GREATER CHINA Commissioned Report ECARX (ECX US/BUY/US$1.75/Target: US$3.40): Making smart electric cars excellent. Initiate coverage with BUY. Target price: US$3.40. INDONESIA Update XL Axiata (EXCL IJ/BUY/Rp2,320/Target: Rp2,900): Acquisition of ServeCo might increase EXCL’s revenue by 8% in 2025. MALAYSIA Sector Gloves: Further tariff hike announced by US authority on China’s medical-grade gloves beginning 2025-26 is poised to revitalise investors’ sentiment. Maintain OVERWEIGHT. SINGAPORE...
We maintain BUY on EXCL with a target price of Rp2,900 due to the following factors: a) EXCL’s plan to acquire ServeCo (LINK’s B2C business) may increase EXCL’s 2025 revenue by 8% and EBITDA by 7%, b) this potential transaction might help to slightly lower 2025 EV/EBITDA (slightly more attractive) to 3.8x, a bit cheaper than -1SD; and c) EXCL has a 10% yoy net profit growth projected for 2025.
We maintain BUY on EXCL with a target price of Rp2,900 as EXCL’s plan to acquire ServeCo (LINK’s B2C business) will be beneficial: a) the number of EXCL’s FBB subscribers and ARPU might increase 279% and 10% respectively, b) EXCL’s position in the FBB industry could improve to no.2 in the market, and c) ServeCo booked a positive bottom line of Rp383b in 6M24.
GREATER CHINA Sector Hong Kong Property Results wrap-up for Hong Kong developers: Navigating the cycle. INDONESIA Update XL Axiata (EXCL IJ/BUY/Rp2,270/Target: Rp2,900) Fixed broadband ARPU might increase by 10% post-acquisition of ServeCo. MALAYSIA Sector Utilities A strong 2Q24 with companies coming in broadly within expe...
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...
The JCI rallied strongly in Aug 24, rising 10.7%. 5.0% of the return was due to the rupiah appreciation. The strong rally caused our portfolio to underperform despite our portfolio delivering a 7.6% increase. Over the past 10 years, the return of the JCI in September averaged -1.62%. Considering the 10.7% return of the JCI in Aug 24, it might be wise to be slightly defensive in Sep 24. Thus, add ICBP and TOWR. Our picks are ICBP, TOWR, BBNI, BMRI, BBRI, EXCL, CTRA, BBTN, CMRY, SIDO and JSMR.
Indonesian telcos returned to a more sustainable pace of revenue growth, with EBITDA ahead of topline for XL and Indosat again. As a result, Indosat recorded its highest ever EBITDA margin whilst XL’s margin remained well ahead of guidance. For Telkomsel, enterprise accelerated with strong Indihome net additions but was marred by continued mobile revenue share dilution (although easing) as peers grabbed shares in ex-Java.
GREATER CHINA Results BYD Electronic (285 HK/BUY/HK$27.65/Target: HK$42.50) 1H24: Results missed on margins. Expect peak season to bolster profitability in 2H24. China Feihe (6186 HK/BUY/HK$4.04/Target: HK$5.22) 1H24: Steady profit growth; accelerated revenue expansion in 2H24. China Longyuan Power (916 HK/HOLD/HK$6.16/Target: HK$6.10) 1H24: Below expectations; power generation dragged by low wind speed. ...
The combined EBITDA of TLKM, ISAT and EXCL grew 5% yoy in 2Q24. ARPU of ISAT and EXCL rose 5% yoy and 6% yoy respectively, while the ARPU of TLKM’s subsidiary for the cellular business (Telkomsel) declined 10% yoy. During 2Q24, ISAT gained a little market share (based on EBITDA) among the top three telcos, partly because it managed to expand its EBITDA margin slightly (2Q24: 49% vs 1Q24: 47%). Maintain OVERWEIGHT with EXCL as our top pick.
GREATER CHINA Sector Automobile: Weekly: PV sales rebound by 17% yoy on increased subsidies. Maintain MARKET WEIGHT. Top BUYs: CATL and Desay SV. Top SELL: XPeng. Shipping and Ports: Freight rates peaked but forward decline is priced in. Maintain MARKET WEIGHT and upgraded CSH to BUY. Results Jonjee Hi-Tech Industrial & Commercial (600872 CH/BUY/Rmb19.80/Target: Rmb27.00): 2Q24: Results miss expectations; condiment business under pressure. Kweichow Moutai (600519 CH/BUY/Rmb1,430.69/Target: Rmb2,...
EXCL booked EBITDA of Rp4.5t in 1H24, in line to our and consensus estimates. 2Q24 EBITDA jumped by double digits (11%) yoy. 1H24 NPAT of Rp1t was above our and consensus estimates. Its cellular segment’s prepaid ARPU rose 8% yoy and 2% qoq, while the number of prepaid subscribers increased slightly by 1% yoy and 2% qoq. Whenever a subscriber moves to its digital channel (owned app), ARPU from this subscriber could potentially increase by 15%. Maintain BUY. Target price: Rp2,900.
ISAT booked 1H24 EBITDA of Rp13.4t (+18% yoy), in line with our and consensus fullyear estimates. Meanwhile, 1H24 NPAT jumped 43% yoy to Rp2.7t, above our estimate, but in line with consensus’. 2Q24 ARPU was up 1% qoq to Rp38,000, back to positive trajectory from the previous decline of 3% yoy in 1Q24. For the non-mobile business, the company plans to launch GPU-As-A-Service in Aug 24. Maintain BUY with a slightly higher target price of Rp12,400.
Ace Hardware Indonesia (ACES IJ/BUY/Rp725/Target: Rp1,200): 2Q24: NPAT up 20.9% yoy; above consenus expectations. Indosat (ISAT IJ/BUY/Rp10,200/Target: Rp12,400): 2Q24: Net profit up 47% yoy; EBITDA margin gradually expands. TRADERS’ CORNER Bank Central Asia (BBCA IJ): Technical BUY Telkom Indonesia (TLKM IJ): Technical BUY
GREATER CHINA Update Xiaomi Corp (1810 HK/BUY/HK$15.86/Target: HK$23.10): 2Q24 results preview: Expect resilient results; downward pressure on margins. INDONESIA Results Ace Hardware Indonesia (ACES IJ/BUY/Rp725/Target: Rp1,200): 2Q24: NPAT up 20.9% yoy; above consenus expectations. Indosat (ISAT IJ/BUY/Rp10,200/Target: Rp12,400): 2Q24: Net profit up 47% yoy; EBITDA margin gradually expands. MALAYSIA Strategy Addressing The Triple Concerns: The FBMKLCI’s shocking 4.6% plunge yesterday provides...
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