Portfolio Optimisation To Unlock Growth And Value Creation Highlights The edotco monetisation can happen in 2026, while Linknet may take a longer time to find a suitable investor. Valuation of the edotco - if it is sold - will not be on a fire-sale basis, and we expect a valuation of 10-12x EV/EBITDA. Axiata Group’s (Axiata) 2026-28 Investor Day highlighted that management will focus on the following three key areas: a) growing annual dividends by at or over 10% yoy; b) maintaining net debt/...
Greater China Sector Update | China Property Recent equity placements proposals by Zhuhai Huafa Properties and Seazen signal improving equity financing conditions for mainland developers. Expected losses in 2025 will lower BPS for SOE/quasi-SOE developers, increasing the likelihood of state-owned capital injections amid industry consolidation. Jan 26 property sales data shows improved yoy performances in both the primary and secondary markets, partly due to a low base in Jan 25 which was impacte...
Wealth management and loans-related fees saw a significant sequential pullback of 19% and 25% qoq respectively due to seasonal weakness. Specific provisions for chunky Hong Kong real estate exposure were cushioned by a write-back in general provisions. NIM compression moderated by a smaller 3bp qoq in 4Q25 and exit NIM was stable at 1.92% in Jan 26. Management expects two Fed rate cuts in 2026 but sees firmer SORA at 1.25%. Maintain BUY. Target price: S$66.75.
Greater China Sector Update | IT Hardware US hyperscalers’ capex guidance for 2026 far exceeds market expectations, and should fuel a new round of earnings upgrades for China-listed supply chain players, with server OEMs/ODMs being some of the biggest beneficiaries. We also believe that the concerns about a peaking AIDC investment are unfounded, as the robust capex is backed by highly visible demand for AI compute, and a quantifiable boost to productivity. Maintain OVERWEIGHT on the sector. Ind...
NPI from the retail portfolio grew 5.5% yoy in 2H25 supported by a positive rental reversion of 6.6% yoy and NPI margin expansion. NPI from the office portfolio increased 11.8% yoy due to acquisition of 55% stake in CapitaSpring. Newly-acquired ION Orchard (completion: 30 Oct 24) and full ownership of CapitaSpring (completion: 26 Aug 25) contributed to the stellar performance. Maintain BUY on CICT. Target price: S$2.95.
CLAR’s DPU dipped 2% yoy to 7.528 S cents in 2H25 due to the time lag for its acquisitions of 5 Science Park Drive and 9 Tai Seng Drive that were completed in Aug 25, two months after completing its equity fund-raising in Jun 25. Occupancy for the UK/Europe dipped 6.8ppt qoq to 92.0% due to logistics property Hawleys Lane at Northwest England being slated for redevelopment. Maintain BUY. Target price: S$3.70.
Expanding Solar Assets To Solidify Earnings Sustainability Highlights Pekat recently entered into a 21-year PPA with an industrial offtaker to construct and own a 25MWac solar PV + 40MWh BESS system under the SELCO scheme, expanding its recurring revenue base. The group currently commands a record orderbook of RM811m across its solar, power distribution equipment and ELP divisions, reinforcing revenue visibility over 2026-27. Maintain BUY with a target price of RM2.00, based on 25x PE and ...
Greater China Sector Update | Automobile CPCA estimates January China passenger NEV wholesale sales at 900,000 units (+1% yoy/-42% mom), with front-loaded purchases ahead of the reduced purchase tax and delayed local subsidies weighing on volumes. Automakers with ICE-car exposure, such as Geely Auto and Great Wall Motor, saw relatively resilient January sales. We expect China’s auto sales to recover after Chinese New Year, with the local subsidies in place. Maintain MARKET WEIGHT. Top BUYs: ...
Top Stories Company Results | Frasers Logistics & Commercial Trust (FLT SP/BUY/S$1.01/Target: S$1.22) FLT’s logistics properties in Australia, Europe and the UK maintained full occupancy of 100% in 1QFY26. Its logistics properties in New South Wales, Australia clocked strong positive rental reversion of 43.3%. Occupancy at ATP improved 8.4ppt qoq to 86.3% after securing new ICT and healthcare tenants. Occupancy at Blythe Valley Park in the UK improved 6.8ppt qoq to 85.2% after securing a new tec...
Greater China Company Results | Yum China Holdings, Inc (9987 HK/NOT RATED/HK$392.40) In 4Q25, YUMC’s total revenue reached US$2,823m, up 9% yoy. Total system sales grew 7% yoy, with a 3% increase in same-store sales. Operating profit rose 25% yoy to US$187m, with operating margin at 6.6% (+80bp). For 1Q26, management targets positive SSS. It aims to maintain flat yoy restaurant margin and operating profit margin on a high base. For 2026, it expects to open more than 1,900 net new stores, wi...
