Top Stories Company Results | Aeon Thana Sinsap (Thailand) (AEONTS TB/BUY/Bt118.50/Target: Bt140.00) AEONTS posted a 2QFY26 net profit of Bt792m, down 4% yoy but up 3% qoq, in line with our and consensus expectations. The company reported a gain on sale of written-off receivables of Bt102m in 2QFY26, down 41% yoy. Credit costs and NPL ratio rose qoq in 2QFY26. AEONTS has announced an interim dividend of Bt2.95/share, same as that of Oct 24. Maintain BUY on AEONTS with a target price of Bt140.00...
Greater China Sector Update | China Banking We take a closer look at the rapidly-growing financial investments, which now account for 21% of total banking assets. The shift in asset mix has been driven by the increasing supply of government bonds and sluggish loan demand, while bond trading income has become more prominent amid the bullish bond market. However, we expect interest rates to become more volatile going forward, posing downside risks to banks if a sharp rate reversal occurs. Maintain...
Highlights • LSP has started operations and can achieve breakeven at the cash cost level. LSPE is progressing according to plan, with CODs by the end of 2027. • SCGC is expected to be listed on the SET in 2028. • Maintain BUY with a rolled-over SOTP-based target of Bt290.00 in 2026.
Top Stories Company Update | Siam Cement (SCC TB/BUY/Bt224.00/Target: Bt290.00) The LSP project in Vietnam started operations on 20 August with a 90% utilisation rate and can achieve breakeven at a cash cost of around US$350/tonne. The LSPE project is expected to be completed by the end of 2027. We are positive on this as it helps reduce costs by using ethane instead of naphtha and increases feedstock sourcing flexibility. SCGC is expected to be listed on the SET in 2028 after the LSPE is co...
Greater China Sector Update | Internet Following the release of 2Q25 results, the market has started to re-value AI-related and ad-tech upgrade themes. The AI theme garnered the most interest, attributable to: a) re-accelerated cloud revenue growth, b) the emergence of AI agents, c) broader AI application, and d) development of self-sufficient chips. Potential beneficiaries of the AI theme poised for continuous re-rating include Alibaba, Tencent, and Baidu. Tongcheng could see robust travel ...
SCC recorded strong qoq and yoy growth in net profit for 2Q25, mainly supported by substantial one-time gains. Stripping out these gains, core earnings came in below our and consensus estimates by 27% and 17% respectively. Core earnings improved qoq, driven by recoveries at SCGC and SCGP, and lower financing costs following debt repayment using the one-time gains. We have revised up our core earnings projections for 2025-26. Upgrade to BUY. Target price: Bt240.00.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Sector Food Poultry operators stand out as key winners from trade deal tailwinds. Results Siam Cement (SCC TB/BUY/Bt207.00/Target: Bt240.00) 2Q25: Core earnings below our and consensus expectations, but 2H25 earnings improve hoh. Upgrade to BUY. Update COM7 (COM7 TB/BUY/Bt21.10/Target: Bt29.50) 2Q25 results preview: Solid growth expected.
GREATER CHINA Sector Healthcare Bi-Weekly: Expecting strong 1H25 results. Maintain OVERWEIGHT. Results Contemporary Amperex Technology (300750 CH/BUY/Rmb277.09 /Target: Rmb390.00) 2Q25: Earnings in line, with margins hitting record-high levels. Maintain A-share at BUY. Downgrade H-share to HOLD. New Oriental Education & Technology Group (EDU US/BUY/US$44.37/Target: US$55.00) ...
