KEY HIG HLIGH TS Sector Update Telecommunications – Malaysia Page 2 1Q25 earnings down 3% yoy, broadly in line with expectations. Cost discipline and enterprise revenue growth defend earnings despite service revenue weakness. Company Update Uzma (UZMA MK/BUY/RM0.41/Target: RM0.76) Page 5 Aggressive orderbook growth driven by O&G. However, its five-year recurring income target will miss, due to delay risks of SARA-WIF. TRADERS’ CORNER Page 8 Globetronics Technology (GTB MK): Technical BUY JF Tech...
We summarise key takeaways from our latest monthly small/mid-cap webinar for retail investors for Jun 25, which focused on stock opportunities amid shifting macro conditions. With MAS’ upcoming S$5b deployment, we believe this is a timely moment for investors to revisit quality SGX-listed small/mid-cap names. In this note, we highlight three preferred names – Food Empire, Valuetronics and Frencken. Also, we have addressed investor concerns on US tariffs.
GREATER CHINA Results Huize Holding (HUIZ US/BUY/US$2.03/Target: US$3.50): 1Q25: Below expectations but inflection point is around the corner. Waterdrop Inc (WDH US/BUY/US$1.48/Target: US$2.36): 1Q25: Strong start; poised for accelerated revenue growth in coming quarters. MALAYSIA Sector Telecommunications: 1Q25 earnings down 3% yoy, broadly in line with expectations. Cost discipline and enterprise revenue growth defend earnings despite service revenue weakness. SINGAPORE Strategy Small-Mid Ca...
The authorities are cracking down on predatory pricing, supplier exploitation and inventory fraud, which bodes well for the sustained development of China’s auto industry. However, overcapacity remains a structural problem. The 2025 Greater Bay Auto Show highlighted electrification, autonomous driving, and low-altitude mobility, with BYD’s "oil-electric same-speed" ultra-fast charging and plans for 15,000 charging piles standing out. Maintain MARKET WEIGHT. Top BUYs: Geely and XPeng.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Sector Automobile: Weekly: The government steps in to restore order. Maintain MARKET WEIGHT on the sector. Top BUYs: Geely and XPeng. TRADERS’ CORNER Meituan (3690 HK): Trading Buy range: HK$145.30-146.30 China Resources Beer (Holdings) (291 HK): Trading Buy range: HK$26.50-26.60
KEY HIG HLIGH TS Sector Update Gaming – Malaysia Page 2 Anticipate sector earnings to grow progressively throughout 2025-26 and offer solid dividend yields, but downgrade to MARKET WEIGHT given limited immediate catalysts. Company Update Duopharma Biotech (DBB MK/BUY/RM1.38/Target: RM1.67) Page 5 Outlook remains promising with still-normalising input cost. Maintain BUY with a higher target price of RM1.67. TRADERS’ CORNER Page 8 Binastra Corporation (BNASTRA MK): Technical BUY DPS Resources (DPS...
GREATER CHINA Sector Automobile Weekly: Government steps in to restore order. Maintain MARKET WEIGHT on the sector. Top BUYs: Geely and XPeng. MALAYSIA Sector Gaming Anticipate sector earnings to progressively grow throughout 2025-26 and offer solid dividend yields, but downgrade to MARKET WEIGHT given limited immediate cataly...
GREATER CHINA Strategy Alpha Picks: June Conviction Calls: Add Prudential and Sino Biopharm to our BUY list. Take profit on SHKP and Trip.com. INDONESIA Strategy Alpha Picks: Good Performances In May: Good performances from most with the exception of GOTO and BUKA. MALAYSIA Strategy Alpha Picks: Raising Emphasis On Infrastructure Plays: Our May 25 Alpha Picks outperformed with resounding success. June 25 picks: Duopharma, Eco World, Gamuda, Hume Cement, IJM, MYEG, Northeast Group. SINGAPORE S...
Setbacks In Achieving Recurring Income Mix Are Priced In Uzma’s track record in production enhancement and maintenance services enabled it to capture high orderbook growth, mostly driven by the PS segment. However, it will be unable to achieve its five-year target (expiring next quarter) of a recurring income mix of 60%. One of the key reasons is the delay risk of SARA-WIF. We believe this downside risk is fully priced in, but recommend a wait-and-see approach for earnings delivery and ESG devel...
1Q25 Results Wrap-up: Short-Circuited Outlook The 1Q25 results season was more underwhelming than expected, mainly due to the US’ highly disruptive trade policies. Accordingly, we trim our bottom-up 2025-26 forecasts by 4.2%/3.6% respectively, and brace for further earnings downgrades. Nevertheless, with the worst of the US trade policy threats behind us, we maintain our end-25 FBMKLCI target of 1,620. We see opportunistic buying with the FBMKLCI’s 5.0% retreat from its May high to capitalise on...
