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Rating:65Neutral
Price Target:
S$6.50
▲(9.98% Upside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:03/03/26
The score is driven primarily by solid profitability/ROE but constrained by leverage and inconsistent free-cash-flow conversion. Valuation is a key positive (P/E ~11 and ~4.25% yield), while technicals and earnings-call outlook are neutral due to subdued momentum and cited near-term headwinds (spark spreads/recontracting and China regulatory/curtailment impacts).
Positive Factors
Sustained Profitability / ROE
A consistent ~US$1bn underlying profit and high-teens ROE provide a durable earnings base and internal funding for dividends, capex and M&A. This profitability platform supports resilience through cyclical swings and underpins capacity to service debt and invest in strategic growth over the next 2–6 months.
Large Renewables Scale & Pipeline
Scale and a secured multi-year pipeline deliver structural revenue visibility and lower marginal project costs. A large renewables fleet with contracted capacity supports long-term cash flow predictability and diversification away from thermal exposure, strengthening earnings durability as markets decarbonize.
Stronger Recurring Urban Utilities Income
Growth in Integrated Urban Solutions and high occupancy shifts revenue mix toward stable, contract-like leasing and utilities income. Recurring IUS cash flows reduce revenue volatility, improve predictability of operating margins, and support long-term free cash flow generation and return profiles.
Negative Factors
Elevated Leverage
High leverage constrains financial flexibility and increases sensitivity to cash flow shocks. With net debt/EBITDA near 3.9x, interest costs and refinancing needs can limit capacity for discretionary investments or absorb operational headwinds, raising medium-term balance sheet risk if earnings weaken.
Three-Year Revenue Decline
Persistent top-line contraction erodes operating leverage and can compress sustainable margins. Continued revenue decline reduces cash conversion potential, limits deleveraging prospects and heightens reliance on asset sales or higher-margin segments to restore growth and protect long-term returns.
China Renewables Policy & Curtailment Risk
Regulatory shifts and rising curtailment in China introduce recurring earnings and policy risk for renewables assets. Reduced dispatch and lost subsidy mechanics weaken project economics and cash flows in a sizable market, limiting the reliability of growth and returns from that region over the medium term.
Sembcorp Industries (U96) vs. iShares MSCI Singapore ETF (EWS)
Market Cap
$10.52B
Dividend Yield4.33%
Average Volume (3M)4.64M
Price to Earnings (P/E)11.1
Beta (1Y)0.60
Revenue Growth-6.69%
EPS Growth6.76%
CountrySG
Employees5,347
SectorUtilities
Sector Strength65
IndustryConglomerates
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.20
Shares Outstanding1,780,465,300
10 Day Avg. Volume4,602,850
30 Day Avg. Volume4,637,266
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-3.10
Price to Book (P/B)1.93
Price to Sales (P/S)1.85
P/FCF Ratio72.33
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.88
Enterprise Value/Revenue3.40
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit15.21
Enterprise Value/Ebitda14.33
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$6.59Price Target Upside11.48% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering5
EPS Forecast (FY)0.55
Revenue Forecast (FY)$6.74B
Sembcorp Industries Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company DescriptionSembcorp Industries Ltd, an investment holding company, engages in the renewables, integrated urban solutions, conventional energy, and other businesses in Singapore, rest of southeast Asia, the Middle East, China, India, the United Kingdom, and internationally. The Renewables segment provides electricity from solar and wind resources and energy storage solutions, as well as system services that support integration of renewables into grid; and trades in energy attribute certificates. This segment also includes the development and provision of installation, operation, and maintenance of solar, wind, and energy storage assets. The Integrated Urban Solutions segment develops large-scale integrated urban and integrated townships, such as industrial parks, business, commercial and residential spaces, and production and reclamation of water and industrial wastewater treatment, as well as solid waste management and waste-to-resource solutions. This segment also comprises carbon capture, utilization, and storage projects. The Conventional Energy segment sells energy molecules, including natural gas, steam, and electricity from various fossil fuels, such as natural gas and coal. This segment also sells water products from its integrated assets. The company also engages in the terminalling and storage of petroleum products and chemicals; solid waste management, public cleaning, and recycling services; and construction and engineering related activities. In addition, it offers water products; and reclamation of water and industrial wastewater treatment services. The company was formerly known as Minaret Limited and changed its name to Sembcorp Industries Ltd in July 1998. Sembcorp Industries Ltd was incorporated in 1998 and is headquartered in Singapore.