We expect SCC to post a 2Q25 net profit of approximately Bt2.2b, up 103% qoq, driven by a recovery in both the petrochemical and packaging businesses. This estimate does not yet include potential one-time gains, such as the recognition of negative goodwill from CAP acquiring the Shell refinery complex in Singapore, or gains from the sale of CAP shares in early-June. As for the LSP project, SCC’s management expects operations to resume by the end of 3Q25. Maintain HOLD. Target price: Bt160.00.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Results Aeon Thana Sinsap (Thailand) (AEONTS TB/BUY/Bt94.50/Target: Bt140.00) 1QFY26: Results in line; NPL ratio down qoq but credit cost up qoq. Update Charoen Pokphand Foods (CPF TB/HOLD/Bt21.90/Target: Bt21.00) Record-high earnings expected in 2Q25, but outlook turns cautious. Downgrade to HOLD. Siam Cement (SCC TB/HOLD/Bt170.50/Target: Bt160.00) 2Q25 net profit expected to recover qoq.
GREATER CHINA Sector Automobile: Weekly: PV sales down 30% wow as promotions end. Maintain MARKET WEIGHT on the sector. Top BUYs: CATL, Geely and Tuopu. Update JD.com (9618 HK/BUY/HK$123.60/Target: HK$158.00): 2Q25 preview: Intact top-line growth; expecting margin erosion on FD investment. INDONESIA Update Cisarua Mountain Dairy (CMRY IJ/BUY/Rp4,720/Target: Rp6,000): We expect 2Q25 results to remain strong; double-digit guidance remains intact. MALAYSIA Sector Plantation: Inventory continues t...
GREATER CHINA Sector Macau Gaming: Apr 25 GGR beat expectations; May Day Golden Week visitor arrivals expected to grow 4% yoy. Results ASMPT (522 HK/BUY/HK$52.20/Target: HK$68.00): 1Q25: Earnings disappoint; mainstream tools recovering in 2025 but visibility remains low. Maintain BUY. China Tourism Group Duty Free (601888 CH/BUY/Rmb63.40/Target: Rmb70.80): 1Q25: Core net profit down 16% yoy; sequential improvement in Hainan duty-free sales. Ganfeng Lithium (1772 HK/BUY/HK$18.94/Target: HK$30.00)...
We expect 2Q25 core profit to rise qoq, driven by improvements in the cement, petrochemical and packaging businesses, supported by higher cement prices, lower production costs and a recovery in petrochemical spreads. The LSP project restart remains unscheduled, and we are closely monitoring the supply situation. While trade tensions could reduce supply and support spreads, they may also weigh on demand. Maintain HOLD. Target price: Bt160.00.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Sector Property 1Q25 earnings under pressure; recovery outlook remains uncertain. Update Asset World Corporation (AWC TB/BUY/Bt2.20/Target: Bt3.30) Expect strong earnings growth in 1Q25. Bumrungrad Hospital (BH TB/HOLD/Bt168.50/Target: Bt178.00) Less optimistic on foreign patient numbers. Downgrade to HOLD. Siam Cement (SCC TB/HOLD/Bt160.00/Target: Bt160.00) Timeline for the LSP project to resume operations remains uncertain.
GREATER CHINA Economics Inflation Deflationary pressures remain. Sector Automobile Weekly: Direct impacts from US tariffs contained; indirect spillovers uncertain. Maintain MARKET WEIGHT on the sector. Top BUYs: BYD, Geely and Desay SV. Update Anta Sports (2020 HK/BUY/HK$81.55/Target: HK$108.80) 1Q25 sales me...
We expect SCC to report a 1Q25 net profit of Bt652m. The CBM and packaging businesses have shown a strong recovery, supported by seasonal demand growth. For 2Q25, we anticipate a significant qoq rise in net profit, driven by improved performances in the CBM and petrochemical businesses. However, we believe the improvement in petrochemical spreads is temporary. Maintain HOLD. Target price: Bt160.00.
SCC recorded a net loss in 4Q24 of Bt512m due to underperformance in its core businesses, including CBM, petrochemicals and packaging. Although SCC has benefited from a higher dividend income and stock gains, these were insufficient to counterbalance the losses from its core operations. However, the petrochemical sector continues to face challenges, particularly in 1H25, leading to a persistently negative outlook for this segment. Maintain HOLD. Target price: Bt160.00.
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