Greater China Economics | Money Supply M1 growth fell to 6.2% yoy in October, short of expectations, while M2 growth eased to 8.2% yoy. New bank loans dropped sharply to Rmb0.22t, and new TSF fell to Rmb0.81t, both below forecasts. Outstanding TSF and bank loan growth moderated to 8.5% (-0.2ppt mom) and 6.5% yoy (-0.1ppt mom) respectively, with the decline led by household loans. The numbers are not encouraging. Sector Update | Automobile China’s PV retail sales basically remained flat yoy in O...
Company Results | Plan B Media (PLANB TB/BUY/Bt4.10/Target: Bt6.20) PLANB reported a 3Q25 net profit of Bt290m (3% yoy, +8% qoq). Earnings grew yoy and qoq despite the sluggish economic environment. Looking ahead, we expect PLANB’s performance to continue improving in 4Q25, supported by the seasonal peak in media spending. Maintain BUY with a target price of Bt6.20
Top Stories Company Results | AP (Thailand) (AP TB/BUY/Bt7.90/Target: Bt9.30) AP posted a net profit of Bt1.15b in 3Q25 (-20% yoy, +15% qoq), in line with our estimate. The qoq improvement was underpinned by a solid performance in the low-rise segment, improved gross margin and higher equity income. AP revised down its 2025 launch plan from Bt65.0b to Bt59.6b. However, we are optimistic about the presales and earnings outlook for 4Q25. We still like AP as the market leader with a more aggressi...
Company Update | Plan B Media (PLANB TB/BUY/Bt4.16/Target: Bt6.20) PLANB is expected to report a 3Q25 net profit of Bt284m (flat yoy, +5.2% qoq). Its 3Q25 earnings are expected to be flat yoy, pressured by lower engagement marketing revenue and weak economic outlook. However, supported by VGI transactions and Hello Bangkok LED, PLANB remains the most resilient media player and is well-positioned to capture growth when the economy recovers. Maintain BUY with a lower target price of Bt6.20
Top Stories Sector Update | Banking Banks under our coverage reported a combined net profit of Bt62.2b, up 14% yoy and 10% qoq, beating our expectation by 23% and the market's estimate by 13%. The key reason it exceeded expectations was an investment income that surpassed forecasts. All banks have reiterated their focus on asset quality and clean loan portfolios. Maintain MARKET WEIGHT. Our top picks are KBANK and KTB. Company Update | Berli Jucker (BJC TB/BUY/Bt19.70/Target: Bt24.00) BJ...
We expect a gradual hoh earnings improvement in 2H25, supported by the seasonality of out-of-home media and the synergy from Hello LED and VGI, which should enhance bundled media asset sales. We continue to favour PLANB as the leading out-of-home media operator in Thailand due to its resilient growth despite the challenging economic environment. Maintain BUY. Target price: Bt7.70.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Update Electricity Generating (EGCO TB/BUY/Bt115.00/Target: Bt125.00) Earnings recovery, overseas upside and attractive yield. Plan B Media (PLANB TB/BUY/Bt4.98/Target: Bt7.70) Out-of-home leader expected to deliver growth despite economic challenges.
GREATER CHINA Results Anta Sports (2020 HK/BUY/HK$101.60/Target: HK$114.20) 1H25: Results in line; lowers Anta brand target slightly, but maintains group-level target. CR Land (1109 HK/BUY/HK$30.40/Target: HK$34.10) 1H25: Results in line; positive 2H25 sales outlook & regular REIT expansion vision. Horizon Robotics (9660 HK/BUY/HK$7.94/Target: HK$8.88) 1H25: Hardware shipments more than double; eyeing mass pro...
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PLANB is expected to report 2Q25 earnings of Bt274m (+3.7% yoy, +42.1% qoq), with a utilisation rate of 73%. The qoq improvement is from seasonality of the out-of-home media business. We maintain an optimistic outlook for 2H25, as the OOH media segment is expected to continue growing, while the deals with VGI and Hello LED should enhance PLANB’s earnings visibility. Maintain BUY. Target price: Bt7.70.
GREATER CHINA Strategy China & Hong Kong Property & Property Management Mainland market continues to weaken, while the Hong Kong residential market progresses with destocking; we highlight CR Land and CR Mixc as top picks. INDONESIA Initiate Coverage Archi Indonesia (ARCI IJ/BUY/Rp770/Target: Rp1,280) Well-timed turnaround with true potential waiting to be unlocked. Results Cisarua Mountain Dairy (CMRY IJ/BUY/Rp4,750/Target: Rp6,000) 1H25: ...
