Inovance's 3Q25 revenue grew 21% yoy to Rmb11.2b, driven by the EV (22% yoy) and automation (27% yoy) segments, though EV fell short due to client destocking. Gross margins declined to 27.5% amid EV competition, yielding a 4% yoy net profit of Rmb1.286b  a slight miss. 2025 guidance holds: 10-30% revenue growth and 5-10% yoy net profit growth. Maintain BUY; trim target price to Rmb92.80.
                                                                                Greater China Sector Update | Internet Data from the initial phase of the 11.11 campaign set a compelling prelude for a mid-single-digit GMV growth in 4Q25. The new phase of 11.11 is characterised by a longer cycle, simplified promotion mechanics, and deeper technological integration. Platform competition has shifted from “traffic wars” to “efficiency wars”, as AI enhances demand-supply matching and instant retail breaks offline barriers, reducing consumer decision costs. Maintain MARKET WEIGHT....
                                                                                Top Stories Sector Update | Internet Data from the initial phase of the 11.11 campaign set a compelling prelude for a mid-single-digit GMV growth in 4Q25. The new phase of 11.11 is characterised by a longer cycle, simplified promotion mechanics, and deeper technological integration. Platform competition has shifted from “traffic wars” to “efficiency wars”, as AI enhances demand-supply matching and instant retail breaks offline barriers, reducing consumer decision costs. Maintain OVERWEIGHT. Our...
                                                                                AI infrastructure investments continue to surge, with consensus forecasts for top China/US hyperscalers growing over 10% and 20% qoq respectively. This should fuel AI server demand growth of 60% yoy by 2026. Consumer electronics remain strong, with iPhone 17 lead times far exceeding that of iPhone 16 and Android flagships set for further spec upgrades, which will support multi-year shipment growth. China’s automation and robotics markets are also recovering faster than expected, with humanoid ro...
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                                                                                Inovance’s 2Q25 core earnings grew 13% yoy to Rmb1.4b, 5% above our estimates but in line with consensus numbers, with growth primarily driven by the NEV and automation businesses. Management kept their conservative full-year guidance unchanged due to uncertainties with the geopolitical landscape, but we believe a beat is highly likely as the growth momentum of both the automation and NEV businesses is likely to continue. Upgrade to BUY and raise target price to Rmb82.20.
                                                                                KEY HIGHLIGHTS Results Aier Eye Hospital Group (300015 CH/BUY/Rmb13.83/Target: Rmb16.70) Amid a challenging business environment, Aier delivered satisfactory 1H25 results with revenue and adjusted net earnings up 9.1% and 14.3% yoy respectively. The results are in line with our estimates. Management is confident about the growth outlook for Aier given rigid service demand despite the relatively weak economic conditions. Aier has further expanded its hospital network and will continue to improv...
                                                                                GREATER CHINA Results Aier Eye Hospital Group (300015 CH/BUY/Rmb13.83/Target: Rmb16.70) 1H25: Satisfactory results; seeking growth by improving service capability and operating efficiency. China Tourism Group Duty Free (601888 CH/HOLD/Rmb71.41/Target: Rmb75.30) 2Q25: Net profit down 32% yoy and 66% qoq; fair valuation. Downgrade to HOLD. Haidilao International Holding (6862 HK/BUY/HK$14.47/Target: HK$17.00) 1H25: Revenue in line but net profit misses; generous dividend payout likely to b...
                                                                                During the Hangzhou humanoid robot show, there was notable enthusiasm from the supply chain on the opportunities arising from humanoid robots, with an abundance of participants specialising in harmonic reducers, miniaturised screws bearings, while the dexterous hands and ball screw suppliers are the points of interest. Nevertheless, there is a general consensus that the current technology is still immature, and a resolution to the roadblocks will come more gradually in the next few years. Mainta...
                                                                                We continue to see rapid developments in China’s humanoid robot space, with supply chain players and key developers turning increasingly optimistic about the industry’s outlook. Comments indicate that technology development will take 2-3 years before full replacement of workers is feasible. Nevertheless, shipments will ramp up rapidly in the coming years, with cost reduction likely exceeding previous expectations. Maintain MARKET WEIGHT.
                                                                                Inovance’s 1Q25 results were a solid beat, primarily driven by a solid 38% growth in revenue and better cost controls. 2025 guidance is conservative, as management is partially factoring in the potential impacts of the trade war. Nevertheless, end-demand for automation goods is recovering, and the NEV business should continue to register robust growth. Inovance is also optimistic on humanoid robots, but development will likely take more time. Maintain HOLD and trim target price to Rmb67.00.
