GREATER CHINA Strategy Alpha Picks: September Conviction Calls: We expect an improving operating performance among selected companies in September, and add AIA, COLI, Desay SV, Galaxy Entertainment, Meituan, Ping An and TUL to our BUY list and add Li Auto as a SELL. INDONESIA Strategy Alpha Picks: Trailing The JCI’s Strong Performance In Aug 24: Our picks are ICBP, TOWR, BBNI, BMRI, BBRI, EXCL, CTRA, BBTN, CMRY, SIDO and JSMR. MALAYSIA Strategy Alpha Picks: Adapting To A Bipolar Market: Our Al...
2H24 earnings are expected to rise hoh due to progress in ongoing projects and improved gross margins. However, earnings may decline yoy due to share of losses. Repair costs for the Bueng Nong Bon tunnel may still impact 2H24 margins, albeit less than in 2Q24, while the insurance claims are likely to be settled in 1H25. STEC maintains its 2024 new backlog target of Bt40b. Maintain HOLD. Target price: Bt9.20.
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In 2Q24, STEC is expected to report a net profit of Bt56m (-64% yoy, +370% qoq). Although we expect improvements in core operations and dividend income, a recovery in earnings will be hampered by extra items and a higher share of loss from investments. In 2H24, earnings will continue to be affected by the share of losses. Maintain HOLD. Target price: Bt9.20.
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GREATER CHINA Strategy Alpha Picks: August Conviction Calls: We expect stimulus to be announced in August and add COSCO Shipping Ports, Haier Smart Home, and KE Holdings to our BUY list and add SELL call on WuXi Bio, and XPeng. INDONESIA Strategy Alpha Picks: Underperformance in Jul 24: Our picks are BBNI, BMRI, BBRI, EXCL, CTRA, BBTN, CMRY, SIDO and JSMR. MALAYSIA Strategy Alpha Picks: Raising The M&A And Monetisation Bets: Our Alpha Picks marginally beat the KLCI. Jul 24 picks: Ekovest, Gamu...
GREATER CHINA Strategy Alpha Picks: July Conviction Call: Adding ASMPT, Innovent, Poly Property Services, TAL Education and Trip.com to our BUY list; hedging with SELL call on BYD. INDONESIA Strategy Alpha Picks: Outperformance In Jun 24 And 2Q24: Our picks are BMRI, BBRI, EXCL, BSDE, TLKM, ACES, BBTN, CMRY, SIDO and JSMR. MALAYSIA Strategy Alpha Picks: Opting For More Adventurous Choices: Our Alpha Picks beat the KLCI again. Jul 24 picks: BURSA, Ekovest, Gamuda, Lagenda, Mah Sing, MYEG, Pekat...
GREATER CHINA Strategy Alpha Picks: June Conviction Call: Adding KE Holdings and Wharf REIC to our BUY list; hedging with SELL call on BYD. INDONESIA Strategy Alpha Picks: First Month Of Underperformance In 2024: Our picks are EXCL, BSDE, TLKM, ACES, BBTN, CMRY, SIDO and JSMR. MALAYSIA Strategy Alpha Picks: Choices For A “Summer Lull”: Our Alpha Picks trounce the KLCI again. May 24 picks: BAUTO, BURSA, Gamuda, GENM, Lagenda, Mah Sing, MYEG, PMETAL, RGB, and VSI. SINGAPORE Strategy Alpha Picks...
In 2Q24, STEC expects increased construction revenue from five solar power plants and the MRT Purple Line project, with a healthy gross margin. 2Q24 earnings are expected to improve yoy and qoq, driven by core operations and dividend income. Although we are optimistic about the construction business, we expect ongoing pressure on the earnings outlook from share of losses from associates. We cut earnings in 2024-25 by 21-31%. Maintain HOLD. Target price: Bt9.90.
