Greater China Company Results | Yum China Holdings, Inc (9987 HK/NOT RATED/HK$392.40) In 4Q25, YUMC’s total revenue reached US$2,823m, up 9% yoy. Total system sales grew 7% yoy, with a 3% increase in same-store sales. Operating profit rose 25% yoy to US$187m, with operating margin at 6.6% (+80bp). For 1Q26, management targets positive SSS. It aims to maintain flat yoy restaurant margin and operating profit margin on a high base. For 2026, it expects to open more than 1,900 net new stores, wi...
Company Update | Bangchak Corporation (BCP TB/BUY/Bt30.25/Target: Bt40.00) BCP is expected to deliver a strong earnings recovery in 4Q25, with a net profit of Bt2.0b, up sharply yoy and 83% qoq. Core profit is projected at Bt4.25b, driven by a recovery in GRM to around US$11.2/bbl and record-high refinery run rates. Despite inventory and hedging losses, underlying operations remain solid. For 2025, net profit is expected at Bt2.7b, with a core profit of Bt10.4b.
Top Stories Company Update | Bangchak Corporation (BCP TB/BUY/Bt30.25/Target: Bt40.00) BCP is expected to deliver a strong earnings recovery in 4Q25, with a net profit of Bt2.0b, up sharply yoy and 83% qoq. Core profit is projected at Bt4.25b, driven by a recovery in GRM to around US$11.2/bbl and record-high refinery run rates. Despite inventory and hedging losses, underlying operations remain solid. For 2025, net profit is expected at Bt2.7b, with a core profit of Bt10.4b. Company Update | ...
Greater China Economics | PMI January PMI was below Bloomberg’s consensus, as the manufacturing PMI dipped to 49.2 (-0.9pt mom). The manufacturing output sub-index stayed marginally expansionary, while the new orders and new export orders sub-indices weakened. The purchase prices sub-index surged, pointing to higher cost pressure for manufacturers. The non-manufacturing PMI also fell to 49.4 (-0.8pt mom), mainly driven by a sharp contraction in the construction industry index. Large enterpri...
Company Results | Bangchak Corporation (BCP TB/BUY/Bt29.00/Target: Bt40.00) BCP posted a strong 3Q25 rebound with a net profit of Bt1.1b and core profit of Bt3.2b, driven by higher GRM at US$7.4/bbl and run rate 90% (265kbd) after Sriracha’s unit restart. EBITDA surged to Bt10.3b, while marketing margin rose to Bt0.85/litre and BCPG gained from Laos hydro and new wind projects. Despite minor inventory losses, all segments improved. Outlook remains positive with firm GRM, VLCC terminal cost savin...
Top Stories Company Results | Bangchak Corporation (BCP TB/BUY/Bt29.00/Target: Bt40.00) BCP posted a strong 3Q25 rebound with a net profit of Bt1.1b and core profit of Bt3.2b, driven by higher GRM at US$7.4/bbl and run rate 90% (265kbd) after Sriracha’s unit restart. EBITDA surged to Bt10.3b, while marketing margin rose to Bt0.85/litre and BCPG gained from Laos hydro and new wind projects. Despite minor inventory losses, all segments improved. Outlook remains positive with firm GRM, VLCC termi...
Greater China Sector Update | Automobile The anti-involution policy boosted OEMs’ 3Q25 earnings by ending the price war. However, the industry disruptor BYD saw worsened liquidity due to sales slowdown and inventory pile-up. Auto part companies saw margin erosion in 3Q25 due to delayed impacts from the OEMs’ price war, but 4Q25 margin will stabilise. Maintain MARKET WEIGHT. Top BUYs: CATL and Geely. Top SELLs: BYD and Li Auto. Cut target price for Li Auto to HK$60.0. Raise target price for Weich...
Company Update | Bangchak Corporation (BCP TB/BUY/Bt30.25 /Target: Bt45.00) We expect BCP to post a strong recovery in 3Q25 with a net profit of Bt1.9b and a core profit of Bt3.8b (+437% yoy, +206% qoq), driven by a higher GRM of US$7.50/bbl, strong run rate (90%), and solid contributions from the renewable and marketing businesses. Momentum should continue into 4Q25, supported by rising diesel spreads and stable margins. Maintain BUY with a target price of Bt45.00.
Top Stories Company Results | Home Product Center (HMPRO TB/HOLD/Bt6.70/Target: Bt6.30) HMPRO’s results are in line. 3Q25 earnings declined both yoy and qoq, pressured by negative SSS, lower gross margin, and higher SG&A. 4Q25 SSS are expected to remain weak due to a high base. However, we expect SSSG to normalise in 2026 due to the low base in 2025. Maintain HOLD with a higher target price of Bt6.30. Company Results | Siam Global House (GLOBAL TB/BUY/Bt7.55/Target: Bt9.50) 3Q25 earnings rose...
Greater China Company Results | New World Development (17 HK/SELL/HK$7.84/Target: HK$6.90) In FY25, NWD reported a HK$16.3b loss and halted dividends but made progress in improving cash flow and debt structure. Short-term debt fell to HK$6.6b, or 4.5% of total debt. Debt reduction remains the priority for FY26, supported by the property sales target of HK$27b and lower capex. Management has no immediate plans for placement, rights issues or CB, but is open to considering various financing tools...