How the Company Makes MoneySembcorp Industries generates revenue through multiple key streams. The primary source of income comes from its energy segment, which involves the generation and sale of electricity, including both conventional and renewable energy sources such as solar and wind. Additionally, the company's water segment contributes to its revenue through the treatment and supply of water to municipalities and industries, as well as the provision of wastewater treatment services. Urban development projects, including industrial parks and integrated townships, also add to Sembcorp's earnings through land sales and leasing. The company engages in strategic partnerships and joint ventures, particularly in overseas markets, to enhance its operational capabilities and expand its customer base. Factors such as the global transition towards sustainable energy, government policies supporting renewable energy, and increasing demand for water resources in urban areas play significant roles in driving Sembcorp's growth and profitability.
Sembcorp Industries Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Feb 24, 2026
(Q4-2025)
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Next Earnings Date:Jul 30, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Neutral
Balanced/Neutral: The company delivered a resilient set of FY2025 results — maintaining ~ $1 billion underlying profit, increasing the dividend and showing strong cash generation, liquidity and a sizeable renewable and infrastructure pipeline. However, material near-term headwinds remain: Singapore spark spread compression and recontracting (including Senoko), significant curtailment and regulatory impacts in China (including VAT refund cancellation), U.K. demand weakness, translation and one‑off FX volatility and some project/timing impacts on ROE. Management is confident on returns and growth (Alinta, renewables pipeline, IUS), but the near‑term operational and regulatory headwinds leave FY2026 outlook uncertain. Highlights and lowlights are broadly balanced.Q4-2025 Updates
Positive Updates
Resilient Underlying Profit
Underlying net profit of approximately $1.00 billion (FY2025) — maintaining the ~$1 billion platform for consecutive years; underlying EPS $0.564 and ROE of 18.2%.
Top-line and EBITDA levels
Group turnover $5.8 billion and adjusted EBITDA ~$2.0 billion (adjusted EBITDA reported at $2,016 million) with management noting the group remained resilient despite headwinds.
Dividend increase
Final dividend of $0.16 bringing full-year dividend to $0.25, a 9% increase from $0.23 in 2024; management signals intent to steadily improve payout ratio and yield over time.
Strong cash generation and liquidity
Operating cash flow ~ $1.2 billion; free cash flow before expansion and investments ~$2.1 billion (including $383 million net proceeds from SembWaste); free cash flow excluding SembWaste ~ $1.7 billion. On‑demand liquidity ~$3.6 billion ($1.1 billion cash + $2.5 billion unutilized facilities).
Renewables capacity and growth
Added 3.6 GW in FY2025; total group renewable capacity now 20.4 GW, with 5.4 GW secured/under construction to progressively come online between 2026–2030.
Renewables segment earnings improvement (ex-China)
Renewables segment earnings increased ~5% year-on-year overall; stronger contributions from India, Middle East and SEA (India/Middle East/Southeast Asia net contribution rose from $94m to $118m, +~26%).
Strategic contract wins
Secured 370 MW of long‑term contracts (including 150 MW for Micron); signed long‑term PPA for Sembcorp Salalah (10 years starting Apr 2027); 25‑year RE PPA with Meta for 150 MW floating solar; various PPAs and greenfield wins totalling ~1.5 GW.
Improved Integrated Urban Solutions (IUS) recurring income
Leasable GFA doubled to 1.1 million sqm (from 0.5 million), occupancy of operational industrial properties rose to 96% from 76%; recurring income contribution in IUS increased to ~20% (from ~10–12% three to four years ago).
Balance sheet and funding improvements
Net debt ~ $7.8 billion with net debt/adjusted EBITDA ~ 3.9x; weighted average cost of debt improved modestly to 4.5% (from 4.6%) and weighted average debt maturity extended to 5.2 years; 76% of debt fixed rate.
