Greater China Initiation Coverage | Metasurface Technologies Holdings (8637 HK/BUY/HK1.48/Target: HK2.90) Metasurface is set to benefit from robust investment in the semi supply chain. As chip fabrication grows in complexity, more time is required to fabricate wafers and more wafer fabrication equipment is needed. Aerospace engineering is set to drive long-term growth as airline capacity continues to face shortages, forcing airlines to rely on their existing fleets and bo...
Attractive yield differentials. With Singapore government bond yields trending lower, the yield differential between fixed income and equities has narrowed in 2025, thus reinforcing the relative appeal of companies offering high, sustainable dividend payouts. Equity yields in the 4-6% range now offer a compelling pickup versus the 10-year Singapore Government Bond yield (1.8579% as at 4 Sep 25), while also providing potential for capital gains. In our view, this widening yield gap should support...
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Results AEM Holdings (AEM SP/SELL/S$1.51/Target:S$1.25): 1H25: Revenue in line but earnings miss expectations; maintain SELL. CapitaLand Investment (CLI SP/BUY/S$2.72/Target: S$3.49): 1H25: Strategic recycling and lodging expansion support growth outlook. Maintain BUY. ComfortDelGro Corporation (CD SP/BUY/S$1.53/Target: S$1.70): 2Q25: A steady ride with decent yield and earnings growth. First Resources (FR SP/BUY/S$1.68//Target: S$1.85): 1H25: Results above expectations thank...
GREATER CHINA Sector Automobile Weekly: Yoy growth of China’s PEV sales turns negative; lithium price recovers. Maintain MARKET WEIGHT on the sector. Top BUYs: CATL, Geely and Tuopu. Results Geely Auto (175 HK/BUY/HK$18.95/Target: HK$42.00) 2Q25: Core earnings surge 93% yoy, in line; raise target price to HK$42.00. Maintain BUY. Hysan Development (14 HK/BUY/HK$15.67/Target: HK$17.84) ...
1H25 net profit of S$403m (+19.7% yoy) was in line with our expectations, at 49.5% of our full-year forecast. DPS operating profit outperformed our expectations, driven by better-than-expected margins, while USS missed, as Satcom continues to face near-term challenges. We expect STE to remain on an upbeat growth track, backed by a record-high level orderbook. While valuation does not appear cheap, we do not foresee any de-rating catalysts. Maintain HOLD. Target price: S$8.56 (rolled over).
GREATER CHINA Strategy China And Hong Kong Property: Channel check of Shanghai’s primary residential market; closer look at Hong Kong properties’ rental yields. MALAYSIA Results Westports Holdings (WPRTS MK/HOLD/RM4.53/Target: RM4.40): 1Q25: Results in line. WPRTS believes global acclimation towards tariff impact will rebalance trades; maintaining its 0-5% volume growth expectation. SINGAPORE Sector Banking: 1Q25 round-up: First-order direct impact assessed to be manageable. Upgrade to OVERWE...
STE’s 1Q25 revenue of S$2.92b was in line, at 23.9% of our full-year forecast. Group revenue rose 8% yoy, driven by strong growth in DPS, moderate growth in USS and largely flattish CA revenue due to last year’s high base. Orderbook reached a new record-high level of S$29.8b as at end-1Q25, providing good growth visibility in the medium term. While we like STE for its growth potential, valuation appears rich and we prefer a better entry point. Downgrade to HOLD. Target price: S$7.37.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Sector Banking 1Q25 round-up: First-order direct impact assessed to be manageable. Upgrade to OVERWEIGHT. Results Civmec (CVL SP/HOLD/S$0.815/Target:S$0.80) - 3QFY25: Results in line; outlook remains challenging as project delays extend. Marco Polo Marine (MPM SP/BUY/S$0.044/Target:S$0.066) - 1HFY25: Earnings in line; poised for growth in offshore wind sector. Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp (OCB...
GREATER CHINA Strategy China And Hong Kong Property & Hong Kong Landlord Tariffs curtail US rate cuts, thereby hindering the recovery of Hong Kong property and tourism; Maintain OVERWEIGHT on China property. INDONESIA Strategy Alpha Picks: Outperform In Mar 25 Remove BBNI, BBRI, ASII, JSMR and KLBF; add BBCA, ICBP, ERAA and BUKA. MALAYSIA Update Pekat Group (PEKAT MK/BUY/RM1.08/Target: RM1.45) Good earnings visibility over 2025...
