We have an optimistic outlook on the education sector, propelled by the government’s AI+ initiative, industry consolidation and demand for non-academic segments. The education sector remains as a domestically driven industry but we expect easing policies surrounding visa applications to foster demand for overseas education. Meanwhile, we expect AI-powered educational tools to reshape supply-side dynamics in the industry. Maintain MARKET WEIGHT on the sector.
EDU’s 3QFY25 results missed our expectations. Revenue dropped 2% yoy to US$1,183m, 4% lower than consensus estimate. Non-GAAP net profit came in at US$113m, missing our and consensus estimates, while net margin shrank 1ppt yoy to 10% for 3QFY25. EDU expects 4QFY25 revenue (excluding East Buy) to increase 10-13% yoy to US$1,009.1m-1,036.6m, 5-8ppt below expectations. Maintain BUY with a slightly lower target price of US$60.00 (HK$47.00).
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Results Guangzhou Tinci Materials Technology (002709 CH/BUY/Rmb17.19/Target: Rmb39.60) Tinci’s 1Q25 net profit came in above estimates at Rmb150m (+30.8% yoy/+2.7% qoq), due to higher-than-expected sales volume and ASP. Going forward, Tinci will sustain earnings growth through cost control measures, product upgrading and global capacity expansion. We raise our 2025-26 net profit forecasts by 119%/150% to Rmb887m/ Rmb967m respectively, and introduce our 2027 net profit forecast o...
GREATER CHINA Results Guangzhou Tinci Materials Technology (002709 CH/BUY/Rmb17.19/Target: Rmb39.60) 1Q25: Earnings beat on revenue; raise target price from Rmb18.00 to Rmb39.60. Upgrade to BUY. New Oriental Education & Technology Group (EDU US/BUY/US$43.38/Target: US$60.00) 3QFY25: Earnings miss; subdued top-line but solid margin outlook in 4QFY25. Ping An Healthcare and Technology Company (1833 HK/BUY/HK$7.15/Target:HK$11.00) 1Q25: Results beat; maintains double-digit revenue growth target for...
What’s new: New Oriental’s reported 3QFY25 top-line results that were below consensus and our expectations. Guidance was also below than expected partly due to a continued slowdown in the overseas-related business segments. We maintain our PT at USD50. Analysts: Jin Yoon
Chinese internet companies’ share prices have dropped 10-30% mtd following the implementation of incremental tariffs from the US. Chinese internet companies have limited business exposure to the US except for PDD’s Temu. However, the 34% tariffs announced by China on all US imports could have potential implications for China mega-caps’ AI capex in relation to US chip imports. We prefer domestic-focused plays which stand to benefit from domestic policy stimuli, with Southbound inflow to be a key ...
GREATER CHINA Sector Internet Navigating headwinds and uncovering opportunities upon tariff pressures. INDONESIA Update Erajaya Swasembada (ERAA IJ/BUY/Rp348/Target: Rp480) Iphone 16 series to be available in 2Q25. Maintain BUY. MALAYSIA Update Matrix Concepts Holdings (MCH MK/BUY/RM1.27/Target: RM1.66) We view the RPT deal as fair and strategic as the acquisition allows Matrix to see faster ro...
Following the global impact of ChatGPT, China’s DeepSeek AI model is rapidly gaining traction in education. Companies that successfully integrate AI are well-positioned to lead the next wave of industry transformation, securing a strategic advantage in the evolving market landscape. We believe high-quality open-source AI models and costeffective solutions will accelerate the commercialisation of AI-powered education products. Maintain MARKET WEIGHT on the sector.
What’s new: New Oriental’s reported 2QFY25 top-line results that were largely in-line with consensus. Top-line growth could decelerate in 3QFY25 partly due to slowdown in segments such as overseas test prep amid challenging macros. Margin could also remain under pressure in 2HFY25. We lower our PT from USD65 to USD50 due to lowered outlook. Our revised PT of USD50 implies a 17.4x FY25E P/E. We maintain our NEUTRAL rating. Analysts: Jin Yoon
EDU’s 2QFY25 results missed our expectations. Revenue grew 19% yoy to US$1,039m, in line with consensus estimate. Non-GAAP net profit came in at US$36m, missing our and consensus estimates, while net margin shrank 2ppt yoy to 3% for 2QFY25. EDU expects 3QFY25 revenue (excluding East Buy) to increase 18-21% yoy to US$1,007.3m- 1,032.5m, 2-3ppt below forecasts. Maintain BUY with a lower target price of US$80.00 (HK$63.00).