Strategic M&A pipeline
Pending Alinta acquisition (expected within 1H2026) to add scale and growth (management expects it to strengthen recurring earnings and add a sizable renewable pipeline in Australia); noted one-off transaction costs ~ AUD208 million on completion.
Negative Updates
Top-line pressure and EBITDA decline
Management reported a commensurate ~10% decline in turnover year‑on‑year and disclosed adjusted EBITDA was slightly lower (adjusted EBITDA $2,016m vs $2,050m prior year, ~2% decline) due to market headwinds.
Singapore margin compression and spark spread declines
Singapore spark spreads declined materially vs prior highs; Sembcorp portfolio experienced recontracting and lower blended spark spreads, with an estimated full‑year impact of ~$60–70 million on earnings from lower spreads and ~3–5% of Sembcorp portfolio due for recontracting in 2026.
Senoko recontracting risk and lower spark spreads
Senoko Energy recontracting: ~47–50% of portfolio to be recontracted in 2026; earlier recontracting priced at ~$30–35/MWh spark spreads vs previous highs of $70–80, creating earnings pressure and visibility risk for 2026.
China renewables — heavy curtailment and tariff/regulatory headwinds
China renewables net profit fell from $89m (2024) to $74m (2025) (~17% decline). Average curtailment rose (wind to 14% from 8%; solar to 16% from 9%), with curtailment reducing China net income by ~ $30 million in 2025. A policy change cancelling VAT refunds for onshore wind will further reduce China earnings by an estimated ~$12 million in 2026.
Loss of legacy contributions and disposals
Divestment of SembWaste removed its recurring contribution to earnings in FY2025 (though sale generated exceptional proceeds of ~$383 million net and an exceptional gain ~$135 million), changing segment earnings composition.
One-off DPN FX mark-to-market loss
Non-cash FX loss on Deferred Payment Note (DPN) of approximately $154 million in 2025 due to a ~10–11% depreciation of the Indian rupee versus SGD on translation; this reduced reported net profit (but was non‑cash).
U.K. demand and margin weakness
U.K. gas business (Wilton) saw weaker prices and lower customer demand (notably closure of SABIC activity), causing a ~ $20 million decline in 'rest of world' gas earnings and expected to pressure 2026 results unless data‑centre demand materialises.
Translation and currency headwinds
Strengthening SGD versus key functional currencies had an estimated translation impact of ~ $32 million on underlying earnings in 2025.
Decarbonization Solutions performance and REC write‑down
Decarbonization Solutions posted a larger loss (negative $23 million vs negative $20 million prior year), driven in part by write‑down of REC inventory values in GoNetZero as REC prices fell.
Near‑term execution & capital drawdowns affecting ROE
Group ROE fell to 18.2% (from 20% prior year); capital drawdowns for projects (notably CCP4 and other development-stage assets) and projects commissioned late in the year diluted normalized ROE in 2025 (management noted commissioning/timing effects that depress near‑term ROE).
