Founded in 1991, Wilmar International Limited is a leading agribusiness group in Asia. As of 23 September 2019, Wilmar is worth US$23.9 billion in market capitalisation and is one of the 30 largest listed companies on the SGX and a constituent of the Straits Times Index.
In this article, I’ll cover Wilmar’s latest annual results, growth plans and stock valuation. Here are 10 things to know about Wilmar before you invest:
1. Wilmar derives revenue from four key segments: Tropical Oils, Oilseeds and Grains, Sugar, and Others (Fertiliser & Ship-Chartering Services). Below is a segmental breakdown of Wilmar’s 2018 revenue:
Segment Revenue (US$ millions) Percentage of Total Revenue Tropical Oils 16,945 38.1% Oilseeds and Grains 22,472 50.5% Sugar 4,014 9.0% Others (Fertilisers & Ship Chartering) 1,066 2.4%2. Wilmar’s tropical oil segment has an integrated business model that encompasses the entire value chain of palm and lauric oils. Wilmar
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