                                                                                KEY HIGHLIGHTS Results China Construction Bank (939 HK/HOLD/HK$6.79/Target: HK$7.00) CCB delivered disappointing 1Q25 results as net profit declined 4.0%, dragged by NIM compression and tepid fee income. Furthermore, revenue growth was no longer supported by trading gains, as yields rebounded during 1Q25. Asset quality was a silver lining as CCB highlighted the sequential improvement in the retail and property developer segments. Management also noted that tariff risk is manageable in terms of...
                                                                                GREATER CHINA Results China Construction Bank (939 HK/HOLD/HK$6.79/Target: HK$7.00): 1Q25: Earnings miss due to weaker NIM and fee income; tariff risk is limited. Downgrade to HOLD. China Longyuan Power (916 HK/HOLD/HK$6.10/Target: HK$6.60): 1Q25: In line; cautious outlook amid rising curtailment rates and upcoming policy shift. China Merchants Bank (3968 HK/BUY/HK$44.50/Target: HK$49.00): 1Q25: Earnings down 2.1% yoy on weaker trading gains. Estun Automation (002747 CH/SELL/Rmb19.17/Target: Rmb...
                                                                                The IT hardware sector registered corrections in share price in the past two weeks as market realised that contribution from the exciting GenAI-driven applications are unlikely to be meaningful in 2025. Nevertheless, the potential cost savings and efficiency boost facilitated by AI are clear and we expect investments into applications development to remain high. Maintain OVERWEIGHT and expect downstream AI applications to remain a key investment focus through 2025.
                                                                                Inovance’s 3Q24 results arrived at the mid-point of its guided range, but the mix further deteriorated as the automation business ended up weaker than expected. Full-year sales/profit target is unchanged, but management indicated that achieving the target will be very challenging. Heading into 2025, growth should start to pick up thanks to a recovery in Li-ion capex, and the start of equipment replacement demand driven by government stimulus. Downgrade to HOLD and maintain target price at Rmb56....
                                                                                KEY HIGHLIGHTS Initiate Coverage VSTECS Holdings (856 HK/BUY/HK$4.46/Target: HK$5.47) VSTECS is the eighth-largest IT distributor globally with an established presence in SEA and China. We forecast a three-year net profit CAGR of 9.2% in 2024-26, fuelled by the rising adoption of AI, refresh cycles for consumer electronics and diversifying cloud services. We like VSTECS’ operating efficiency and cash conversion. We expect a dividend yield of 4.4%/5.1% in 2024-25 on solid cash flow generation...
                                                                                GREATER CHINA Initiate Coverage VSTECS Holdings (856 HK/BUY/HK$4.46/Target: HK$5.47): Leading IT distributor riding the AI wave. Results Haier Smart Home (6690 HK/BUY/HK$29.80/Target: HK$42.00): 3Q24: Earnings growth driven by efficiency improvement; expect potential tariff hike to have limited impact. Joyson Electronics (600699 CH/BUY/Rmb16.68/Target: Rmb30.00): 3Q24: Earnings in line; maintain BUY with unchanged target price of Rmb30.00. Shenzhen Inovance (300124 CH/HOLD/Rmb56.46/Target: Rmb56...
                                                                                GREATER CHINA Strategy Alpha Picks: September Conviction Calls: We expect an improving operating performance among selected companies in September, and add AIA, COLI, Desay SV, Galaxy Entertainment, Meituan, Ping An and TUL to our BUY list and add Li Auto as a SELL. INDONESIA Strategy Alpha Picks: Trailing The JCI’s Strong Performance In Aug 24: Our picks are ICBP, TOWR, BBNI, BMRI, BBRI, EXCL, CTRA, BBTN, CMRY, SIDO and JSMR. MALAYSIA Strategy Alpha Picks: Adapting To A Bipolar Market: Our Al...
                                                                                Inovance’s 2Q24 results are at the higher end of its guided range. Management maintained 2024 revenue/net profit growth targets of 15-35%/5-20% respectively, but stated that the net profit target will be difficult to achieve due to the slow recovery in industrial automation demand. The bright spots are the EV component business’ momentum which remains strong and the automation market which should start to bottom out from 4Q24 onwards. Maintain BUY and cut target price to Rmb56.00.
                                                                                KEY HIGHLIGHTS Results Anta Sports (2020 HK/BUY/HK$71.65/Target: HK$109.60) 1H24 core net profit rose 17% yoy. Management keeps its retail sales target for the Anta brand in the teens, but has slightly lowered the target for Fila to a high single digit due to the weak performance of Fila Fusion and Fila Kids. However, management is maintaining operating margin targets for both Anta brand and Fila. Descente and KOLON are expected to continue delivering rapid growth in the next two years. On s...
    
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