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Phu Nhuan Jewelry Joint Stock Company (PNJ) has just been awarded the Best Investor Relations Company in the Non-Financial Large-Cap category for 2024. The award is part of the annual IR Awards program, organized by Vietstock in collaboration with the VAFE Association and FiLi Magazine since 2011. The voting council consists of domestic and foreign financial institutions.
 PNJ representative receiving the award for Best IR Company by Investors in 2024 (Photo: Viet Hung)
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To be nominated and win this award, PNJ met a series of criteria set by the council, including 36 reputable domestic and international financial institutions. Notably, the company has achieved “information disclosure standards”, published documents in English, and had its financial reports fully accepted by auditors. The company has also attracted foreign investors, evident in its foreign ownership ratio of over 10%. Additionally, PNJ meets corporate governance criteria, such as complying with dividend distribution regulations, trading treasury stocks, having internal auditors, and independent members on its Board of Directors.
List of Investor Favorite Listed Companies in 2024 (Photo: Organizing Committee)
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According to the IR Awards organizing committee, PNJ is favored by investors due to its strong financial position, transparent information disclosure, reliable financial data, and the reputation of its leadership. Most importantly, the company has developed a sustainable investor relations strategy to optimize its value, create broad awareness of its prospects, and form strong investor groups in the stock market.
With over 15 years of presence in the stock market, PNJ has solidified its position as a leading large-cap enterprise, not only for its high business efficiency but also for its professionalism and commitment to investor relations activities.
Moreover, recognizing the importance of building its image and value in the capital market, PNJ has proactively researched and developed a set of corporate governance principles based on the best practices issued by the State Securities Commission and IFC. The company also adheres to international standards, such as the ASEAN Corporate Governance Scorecard (ACGS), moving towards the G20/OECD Corporate Governance Principles. This not only helps PNJ meet the demands of rapid and sustainable development in today’s competitive business environment but also underscores the company’s commitment to transparent and effective governance.
 PNJ consistently complies with information disclosure regulations and protects the rights and interests of its shareholders (Photo: Viet Hung)
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For many years, PNJ has demonstrated a strong commitment to IR activities by increasing the frequency of meetings and engagements with investors, earning high regards from the market: (1) The company prioritizes compliance with periodic and extraordinary information disclosure regulations, ensuring the provision of comprehensive and accurate information about its business operations and the dynamics of the jewelry retail market; (2) PNJ has proactively organized various events to engage individual and institutional investors, both large and small, in different geographic areas, through direct and online interactions. This ensures timely information transmission and allows the company to listen to and exchange views with investors regarding its business activities.
“PNJ is committed to protecting the rights and interests of its shareholders and investors by complying with legal regulations and information disclosure requirements and treating shareholders equally,” said Mr. Le Tri Thong, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors and CEO of PNJ.
In the context of an increasingly globalized financial market, investor relations activities have become even more crucial. To enhance its management and communication with investors, PNJ has developed and implemented an investor relations strategy that aligns with international standards and closely integrates with the company’s key policies.
By improving its governance practices to meet international standards, PNJ has gained recognition from numerous domestic and foreign institutional and individual investors. As of the end of 2023, PNJ had 13,139 shareholders, an increase of 4,166 shareholders compared to the previous year. The foreign ownership ratio stood at 48.95%, just shy of the 49% cap, reflecting the special interest of international financial institutions in Vietnam’s leading jewelry retailer. As of August 2024, the company’s market capitalization reached VND 34,192 billion, ranking it among the top 40 listed companies on the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange with a market capitalization of over USD 1 billion.
PNJ’s retail channel grew by over 15% due to its expanded network of 414 stores (Photo: Viet Hung)
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In the first eight months of 2024, PNJ recorded VND 26,866 billion in revenue and VND 1,281 billion in after-tax profit. With these results, the company achieved 72.3% of its revenue plan and 61.3% of its profit plan.
The company’s management reported that all key channels experienced double-digit growth during this period. The main driver was the retail channel, which grew by over 15% due to its expanded network of 414 stores, diverse product portfolio catering to customer preferences, and effective marketing programs. The success in attracting new customers and increasing the retention rate of existing customers also significantly contributed to PNJ’s business results.
For 2024, PNJ aims to achieve VND 37,147 billion in revenue and VND 2,089 billion in profit, representing increases of 12% and 6%, respectively, compared to the previous year. These are record-high figures in the company’s history, expected to be four times the revenue and eight times the profit compared to a decade ago.
In recent analyst reports, most securities companies have positively assessed PNJ’s business prospects and the potential for its stock price to increase. Notably, the SSI Research team believes that PNJ’s fair value in the next 12 months is VND 120,000 per share, 21.45% higher than the current price of VND 98,800. This projection is based on expectations of improved profit margins during the year-end shopping season, along with efforts to expand the store network and introduce new products. This is a positive signal for PNJ’s efforts and a step towards a brighter future.
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