GREATER CHINA Sector Automobile Weekly: PEV sales drop wow due to high comparison base. Maintain MARKET WEIGHT. Top BUYs: Geely, CATL and Tuopu. Top SELLs: Li Auto and XPeng. Results Kuaishou (1024 HK/BUY/HK$58.15/Target: HK$85.00) 1Q24: Solid earnings beat; softer 2Q24; HK$16b share repurchase plan. Pinduoduo (PDD US/BUY/US$145.45/Target: US$200.00) 1Q24: Robust earnings beat; stro...
GREATER CHINA Strategy Alpha Picks: May Conviction Call: Adding CR Beer, Crystal, Geely, Haier, Kuaishou, Ningbo Tuopu, Pinduoduo, Shenzhou, and Tencent to our BUY list, closing out SELL calls. INDONESIA Strategy Alpha Picks: Slight Outperformance In A Bear Market: Our picks are BSDE, TLKM, ACES, BBTN, CMRY, SIDO, JSMR and AKRA. MALAYSIA Strategy Alpha Picks: Well-Positioned For 1Q Results Season: Our April picks again beat the KLCI. May 24 picks: GENM, Inari, Mah Sing, MrDIY, MYEG, Press Meta...
GREATER CHINA Strategy Alpha Picks: April Conviction Calls: Adding AIA, Midea, Hansoh Pharmaceutical, Shenzhen Inovance and Trip.com to our BUY list, with SELL calls on BYD, EVE Energy, and Li Auto. INDONESIA Strategy Alpha Picks: Outperformance In Mar 24 and 1Q24: Our picks are ACES, BBTN, CMRY, SIDO, EXCL, MAPI, JSMR, CTRA, and AKRA. MALAYSIA Strategy Alpha Picks: Expanding The Variety Of Events Bets: Our Alpha Picks trounced the KLCI in Mar 24. Apr 24 picks: GENM, Inari, Mah Sing, MrDIY, MY...
GREATER CHINA Sector Healthcare: Government’s draft plan seeks to promote a more supportive drug innovation ecosystem. Results Foxconn Industrial Internet (601138 CH/BUY/Rmb24.35/Target: Rmb29.10): 4Q23: Top-line beat but margins miss; raise estimates on the AI business. INDONESIA ASEAN Gems Conference Highlights Jasa Marga (JSMR IJ/BUY/Rp5,250/Target: Rp7,300): Tariff adjustments at 12 toll road sections to drive 19.3% core NPAT growth in 2024. MALAYSIA Results Bermaz Auto (BAUTO MK/BUY/RM2...
STEC's backlog is expected to increase in 2024 following new project biddings. The company aims to strengthen its backlog and secure contracts worth Bt40b-50b in 2024. It expects a marginal improvement in 2024 revenue, underpinned by existing and newly-signed projects. The gross margin will be boosted by an increase in private construction. However, earnings are expected to face pressure due to losses incurred from associates. Maintain HOLD. Target price: Bt10.50.
GREATER CHINA Strategy Alpha Picks: March Conviction Call: Adding CMB, COLI, CR Beer, Kuaishou and TUL to our BUY list, closing out SELL calls. INDONESIA Strategy Alpha Picks: Significant Outperformance In Feb 24: Our picks are BBTN, CMRY, SIDO, EXCL, MAPI, JSMR, CTRA, MYOR and AKRA. MALAYSIA Strategy Alpha Picks: Focusing On Earnings Momentum: Our Alpha Picks underperformed the KLCI in Feb 24 (-0.9% vs 2.5%). Mar 24 picks significantly feature companies with good earnings momentum. SINGAPORE...
STEC's 4Q23 results were below expectations, with net profit at Bt74m, down 77% yoy and 43% qoq. The earnings were pressured by higher administrative expenses and a share of loss from associates. Core business improvement is expected in 2024, but earnings may be affected by associates' losses and share price upside is limited. Downgrade to HOLD. Target price: Bt10.50.
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