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Results Delta Electronics (DELTA TB/SELL/Bt142.50/Target: Bt65.00) 2Q25: Earnings drop yoy and qoq, missing expectations. PTT Exploration & Production (PTTEP TB/BUY/Bt116.00/Target: Bt155.00) 2Q25: Net profit is better than expected and in line with consensus expectations. Update Plan B Media (PLANB TB/BUY/Bt5.65/Target: Bt7.70) Neutral view on 2Q25 earnings. PTT Oil & Retail Business (OR TB/SELL/Bt13.00/Target: Bt12.80) ...
Despite 1Q typically being a low season and with economic uncertainties looming, PLANB experienced revenue growth from its engagement business, while out-of-home business growth remained flat yoy. We expect to see qoq earnings growth in 2Q25 driven by seasonality in the out-of-home business. However, yoy earnings are expected to remain flat due to GDP slowdown. Maintain BUY. Target price: Bt7.70.
GREATER CHINA Update Foxconn Industrial Internet (601138 CH/BUY/Rmb19.22/Target: Rmb25.30) 2Q25 guidance in line; GB200/GB300 smooth production ramp as the key driver for 2025-26. Maintain BUY. INDONESIA Strategy JCI rallies from global tailwinds Market rebound gains momentum amid global tailwinds and rate cut hopes. MALAYSIA Results Maxis (MAXIS MK/BUY/RM3.76/Target: RM4.20) 1Q25: Strong set of results; earnings d...
PLANB’s 1Q25 earnings are expected to be flat yoy but lower qoq, primarily due to the seasonality of the out-of-home business. Revenue is anticipated to grow yoy, supported by the engagement marketing business, particularly the boxing business. We maintain a positive view for 2025 on the back of the upcoming deals. However, we adopt a more cautious stance due to the macroeconomic outlook. Maintain BUY. Target price: Bt7.70.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Results Delta Electronics (DELTA TB/SELL/Bt82.00/Target: Bt50.00) 1Q25: Earnings beat on better gross margin and lower SG&A-to-sales. Update Plan B Media (PLANB TB/BUY/Bt5.20/Target: Bt7.70) Neutral view on 1Q25 results; positive view on upcoming deals. Supalai (SPALI TB/HOLD/Bt16.40/Target: Bt18.20) Weak results expected in 1Q25.
GREATER CHINA Sector Automobile: Weekly: Takeaways from Shanghai Auto Show 2025. 1Q25 results review for BYD, GWM and GAC. Maintain MARKET WEIGHT. Top BUYs: BYD, Geely and Desay SV. Consumer: Politburo meeting: Emphasising income improvement and service consumption; prefer consumer companies with strong cost control and domestic focus. Results BYD Company (1211 HK/BUY/HK$397.00/Target: HK$510.00): 1Q25: Earnings double yoy, in line. Maintain BUY. Target price: HK$510.00. EVE Energy (300014 HK/BU...
PLANB reported a new high net profit of Bt323m in 4Q24 (+11% yoy, +14.3% qoq), driven by strong performance in its out-of-home advertising business. We maintain a positive outlook on its earnings momentum for 2025, driven by the organic growth of the OOH business, the acquisition of Hello LED, and strategic collaborations with VGI, which are expected to strengthen its market position. Maintain BUY. Target price: Bt9.00
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Results Bangkok Chain Hospital (BCH TB/BUY/Bt15.70/Target: Bt20.00) 4Q24: Weaker-than-expected earnings. Central Pattana (CPN TB/BUY/Bt49.25/Target: Bt79.30) 4Q24: Earnings exceeded estimates; record dividend announced. Electricity Generating PCL (EGCO TB/BUY/Bt96.25/Target: Bt120.00) 4Q24: Results in line with good outlook. Update LPN Development (LPN TB/SELL/Bt2.18/Target: Bt1.60) Unexciting business plan for...
GREATER CHINA Economics PMI: Uptick in February. Sector Macau Gaming: Feb 25 GGR beat thanks to tail-end effect post CNY; switch top pick to Galaxy. Results New World Development (17 HK/HOLD/HK$4.82/Target: HK$4.45): 1HFY25: Net loss in line with profit warning and primarily caused by inventory impairment; refinancing progress to be the key. Xinyi Solar Holdings (968 HK/HOLD/HK$3.29/Target: HK$3.60): 2024: Below expectations; industry coordination and production discipline crucial to restore mar...
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