Company Guidance
The guidance emphasized steady returns and measured growth despite near‑term headwinds: management proposed a FY2025 final dividend of $0.16 (total $0.25, +9% vs 2024) and signalled steady dividend increases as cash flow grows; the Alinta acquisition is expected to complete in H1 2026 (one‑off transaction costs ≈AUD208m). Near‑term headwinds for 2026 include recontracting in Singapore (≈5% of Sembcorp portfolio) and Senoko (≈47–50% of its portfolio) at blended spark spreads of about $30–35 (vs prior highs ~$70–80), partly mitigated by operational/financial synergies and a 600 MW hydrogen‑ready plant due Q4 2026. Renewables will keep expanding (2025 additions 3.6 GW; group capacity 20.4 GW, 5.4 GW secured for 2026–2030) but China curtailment rose (wind 14% v 8%, solar 16% v 9% in 2025) causing ~US$30m impact in 2025 and a ~$12m VAT refund policy headwind for 2026; IUS growth includes 800,000 sqm of ready‑built factories in 2026–27, leasable GFA 1.1m sqm and 96% occupancy. Key financial anchors: FY2025 turnover $5.8bn, adjusted EBITDA ~$2.02bn, underlying net profit ≈$1.00bn (EPS $0.564), ROE 18.2%; balance sheet/net liquidity: net debt ≈$7.8bn, cash $1.1bn, unutilized committed facilities $2.5bn (on‑demand liquidity ~$3.6bn), net debt/EBITDA 3.9x, 2025 investments ~$1.2bn and free cash flow before expansion ≈$2.1bn (≈$1.7bn excl. SembWaste proceeds).Sembcorp Industries Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Profitability and returns are solid (net margin structurally improved vs 2020 and ROE in the high-teens/low-20s), but revenue has declined for three straight years with 2025 margin compression. Leverage remains elevated (debt-to-equity ~1.87 in 2025), and cash conversion is uneven with volatile free cash flow (negative in 2024; only modestly positive in 2025).Income Statement
Profitability is strong and has structurally improved versus earlier years: net margin rose from a loss in 2020 to mid-to-high teens in 2023–2025, with solid operating profitability (2025 EBIT margin ~14.6%, EBITDA margin ~23.0%). Net income has remained near ~S$0.94–1.01B in 2023–2025. The key weakness is top-line momentum: revenue declined three consecutive years (2023–2025), including -5.7% in 2025, and EBITDA margin compressed materially from 2024 to 2025, pointing to some normalization or cost/price pressure.72
Positive
Balance Sheet
The company is profitable with healthy returns on equity (roughly high-teens to low-20s in 2022–2025), and equity has grown over time (from ~S$3.34B in 2020 to ~S$5.54B in 2025). However, leverage is a clear constraint: debt-to-equity remains elevated around ~1.65–2.38 across the period and increased again in 2025 (to ~1.87) alongside higher total debt (~S$10.39B). This balance sheet profile can reduce flexibility if earnings or cash generation weaken.58
Neutral
Cash Flow
Cash generation is mixed. Operating cash flow is consistently positive and improved in 2025 versus 2024 (to ~S$1.10B), but it has not consistently covered reported earnings strongly (operating cash flow to net income is well below 1.0 in each year shown). Free cash flow is volatile: strong in 2021–2023 and 2022 in particular, negative in 2024, and only modestly positive in 2025 (~S$148M), indicating uneven conversion of profits into discretionary cash.49
Neutral
| Breakdown | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 5.80B | 6.42B | 7.04B | 7.83B | 6.41B |
| Gross Profit | 1.29B | 1.50B | 1.57B | 1.23B | 819.00M |
| EBITDA | 1.33B | 2.07B | 1.83B | 1.29B | 677.00M |
| Net Income | 984.00M | 1.01B | 942.00M | 848.00M | 279.00M |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 18.43B | 18.18B | 15.50B | 16.02B | 14.39B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 1.22B | 985.00M | 830.00M | 1.29B | 1.43B |
| Total Debt | 10.39B | 9.40B | 7.56B | 7.36B | 7.65B |
| Total Liabilities | 12.56B | 12.52B | 10.63B | 11.80B | 10.48B |
| Stockholders Equity | 5.54B | 5.36B | 4.59B | 3.98B | 3.77B |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | 148.00M | -196.00M | 645.00M | 1.04B | 929.00M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 1.10B | 1.41B | 1.48B | 1.65B | 1.22B |
| Investing Cash Flow | -517.00M | -1.44B | -878.00M | -1.39B | -100.00M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -335.00M | 154.00M | -1.10B | -203.00M | -855.00M |
Sembcorp Industries Technical Analysis
Negative
5.91
Price Trends
6.07
Negative
6.17
Negative
6.42
Negative
Market Momentum
0.02
Positive
37.07
Neutral
13.83
Positive
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For SG:U96, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 5.91 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 6.16, below the 50-day MA of 6.07, and below the 200-day MA of 6.42, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of 0.02 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 37.07 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 13.83 is Positive, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for SG:U96.
