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MRC Global (MRC) Q3 Earnings Beat, Revenues Decline Y/Y
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MRC Global Inc. (MRC - Free Report) reported disappointing third-quarter 2020 results, wherein both earnings and revenues declined on a year-over-year basis. Reduced customer spending levels (in the oil & gas industry) coupled with lower demand stemming from coronavirus outbreak adversely impacted MRC Global’s third-quarter performance.
The company’s adjusted loss per share in the quarter was 10 cents, narrower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of loss of 18 cents. The bottom line plummeted from the year-ago reported quarter’s earnings per share of 23 cents.
Revenue Details
In the reported quarter, MRC Global’s revenues totaled $585 million, reflecting a year-over-year decline of 37.9%. Results suffered from lower customer spending due to a decline in commodity prices triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic. On a sequential basis, the company’s revenues decreased 3% on account of weakness across upstream production and midstream pipeline sectors. However, it was partially offset by robust sales across downstream and the U.S. gas utilities sectors.
The company’s revenues surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $560 million by 4.5%.
Based on MRC Global’s product line, revenues from carbon pipe, fittings and flanges declined 53.4% year over year to $139 million, and that from valves, automation, measurement and instrumentation decreased 36.5% to $230 million. Revenues from gas products declined 10.9% to $131 million. Sales for general products fell 39.1% to $56 million, and that for stainless steel alloy pipe and fittings declined 32.6% to $29 million.
Based on the sectors served, revenues from the Upstream production were approximately $118 million, declining 58.9% from the year-ago quarter. Midstream pipeline sales totaled $74 million, down 51.9%, and Gas utilities sales totaled $208 million, declining 3.7% year over year. Downstream & industrial sales were $185 million, reflecting a decline of 35.1%.
The company has three reportable segments — the United States, Canada and International. It was noted that the results of the segments suffered from the adverse impacts of the coronavirus outbreak. Further information is given below:
Sales generated from the United States (representing 79.1% of the company’s third-quarter revenues) totaled $463 million, declining 39.3% year over year. The results were adversely impacted by sluggish sales across all sectors coupled with a reduction in well completions and lower customer spending due to the COVID-19 crisis.
Revenues from Canada (4.6%) moved down 52.6% year over year to $27 million due to weakness in upstream production sector.
Sales from International (16.3%) declined 22.1% to $95 million. The results were adversely impacted by weakness in upstream production and downstream pipeline businesses. Nevertheless, strong foreign exchange favorably impacted sales by $2 million.
Margin Profile
In the quarter under review, MRC Global’s cost of sales declined 38.7% year over year to $471 million. Adjusted gross profit in the quarter moved down 38.8% to $115 million. Margin decreased 30 basis points (bps) to 19.7%. Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses were down 27% year over year to $100 million.
Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) declined 61.3% year over year to $24 million, while adjusted EBITDA margin was down 250 bps to 4.1%. Interest expenses were down 30% to $7 million.
Balance Sheet and Cash Flow
Exiting third-quarter 2020, MRC Global had a cash balance of $40 million, up 110.5% from $19 million at the end of the last reported quarter. Long-term debt balance declined 13.8% sequentially to $405 million.
In the first nine months of 2020, the company repaid $655 million borrowings under the revolving credit facilities and $5 million of long-term obligations. However, it raised $519 million through revolving credit facilities.
In the first nine months of 2020, the company generated net cash of $178 million from operating activities compared with $134 million in the year-ago period. Capital spending totaled $8 million, down 33.3% year over year.
During the quarter, the company used $6 million for paying out dividends and repurchased 24.2 million shares at an average price of $15.48 per share.
Outlook
Owing to uncertainties triggered by the COVID-19 turmoil, MRC Global is wary about the prevailing weakness in the oil & gas industry and unfavorable price (commodity) environment. The company expects to generate more than $220 million of cash from operations and intends to close six more facilities in the fourth quarter, bringing the tally to 28. Also, debt reduction remains MRC Global’s top priority. Its cost-saving actions in response to the pandemic are predicted to lower operating costs by more than $110 million in 2020.
Zacks Rank & Stocks to Consider
The company currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
Some better-ranked stocks in the broader industry are Ampco-Pittsburgh Corporation (AP - Free Report) , Lakeland Industries, Inc. (LAKE - Free Report) and Allegion plc (ALLE - Free Report) . While Ampco-Pittsburgh and Lakeland Industries currently sport a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), Allegion carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Ampco-Pittsburgh delivered a trailing four-quarter positive earnings surprise of 119.1%, on average.
Lakeland Industries delivered a trailing four-quarter positive earnings surprise of 263.7%, on average.
Allegion delivered a trailing four-quarter positive earnings surprise of 17.5%, on average.
