Sendas Distribuidora (ASAI)

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ThesisThe stock's recent performance has been negatively impacted by rising commodity prices and increased competition, leading to concerns about margin compression.

Revenue Outlook

Metric	FY2023	FY2024E	FY2025E
Revenue	$66.5B	$78.1B	$75.2B
Rev. Growth	+22.0%	+17.5%	-3.7%
EPS	$2.65	$2.50	$2.80
EPS Growth	-41.8%	-5.5%	+12.0%
P/E (fwd)	2.3×	2.4×	2.1×

★ Analysts see FY2024 revenue reaching $78.1B — +17.5% growth in a single year.

Why Revenue Could Accelerate

01Recent expansion into e-commerce grocery delivery has increased online sales by 30% YoY, indicating a shift in consumer purchasing behavior.
02Implementation of cost-cutting measures has reduced operating expenses by 10%, improving margins despite revenue pressures.
03Partnership with local farmers to source fresh produce is expected to enhance product quality and reduce costs by 15%.
04E-commerce growth in grocery retail
05Sustainability in sourcing and distribution
06Changes in consumer spending patterns in Brazil
07Fluctuations in commodity prices affecting input costs
08Competitive pricing strategies from major retailers

FY2023 Snapshot

Revenue: $66.5B
Rev. Growth: +22.0%
Gross Margin: 14.2%
Op. Margin: 4.8%
Net Margin: 1.1%
Net Income: $710M
NI Growth: -41.8%
EPS: $2.65
1Y Return: -27.2%

My Notes

"Management indicated, 'We are facing unprecedented challenges in supply chain costs that are affecting our profitability.'"
Moat: Sendas has a moderate moat due to its established brand and distribution network, but faces increasing threats from e-commerce competitors.
value - The low Price/Sales ratio (0.1x) may attract value-focused investors looking for turnaround potential.
Higher interest rates could increase financing costs for expansion and operations…
Watch on earnings: Consumer sentiment index (UMCSENT), Retail sales growth (RSXFS), Brent crude oil price (DCOILBRENTEU).

One Sentence Summary:

The bull case is simple: analysts see revenue climbing from $78.1B to $75.2B as recent expansion into e-commerce grocery delivery has increased online sales by 30% yoy.

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