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Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
74 Outperform | S$17.50B | 10.89 | 30.76% | 3.46% | 0.42% | 40.48% | |
68 Neutral | S$1.25B | 13.44 | 19.05% | 4.77% | 4.84% | 0.79% | |
66 Neutral | $17.65B | 18.10 | 5.60% | 3.62% | 6.62% | 11.55% | |
65 Neutral | $10.52B | 11.06 | 19.65% | 4.33% | -6.69% | 6.76% | |
62 Neutral | S$5.48B | 22.53 | 9.76% | 1.44% | 10.26% | 30.63% | |
57 Neutral | S$21.85B | 30.08 | 8.75% | 3.29% | -0.62% | 34.52% | |
56 Neutral | $7.89B | 25.10 | 4.07% | 0.70% | 25.68% | ― |
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Sembcorp Industries Corporate Events
Sembcorp strengthens board with appointment of Temasek executive as alternate director
Feb 25, 2026
Sembcorp Industries has appointed Dinesh Khanna as alternate director to Prof Uwe Krueger, effective February 25, 2026. Khanna is currently Joint Head of the Portfolio Development Group at Temasek International, where he works closely with portfolio companies to drive long-term shareholder value and reinforce governance.
He brings over two decades of experience from The Boston Consulting Group, where he held senior global leadership roles and led key practices in corporate development and private equity across Asia. His board positions at major corporates such as Singtel, Olam Group and Surbana Jurong, alongside his policy and non-profit experience, signal that Sembcorp is reinforcing its board with a director deeply versed in strategy, governance and stakeholder value creation.
The most recent analyst rating on (SG:U96) stock is a Buy with a S$7.40 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Sembcorp Industries stock, see the SG:U96 Stock Forecast page.
Sembcorp Industries Details Attendance at 2026 Extraordinary General Meeting
Feb 19, 2026
Sembcorp Industries has disclosed the minutes of its extraordinary general meeting held on January 30, 2026, in Singapore, detailing official attendance and proceedings. The document records the presence of the board of directors, key executives, legal advisers and the appointed scrutineer, underscoring the company’s adherence to corporate governance and shareholder meeting protocols.
The most recent analyst rating on (SG:U96) stock is a Buy with a S$7.40 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Sembcorp Industries stock, see the SG:U96 Stock Forecast page.
Sembcorp Boosts Power Supply to Micron to Support Singapore Chip Expansion
Jan 28, 2026
Sembcorp Industries has expanded its long-term power purchase agreement with Micron Semiconductor Asia Operations, increasing contracted power supply to Micron’s Singapore production facilities by 150MW on top of the existing 450MW, while maintaining the original 18-year term through 2041. The enlarged supply underpins Micron’s growing semiconductor manufacturing operations that support the global AI ecosystem, deepens the strategic relationship between the two companies, and bolsters Singapore’s positioning as a leading semiconductor hub, although Sembcorp does not expect the deal to have a material impact on its 2026 financial metrics.
The most recent analyst rating on (SG:U96) stock is a Hold with a S$7.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Sembcorp Industries stock, see the SG:U96 Stock Forecast page.
Sembcorp Completes Acquisition of 245MW Renewable Portfolio in Vietnam
Dec 10, 2025
Sembcorp Industries has completed the acquisition of a 245MW renewable energy portfolio in Vietnam, marking a significant expansion of its renewable energy assets. This acquisition enhances Sembcorp’s position in the renewable energy market, particularly in Vietnam, and reflects its strategic commitment to expanding its sustainable energy operations.
The most recent analyst rating on (SG:U96) stock is a Buy with a S$7.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Sembcorp Industries stock, see the SG:U96 Stock Forecast page.
Sembcorp Considers Alinta Energy Acquisition
Dec 8, 2025
Sembcorp Industries is considering potential acquisition opportunities, including Alinta Energy, as part of its strategic initiative to enhance shareholder value. Discussions are ongoing, and no definitive transaction has been finalized. Stakeholders are advised to exercise caution and stay informed through company announcements.
The most recent analyst rating on (SG:U96) stock is a Buy with a S$7.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Sembcorp Industries stock, see the SG:U96 Stock Forecast page.
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