Greater China Sector Update | Consumer We met investors in Thailand and Malaysia during our marketing trip from 24-28 Nov 25. Overall investor interest in the China consumer sector is improving. The most frequently discussed segments and names include Miniso, Shenzhou, Anta, consumer staples (including dairy, beer and baijiu), as well as some new consumption names such as Pop Mart (non-rated) and Laopu Gold (non-rated). Our preferred stocks include: Galaxy, Midea, Miniso, Shenzhou and Sands ...
Our Nov 25 Alpha Picks portfolio returned 2.2% mom, in line with the STI, while weighted portfolios outperformed. Gains were led by CSE, ASL and MPM. For Dec 25, we add KEP, UGAI and SATS, and remove FRKN, UMS and SIA. The refreshed portfolio remains positioned to benefit from ongoing EQDP-driven interest in small-/mid-cap names.
Greater China Company Results | ASMPT (522 HK/BUY/HK$83.85/Target: HK$104.00) ASMPT’s 3Q25 print missed expectations on a weaker product mix and one-off restructuring costs. Revenue was largely in line with the mid-point of its guidance, but gross margin was below expectations at 35.7% due to changes in product mix and inventory write-off from the restructuring. Nevertheless, ASMPT reported solid progress with TCB in both HBM4 and advanced logic C2W/C2S, while its mainstream tools continued to r...
KEP provided a very positive 3Q25 business update with earnings growth unabated. We anticipate higher year-end DPS as well as a high likelihood of special dividends given the strong pace of capital recycling this year. Maintain BUY with a higher target price of S$11.70.
Top Stories Company Results | Keppel REIT (KREIT SP/BUY/S$1.06/Target: S$1.20) KREIT targets double-digit positive rental reversion in both 2025 and 2026. It intends to remain Singapore-centric and office-focused. It will cap the exposure to retail assets at 20% of portfolio valuation. Maintain BUY. Target price: S$1.20. Company Results | Mapletree Logistics Trust (MLT SP/HOLD/S$1.35/Target: S$1.38) Negative rental reversion for China has moderated from -7.5% in the previous quarter to -3.0%...
Top Stories Company Update | First Resources (FR SP/BUY/S$1.70/Target: S$1.97) FR’s firm earnings momentum is set to carry on into 2H25, with strong output growth led by both its pre-existing and newly-acquired plantations. Maintain BUY with a higher target price of S$1.97 (from S$1.85), based on 8.5x 2026F PE. Its dividend yield remains appealing at an implied 6.8% for 2025. Company Update | Keppel (KEP SP/BUY/S$9.01/Target: S$10.85) Strong 3Q with its portfolio streamlined, execution risk re...
Greater China Sector Update | Property Jinling Residence’s strong sell-out highlights resilient end-user demand despite weaker investment sentiment, while major cities’ October data showed yoy declines in both new and secondary home sales. We maintain MARKET WEIGHT. We upgrade Kerry Properties to BUY after the recent correction, with an unchanged target price of HK$22.80. Company Update | Alibaba Group (9988 HK/BUY/HK$155.20/Target: HK$203.00) We expect solid 2QFY26 results, despite marg...
Top Stories Sector Update | REITs US monetary policy is at an inflexion point and has switched towards easing to support the job market, which has slowed considerably in recent months. S-REITs benefit from lower cost of debt and expanded yield spread. Maintain OVERWEIGHT. BUY blue chip S-REITs with specific catalysts: CLAR (Target: S$4.02), CLAS (Target: S$1.56), KDCREIT (Target: S$2.69), KREIT (Target: S$1.18) and LREIT (Target: S$0.79). Market Spotlight US stocks ended higher on Tuesday, ...
Top Stories Sector Update | REITs The iEdge Singapore Next 50 Index tracks the next 50 largest companies listed on the SGX Mainboard that fall just outside the top 30 STI constituents. S-REITs account for 15 out of the 50 constituent stocks of the Next 50 Index, and carry a total weightage of 42.6% in aggregate. BUY constituents of the Next 50 Index: CLAS (Target: S$1.56), KREIT (Target: S$1.18), PREIT (Target: S$5.34), LREIT (Target: S$0.79) and FEHT (Target: S$0.81). Market Spotlight US sto...
