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...
The global market narrative shifted after a US-China tariff truce and softer US inflation data from Apr 25, boosting sentiment. The rupiah strengthened, raising the market expectations of a BI rate cut, and driving the JCI up 4% in a week with banks seeing the biggest inflow. The slower GDP and weak purchasing power might have already been priced in by the market, providing a more constructive view going forward on easing monetary policies and improved fiscal spending. Our year-end JCI target is...
Banks showed mixed earnings, with BBCA and BRIS leading profit growth, while BBRI saw a decline in 1Q25. Loan growth was flat qoq due to tight liquidity and cautious loan disbursements. BBCA and BMRI had the best asset quality while BBRI faced elevated credit costs. The impact of the tariff war could be visible in 2Q25. Despite headwinds, banks remain fundamentally strong. We maintain OVERWEIGHT on expectations of: a) rate cuts, b) higher fiscal spending in 2H25, and c) reduced SRBI reissuance.
INDONESIA Strategy Alpha Picks: Outperformance In Apr 25 Remove ICBP, EXCL, and MIKA; add BBTN and GOTO. MALAYSIA Sector Property Amid tariff overhang concerns, we favour companies with clear earnings visibility, solid exposure to affordable housing, and clear re-rating catalysts. Maintain OVERWEIGHT. Update Axiata (AXIATA MK/BUY/RM2.09/Target: RM2.50) ...
BBCA’s net profit was Rp14.1t, up 9.8% yoy (+2.8% qoq). PPOP grew 9.9% yoy due to: a) 12.6% loan growth, b) 20bp NIM expansion, and c) manageable opex. The NIM improvement was due to a higher CASA ratio and LDR. There was a slight uptick in retail loans’ NPL, but overall asset quality remained sound with the NPL ratio standing at 2%. Liquidity was ample, with LCR/LDR at 300%/76%. We make no changes to our estimates. Maintain BUY. Lower target price to Rp10,500 due to a higher risk-free rate.
GREATER CHINA Results Aier Eye Hospital Group (300015 CH/BUY/Rmb12.72/Target: Rmb17.80) 2024: Satisfactory results; expects strong recovery in 2025. Upgrade to BUY. Ningbo Tuopu Group Co (601689 CH/BUY/Rmb50.96/Target: Rmb83.00) 4Q24: Earnings up 38.5% yoy, in line. Maintain BUY with target price unchanged at Rmb83.00. TAL Educational Group (TAL US/BUY/US$9.36/Target: US$14.00) 4QFY25: Earnings miss amid ramped-up investments in AI-powered learning. INDONESIA Sector Telecommun...
Telecommunications: 4Q24: NPAT down slightly by 2% yoy. Downgrade to MARKET WEIGHT. Bank Central Asia (BBCA IJ/BUY/Rp8,475/Target: Rp10,500): 1Q25: Net profit grows 9.8% yoy on the back of NIM expansion. TRADERS’ CORNER Pertamina Geothermal Energy (PGEO IJ): Technical BUY Indosat (ISAT IJ): Technical BUY
GREATER CHINA Economics Inflation Deflationary pressures remain. Sector Automobile Weekly: Direct impacts from US tariffs contained; indirect spillovers uncertain. Maintain MARKET WEIGHT on the sector. Top BUYs: BYD, Geely and Desay SV. Update Anta Sports (2020 HK/BUY/HK$81.55/Target: HK$108.80) 1Q25 sales me...
Indonesian banks face risks from global trade tensions through corporate borrowers, exporters and forex exposure. Historical data for 2012–24 shows banks' resilience during major shocks like COVID-19, the taper tantrum and the US-China trade war. Stress tests show that CAR remains above regulatory minimums even in severe scenarios, supported by strong capitalisation. Maintain OVERWEIGHT. BBCA is our top pick due to its robust CAR and ample liquidity. Tactical trades can be deployed around volati...
GREATER CHINA Strategy China And Hong Kong Property & Hong Kong Landlord Tariffs curtail US rate cuts, thereby hindering the recovery of Hong Kong property and tourism; Maintain OVERWEIGHT on China property. INDONESIA Strategy Alpha Picks: Outperform In Mar 25 Remove BBNI, BBRI, ASII, JSMR and KLBF; add BBCA, ICBP, ERAA and BUKA. MALAYSIA Update Pekat Group (PEKAT MK/BUY/RM1.08/Target: RM1.45) Good earnings visibility over 2025...
Our portfolio in Mar 25 outperformed relative to the JCI and LQ45 by +3.3%/+2.7% respectively (simple average). In terms of the weighted average free float market cap, the portfolio outperformed the JCI and LQ45 by +10.9%/+10.3% respectively due to a large rebound in BBRI. We remove BBNI, BBRI, ASII, JSMR and KLBF, and add BBCA, ICBP, ERAA and BUKA to our portfolio. Given Trump’s 32% reciprocal tariffs on Indonesia, our portfolio picks lean towards defensive stocks: BBCA, ICBP, ERAA, EXCL, MIKA,...
BBRI, BMRI and BBNI raised their 2024 DPRs, with share buybacks planned while maintaining their high-teens capital buffer. SOE banks saw major leadership changes. Overall, PPOP was flat with mixed profit trends, and loan growth was strong at 10.3% yoy in Feb 25. Danantara’s new leadership, comprising experienced professionals, may boost investor confidence. Maintain OVERWEIGHT. Our top picks are: BBCA>BMRI>BBNI> BRIS>BBRI.
GREATER CHINA Results CR Land (1109 HK/BUY/HK$25.85/Target: HK$32.40) 2024: Results in line; positive outlook for property sales in 2025. CR Mixc (1209 HK/BUY/HK$34.50/Target: HK$38.70) 2024: Results beat with 100% payout ratio; pursuing high-quality growth. Giordano International (709 HK/BUY/HK$1.52/Target: HK$2.14) 2024: 2H24 revenue rebound; 3-5% revenue growth and improving net margin in 2025. Haidilao Internatio...
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