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TORM plc's stock has risen by 62.64% since I upgraded it to "Buy" in July 2023. But it's still undervalued and well positioned, in my view - read on. The product tanker market is expected to experience increased demand and a decrease in supply, leading to favorable conditions for maintaining high rates. TORM's financial position and dividend payout coverage should remain strong for at least the next 2 years.
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TRMD has a large fleet of 93 ships, including 20 LR2 vessels, and has a conservative balance sheet with strong liquidity. Catalysts for the tanker market include declining diesel inventories, growing refinery dislocation, and the Red Sea crisis. The company's liquidity position is bulletproof with $240 million cash, $724 million operating earnings, and $857 million operating cash flow.
TORM plc is one of the world's largest transporters of refined oil products, operating in various vessel segments from Medium Range to Long Range 2 tankers. In 9M 2023, TORM achieved historically high financial results, despite a temporary decline in freight rates during the summer. I think it's good that TORM is trying to optimize its fleet in advance and rejuvenate its average age.
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TORM's 20% dividend has moderate levels of coverage and justifies ownership despite near-term risks. Global realignment of trade flows has increased international demand for shipping of refined products, driving up ton-miles and charter rates. Refining capacity closures in developed countries have created a need for imports, increasing shipping demand.
TORM is one of the highest-quality names available in the product tanker space, with an excellent track record of capital allocation and generous shareholder returns. If the current product tanker earnings can be sustained, the forward dividend yield is around 20%. The fundamentals of the tanker market are expected to remain strong over the next 2-3 years because of constrained supply.
Shipping vessel rates remain high due to rising energy prices and major displacement, benefiting companies like TORM plc. TORM looks very undervalued vs its industry. TORM has experienced significant growth, with record earnings and cash flow in 2022 and continued growth in 2023, leading to very generous dividends.
TORM plc is one of the world's largest transporters of refined oil products, operating in various vessel segments from Medium Range to Long Range 2 tankers. TORM's balance sheet remains strong, with a net LTV ratio of 29% and available liquidity of $497 million. The financial performance in Q2 was the best in the firm's history. TORM expects significant earnings day coverage at favorable rates for the remainder of FY2023, with already secured 72% of its full-year earning days.