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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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PLANB announced two transactions: a) the acquisition of Hello LED, and b) the right to manage VGI’s OOH assets. PLANB plans to finance the acquisition of Hello LED through a bank loan and capital raised via a private placement. We have a positive outlook on these transactions, as they will strengthen the company's market position by expanding media capacity. Maintain BUY. Target price: Bt9.00.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Results Delta Electronics (DELTA TB/SELL/Bt113.00/Target: Bt99.00) 4Q24: Huge earnings miss on lower GPM and higher SG&A-to-sales. Downgrade to SELL. I-TAIL Corporation (ITC TB/BUY/Bt18.00/Target: Bt23.00) 4Q24: Undemanding valuation with high dividend yield. Upgrade to BUY. Thai Oil (TOP TB/HOLD/Bt24.60/Target: Bt27.00) 4Q24: Net profit rebounds qoq. Update Airports of Thailand (AOT TB/HOLD/Bt47.00/Target: Bt52.00) Uncertainty aris...
GREATER CHINA Economics Money Supply: Liquidity growth edges lower. INDONESIA Update Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BBRI IJ/BUY/Rp3,860/Target: Rp4,500): 15.0% net profit cut in 2025 on higher credit cost and lower loan growth. MALAYSIA Update Gas Malaysia (GMB MK/HOLD/RM4.23/Target: RM4.40): Expect a strong 4Q24 finish. Share price is close to our fair value; downgrade to HOLD. The stock offers a 6% dividend yield. SINGAPORE Results Civmec (CIVMEC SP/HOLD/S$0.895/Target:S$0.98): 1HFY25: Results belo...
PLANB’s 4Q24 earnings are expected to be flat yoy but increase qoq on lower minorities interest. Revenue is expected to drop yoy and qoq. However, gross margin for 4Q24 is expected to improve qoq as OOH revenue accounted for a higher proportion of total revenue. We maintain an optimistic outlook for 2025 due to the growth of media capacity and the recovery in Thailand’s economy. Maintain BUY. Target price: Bt9.00.
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