

2. Operational and Industry Risk

PC1 operates primarily in the construction of electrical infrastructure, including transmission lines, substations, energy plants, and industrial projects. While this is a high-demand sector—especially as Vietnam upgrades its power grid—it is highly exposed to regulatory delays, project-based cash flows, and state budget allocations. Moreover, its investments in mining, steel manufacturing, and real estate further diversify its risk but also expose it to sectors known for capital intensity and price fluctuation.

➡ Risk Rating: Moderate to High
➡ Key Concern: Multiple capital-heavy ventures across volatile industries (construction, energy, steel, mining) may dilute focus and strain working capital if not tightly managed.

3. Balance Sheet & Capital Structure Risk

With total assets of USD 862.23 million and owner’s equity of USD 317 million, the company maintains a relatively healthy capital base. Its working capital rose 57.82% in 2024 to USD 123.57 million, suggesting improved liquidity. However, equity growth remains relatively slow (7.95%), and previous asset contraction (-7.26% in 2023) indicates inconsistent investment flows or project delays.

➡ Risk Rating: Low to Moderate
➡ Key Concern: Though improved in 2024, PC1’s capital expansion trend lacks consistency, indicating possible misalignment between revenue generation and asset deployment.

4. Shareholder and Governance Risk

The company is publicly listed on HOSE under the ticker PC1, with Chairman Trinh Van Tuan holding a 21.38% controlling stake. The next largest shareholder is VIX Securities (5.56%), and the remainder is dispersed. This structure gives substantial influence to a single individual, raising governance risk if strategic decisions are concentrated without robust board oversight.

➡ Risk Rating: Moderate
➡ Key Concern: High insider ownership may undermine corporate checks and balances.

5. External and Market Risk

PC1 is deeply tied to Vietnam’s public infrastructure and energy strategy. While this offers large-scale opportunity, it also makes the company vulnerable to government policy shifts, land clearance disputes, procurement delays, and changing environmental regulations. Any large-scale project deferral could severely impact revenue flow and contract execution.

➡ Risk Rating: High (in case of policy shift or inflationary pressure on materials)
➡ Key Concern: Dependency on macro-level decisions (EVN, MoIT, power development plan) and exposure to political risks in land and energy policies.

🔎 Overall Risk Assessment: Moderate

PC1 GROUP JOINT STOCK COMPANY presents a well-diversified profile with a rebound in profitability, improved liquidity, and strategic presence in national infrastructure. However, earnings volatility, capital-heavy diversification, and governance concentration present risks that must be closely monitored—especially in relation to Vietnam’s infrastructure reform and energy project allocations.