Link REIT's 1HFY25 DPU grew by 3.7% yoy, meeting our expectations. Hong Kong malls saw a rental reversion of 0.7%, with the China portfolio seeing organic revenue growth of 6.5%; these demonstrate Link REIT’s resilience amid macro headwinds. For 2HFY25, management expects a slowdown in rental reversion in Hong Kong. Non-rental income may serve as a buffer. Maintain earnings forecasts and target price of HK$45.08. Maintain BUY. Link REIT remains our top pick for Hong Kong landlords.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Sector Internet - China Data from the initial phase of the 11.11 campaign set a compelling prelude to a high single-digit GMV growth in 2024. We expect the combination of government trade-in subsidies and 11.11 discounts to stimulate consumer demand, particularly with home appliances and 3C digital products taking the spotlight. We anticipate stabilised competition between traditional and livestreaming e-commerce with a strong emphasis on shelf-based e-commerce. Maintain MARKET ...
GREATER CHINA Sector Internet - China Revitalising momentum evident in initial phase of 11.11 campaign. Results LINK REIT (823 HK/BUY/HK$38.05/Target: HK$45.08) 1HFY25: DPU rises 3.7% yoy, meeting expectations; enhancing resilience amid macro headwinds. Update Prudential (2378 HK/BUY/HK$65.50/Target: HK$126.00) Solid NBP growth on improved sales and margins across few mar...
In Oct 24, the primary property market showed signs of recovery, with a notable increase in transaction volume. Nov 24 may see a pullback in transaction volume on lower high-quality new supply. However, we still expect a 3% recovery in property prices in 4Q24-1Q25, driven by rising rental yields and supportive macro factors. On the other hand, retail landlords continue to face challenges from GBA integration. Maintain MARKET WEIGHT and prefer developers over landlords. SHKP and LINK REIT are our...
GREATER CHINA Strategy Hong Kong Developers And Landlords Top developer leads strong sales rebound in Oct 24; landlords continue to face challenges from GBA integration. Sector Internet - China Encouraging monetisation visibility from adtech and LLM upgrades. Update Xiaomi Corp (1810 HK/BUY/HK$27.30/Target: HK$31.70) 3Q24 results preview: Robust growth in IoT se...
The Chief Executive delivered the 2024 Policy Address on 17 Oct 24. The government pledged to continue relaxing demand-side policies by expanding new CIES and raising LTV. On the supply front, the government reiterated its land supply plan, and expedite construction in the northern metropolitan area. Policy easing may positively impact the market in the near term. However, restoring confidence and further rate cuts are crucial. Maintain MARKET WEIGHT. SHKP and LINK REIT are our top picks.
The CCL index fell 7.71% in 9M24. We anticipate a 3% rebound, supported by both rate cuts and China's economic stimulus policies. For the Golden Week holiday, the first six days registered a 24% yoy growth in the number of mainland tourists, with F&B being the major beneficiary. However, the relatively high Hong Kong dollar exchange rate may continue to weigh on high-end tourism spending. Maintain MARKET WEIGHT, preferring developers. Our top picks are SHKP and LINK REIT.
GREATER CHINA Sector Hong Kong Developers And Landlords Expect the strong performance of the stock market to have a positive impact on property prices. INDONESIA Update Summarecon Agung (SMRA IJ/BUY/Rp700/Target: Rp865) Potential further re-rating from SMIP IPO and more rate cuts. MALAYSIA Update KPJ Healthcare (KPJ MK/HOLD/RM2.07/Target: RM1.90) KPJ’s transformation programme continues to gathe...
Management gave an update on the 1QFY25 performance. Despite weak consumption, its Hong Kong and major China portfolios registered a slightly positive rental reversion, beating guidance. Entering a rate cut cycle, LINK REIT has room to raise net gearing to no higher than 30%. We look forward to yield-accretive M&As in the near future. We lowered the risk-free rate and raised our target price by 5.5% to HK$45.08, representing a 2025 yield of 5.9% and yield spread of 2.1%. Maintain BUY.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Sector Automobile China’s September EV sales beat expectations, especially those of BYD and Geely. Based on lower market risk premium and discount rates, we raise target prices of the sector across the board. Maintain MARKET WEIGHT. Our top BUYs are CATL, Geely, Desay SV, Tuopu and Minth, based on their more attractive valuations relative to historic ranges compared with peers. Upgrade both Ganfeng Lithium and Tinci from SELL to HOLD. Shipping and Ports The latest economic i...
