Despite no new orders being signed, we remain optimistic about CK’s core business in 2H25, supported by a solid backlog and healthy gross margin. We also foresee upside risk to our earnings forecast from the sale of shares in LPCL during 2H25. Moreover, CK is trading at an undemanding valuation. Maintain BUY. Target price: Bt20.20.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Update CH Karnchang (CK TB/BUY/Bt14.40/Target: Bt20.20) Optimistic on core operations; upside expected in 2H25 earnings. Origin Property (ORI TB/HOLD/Bt2.28/Target: Bt1.90) Backlog and asset disposals to underpin 2H25 earnings. PTT (PTT TB/BUY/Bt32.00/Target: Bt37.00) Remains financially robust with a healthy dividend.
GREATER CHINA Results Baidu Inc (9888 HK/HOLD/HK$87.25/Target: HK$88.00): 2Q25: Earnings missed expectations; release of next-gen Ernie bot in 2H25. Crystal International (2232 HK/BUY/HK$6.08/Target: HK$7.07): 1H25: Continuous margin expansion; strong order visibility into 3Q26. Fuyao Glass Industry Group (3606 HK/BUY/HK$67.50/Target: HK$85.00): 2Q25: Core earnings beat estimates by 8%. Maintain BUY. Raise target price from HK$68.00 to HK$85.00. Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (388 HK/BUY/HK$44...
CK is expected to report a net profit of Bt697m in 2Q25, increasing 43% yoy and 147% qoq. The improvement is anticipated to be underpinned by progress in projects under construction as well as equity income. Despite an absence of new orders signed in 1H25, we remain optimistic on CK’s earnings due to its solid backlog. Additionally, CK is trading at an undemanding valuation. Maintain BUY. Target price: Bt20.20.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Results Advanced Info Service (ADVANC TB/BUY/Bt296.00/Target: Bt340.00) 2Q25: Results in line with our and consensus estimates. IRPC (IRPC TB/BUY/Bt1.02/Target: Bt1.20) 2Q25 Results: Losses were expected; better outlook in 3Q25. SVI (SVI TB/HOLD/Bt6.10/Target: Bt6.00) 2Q25: Earnings were weak and below our and market expectations Update CH Karnchang (...
GREATER CHINA Results BeOne Medicines (6160 HK/BUY/HK$182.70/Target: HK$240.00): 2Q25: Results beat; expects revenue and margins to expand further. Cathay Pacific Airways (293 HK/SELL/HK$10.85/Target: HK$10.23): 1H25: Results broadly in line. Cargo facing higher uncertainties in 2H25. Downgraded to SELL. Update AIA Group (1299 HK/BUY/HK$73.55/Target: HK$91.00): 1H25 results preview: Solid VONB and earnings growth. Xiaomi Corp (1810 HK/BUY/HK$54.00/Target: HK$69.20): 2Q25 results preview: Expect ...
The BOT attended our seminar to provide our clients with Thailand's economic outlook for 2H25. The BOT has revised its 2025 GDP forecast from 2.0% to 2.3% in the meeting. It foresees a softening of exports in 3Q25, due to the front-loading of exports in 1H25. The PM has been suspended, with a caretaker in charge, but there should be no impact on 2026’s budget. We highlight four sectors related to the BOT event. Top picks: KBANK, MTC, CPALL and STECON.
GREATER CHINA Strategy Alpha Picks: July Conviction Calls Add CATL, KE Holdings, Longfor, Midea Group, Tencent and TME to our BUY list. Take profit on Prudential. Sector Online Games Upcoming new game releases to capitalise on the summer holiday season. INDONESIA Strategy Alpha Picks: Good Performances In June Our new alpha picks are ANTM, BBCA, ERAA, ICBP, MYOR, MIKA...
GREATER CHINA Sector Insurance Weighing the risks and returns. Update Sunny Optical (2382 HK/BUY/HK$65.15/Target: HK$100.00) Takeaways from 2025 Investor Day. Maintain BUY. INDONESIA Strategy Challenging Macro Environment Adds To Case For Rate Cut Our top picks are BBCA, BBRI, ANTM, AMRT, ICBP, CMRY and ERAA. MALAYSIA Sector Automobile ...
