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Dec 31, 2019

Aemetis Q4 2019 Earnings Report

Aemetis experienced revenue growth and gross profit improvement, driven by increased sales volumes at the India plant and higher ethanol prices.

Key Takeaways

Aemetis reported a revenue increase to $52.1 million for Q4 2019, compared to $38.8 million for Q4 2018. The company achieved a gross profit of $5.8 million, a significant improvement from the gross loss of $1.9 million in the same period of the previous year. Operating profit was $1.0 million, compared to an operating loss of $6.7 million for the fourth quarter of 2018.

Revenues increased to $52.1 million, up from $38.8 million year-over-year.

Gross profit reached $5.8 million, a substantial improvement from a $1.9 million loss in the prior year.

Operating profit was $1.0 million, compared to an operating loss of $6.7 million year-over-year.

Net loss attributable to Aemetis was $6.7 million, compared to a net loss of $11.4 million year-over-year.

Total Revenue
$52.1M
Previous year: $38.8M
+34.1%
EPS
-$0.33
Previous year: -$0.52
-36.5%
Ethanol Gallons Sold
16.6M
Average Sales Price/Gallon
$1.82
WDG Tons Sold
108K
Gross Profit
$5.79M
Previous year: -$1.9M
-405.4%
Cash and Equivalents
$656K
Previous year: $1.19M
-44.8%
Free Cash Flow
-$4.43M
Previous year: -$3.73M
+18.9%
Total Assets
$99.9M
Previous year: $91.8M
+8.8%

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Forward Guidance

Aemetis is focused on carbon reduction and revenue expansion projects to drive significant revenue increases and positive earnings.

Positive Outlook

  • Completing the first phase of a $50+ million renewable natural gas project to collect and upgrade biogas.
  • Completion of the carbon dioxide capture system at our Keyes plant.
  • Solid progress toward commencing construction of our ultra-low carbon content California waste wood ethanol biorefinery.
  • Increase in revenue was primarily attributable to increases in the production and sales of biodiesel and glycerin in India.
  • Gross profit increase was attributable to higher quantity and margin from biodiesel sales in India.

Challenges Ahead

  • Competition in the ethanol, biodiesel and other industries.
  • Commodity market risks including those that may result from current weather conditions.
  • Financial market risks.
  • Customer adoption.
  • Counter-party risks.