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MRC Global (MRC) Q3 Earnings Beat, Revenues Decline Y/Y
MRC Global Inc. (MRC - Free Report) reported disappointing third-quarter 2020 results, wherein both earnings and revenues declined on a year-over-year basis. Reduced customer spending levels (in the oil & gas industry) coupled with lower demand stemming from coronavirus outbreak adversely impacted MRC Global’s third-quarter performance.
The company’s adjusted loss per share in the quarter was 10 cents, narrower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of loss of 18 cents. The bottom line plummeted from the year-ago reported quarter’s earnings per share of 23 cents.
Revenue Details
In the reported quarter, MRC Global’s revenues totaled $585 million, reflecting a year-over-year decline of 37.9%. Results suffered from lower customer spending due to a decline in commodity prices triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic. On a sequential basis, the company’s revenues decreased 3% on account of weakness across upstream production and midstream pipeline sectors. However, it was partially offset by robust sales across downstream and the U.S. gas utilities sectors.
The company’s revenues surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $560 million by 4.5%.
Based on MRC Global’s product line, revenues from carbon pipe, fittings and flanges declined 53.4% year over year to $139 million, and that from valves, automation, measurement and instrumentation decreased 36.5% to $230 million. Revenues from gas products declined 10.9% to $131 million. Sales for general products fell 39.1% to $56 million, and that for stainless steel alloy pipe and fittings declined 32.6% to $29 million.
Based on the sectors served, revenues from the Upstream production were approximately $118 million, declining 58.9% from the year-ago quarter. Midstream pipeline sales totaled $74 million, down 51.9%, and Gas utilities sales totaled $208 million, declining 3.7% year over year. Downstream & industrial sales were $185 million, reflecting a decline of 35.1%.
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The company has three reportable segments — the United States, Canada and International. It was noted that the results of the segments suffered from the adverse impacts of the coronavirus outbreak. Further information is given below:
Sales generated from the United States (representing 79.1% of the company’s third-quarter revenues) totaled $463 million, declining 39.3% year over year. The results were adversely impacted by sluggish sales across all sectors coupled with a reduction in well completions and lower customer spending due to the COVID-19 crisis.
Revenues from Canada (4.6%) moved down 52.6% year over year to $27 million due to weakness in upstream production sector.
Sales from International (16.3%) declined 22.1% to $95 million. The results were adversely impacted by weakness in upstream production and downstream pipeline businesses. Nevertheless, strong foreign exchange favorably impacted sales by $2 million.
Margin Profile
In the quarter under review, MRC Global’s cost of sales declined 38.7% year over year to $471 million. Adjusted gross profit in the quarter moved down 38.8% to $115 million. Margin decreased 30 basis points (bps) to 19.7%. Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses were down 27% year over year to $100 million.
Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) declined 61.3% year over year to $24 million, while adjusted EBITDA margin was down 250 bps to 4.1%. Interest expenses were down 30% to $7 million.
Balance Sheet and Cash Flow
Exiting third-quarter 2020, MRC Global had a cash balance of $40 million, up 110.5% from $19 million at the end of the last reported quarter. Long-term debt balance declined 13.8% sequentially to $405 million.
In the first nine months of 2020, the company repaid $655 million borrowings under the revolving credit facilities and $5 million of long-term obligations. However, it raised $519 million through revolving credit facilities.
In the first nine months of 2020, the company generated net cash of $178 million from operating activities compared with $134 million in the year-ago period. Capital spending totaled $8 million, down 33.3% year over year.
During the quarter, the company used $6 million for paying out dividends and repurchased 24.2 million shares at an average price of $15.48 per share.
Outlook
Owing to uncertainties triggered by the COVID-19 turmoil, MRC Global is wary about the prevailing weakness in the oil & gas industry and unfavorable price (commodity) environment. The company expects to generate more than $220 million of cash from operations and intends to close six more facilities in the fourth quarter, bringing the tally to 28. Also, debt reduction remains MRC Global’s top priority. Its cost-saving actions in response to the pandemic are predicted to lower operating costs by more than $110 million in 2020.
Zacks Rank & Stocks to Consider
The company currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
Some better-ranked stocks in the broader industry are Ampco-Pittsburgh Corporation (AP - Free Report) , Lakeland Industries, Inc. (LAKE - Free Report) and Allegion plc (ALLE - Free Report) . While Ampco-Pittsburgh and Lakeland Industries currently sport a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), Allegion carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Ampco-Pittsburgh delivered a trailing four-quarter positive earnings surprise of 119.1%, on average.
Lakeland Industries delivered a trailing four-quarter positive earnings surprise of 263.7%, on average.
Allegion delivered a trailing four-quarter positive earnings surprise of 17.5%, on average.
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Ignited by referendums and legislation, this industry is expected to blast from an already robust $17.7 billion in 2019 to a staggering $73.6 billion by 2027. Early investors stand to make a killing, but you have to be ready to act and know just where to look.
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