GREATER CHINA Strategy Alpha Picks: June Conviction Calls Add Prudential and Sino Biopharm to our BUY list. Take profit on SHKP and TCOM. Update Qingdao Port International (6198 HK/NOT RATED/Price: HK$6.54) Key takeaways from NDR. INDONESIA Update Sumber Alfaria Trijaya (AMRT IJ/BUY/Rp2,620/Target: Rp3,000) Synergy potential from Lawson; expansion outside Java remains intact. MALAYSIA Strategy 1Q25 Results Wrap-Up ...
Following the analyst meeting, we maintain a positive outlook on CK’s construction business. Although no new contracts have been signed recently, the company still holds a sizeable backlog that will continue to support revenue. We expect earnings momentum to accelerate in 2Q–3Q25. Additionally, we believe CK will benefit from positive sentiment as government project bidding gradually resumes in 2H25. Maintain BUY. Target price: Bt20.20.
GREATER CHINA Sector Automobile Weekly: PEV sales dip slightly wow. Maintain MARKET WEIGHT on the sector. Top BUYs: BYD, Geely and XPeng. Results Lenovo Group (992 HK/BUY/HK$9.57/Target: HK$12.10) 4QFY25: Core business is solid, but bottom line impacted by non-core items. Update Shenzhou International Group Holdings (2313 HK/BUY/HK$56.90/Target: HK$85.60) Expect unchanged 10% order volume growth for 2025;...
CK reported a net profit of Bt282m in 1Q25, increasing significantly yoy and a strong rebound from the previous quarter’s net loss. The results came in above both our expectations and market consensus. We are encouraged by its 1Q25 performance and remain optimistic about its earnings outlook for 2Q–3Q25. Maintain BUY. Target price: Bt20.20.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Results CH Karnchang (CK TB/BUY/Bt14.00/Target: Bt20.20) 1Q25: Earnings improve yoy and qoq, beating expectations. Stecon Group (STECON TB/BUY/Bt7.00/Target: Bt9.00) 1Q25: Exceeded expectations; outlook remains positive. Update Airports of Thailand (AOT TB/HOLD/Bt35.00/Target: Bt39.00) Concerns on earnings miss have been alleviated. Central Plaza Hotel (CENTEL TB/BUY/Bt21.30/Target: Bt29.00) A challenging 2Q25 awaits. Charoen Po...
We maintain an optimistic outlook for CK’s operations in 2025, with revenue targeted to grow by 7-10% and a healthy gross margin of 7-8%. CK aims to strengthen its backlog continually, reinforcing its long-term growth through key infrastructure projects. Additionally, the sale of LPCL shares will enhance financial stability and reduce earnings volatility. Maintain BUY. Target price: Bt20.20.
GREATER CHINA Sector Automobile: Weekly: PV sales rebound wow; smart EVs to benefit from policy support. Maintain MARKET WEIGHT on the sector. Top BUYs: Geely, CATL, Fuyao and Desay SV. Results JD.com (9618 HK/BUY/HK$179.00/Target: HK$220.00): 4Q24: Strong earnings beat; resilient top-line bolstered by trade-in programme. JD Logistics, Inc (2618 HK/BUY/HK$15.46/Target: HK$22.00): 2024: Results broadly in line; revenue growth to accelerate in 2025. Maintain BUY. INDONESIA Initiate Coverage Harum...
CK posted a net loss Bt171m in 4Q24 (-209% yoy, 117% qoq), falling short of our expectation. Despite steady construction revenue growth, higher costs and weak equity income weighed on CK’s bottom line. We remain cautious about rising costs but are optimistic about CK’s 2025 revenue outlook. CK's undemanding valuation offers a trading buy opportunity, supported by the upcoming progress in project bidding. Maintain BUY. Target price: Bt20.20.
Results Amata Corporation (AMATA TB/BUY/Bt23.90/Target: Bt35.00) 4Q24: Net income misses expectations but still robust yoy and qoq. AP Thailand (AP TB/BUY/Bt8.70/Target: Bt11.30) 4Q24: Earnings in line; aggressive strategy for 2025. Bumrungrad Hospital (BH TB/BUY/Bt183.50/Target: Bt232.00) 4Q24: Strong 4Q24 earnings attributable to tax benefit. Hana Microelectronics (HANA TB/HOLD/Bt20.10/Target: Bt22.00) 4Q24: Net loss from high impairment. Indorama Ventures (IVL TB/BUY/Bt19.30/Target: Bt30.00)...
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