According to the 9M/60 performance of the "Retail Group" by TerraBKK Research, it was found that the three major companies in the group, each with revenues exceeding 100 billion baht, namely CP All (CPALL), Siam Makro (MAKRO), and Berli Jucker (BJC), continue to achieve revenue growth of no less than 7% compared to the same period last year. CP All (CPALL) leads the pack with the highest revenue of 361 billion baht. In terms of significant revenue growth, two companies stand out: Saha Pathana Inter-Holding (SPI), which has already surpassed its total revenue for 2016 by over 16.9% (9M/60 = 5,328 million baht, 9M/59 = 4,557 million baht), mainly due to changes in investment types, business transfers, and profit sharing from investments in joint ventures. Additionally, Beauty Community (BEAUTY) has also exceeded its total revenue for 2016 by over 3.2% (9M/60 = 2,639 million baht, 9M/59 = 2,558 million baht), primarily due to the expansion of approximately 13 new branches in the past year.

Regarding net profit figures TerraBKK Research, it was found that most companies still show a trend of increasing profits. The companies that appear interesting with net profit growth for both the 9-month period (9M/60 higher than 9M/59) and annually (9M/60 higher than total net profit for 2016) include Saha Pathana Inter-Holding (SPI) with 2,677 million baht (9M/59 = 1,394 million baht, total for 2016 = 1,682 million baht) and Beauty Community (BEAUTY) with 821 million baht (9M/59 = 478 million baht, total for 2016 = 656 million baht). The company with the most concerning profit is Singer Thailand (SINGER), reporting a loss of -10 million baht (9M/59 = 86 million baht), mainly due to declining product sales and increased administrative expenses.

For the key financial ratios for 9M/60, such as net profit margin, earnings per share, return on equity, return on assets, and debt to equity ratio, TerraBKK Research has compiled the performance data of over 22 retail companies for 9M/60 as follows:

1. Earnings per Share (EPS)
Overall, TerraBKK Research found that this industry generally has earnings per share not exceeding 2 baht/share, with only 2 companies exceeding the group average: Saha Pathana Inter-Holding (SPI) at 5.42 baht per share and Saha Phattanapiboon (SPC) at 3.5 baht per share.

2. Net Profit Margin (NPM)
The average net profit margin for 9M/60 is in the range of 3% - 11.5%. The top three companies with the highest net profit margins are Saha Pathana Inter-Holding (SPI) at 50.25%, Beauty Community (BEAUTY) at 31.11%, and Karmart (KAMART) at 18.21%.


3. Return on Equity (ROE)
The average ROE for 9M/60 is in the range of 9% - 25%. The top three companies with the highest return on equity are Beauty Community (BEAUTY) at 82%, Big Camera Corporation (BIG) at 59.4%, and Siam Makro (MAKRO) at 39.6%, reflecting their ability to manage operations effectively to provide returns to shareholders.

4. Return on Assets (ROA)
The average ROA for 9M/60 is in the range of 7% - 15%. The top three companies with the highest return on assets are Beauty Community (BEAUTY) at 68.9%, Big Camera Corporation (BIG) at 44.3%, and Karmart (KAMART) at 27.8%, reflecting the companies' efficiency in utilizing assets to generate returns.

5. Debt to Equity (D/E)
The average D/E ratio for 9M/60 in the hotel sector remains within a good range, as the overall ratio does not exceed 2 times. Only 2 companies exceed this threshold: CP All (CPALL) at 3.99 times and Siam Makro (MAKRO) at 2.43 times, indicating poor capital structure management and high financial risk.

TerraBKK Research concludes with a summary of the 9M/60 performance of the "Retail Group": CP All (CPALL) reported total revenue of 361 billion baht with a net profit of 16.7 billion baht, but also has the highest financial risk with a D/E ratio of 3.99 times. Meanwhile, Beauty Community (BEAUTY) has seen revenue and net profit growth exceeding the total for 2016, with an ROE of 82% and ROA of 68.9%, the highest in the group. Saha Pathana Inter-Holding (SPI) has an EPS of 5.42 baht per share and the highest net profit margin in the retail group at 50.25%. ---TerraBKK

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