Marine Products Corporation Reports Fourth Quarter 2020 Financial Results

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Marine Products Corporation (NYSE: MPX) reported a robust fourth quarter for 2020, with net sales of $71.1 million, a significant 47.6% increase from $48.2 million year-over-year, driven by a 27.8% rise in unit sales and a 14.1% uptick in average selling prices. Gross profit rose to $17.4 million, reflecting a 65.7% increase, while net income reached $7 million, up from $3.5 million in Q4 2019. However, full-year net sales declined by 17.9% to $239.8 million, and net income fell to $19.4 million from $28.2 million in the prior year. The company is optimistic about continued consumer interest in boating despite challenges from the pandemic.

Positive

• 47.6% increase in Q4 2020 net sales to $71.1 million.
• 27.8% rise in units sold compared to Q4 2019.
• Gross profit for Q4 2020 increased by 65.7% to $17.4 million.
• Net income rose to $7 million in Q4 2020, compared to $3.5 million in Q4 2019.
• Gross margin improved to 24.5% in Q4 2020 from 21.8% in Q4 2019.

Negative

• Full-year net sales declined by 17.9% to $239.8 million.
• Net income for 2020 fell to $19.4 million from $28.2 million in 2019.
• Increased selling, general, and administrative expenses rising to $8.3 million in Q4 2020 from $6.3 million in Q4 2019.
• Concerns over potential supply chain constraints and labor shortages due to the pandemic.

ATLANTA, Jan. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Marine Products Corporation (NYSE: MPX) announced its unaudited results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2020.  Marine Products is a leading manufacturer of fiberglass boats under three brand names: Chaparral, Robalo and Vortex. Chaparral's sterndrive models include SSi and SSX, along with the Chaparral Surf Series.  Chaparral's outboard offerings include OSX Luxury Sportboats, the 267 SSX OB, SSi outboard models and SunCoast Sportdecks. Robalo builds an array of outboard sport fishing boats, which include center consoles, dual consoles and Cayman Bay Boat models. Chaparral also offers jet powered boats under the Vortex brand name.

For the quarter ended December 31, 2020, Marine Products generated net sales of $71,110,000, a 47.6 percent increase compared to $48,175,000 in the same period of the prior year.  The increase in net sales was due to a 27.8 percent increase in the number of units sold during the quarter as compared to the prior year, a 14.1 percent increase in the average selling price per boat, and an increase in parts and accessories sales. Unit sales increased among most of our product categories compared to the prior year. Average selling prices increased due to a favorable model mix which included larger models in most of our product categories.

Gross profit for the fourth quarter of 2020 was $17,431,000, a 65.7 percent increase compared to $10,522,000 in the same period of the prior year. Gross margin was 24.5 percent of net sales in the fourth quarter of 2020 compared to 21.8 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019. Gross margin as a percentage of net sales increased compared to the prior year due to the efficiency benefits of higher production and a favorable model mix consisting of larger boats.

Operating profit for the fourth quarter of 2020 was $9,083,000, an increase of $4,905,000 compared to $4,178,000 in the fourth quarter of last year.  Selling, general and administrative expenses were $8,348,000 in the fourth quarter of 2020 compared to $6,344,000 in the fourth quarter of 2019. Selling, general and administrative expenses increased due to expenses which increase with sales and profitability, such as sales commissions and incentive compensation. Selling, general and administrative expenses were 11.7 percent of net sales in the fourth quarter of 2020 compared to 13.2 percent of net sales during the fourth quarter of 2019. 

Net income for the fourth quarter of 2020 was $6,994,000, an increase of $3,452,000 compared to $3,542,000 in the fourth quarter of 2019. Diluted earnings per share were $0.21 in the fourth quarter of 2020 compared to $0.10 in the fourth quarter of 2019. The effective tax rate for the fourth quarter of 2020 was 23.1 percent, an increase compared to 17.0 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019.

Net sales for the 12 months ended December 31, 2020 were $239,825,000, a decrease of 17.9 percent compared to the 12 months ended December 31, 2019. Net income for the 12 months ended December 31, 2020 was $19,444,000 or $0.57 diluted earnings per share, compared to net income of $28,239,000, or $0.83 diluted earnings per share in the prior year. 

Richard A. Hubbell, Marine Products' President and Chief Executive Officer stated, "Our fourth quarter results demonstrate the continuation of consumers' renewed interest in recreational boating which began during the second quarter of 2020. We operated at a higher production rate than usual during a typical fourth quarter, as dealer inventory remained historically low and order backlog remains high. As we begin 2021, we are encouraged by the continued strong interest by our dealers and retail customers and we look forward to an exceptionally strong market during the near term. We are also very pleased by our continued strong market share, and I would like to note that for the 12 months ended on September 30, 2020, our Robalo product line held the highest market share in the outboard market in its size range. The combination of our Robalo and Chaparral outboard units held a market share of 6.9 percent of the outboard market.

"The 2021 winter boat show season has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This time of year represents a meaningful opportunity to introduce our new models for the year and to assess demand for the upcoming retail selling season. Since the beginning of the pandemic, we have been cooperating with our dealers to conduct as much virtual marketing as possible, and we are continuing this effort in 2021. We believe that these efforts are helping our customers make these important purchasing decisions remotely. As we plan this year, we are also very aware of potential supply chain constraints and labor shortages resulting both from high demand and continuing pandemic concerns," concluded Hubbell.