Singtel and KKR announced the acquisition of STT GDC at an enterprise value of US$13.8b. Singtel will pay S$740m for a 25% stake in STT-GDC, with a further injection of S$400m-500m in equity over the next 2-3 years for capacity expansion. STT GDC owns 673MW of data centre capacity worldwide. The deal is viewed positively as it provides a longer-term earnings growth trajectory and cash flows. Maintain BUY on share price weakness with an SOTP-based target price of S$5.20.
FLT’s logistics properties in Australia, Europe and the UK maintained full occupancy of 100% in 1QFY26. Its logistics properties in New South Wales, Australia clocked strong positive rental reversion of 43.3%. Occupancy at ATP improved 8.4ppt qoq to 86.3% after securing new ICT and healthcare tenants. Occupancy at Blythe Valley Park in the UK improved 6.8ppt qoq to 85.2% after securing a new technology tenant. Maintain BUY. Target price: S$1.22.
Top Stories Strategy | Monthly Market Radar Singapore equities delivered a strong January performance, with the STI rising 5.6% to fresh record highs amid heightened geopolitical tensions that drove flight-to-safety flows. Manufacturing activity remained in mild expansion, led by electronics and AI-related demand. Market/corporate catalysts during the month include REIT earnings, IPO interest in Catalist and continued strength in gold-linked counters. Company Results | Parkway Life REIT (PREIT ...
Greater China Strategy | Alpha Picks: February Conviction Calls Chinese equities recovered in January, with the HSI and MSCI China rising 6.9% and 5.0% mom, respectively. Given the supportive macro policy environment, we maintain a constructive view on the markets despite risk of further volatility in February. Accordingly, we are adding Alibaba, Ganfeng Lithium, and Minth to our BUY list, while adding Meituan to our SELL list. Indonesia Company Results | Bank Negara Indonesia (BBNI IJ/B...
PREIT’s three Singapore hospitals provided a fixed 3% annual step-up in rents in 2H25. The strategic acquisition of 11 nursing homes in France contributed 8.1% of group NPI. It has obtained tax exemption for all 11 nursing homes. PREIT is evaluating AEI for GEH and PEH to improve workflow and operating efficiency. Work on one of the hospitals could commence in 2027. Maintain BUY. Target price: S$5.45.
Top Stories Sector Update | REITs S-REITs would be active in asset recycling in 2026, supported by depressed domestic interest rates. M&A activities could be a positive surprise. Maintain OVERWEIGHT. BUY blue-chip S-REITs: FLT (Target: S$1.22), LREIT (Target: S$0.81), MPACT (Target: S$1.84) and NTTDCR (Target: S$1.42). Company Results | CapitaLand Ascott Trust (CLAS SP/BUY/S$0.98/Target: S$1.42) Portfolio RevPAU increased 2% yoy to S$180 in 4Q25 as occupancy improved 2ppt yoy to 83%. Portfolio...
Greater China Sector Update | China Property CRIC data show that the top 100 developers’ contracted sales fell 24.7% yoy in Jan 26, while new-home sales in 28 major cities declined 36% yoy. Second-hand transactions in three Tier 1 cities rose 1% yoy. Maintain UNDERWEIGHT but deepening industry downturn leads to rising possibility of policy support, supporting selective exposure. CR Land remains our top pick, with P/B at 1SD below the five-year mean, and PE and yield near the five-year average....
Portfolio RevPAU increased 2% yoy to S$180 in 4Q25 as occupancy improved 2ppt yoy to 83%. Portfolio valuation increased 1.7% or S$130m with revaluation gains from Japan, France and Australia. Management would consider drastic measures, such as replacing the property managers, to arrest the decline in student accommodation assets. Some 90% of tenants are local students from reputable universities. Maintain BUY. Target price: S$1.42.
S-REITs would be active in asset recycling in 2026, supported by depressed domestic interest rates. M&A activities could be a positive surprise. Maintain OVERWEIGHT. BUY blue-chip S-REITs: FLT (Target: S$1.22), LREIT (Target: S$0.81), MPACT (Target: S$1.84) and NTTDCR (Target: S$1.42).
Top Stories Strategy | Alpha Picks: Reallocating Into Higher-Conviction Names Our Alpha Picks outperformed the STI on a price-weighted and market cap-weighted basis but underperformed on an equal-weighted basis. For Feb 26, we add CAO, RGL, HLA, and PROP and remove CLAR, KEP, MPM, and RSTON. The portfolio continues to be well-positioned ahead of expected EQDP-driven flows into small- and mid-cap stocks. Sector Update | Banking The appointment of Kevin Warsh as the new Fed Chair has strengthened...
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