Risk factor
Strong & resilient to price shocks
Profitability factor
Excellent dividends
About
Thai Union Group Public Company Limited, established in 1977 and headquartered in Mueang Samut Sakhon, Thailand, operates as a prominent global producer and distributor of seafood products. The company specializes in an extensive range of offerings, including frozen, chilled, and canned seafood, serving both Thai and international markets. Its operations are organized into three key segments: Ambient Seafood; Frozen and Chilled Seafood and Related Businesses; and Pet Food, Value-Added, and Other Businesses. The Ambient Seafood division provides shelf-stable items such as tuna, sardines, salmon, mackerel, and herring to retail and wholesale clients. Conversely, the Frozen and Chilled Seafood segment directly supplies premium products like shrimp, lobster, and crab to the hospitality sector, including restaurants, hotels, and caterers. Beyond traditional seafood, Thai Union develops value-added items, including ready-to-cook or ready-to-serve meals and bakery treats. It also manufactures marine ingredients crucial for various consumer goods, such as infant formula, cosmetics, dietary supplements, and clinical nutrition. A significant part of its portfolio includes pet care products, ranging from surimi-based fish snacks and canned cod liver to wet seafood-based foods for cats and dogs. The company boasts a robust brand portfolio featuring well-known names like Chicken of the Sea, Genova, John West, Petit Navire, King Oscar, Mareblu, Sealect, and Bellotta and Marvo, among others. Its integrated business model further extends to packaging production, tuna oil refining, shrimp farming, and shrimp breeding and hatchery operations. Additionally, Thai Union offers a suite of services, including printing manufacturing, export and import logistics, training and management, e-commerce solutions, and property rental. The company was previously known as Thai Union Frozen Products Public Company Limited until its name change in September 2015.
Company Valuation
From both historical and forecast perspectives, the stock is moderately underpriced compared to similar stocks. Specifically, the stock is 'cheap' on P/E, neutral on EV/E
Target Price
The average target price of TU.BK is 14 and suggests 21% upside potential. Usually, this means a BUY recommendation among investment firms, or a recommendation to increas