[Updated 01/08/2021] HOG Update
Having gained more than 151% since the March bottom, Harley-Davidson’s stock (NYSE: HOG) seems to be at its near term potential. Our conclusion is based on a detailed comparison of HOG’s performance against the S&P 500 now as well as during the 2008 downturn in our interactive dashboard analysis, 2007-08 vs. 2020 Crisis Comparison: How Did HOG’s Stock Fare Compared With S&P 500?
Due the Covid-19 crisis, HOG, one of the world’s largest motorcycle manufacturer and supplier, has seen its revenues fall by 22% for the first nine months of the year compared to the same period in the previous year. In Q3 2020, the revenue fall was arrested as they reported revenue at $1.2 billion, down 8% y-o-y. EPS was recorded at $0.78 for the quarter compared to $0.55 in the same period of the previous year. Further, the company reported $1.1 billion in cash inflows from operating activities for the first nine months.
We expect Harley-Davidson’s revenues to fall by 20% to $4.3 billion for 2020. Further, its net income is likely to fall to $310 million, decreasing the EPS figure to $2.04 for 2020. Thereafter, revenues are expected to remain flat at $4.3 billion in 2021. Further, the EPS figure is likely to improve to $2.13, which coupled with the P/E multiple of 17.5x will lead to Harley-Davidson’s valuation around $37.
[Updated 10/23/2020] Harley-Davidson: Recovery Still To Come?
We believe that Harley-Davidson’s stock (NYSE: HOG) still has more than 20% upside once the fear around the pandemic subsides. HOG trades at $29 currently and it has lost around 21% in value so far this year. It traded at a pre-Covid high of $37 in January, and is still below that level. HOG stock has gained 90% from the low of $15 seen in March 2020, after the Fed’s multi-billion dollar stimulus package announced on March 23rd which lifted market sentiments. The stock price rose as lockdowns lifted across regions creating a positive market sentiment for the sector. Despite the rally in HOG stock since late March, we believe that the stock has more room for growth as the fear around the pandemic subsides.
2020 Coronavirus Crisis
Timeline of 2020 Crisis So Far:
- 12/12/2019: Coronavirus cases first reported in China
- 1/31/2020: WHO declares a global health emergency.
- 2/19/2020: Signs of effective containment in China and hopes of monetary easing by major central banks helps S&P 500 reach a record high
- 3/23/2020: S&P 500 drops 34% from the peak level seen on Feb 19, as Covid-19 cases accelerate outside China. Doesn’t help that oil prices crash in mid-March amid Saudi-led price war
- From 3/24/2020: S&P 500 recovers 54% from the lows seen on Mar 23, as the Fed’s multi-billion dollar stimulus package suppresses near-term survival anxiety and infuses liquidity into the system.
In contrast, here’s how HOG and the broader market performed during the 2007/2008 crisis.
Timeline of 2007-08 Crisis
- 10/1/2007: Approximate pre-crisis peak in S&P 500 index
- 9/1/2008 – 10/1/2008: Accelerated market decline corresponding to Lehman bankruptcy filing (9/15/08)
- 3/1/2009: Approximate bottoming out of S&P 500 index
- 1/1/2010: Initial recovery to levels before accelerated decline (around 9/1/2008)
Harley-Davidson vs S&P 500 Performance Over 2007-08 Financial Crisis
HOG stock declined from levels of around $34 in September 2007 (pre-crisis peak) to levels of around $8 in March 2009 (as the markets bottomed out), implying HOG stock lost 72% from its approximate pre-crisis peak. It recovered post the 2008 crisis, to levels of about $20 in early 2010, rising by 156% between March 2009 and January 2010. In comparison, the S&P 500 Index first fell 51% in the wake of the recession before recovering 48% by January 2010.
Harley-Davidson Fundamentals in Recent Years Have Fallen
Harley-Davidson Revenues fell 10% from $6 billion in 2015 to $5.4 billion in 2019, primarily due to a decrease in volume of motorcycle sales. In addition to a fall in revenues, the company’s margins fell from 13% to 8%, resulting in a 27% EPS fall from $3.71 in 2015 to $2.70 in 2019. The company’s Q2 2020 revenues were 47% below the level seen a year ago, and the EPS figure for the quarter was down to $-0.60 from $1.23 in the same period.
Does Harley-Davidson Have A Sufficient Cash Cushion To Meet Its Obligations Through The Coronavirus Crisis?
Harley-Davidson total debt increased from $6.8 billion in 2016 to $8.03 billion at the end of Q2 2020, while its total cash increased from $0.8 billion to $3.86 billion over the same period. The company generated $610 million in cash from its operations in the first half of 2020.
CONCLUSION
Phases of Covid-19 crisis:
- Early- to mid-March 2020: Fear of the coronavirus outbreak spreading rapidly translates into reality, with the number of cases accelerating globally
- Late-March 2020 onward: Social distancing measures + lockdowns
- April 2020: Fed stimulus suppresses near-term survival anxiety
- May-June 2020: Recovery of demand, with gradual lifting of lockdowns – no panic anymore despite a steady increase in the number of cases
- July-October 2020: Poor Q2 results and lukewarm Q3 expectations, but continued improvement in demand and a decline in the number of new cases, and progress with vaccine development buoy expectations
The actual recovery and its timing hinge on the broader containment of the coronavirus spread. Our dashboard Trends In U.S. Covid-19 Cases provides an overview of how the pandemic has been spreading in the U.S. and contrasts with trends in Brazil and Russia. With investors focusing their attention on 2021 results, the valuations become important in finding value.
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