• Industry remains robust: Offshore rig day rates have risen ytd, supported by oil demand upgrades from the US EIA and higher greenfield capex. • The global pipeline for FPSO/non-FPSO awards appears strong with over US$38b worth of projects to be awarded in the next 12 months. • Top picks in the sector remain Seatrium and Marco Polo Marine.
Greater China Initiation Coverage | Metasurface Technologies Holdings (8637 HK/BUY/HK1.48/Target: HK2.90) Metasurface is set to benefit from robust investment in the semi supply chain. As chip fabrication grows in complexity, more time is required to fabricate wafers and more wafer fabrication equipment is needed. Aerospace engineering is set to drive long-term growth as airline capacity continues to face shortages, forcing airlines to rely on their existing fleets and bo...
Attractive yield differentials. With Singapore government bond yields trending lower, the yield differential between fixed income and equities has narrowed in 2025, thus reinforcing the relative appeal of companies offering high, sustainable dividend payouts. Equity yields in the 4-6% range now offer a compelling pickup versus the 10-year Singapore Government Bond yield (1.8579% as at 4 Sep 25), while also providing potential for capital gains. In our view, this widening yield gap should support...
Singapore’s 1H25 results season was resilient, with 75% of companies meeting or beating expectations despite tariff uncertainty and strength of the Singapore dollar. Banks delivered stable earnings and attractive yields, underpinning the STI. Consumer names like DFI and SSG stood out, while REITs showed positive rental reversions. Capital recycling drove upgrades for CIT and VMS. We raise our end-25 STI target to 4,602, reflecting 8% upside and attractive valuations versus history and peers.
GREATER CHINA Results CSPC Pharmaceutical Group (1093 HK/BUY/HK$10.51/Target: HK$12.00) 1H25: Results miss; expects hoh sales recovery and two more BD deals in 2H25. Ganfeng Lithium (1772 HK/BUY/HK$30.80/Target: HK$40.00) 2Q25: Net loss in line; 3Q25 turnaround on the back of lithium carbonate price recovery. Maintain BUY, target price: HK$40.00. Li Ning (2331 HK/HOLD/HK$19.70/Target: HK$18.90) 1H25: Results beat but challenges remain in 2H25; fa...
Strategy Results Roundup 1H25 results roundup: A resilient earnings season with banks carrying the load, REITs upping rents. Raising STI target to 4,602. Sector REITs Jackson Symposium provides turnaround momentum. TRADERS' CORNER Singapore Telecommunications (ST SP): Trading BUY First Resourc...
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Update Keppel (KEP SP/BUY/S$8.58/Target: S$10.46): Hanging up on M1 and unlocking S$1b to fuel future growth. Maintain BUY with a higher target price of S$10.46. TRADERS’ CORNER Aztech Global (AZTECH SP): Trading BUY Frencken Group (FRKN SP): Trading SELL
GREATER CHINA Results Q Technology Group (1478 HK/BUY/HK$13.06/Target: HK$16.60) 1H25: Earnings in line; expect profitability to further improve. Maintain BUY. INDONESIA Small/Mid Cap Highlights ESSA Industries Indonesia (ESSA IJ/NOT RATED/Rp595) Unlocking long-term value through strategic industrial upgrades. MALAYSIA Sector Plantation Inventory continues to build up due...
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Sector REITs: S-REITs monthly update (Jul 25). Results Far East Hospitality Trust (FEHT SP/BUY/S$0.60/Target: S$0.81): 1H25: Maiden contribution from Japan; growth from commercial premises. Keppel (KEP SP/BUY/S$8.47/Target: S$9.51): 1H25: Strong growth, steady dividends, and asset-light transformation in motion. Maintain BUY. Seatrium (STM SP/BUY/S$2.27/Target: S$2.96): 1H25: Robust revenue growth with continued gross margin expansion. Maintain BUY with target price of S$2.96. S...
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