KEY HIG HLIGH TS Strategy – Malaysia 1Q25 Results Wrap-up: Short-Circuited Outlook Page 2 We cut our 2025 earnings forecasts and anticipate further cuts. Nevertheless, accumulate on an expected “summer lull” to position for a stronger 2H25 performance. Company Update Uzma (UZMA MK/BUY/RM0.41/Target: RM0.76) Page 4 Aggressive orderbook growth driven by O&G. However, its 5-year recurring income target will be missed due to delay risks of SARA-WIF. TRADERS’ CORNER Page 7 Capital A (CAPITALA MK): Te...
GREATER CHINA Strategy Alpha Picks: June Conviction Calls Add Prudential and Sino Biopharm to our BUY list. Take profit on SHKP and TCOM. Update Qingdao Port International (6198 HK/NOT RATED/Price: HK$6.54) Key takeaways from NDR. INDONESIA Update Sumber Alfaria Trijaya (AMRT IJ/BUY/Rp2,620/Target: Rp3,000) Synergy potential from Lawson; expansion outside Java remains intact. MALAYSIA Strategy 1Q25 Results Wrap-Up ...
KEY HIG HLIGH TS Company Results CIMB Group (CIMB MK/HOLD/RM6.93/Target: RM7.70) Page 2 1Q25: Earnings in line, underpinned by lower provisions. Maintain HOLD as we remain cautious of regional headwinds, with an unchanged target price of RM7.70. Mah Sing Group (MSGB MK/BUY/RM1.02/Target: RM1.46) Page 5 1Q25: Results within expectations; Despite slower-than-expected progress on its DC ventures, we expect the property segment to remain resilient. UOBKH Highlights British American Tobacco (ROTH MK/...
Li Auto posted a disappointing 1Q25 net profit of Rmb643m (+8.5% yoy/-82% qoq), due to lower ASP and margins. Going forward, it guides 123,000-128,000 units in deliveries (up 13.3-17.9% yoy) and Rmb32.5b-33.8b in revenue (up 2.5-6.7% yoy) for 2Q25 and targets 640,000 units in deliveries for 2025. Its sales growth will be driven by the upgraded L-series, new MEGA and i8/i6. We cut our 2025-27 EPS estimates by 5%/8%/10% respectively. Maintain BUY. Cut target price from HK$160.00 to HK$145.00.
1Q25 results missed expectations, with revenue declining 21.9% yoy and adjusted net earnings falling 18.2% yoy. Management indicated that the previous positive 2025 revenue growth target is likely unachievable, but maintains confidence in its strong pipeline to secure major BD deals. While near-term revenue visibility remains limited, we believe CSPC’s continued R&D efforts will drive long-term value. Maintain HOLD with a higher target price of HK$7.70 to reflect its strengthened R&D capabilitie...
China automaker stocks plummeted 10-11% this week on: a) the price war triggered by BYD, and b) worries over the financial soundness of auto OEMs raised by GWM’s Chairman Wei Jianjun’s critics and the Ministry of Commerce’s probe into “zero-mileage second-hand cars”. We deem these concerns valid but the risks remain manageable as long as sales keep growing. Maintain MARKET WEIGHT. Top BUYs: Geely and XPeng. Cut target price of BYD from HK$510.00 to HK$490.00.
KEY HIG HLIGH TS Company Results Axiata Group (AXIATA MK/BUY/RM2.06/Target: RM2.50) Page 2 1Q25: Below expectations; earnings to remain under pressure amid dilutive merger of XLSmart and intensifying competition in regional markets. Genting Malaysia (GENM MK/BUY/RM1.82/Target: RM2.18) Page 5 1Q25: Soft start, but earnings are expected to pick up for the rest of 2025. Maintain BUY and target price of RM2.18. IJM Corporation (IJM MK/BUY/RM2.43/Target: RM3.15) Page 8 FY25: Above expectations. Stron...
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Strategy Small-Mid Cap Monthly 2H25 outlook: Eyeing domestic plays and names with potential turnaround. Sector Automobile China automaker stocks plummeted 10-11% this week on: a) the price war triggered by BYD, and b) worries over the financial soundness of auto OEMs raised by GWM’s Chairman Wei Jianjun’s critics and the Ministry of Commerce’s probe into “zero-mileage second-hand cars”. We deem these concerns valid but the risks remain manageable as long as sales keep growing....
GREATER CHINA Strategy Small-Mid Cap Monthly: 2H25 outlook: Eyeing domestic plays and names with potential turnaround. Sector Automobile: Weekly: Is there an Evergrand in the China auto sector? Maintain MARKET WEIGHT on the sector. Top BUYs: Geely and XPeng. Results CSPC Pharmaceutical Group (1093 HK/HOLD/HK$7.62/Target: HK$7.70): 1Q25: Results miss; expects enhanced pipelines to secure major BD deals. Li Auto Inc (2015 HK/BUY/HK$108.20/Target: HK$145.00): 1Q25: Earnings and forward guidance mi...
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