GREATER CHINA Sector Automobile: Weekly: Raise target prices across the board on lower discount rates. Maintain MARKET WEIGHT. Top BUYs: CATL, Geely, Desay SV, Tuopu and Minth. Shipping and Ports: Weakening global trade outlook; The US east coast port strike, though halted, remains a key event to watch out for. Maintain MARKET WEIGHT and downgrade CSH to HOLD. Update LINK REIT (823 HK/BUY/HK$39.15/Target: HK$45.08): Takeaways from pre-blackout calls: Welcoming the rate cut cycle. INDONESIA Stra...
GREATER CHINA Update LINK REIT (823 HK/BUY/HK$33.55/Target: HK$42.76): Takeaways from visits to Hong Kong and Shenzhen malls near the border. INDONESIA Strategy Alpha Picks: Underperformance in Jul 24: Our picks are BBNI, BMRI, BBRI, EXCL, CTRA, BBTN, CMRY, SIDO and JSMR. Results Mayora Indah (MYOR IJ/HOLD/Rp2,470/Target: Rp2,500): 2Q24: Rising raw material costs impact gross margin. Telkom Indonesia (TLKM IJ/BUY/Rp2,850/Target: Rp4,200): 2Q24: 6% yoy growth in core profit; to improve cost effi...
We visited LINK REIT’s T Town/Tin Shing shopping centre in Tin Shui Wai and Central Walk near Futian High Speed Railway Station on 1 August. Under the pressure of a consumption downturn, LINK REIT is better positioned with stronger foot traffic from the catchment and effective management. Maintain our earnings forecasts and target price of HK$42.76. LINK REIT remains our top pick for Hong Kong landlords.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Update Link REIT (823 HK/BUY/HK$33.55/Target: HK$42.76) We visited LINK REIT’s T Town/Tin Shing shopping centre in Tin Shui Wai and Central Walk near Futian High Speed Railway Station on 1 August. Under the pressure of a consumption downturn, LINK REIT is better positioned with stronger foot traffic from the catchment and effective management. Maintain our earnings forecasts and target price of HK$42.76. LINK REIT remains our top pick for Hong Kong landlords. HSI AND HS TECH...
For the Hong Kong market, we notice two trends in Jul 24: a) developers' low-price strategy proved effective; and b) daily average of Hong Kong residents going north saw a mom drop. However, we need more evidence to conclude that property prices have bottomed out and that the trend of going north to shop has reversed. Maintain MARKET WEIGHT for rising interest in high-yield assets and improvement in home buyers’ sentiment. Top picks: SHKP and LINK REIT.
GREATER CHINA Sector Hong Kong Property Developers’ low-price strategy proved effective; northbound traveling marginally weakened in Jul 24. Internet Pipeline of high-quality games as key catalyst amid strong seasonality. INDONESIA Results AKR Corporindo (AKRA IJ/HOLD/Rp1,530/Target: Rp1,700) 2Q24: Net profit down 31% qoq, below ...
For the mainland market, despite the marginal recovery of key indicators in June, the accelerated decline in property prices in 1H24 is weighing on developers’ margins. Top pick is CR Land for its defensiveness of margins thanks to strong recurring income. For Hong Kong, the daily average number of mainland tourists to Hong Kong and Hong Kong residents going northwards rose 22% and fell 7.8% mom in July. The upcoming rate cut will support the valuations of Hong Kong retail landlords. Top pick: L...
GREATER CHINA Economics Economic Activity 2Q24 growth below expectations. Strategy China And Hong Kong Property Sharper property price decline in 1H24 weighing on margins of Chinese developers; upcoming interest rate cut to support value of Hong Kong retail landlords. Update Kingmed Diagnostics (603882 CH/BUY/Rmb38.10/Target: Rmb35.00) 1H24 and 2024 results under pressu...
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Economics PMI: Manufacturing PMI below 50% for a second month. Strategy China And Hong Kong Property: Major SOE developers saw sales rebound in June; policy support for Hong Kong tourism weaker-than-expected. Sector Macau Gaming: Jun 24 GGR down 12% mom, missing expectations. HSI AND HS TECH INDEX OUTLOOK
GREATER CHINA Economics PMI Manufacturing PMI below 50% for a second month. Strategy China And Hong Kong Property Major SOE developers saw sales rebound in June; policy support for Hong Kong tourism weaker-than-expected. Sector Macau Gaming Jun 24 GGR down 12% mom, missing expectations. INDONESIA Results Vale In...
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