The Silent Compounder - Why ST Engineering Deserves a Spot In Your Long Term Portfolio

๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸIn a market often dazzled by flashy tech names and volatile meme stocks, ST Engineering $ST Engineering(S63.SI)$  has quietly built a legacy of resilience, innovation and shareholder returns.  With a 10 year total return of nearly 233% including dividends, ST Engineering is the kind of stock that rewards patience and time in the market, not hype.

Backed by Temasek Holdings which owns a commanding 51% stake, this Singaporean powerhouse blends defensive stability with forward looking innovation.  With a strong dividend track record, a record breaking order book and bullish analysts, ST Engineering is more than just a blue chip.  It is a strategic anchor for long term investors like me.

Why ST Engineering Still Looks Undervalued 

Q1 FY2025 was a strong start to the year, with revenue up 8% year over year to SGD 2.9 billion.    Defence and Public Security was the strongest sector with an increase of 18% year over year to SGD 1.32 billion.  Commercial Aerospace was flat at SGD 1.15 billion as strong engine MRO demand was largely counterbalanced by lower passenger to freight revenue.  Urban Solutions and Satcom division grew by 4% year over year to SGD 446 million.

ST Engineering secured new contracts in Q1 25 worth SGD 4.4 billion, pushing the order book to SGD 29.8 billion with SGD 7.3 billion to be delivered in 2025.  This is almost 3 years worth of projected revenue. 

Temasek's Endorsement

Temasek's 51% majority stake isn't just symbolic.  It reflects alignment with national priorities in Defence, Aerospace and Smart Infrastructure.

Reliable Dividend Stream 

ST Engineering declared 4 cents per share interim dividend in Q1 25 which is consistent with previous years.    The current dividend yield is 2.17% which offers steady income stream together with capital appreciation.

Analysts Sentiment Remains Bullish 

Average Target Price is SGD 8.19, an upside potential of 4%.  RHB, Nomura and Macquarie maintain Buy ratings, citing strong earnings visibility and margin expansion. 

Growth Catalysts

From AI enabled defence systems to smart mobility infrastructure and global MRO contracts, ST Engineering is riding multiple megatrends and is well positioned at the intersection of security, sustainability and digital transformation. 

Concluding Thoughts 

ST Engineering isn't just a dividend stock.  It is a strategy compounder with Temasek's strong backing, a fortress like balance sheet and a future proof business model.  With a strong Q125, a SGD 29.8 billion order book and exposure to global defence and infrastructures cycles, ST Engineering is a stock that rewards patience, not hype.  For investors seeking resilience, yield, and innovation in one stock, ST Engineering deserves a permanent seat in your portfolio.

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  • Kristina_
    ยท2025-06-30
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    Didnโ€™t expect to get so bullish on an aerospace-defense name, but wow โ€” ST Eng really blends tech with real-world impact. Love the smart mobility and AI defense angle. Quiet compounder vibes! ๐Ÿš€๐Ÿ”ง
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    • koolgal:ย 
      Best of luck ๐Ÿ€๐Ÿ€๐Ÿ€
      2025-06-30
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    • koolgal:ย 
      May you have a winning week ahead ๐ŸŒˆ๐ŸŒˆ๐ŸŒˆ๐Ÿ’ฐ๐Ÿ’ฐ๐Ÿ’ฐ
      2025-06-30
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    • koolgal:ย 
      ST Engineering is certainly a slow and steady kind of stock. ๐Ÿš€๐Ÿš€๐Ÿš€๐ŸŒ›๐ŸŒ›๐ŸŒ›
      2025-06-30
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  • AL_Ishan
    ยท2025-06-30
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    Not gonna lie, this ainโ€™t my usual hype play, but ST Eng looks kinda slept onโ€ฆ 29B order book? Temasek backing? Might need to YOLO a few for the long game ๐Ÿ˜Ž๐Ÿ“ฆ
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    • koolgal:ย 
      All the best ๐Ÿ€๐Ÿ€๐Ÿ€
      2025-06-30
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      May you have an awesome week ahead ๐ŸŒˆ๐ŸŒˆ๐ŸŒˆ๐Ÿ’ฐ๐Ÿ’ฐ๐Ÿ’ฐ
      2025-06-30
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    • koolgal:ย 
      Thanks for your positive feedback ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜
      2025-06-30
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  • JimmyHua
    ยท2025-06-30
    This is exactly the kind of stock I like โ€” stable, backed by Temasek, good dividend, and long-term visibility. ST Engineering definitely feels like a core portfolio holding. ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ๐Ÿ“ˆ
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    • koolgal:ย 
      Best of luck ๐Ÿ€๐Ÿ€๐Ÿ€
      2025-06-30
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      Have a wonderful week ahead ๐ŸŒˆ๐ŸŒˆ๐ŸŒˆ๐Ÿ’ฐ๐Ÿ’ฐ๐Ÿ’ฐ
      2025-06-30
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    • koolgal:ย 
      Appreciate your support ๐Ÿฅฐ๐Ÿฅฐ๐Ÿฅฐ
      2025-06-30
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