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Results New Oriental Education & Technology Group (EDU US/BUY/US$64.80/Target: US$80.00) EDU’s 2QFY25 results missed our expectations. Revenue grew 19% yoy to US$1,039m, in line with consensus estimate. Non-GAAP net profit came in at US$36m, missing our and consensus estimates, while net margin shrank 2ppt yoy to 3% for 2QFY25. EDU expects 3QFY25 revenue (excluding East Buy) to increase 18-21% yoy to US$1,007.3m-1,032.5m, 2-3ppt below forecasts. Maintain BUY with a lower target ...
GREATER CHINA Results New Oriental Education & Technology Group (EDU US/BUY/US$64.80/Target: US$80.00): 2QFY25: Revenue in line but earnings miss expectations; better growth outlook in 2HFY25. INDONESIA Update Astra International (ASII IJ/BUY/Rp4,910/Target: Rp6,000): Diversifying its businesses to avoid depending solely on automobile. MALAYSIA Results Alpha IVF (ALPHA MK/BUY/RM0.33/Target: RM0.40): 2QFY25: Results within expectations as newly-launched sales office in China sees its maiden con...
With a multi-faceted strategic transformation, EDU and TAL have entered a new phase of growth, riding on key themes like learning services, learning content solutions and overseas study. The distinct strategic approaches by both companies suggest that EDU mainly focuses on diversification and contextualisation of education services, whereas TAL emphasises the transformative potential of technological innovation. Maintain MARKET WEIGHT on the sector.
GREATER CHINA Economics Trade Export Growth Rebounded; Rush Order Ahead Of Tariffs? Sector Education Key growth themes in 2025 upon policy clarity and AI integration progress. Property Sales pull back mom before Chinese New Year; updates of 2024 op...
What’s new: New Oriental’s reported 1QFY25 top-line results that were largely in-line with consensus. Margin could see downward pressure in 2QFY25 partly due to lower seasonality in the education business coupled with continued investments in the tourism segment. We lower our PT from USD70 to USD65 due to lowered outlook. Our revised PT of USD65 implies a 20.0x FY25E P/E. We maintain our NEUTRAL rating. Analysts: Jin Yoon
EDU’s 1QFY25 top-line slightly missed expectations. Revenue grew 30% yoy to US$1,435m, slightly missing consensus estimate and previous guidance of 31-34% yoy. Non-GAAP net profit rose 40% yoy to US$265m, above our and consensus estimates, while net margin inched up 1ppt yoy to 18% for 1QFY25. EDU expects 2QFY25 revenue (excluding East Buy) to rise 25-28% yoy to US$851.4m-871.8m, 1-2ppt below expectations. Maintain BUY with a lower target price of US$85.00 (HK$66.00).
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Results Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (388 HK/BUY/HK$314.80/Target: HK$364.00) HKEX reported a 6.5% yoy earnings growth in 3Q24 after a sharp increase in headline ADT following the rollout of stimulus packages by China in late-September. Although market velocity has normalised, ADT remains elevated, and NII could be more resilient going forward, suggesting more upside for earnings. The risk-to-reward ratio is more balanced now after the recent correction as HKEX is trading ...
GREATER CHINA Results Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (388 HK/BUY/HK$314.80/Target: HK$364.00) 3Q24: Risk-and-reward is more balanced. Upgrade to BUY. Han’s Laser (002008 CH/HOLD/Rmb24.42/Target: Rmb22.70) 3Q24: Net profit misses, but visibility of recovery improving. Downgrade to HOLD. New Oriental Education & Technology Group (EDU US/BUY/US$62.15/Target: US$85.00) 1QFY25: In line; moderated growth outlook in 2QFY25 on low seasonality. Update Xtep International Holdings (...
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...
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...
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