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...
KKP posted a 1Q25 net profit of Bt1.06b (-30% yoy, -25% qoq). The results were in line with our forecast but missed consensus expectation by 15%. KKP could reduce losses from the sale of repossessed vehicles by 52% yoy and 37% qoq. However, we raise our provision expense assumption due to the uncertainties surrounding the US tariffs. We have factored in the expected policy rate of 1.5%. Maintain HOLD. Target price: Bt48.00.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Results Kasikorn Bank (KBANK TB/BUY/Bt148.50/Target: Bt175.00) 1Q25: Results beat expectation; a significant decrease in credit costs. Kiatnakin Phatra Bank (KKP TB/HOLD/Bt50.00/Target: Bt48.00) 1Q25: Results miss market expectations; provisions jump yoy and qoq. SCB X (SCB TB/BUY/Bt112.50/Target: Bt130.00) 1Q25: Results in line; intends to maintain a high dividend payout ratio.
GREATER CHINA Sector Property Supportive policy remarks by Premier Li Qiang point to further upside; upcoming Politburo meeting to be an important policy window. Results Fuyao Glass Industry Group (3606 HK/BUY/HK$49.15/Target: HK$68.00) 1Q25: Earnings up 46% yoy, in line with estimates. Maintain BUY. Target price: HK$68.00. Han’s Laser (002008 CH/BUY/Rmb24.27/Target: Rmb32.20) 1Q25: Net pro...
KKP posted 4Q24 net profit of Bt1.4b (+110% yoy, +8% qoq). The results are far above our and consensus expectations by 39% and 37% respectively. However, the notable qoq increase was due to a net gain on financial instruments measured at fair value through profit or loss (FVPL). Meanwhile, provision expenses spiked 34% qoq in 4Q24. Nevertheless, we expect KKP’s share price to have limited downside due to the remaining share repurchase. Maintain HOLD with a target price of Bt52.00.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Results Kiatnakin Phatra Bank (KKP TB/HOLD/Bt51.50/Target: Bt52.00) 4Q24: Results a huge positive surprise, but provisions jump qoq. TMBThanachart Bank (TTB TB/BUY/Bt1.82/Target: Bt2.16) 4Q24: Results in line; well-controlled asset quality in 2024.
GREATER CHINA Sector Property: Per capita tourism spending weakens further despite a yoy increase in visitor numbers; 2025 will continue to be a challenging year. Update Jiumaojiu International Holdings (9922 HK/BUY/HK$2.74/Target: HK$4.00): Business operations deteriorate in 4Q24; being cautious on new store openings; continuous closures of underperforming stores may happen in 2025. INDONESIA Sector Property: Undemanding valuation amid increased uncertainty. MALAYSIA Update Hap Seng Plantati...
GREATER CHINA Economics PMI A strong rebound for non-manufacturing PMI. Sector Macau Gaming Dec 24 GGR below expectations; expect 2025 GGR to recover to 82% of 2019’s level. INDONESIA Update Mitra Keluarga Karyasehat (MIKA IJ/BUY/Rp2,540/Target: Rp3,300) Expect a double-digit earnings growth in 2025 MALAYSIA Sector Heal...
GREATER CHINA Results Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (388 HK/BUY/HK$314.80/Target: HK$364.00) 3Q24: Risk-and-reward is more balanced. Upgrade to BUY. Han’s Laser (002008 CH/HOLD/Rmb24.42/Target: Rmb22.70) 3Q24: Net profit misses, but visibility of recovery improving. Downgrade to HOLD. New Oriental Education & Technology Group (EDU US/BUY/US$62.15/Target: US$85.00) 1QFY25: In line; moderated growth outlook in 2QFY25 on low seasonality. Update Xtep International Holdings (...
