GREATER CHINA Strategy Cross Currents We expect the MSCI China index to range trade for the rest of 2024; we prefer TMT, tech hardware and defensives like banks, communication services and utilities. Results Goldwind Science & Technology (2208 HK/BUY/HK$4.46/Target: HK$5.30) 1H24: In line; shifting focus to offshore WTG and overseas markets. Jiumaojiu International Holdings (9922 HK/BUY/HK$2.49/Target: HK$3.50) 1H24: Result...
In the 2025 State Budget, the government plans to enact an excise tax on sweetened package drinks. This could impact consumer products such as juices, 3-in-1 coffee, sweetened tea, soda, energy drinks and sweetened condensed milk. Implementation in other countries led to long-term sales volume dropping 17-32%. The plastic tax will not be implemented in 2025; four other countries in Asean have enacted this tax. Downgrade the sector to MARKET WEIGHT. Our picks: ACES and CMRY.
LPPF reported another weak quarter in 2Q24 with NPAT of Rp300.1, down 48.5% yoy. 1H24 NPAT totalled Rp626.1b, down 8.4% yoy. SSSG came in at -25% yoy for 2Q24 and - 2.8% for 1H24. LPPF has noticed weakness in its Jakarta stores, which in our view could be due to competition from speciality stores. LPPF has closed seven out of the 10 stores planned for closure this year, and the remaining three will be closed in 2H24. Maintain SELL. Target price: Rp1,100.
GREATER CHINA Sector Hong Kong Property Developers’ low-price strategy proved effective; northbound traveling marginally weakened in Jul 24. Internet Pipeline of high-quality games as key catalyst amid strong seasonality. INDONESIA Results AKR Corporindo (AKRA IJ/HOLD/Rp1,530/Target: Rp1,700) 2Q24: Net profit down 31% qoq, below ...
AKR Corporindo (AKRA IJ/HOLD/Rp1,530/Target: Rp1,700): 2Q24: Net profit down 31% qoq, below expectations. Downgrade to HOLD. Matahari Department Store (LPPF IJ/SELL/Rp1,455/Target: Rp1,100): 2Q24: Above expectations, but weak performance with NPAT down 48.5% yoy. TRADERS’ CORNER Gajah Tunggal (GJTL IJ): Technical BUY Summarecon Agung (SMRA IJ): Technical BUY
Consumer companies recorded an average NPAT growth of 14.8% in 1Q24 and retailers recorded an average growth of 151.1% yoy. A recurring theme among consumer companies is that a decline in raw material prices caused margin expansion and profit growth. Retail companies saw triple-digit growth as Lebaran fell in 1Q24 compared to 2Q last year. Maintain OVERWEIGHT. Our picks: ACES and CMRY.
GREATER CHINA Sector Banking: It is the best of times, it is the worst of times. INDONESIA Results Matahari Department Store (LPPF IJ/SELL/Rp1,840/Target: Rp1,400): 4Q23: Below expectations with a cautious view on 2024. Downgrade to SELL. MALAYSIA Results Heineken Malaysia (HEIM MK/BUY/RM22.34/Target: RM28.50): 4Q23: Within expectations. Earnings fell yoy as weaker sentiment impacted sales volume. MISC (MISC MK/BUY/RM7.50/Target: RM9.05): 2023: Profit beat forecasts despite rising vessel cos...
LPPF reported a weak 4Q23 with NPAT of Rp45b, down 86.4% yoy. Discounts were given to clear non-performing inventories. In 2024, LPPF will manage a tight inventory and carry out more dynamic and timely trading of its inventory. It has taken a more cautious stand on the 2024 Lebaran season. 29 stores out of 154 are put on the watchlist with 10 likely to close in 2024 and only 4-6 new stores in 2024. DPS has been reduced from Rp500 per share to Rp200. Downgrade to SELL. Target price: Rp1,400.
GREATER CHINA Sector Aviation: Airlines: 3Q23 results broadly in line; bottom line turned around in the seasonal peak quarter. Maintain UNDERWEIGHT. Results China Longyuan Power (916 HK/BUY/HK$6.79/Target: HK$7.90): 3Q23: In line; 3Q23 wind power utilisation hours down 34 hours yoy. Goldwind Science & Technology (2208 HK/HOLD/HK$3.76/Target: HK$4.00): 3Q23: Below expectations; 3Q23 WTG sales growth slows to +6.0% yoy. Great Wall Motor (2333 HK/BUY/HK$10.82/Target: HK$13.50): 3Q23: Earnings tripl...