Marine Products Corporation will hold a conference call today, January 27, 2021, at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the results for the fourth quarter.  Interested parties may listen in by accessing a live webcast in the investor relations section of Marine Products' website at marineproductscorp.com.  Additionally, the live conference call can be accessed by calling (833) 968-2235 or (825) 312-2057 for international callers, and using conference ID number 5458273.  A replay will be available in the investor relations section of Marine Products' website beginning approximately two hours after the call. 

Marine Products Corporation (NYSE: MPX) designs, manufactures and distributes premium-branded Chaparral sterndrive and outboard pleasure boats, Vortex jet drive boats, and Robalo outboard sport fishing boats.  The Company continues to diversify its product lines through product innovation. With premium brands, a solid capital structure, and a strong independent dealer network, Marine Products Corporation is prepared to capitalize on opportunities to increase its market share and to generate superior financial performance to build long-term shareholder value.  For more information on Marine Products Corporation visit our website at MarineProductsCorp.com.

Certain statements and information included in this press release constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements include statements that look forward in time or express management's beliefs, expectations or hopes.  In particular, such statements include, without limitation, the belief that we will experience an exceptionally strong market during the near term. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of Marine Products Corporation to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements.  These risks include the duration of the COVID-19 crisis, its impact on the U.S. and global economy, the efficacy of our virtual marketing efforts, the potential disruption of our supply chain and the duration of the recent increase in dealer and consumer demand. Additional discussion of factors that could cause the actual results to differ materially from management's projections, forecasts, estimates and expectations is contained in Marine Products' Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") for the year ended December 31, 2019 and 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the quarter ended March 31, 2020.

For information contact:
BEN M. PALMER			JIM LANDERS
Chief Financial Officer			Vice President Corporate Services
(404) 321-7910			(404) 321-2162
irdept@marineproductscorp.com			jlanders@marineproductscorp.com

 

MARINE PRODUCTS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS  (In thousands except per share data)
Period ended December 31, (Unaudited)		Fourth Quarter										Twelve Months
		2020			2019		% BETTER (WORSE)				2020			2019		% BETTER (WORSE)
Net Sales	$	71,110		$	48,175		47.6	%		$	239,825		$	292,136		(17.9)	%
Cost of Goods Sold		53,679			37,653		(42.6)				186,220			226,742		17.9
Gross Profit		17,431			10,522		65.7				53,605			65,394		(18.0)
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses		8,348			6,344		(31.6)				29,244			31,259		6.4
Operating Profit		9,083			4,178		117.4				24,361			34,135		(28.6)
Interest Income		9			88		(89.8)				95			323		(70.6)
Income Before Income Taxes		9,092			4,266		113.1				24,456			34,458		(29.0)
Income Tax Provision		2,098			724		(189.8)				5,012			6,219		19.4
Net Income	$	6,994		$	3,542		97.5	%		$	19,444		$	28,239		(31.1)	%
EARNINGS PER SHARE
Basic	$	0.21		$	0.10		110.0	%		$	0.57		$	0.83		(31.3)	%
Diluted	$	0.21		$	0.10		110.0	%		$	0.57		$	0.83		(31.3)	%
AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING
Basic		33,869			33,915						33,926			34,061
Diluted		33,869			33,915						33,926			34,061

 

MARINE PRODUCTS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE  SHEETS
At December 31, (Unaudited)		(in thousands)
		2020			2019
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$	31,573		$	19,804
Accounts receivable, net		4,706			6,607
Inventories		42,310			41,553
Income taxes receivable		-			907
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		1,947			2,056
Total current assets		80,536			70,927
Property, plant and equipment, net		14,938			14,796
Goodwill		3,308			3,308
Other intangibles, net		465			465
Pension assets		12,397			7,597
Deferred income taxes		4,075			3,990
Other assets		3,703			3,681
Total assets	$	119,422		$	104,764
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Accounts payable	$	6,079		$	3,886
Accrued expenses and other liabilities		15,583			13,155
Total current liabilities		21,662			17,041
Long-term pension liabilities		12,524			9,980
Other long-term liabilities		717			531
Total liabilities		34,903			27,552
Common stock		3,387			3,387
Capital in excess of par value		-			-
Retained earnings		83,079			76,573
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(1,947)			(2,748)
Total stockholders' equity		84,519			77,212
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$	119,422		$	104,764

 

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FAQ

What were Marine Products Corporation's Q4 2020 net sales results?

Marine Products reported net sales of $71.1 million for Q4 2020, a 47.6% increase from the previous year.

How did Marine Products' full-year sales perform in 2020?

The company experienced a 17.9% decline in full-year net sales, totaling $239.8 million.

What was the net income for Marine Products in Q4 2020?

Net income for Q4 2020 was $7 million, an increase from $3.5 million in Q4 2019.

What indicates the market outlook for Marine Products in 2021?

Marine Products anticipates continued strong interest in recreational boating despite challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic.

How did the average selling price of boats change in Q4 2020?

The average selling price of boats increased by 14.1% in Q4 2020 compared to the previous year.