Gold surged past US$3,200/oz in 1Q25 on rising global uncertainties, driving US$21b in ETF inflows. Despite a higher 16% progressive royalty, upstream players (MDKA, BRMS, PSAB, UNTR) should benefit from strong ASPs and long-term production growth, while trading-focused players (HRTA, ANTM) gain from robust domestic demand and the establishment of the bullion bank. Top picks: MDKA, UNTR. Maintain MARKET WEIGHT.
We estimate 2025-26 core profit declining by 9%/3% respectively before rebounding to 9% in 2027. The upcoming two-year earnings shortfall is partially supported by a strong contribution from its gold segment thanks to a rise in gold prices, offsetting a decline in coal prices. UNTR is trading at an undemanding 4.5x 2025F PE. We estimate a lucrative 8% dividend yield. Upgrade to BUY. Target price: Rp26,000.
GREATER CHINA Economics Money Supply: New credit picks up in March. Sector Healthcare: Prefer leading drug innovators and internet healthcare companies amid escalating US-China trade tensions. Transportation & Logistics: Tariff war posing significant uncertainties to global trade. Prefer domestic consumption-oriented logistics names. Maintain MARKET WEIGHT. Top pick: JD Logistics (2618 HK). INDONESIA Update United Tractors (UNTR IJ/BUY/Rp21,850/Target: Rp26,000): Gold to cushion earnings from d...
GREATER CHINA Economics Hong Kong Budget 2025-26 The budget balances fiscal discipline with strategic growth initiatives. Results ASMPT (522 HK/BUY/HK$64.05/Target: HK$80.00) 4Q24: Earnings disappoint; mainstream tools recovering in 2025 but visibility remains low. Maintain BUY. Budweiser APAC (1876 HK/BUY/HK$8.66/Target: HK$13.30) 4Q24: Results miss slightly; CEO change and increased shareho...
Indonesia’s domestic car sales came in at 61,849 units in Jan 25, down 11.3% yoy. This marked 19 consecutive months of volume decline. Weakness could persist until 1H25, and things should improve in 2H25. Toyota is still the number one brand in 2024 and Jan 25. Toyota Kijang is the number one brand. BYD has broken into the top 10 thanks to sales of BYD M6. In 2024, total unit sales of BEVs made up 4.98% of total national sales. We have a BUY rating on ASII and a HOLD rating on UNTR. Maintain OVE...
GREATER CHINA Sector Automobile Weekly: PV sales down 10% yoy but up 8.5% wow; EVs gain on subsidy rollout. Maintain MARKET WEIGHT. Top BUYs: Geely, CATL, Fuyao and Desay. Healthcare The challenging but rewarding journey of globalisation amid rising geopolitical risks. Internet ...
UNTR guided for 4,600 units in Komatsu sales, with UD Truck and Scania volume to rise by 10-20% in 2025. Overburden removal is expected to rise by 2-3% with coal delivery of 150m tonnes. Gold volume is expected to rise from 235,000 t.oz to 240,000 t.oz. UNTR’s RKEF facility is expected to commence operations in 2H25 with selling price at 75% of LME and cash cost of US$11,000/tonne. We expect 2025 NPAT to be flat yoy (-0.7% yoy). Maintain HOLD with a target price of Rp30,000.
GREATER CHINA Results Kingsoft Corp (3888 HK/BUY/HK$29.20/Target: HK$40.00) 3Q24: Revenue and earnings beat; positive outlook for online games growth. Tongcheng Travel Holdings (780 HK/BUY/HK$17.70/Target: HK$20.00) 3Q24: Earnings beat; poised for better margin outlook in 2025. Upgrade to BUY. Trip.com (9961 HK/BUY/HK$505.00/Target: HK$640.00) 3Q24: Solid earnings beat; stepped up investment for interntational market share expansion. XPeng Inc...
In Oct 24, car sales came in at 77,705 units, recording the 16h consecutive monthly decline. However, the rate of decline narrowed due to last year’s low base. For 10M24, car unit sales declined 14.3% yoy. Toyota is still the market leader with five products in the top 10. BYD retook the no. 6 position thanks to its 7-seater BYD M6. BEVs comprise 5.1% of total car sales in Indonesia and this could surpass 10% by 2025. We have a BUY rating on ASII and a HOLD on UNTR. Upgrade to OVERWEIGHT.
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...
UNTR reported a 3Q24 NPAT of Rp6,059b, rising 46.6% yoy and 21.6% qoq. The strong performance was due to the gold division’s EBIT rising 276.1% yoy. Gold prices averaged US$2,475/t.oz in 3Q24 vs US$1,929/t.oz in 3Q23. 3Q24 results were also helped by the Komatsu division that recorded an EBIT of 83.2% yoy, thanks to large equipment sales despite a 3.8% decline in unit sales. 9M24 NPAT came in at Rp15,592b, growing 1.6% yoy – above expectations. Upgrade to HOLD with a target price of Rp30,000.
GREATER CHINA Sector Healthcare: Improving funding environment and potential fiscal easing may support a robust industry recovery. IT Hardware: Smartphone supply chain recovery on track; China stimulus may bring potential upsides. Maintain OVERWEIGHT. Results Huize Holding (HUIZ US/BUY/US$0.71/Target: US$1.50): 2Q24: Earnings dragged by depressed FYP growth and uptick in G&A expenses. INDONESIA Update United Tractors (UNTR IJ/SELL/Rp27,700/Target: Rp20,000): Lingering risk of lower coal prices....
From our recent conversation with UNTR, we see a lingering risk of lower coal prices. UNTR expects coal prices to further decline to US$115/tonne in 2025. Komatsu sales volume target was guided to increase from 4,250 units to 4,500 in 2024. Gold sales volume is expected to rise by 10,000 t.oz per year after the completion of the tailing in 4Q24. We expect 2024 NPAT to decline by 17.7% and a further 1.6% in 2025. Maintain SELL with a target price of Rp20,000.
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