KKP posted 3Q24 net profit of Bt1.3b (+2% yoy, +70% qoq). The results were above our and consensus expectations by 63% and 42% respectively. The main increase was attributed to a large reduction in credit cost qoq. Non-II improved qoq due to better capital market conditions. We expect KKP’s share price to have limited downside, not falling below B49.00, due to the remaining 50% share repurchase programme in effect until 28 Nov 24. Maintain HOLD with a target price of Bt54.00.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Results Kiatnakin Phatra Bank (KKP TB/HOLD/Bt52.50/Target: Bt54.00) 3Q24: Results a huge positive surprise; a large reduction in credit cost. Krungthai Card (KTC TB/BUY/Bt48.50/Target: Bt60.00) 3Q24: Results in line; credit cost and NPL ratio down qoq. TMBThanachart Bank (TTB TB/BUY/Bt1.83/Target: Bt2.16) 3Q24: Results in line; lower credit cost qoq. Upgrade to BUY. Update Thai Union Group (TU TB/BUY/Bt14.80/Targ...
GREATER CHINA Economics Economic Activity 3Q24 GDP growth slows to 4.6% yoy, but September shows stabilisation. Results Contemporary Amperex Technology (300750 CH/BUY/Rmb249.89/Target: Rmb350.00) 3Q24: Earnings in line. Maintain BUY. Target price: Rmb350.00. Fuyao Glass Industry Group (3606 HK/BUY/HK$56.60/Target: HK$68.00) 3Q24: Core earnings spike 53.5% yoy, in line with estimates. Maintain BUY. Target price: HK$68...
GREATER CHINA Strategy PBOC Turns On The Tap The PBOC announced a series of easing measures on Tuesday. INDONESIA Update Astra International (ASII IJ/BUY/Rp5,275/Target: Rp5,800) About 70% of car and motorcycle sales to benefit from rate cut. Upgrade to BUY. MALAYSIA Results MyNews Holdings (MNHB MK/SELL/RM0.60/Target: RM0.52) 3QFY24: Results improved sequentially but disappointed consensus expectations. Valuations...
GREATER CHINA Sector Hong Kong Property Results wrap-up for Hong Kong developers: Navigating the cycle. INDONESIA Update XL Axiata (EXCL IJ/BUY/Rp2,270/Target: Rp2,900) Fixed broadband ARPU might increase by 10% post-acquisition of ServeCo. MALAYSIA Sector Utilities A strong 2Q24 with companies coming in broadly within expe...
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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...
GREATER CHINA Results Aier Eye Hospital Group (300015 CH/BUY/Rmb9.96/Target: Rmb12.50) 1H24: Results lower than expected; striving for growth amid weak economic conditions. ENN Energy Holdings (2688 HK/HOLD/HK$53.50/Target: HK$58.40) 1H24: Below expectations; earnings dragged by sluggish new installation and absence of LNG trading gain. Hysan Development (14 HK/BUY/HK$11.36/Target: HK$15.41) 1H24 Interim results remains stable yoy; retail portfolio being ...
GREATER CHINA Strategy Alpha Picks: August Conviction Calls: We expect stimulus to be announced in August and add COSCO Shipping Ports, Haier Smart Home, and KE Holdings to our BUY list and add SELL call on WuXi Bio, and XPeng. INDONESIA Strategy Alpha Picks: Underperformance in Jul 24: Our picks are BBNI, BMRI, BBRI, EXCL, CTRA, BBTN, CMRY, SIDO and JSMR. MALAYSIA Strategy Alpha Picks: Raising The M&A And Monetisation Bets: Our Alpha Picks marginally beat the KLCI. Jul 24 picks: Ekovest, Gamu...
KKP posted 2Q24 net profit of Bt769m (-45% yoy, -49% qoq). The results are far below our and consensus expectations by 49% and 37% respectively. Credit costs increased 82bp qoq. NPL ratio rose qoq. Management has revised the financial targets for 2024. We have a negative view on its asset quality outlook and have incorporated these into our forecasts. However, its current share price should already reflect these negative concerns. Maintain HOLD. Target price: Bt45.00.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Results Kasikorn Bank (KBANK TB/BUY/Bt128.00/Target: Bt162.00) 2Q24: Results in line; healthy asset quality maintained. Kiatnakin Phatra Bank (KKP TB/HOLD/Bt41.00/Target: Bt45.00) 2Q24: Negative surprise results; revises financial targets for 2024. Krung Thai Bank (KTB TB/BUY/Bt17.10/Target: Bt20.50) 2Q24: Results exceed expectations; healthy asset quality. Krungthai Card (KTC TB/BUY/Bt39.50/Target: Bt48.00) ...
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