Highlights • We attended the BCP Investor Forum 2025 and reaffirm our positive outlook. Strong contributions are expected from the refinery, renewable, and retail oil businesses in 2026-28. • We see no material risk from fabricated claims regarding political ties or funding sources of Alpha Chartered Energy, which holds a 27% stake. • BCP will propose a three-year continuous share buyback programme, implying that stock remains undervalued with limited downside. Maintain BUY. Target price: Bt...
Top Stories Sector Update | Oil and Gas PTT Group announced an asset monetisation plan, scheduled for completion by 4Q25-1Q26. A new subsidiary (New Sub) under PTT Tank will acquire TTT (Bt4.4b) and BTF (Bt4.8b) from PTTGC, while another associate (NewAsso) will execute lease-and-leaseback agreements with TOP. Proceeds from these deals will support deleveraging and balance sheet improvement for both TOP and PTTGC. While our stance on TOP and PTTGC remains neutral on these monetisation initiativ...
BCP posted a net loss of Bt2.6b in 2Q25 due to a huge inventory loss and impairment loss. Excluding one-offs, core profit would have been positive at Bt1.3b (-29% qoq but +2,671% yoy). 1H25 core profit was Bt3.0b. We expect a higher core profit outlook in 2H25. BCP is currently trading at just 0.7x 2025F P/B and 7.6x 2025F PE with offering 3.8% dividend yield. Maintain BUY. Target price: Bt45.00.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Results Bangchak Corporation (BCP TB/BUY/Bt34.00/Target: Bt45.00) 2Q25: Net loss as expected but a sharp rebound is likely in 2H25. Bangchak Sriracha (BSRC TB/BUY/Bt5.00/Target: Bt7.00) 2Q25: Huge inventory loss results in net loss in 2Q25. PTT Oil & Retail Business (OR TB/BUY/Bt12.90/Target: Bt20.00) 2Q25: Net profit in line with our forecast but 14% below consensus’. Upgrade to BUY. Tidlor Holdings (TIDLOR TB/HOLD/Bt18.30/Target: Bt20.00) 2...
BCP posted a net profit of Bt2.1b for 1Q25, up from Bt17m in 4Q24 but down 13% yoy. Core profit dropped 3% qoq and 51% yoy to Bt1.75b, 13% above our estimate. BCP is currently trading at just 0.7x 2025F P/B and 7.6x 2025F PE, well below its historical average, while offering an attractive 3.8% dividend yield. The upcoming earnings recovery, BSRC delisting, and strong contribution from BCPG are key re-rating catalysts. Maintain BUY. Target price: Bt45.00.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Results Bangchak Corporation (BCP TB/BUY/Bt38.00/Target: Bt45.00) 1Q25: Soft results, but better than expected; likely to see a strong rebound in 2Q25. COM7 (COM7 TB/BUY/Bt21.20/Target: Bt29.50) 1Q25: Better-than-expected earnings. CP ALL (CPALL TB/BUY/Bt51.50/Target: Bt79.00) 1Q25: Stronger-than-expected earnings. GFPT Plc. (GFPT TB/BUY/Bt9.80/Target: Bt13.40) ...
We expect BCP to report a net profit of Bt2.2b for 1Q25. Excluding extra items, core profit could fall 55% yoy and 14% qoq to Bt1.6b. However, we still like BCP due to the expected earnings recovery from 2Q25 onwards, supported by its restructuring plan to acquire BSRC. Maintain BUY. Target price: Bt45.00.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Results Home Product Center (HMPRO TB/HOLD/Bt8.25/Target: Bt10.00) 1Q25: Flattish yoy earnings momentum. Update Bangchak Corporation (BCP TB/BUY/Bt35.50/Target: Bt45.00) 1Q25 results preview: Expect a soft quarter, but remain positive on the long-term outlook. Bangchak Sriracha (BSRC TB/BUY/Bt5.35/Target: Bt7.00) 1Q25 results preview: Expect slim core and net profits. SCG Packaging (SCGP TB/HOLD/Bt14.00/Target: Bt13.20) 2Q25 net profit expected to contin...
GREATER CHINA Results China Construction Bank (939 HK/HOLD/HK$6.79/Target: HK$7.00): 1Q25: Earnings miss due to weaker NIM and fee income; tariff risk is limited. Downgrade to HOLD. China Longyuan Power (916 HK/HOLD/HK$6.10/Target: HK$6.60): 1Q25: In line; cautious outlook amid rising curtailment rates and upcoming policy shift. China Merchants Bank (3968 HK/BUY/HK$44.50/Target: HK$49.00): 1Q25: Earnings down 2.1% yoy on weaker trading gains. Estun Automation (002747 CH/SELL/Rmb19.17/Target: Rmb...
GREATER CHINA Sector Automobile: Weekly: PV sales rebound wow but remain low due to wait-and-see sentiment. Maintain MARKET WEIGHT on the sector. Top BUYs: Geely, CATL, Fuyao and Desay. Renewable Energy: Solar energy equipment: Policy-driven installation rush to support prices; milder module shipment growth in 2025. Results Alibaba Group (9988 HK/BUY/HK$120.90/Target: HK$150.00): 3QFY25: CMR beat; all-in AI; capex in next three years to exceed that of the past decade. Lenovo Group (992 HK/BUY/HK...
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