LPPF reported a weak 3Q23 with a loss of Rp53.4b, compared with a Rp135.7b profit in 3Q22. The loss is caused by inventory discount clearance and weak operating expense management in 3Q23. 9M23 NPAT came in at Rp630.5b, down 40.2% yoy, below both UOCKH’s and the street’s expectations. EBITDA guidance is reduced to Rp1.4t while it maintains a minimum 50% dividend payout ratio. LPPF targets four Matahari and two Muku new store openings in 2024. Maintain HOLD with target price of Rp2,100.
Matahari Department Store (LPPF IJ/HOLD/Rp2,160/Target: Rp2,100): 3Q23: A loss of Rp53.4b – below expectations. Vale Indonesia (INCO IJ/BUY/Rp5,125/Target: Rp6,000): 3Q23: NPAT fell 25.3% qoq due to lower ASP; within expectations. Upgrade to BUY. TRADERS’ CORNER Pertamina Geothermal Energy (PGEO IJ): Technical BUY Indosat (ISAT IJ): Technical BUY
ASEAN Sector Banks: ASEAN Banks: Quarterly update. INDONESIA Update Matahari Department Store (LPPF IJ/HOLD/Rp2,400/Target: Rp2,700): 3Q23 sales still soft with potential recovery in 4Q23. MALAYSIA Results Top Glove (TOPG MK/HOLD/RM0.755/Target: RM0.820): 4QFY23: Losses narrowed within expectations, after stripping away one-off impairment. Maintain HOLD with lower target price of RM0.82. SINGAPORE Update Keppel REIT (KREIT SP/BUY/S$0.83/Target: S$1.06): Stability from Singapore and recovery f...
LPPF stated that sales remained slow in 3Q23 and will recover only in mid-4Q23, ahead of the Christmas season. Suko continued to record a strong performance and will be rolled out in 12 additional stores, up from the current 20 stores for this year. There are 38 new stores in the pipeline and nearly all of LPPF’s stores are profitable. LPPF continues to manage its opex and negotiate for favourable rates. Maintain HOLD with a target price of Rp2,700.
GREATER CHINA Strategy The Reflation Trade: NAFR's support for increased credit for consumption and investment is significant; it is time to consider the reflation trade. Sector Property: High interest rates remain a major risk; recovery of tourism spending partially offset by strong outbound travel of Hong Kong residents. INDONESIA Results Matahari Department Store (LPPF IJ/HOLD/Rp3,270/Target: Rp3,400): 2Q23: Weak Lebaran sales could work against valuation. Downgrade to HOLD. Mitra Adiperkasa...
LPPF reported a weak Lebaran sales with 2Q23 core NPAT coming in at Rp587b, declining 17.1% yoy but rising 502.5% qoq. With the Lebaran season historically generating >50% of LPPF’s full-year profit, the reported 1H23 NPAT is below expectations. LPPF continues to maintain its 27% CAGR on long-term EBITDA growth from 2021 to 2026, but we have forecasted 17.1% CAGR instead. With the miss in Lebaran sales, LPPF’s valuation could remain under pressure for the next 6-12 months. Downgrade to HOLD. Tar...
Matahari Department Store (LPPF IJ/HOLD/Rp3,270/Target: Rp3,400): 2Q23: Weak Lebaran sales could work against valuation. Downgrade to HOLD. Mitra Adiperkasa (MAPI IJ/BUY/Rp2,020/Target: Rp2,500): 2Q23: Strong growth continues; core NPAT up 26.7% yoy and 77.4% qoq. XL Axiata (EXCL IJ/BUY/Rp2,250/Target: Rp2,500): 2Q23: Double-digit growth in revenue (12% yoy) and EBITDA (14% yoy). TRADERS’ CORNER Jasa Marga (JSMR IJ): Technical BUY Indocement Tunggal Prakarsa (INTP IJ): Technical BUY
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