The selloff driven by the US’ unprecedented and perplexing tariff plans has liberated many investors of profits this year. Given the fluidity of market conditions, we highlight a number of domestic-focused stocks such as CENT, CD, DFI, HLA, PANU, PROP, RFMD, SSG and SIE as well as Singapore-focused REITS such as CDLHT, FEHT, FCT, KREIT, LREIT and PREIT. In addition, the MAS’ equity market review should inject much needed liquidity in 2H25. We lower our STI target to 3,720 (previously 4,115).
GREATER CHINA Results China Resources Beer (291 HK/BUY/HK$28.50/Target: HK$39.90): 2024: Results miss; a strong start and positive outlook for 2025. KE Holdings Inc (2423 HK/BUY/HK$67.20/Target: HK$80.00): 4Q24: Solid top-line beat; earnings miss; expecting stabilised outlook in 2025. WuXi AppTec (2359 HK/BUY/HK$72.35/Target: HK$90.00): 2024: Results satisfactory; targets continued operations for accelerated revenue growth of 10-15% yoy in 2025. Xiaomi Corp (1810 HK/BUY/HK$57.65/Target: HK$63.90...
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Update Singapore Technologies Engineering (STE SP/BUY/S$6.38/Target: S$6.80): Upbeat growth outlook with aggressive 2029 growth targets. Maintain BUY. MONTHLY TECHNICAL - INDICES OUTLOOK FTSE Straits Times Index (STI IND): Price stays strong and bullish
During its 2025 Investor Day, STE unveiled aggressive growth targets ahead, aiming to achieve S$17b group revenue by 2029 (five-year CAGR: 8.6%) and potentially even faster net profit growth (up to 13.6% CAGR). Given STE’s strong track record, we have high hopes that STE will be able to deliver these growth targets. We raise our 2025-27 core earnings forecasts by 2-16% accordingly. Maintain BUY on STE, with a higher target price of S$6.80, based on 23.5x 2026F PE (1.5SD above mean).
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Results Bumitama Agri (BAL SP/BUY/S$0.81/Target: S$0.99): 4Q24: Results above expectations; records higher CPO ASP. CDL Hospitality Trusts (CDREIT SP/BUY/S$0.795/Target: S$1.00): 2H24: Hampered by weakness in Singapore and New Zealand. Hong Leong Asia (HLA SP/BUY/S$0.925/Target:S$1.11): 2024: Results in line, dividend doubles. Sembcorp Industries (SCI SP/BUY/S$6.03/Target: S$8.00): 2024: Strong results with medium-term growth intact. Maintain BUY. Singapore Technologies Engineeri...
GREATER CHINA Sector Automobile Weekly: PV sales picked up wow while the wait-and-see sentiment continues. Upgrade Li Auto and XPeng from HOLD to BUY and raise target price to HK$156.00 and HK$110.00 respectively. Maintain MARKET WEIGHT on the sector. Top BUYs: Geely, CATL, Fuyao and Desay. Results BeiGene (6160 HK/BUY/HK$161.60/Target: HK$220.00) 2024: Results beat; targets operating profit...
2024 core net profit of S$681m (+23% yoy) came in slightly above our expectations, at 102.3% of our full-year forecast, thanks to better-than-expected margins of CA and USS. Headline net profit rose 20% yoy to S$702m. STE declared a higher 4Q24 dividend of 5 S cents (+1 S cent yoy). We remain positive on STE’s growth outlook in the medium term, underpinned by its record-high level of orderbook of S$28.5b as at end-24. Maintain BUY with a higher target price of S$5.55.
While sounding a word of caution for medium-term government revenues, Prime Minister Wong delivered a budget that continued to defray the pain of inflation with an eye toward clean energy, climate change and helping lower-income households. No new equities market proposals were announced, which may disappoint investors in the short term. Our top picks are BAL, CD, KEP, OCBC, STE, STM, SCI, ST, VMS and YZJSGD.
For 1H25, we believe that a number of stocks within our universe should deliver strong returns in the near to medium term, backed by sustainable dividend yields despite our modest below-consensus 1.2% EPS growth forecast for our covered STI stocks in 2025. We forecast a 2025 year-end target of 4,115 for the STI, implying a 10% upside from current levels. Our top picks are BAL, CD, KEP, MINT, OCBC, SCI, ST, STE, VMS and YZJSGD. For the small/mid caps, we like CENT, CSE, MPM, SSG and VALUE.
Our modest below-consensus 1.2% EPS growth forecast for our covered STI stocks for 2025 belies the fact that there are a number of stocks within our universe that should deliver strong returns in the near to medium term, backed by sustainable dividend yields. We forecast a 2025 year-end target of 4,115 for the STI, implying 10% upside from current levels, with the index’s current valuation looking inexpensive at 2025F PE and P/B of 11.5x and 1.2x respectively.
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