The tariffs announced by Trump increased uncertainties over the Fed’s rate cuts, weighing on the recovery of the Hong Kong residential market and tourism. The mainland property market will be less affected, backed by China’s relatively independent monetary policy. For 2025, leading SOE developers’ earnings stabilisation will be a key highlight. Maintain sector weights with this pecking order: China property>Hong Kong developers>Hong Kong landlords. Top picks: CR Land and SHKP.
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...
Wharf REIC’s underlying net profit for 2024 rose 2.1% yoy, mainly thanks to a 10% drop in finance costs. Revenue decreased 3% on a 6% decline at Times Square. Key operational highlights include positive retail rental growth at Harbour City and a higher office occupancy rate. Management's outlook for 1H25 remains cautious. With top-line facing persistent challenges, lower finance costs may be the key profit driver. Trim earnings forecasts and lower target price by 7% to HK$23.10. Maintain BUY.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Initiate Coverage JBM Healthcare (2161 HK/BUY/HK$1.82/Target: HK$2.42) JBM is a leading branded healthcare provider in Hong Kong with a diversified portfolio. We expect enhanced brand recognition and accelerated e-commerce expansion to fuel future growth and forecast EPS growing at a three-year CAGR of 22.3% in FY25-27. We also like JBM for its solid cash flow generation and decent capital allocation. Initiate coverage with BUY and a target price of HK$2.42 based on 10.3x FY26F ...
GREATER CHINA Initiate Coverage JBM Healthcare (2161 HK/BUY/HK$1.82/Target: HK$2.42) Revitalising iconic pharma heritage brands. Results Wharf Real Estate Investment Co (1997 HK/BUY/HK$20.55/Target: HK$23.10) 2024: Underlying net profit met expectation; lower finance costs being key driver of profits amid top-line uncertainties. Update Jiumaojiu International Holdings (9922 HK/HOLD/HK$3.08/Target: HK$3.00) ...
Property sales in both mainland China and Hong Kong weakened during 2025’s CNY. Another key development around CNY was the change in Vanke’s top management, which we think cannot eliminate the risks associated with Vanke due to the financial constraint of Shenzhen Metro. Hong Kong saw a low growth in tourist arrivals during CNY. We think further policy support is needed and possible. Maintain our respective sector ratings. Top picks are CR Land, SHKP and LINK REIT.
In 2024, Hong Kong saw a recovery in the number of visitors, but per capita spending weakened further. For 2025 we expect a stronger-than-expected Hong Kong dollar to continue to diminish the competitiveness of Hong Kong tourism and shopping, and weigh on the valuation of landlords. Maintain UNDERWEIGHT. Trim earnings for Wharf REIC and Hysan. Lower the target prices for our covered stocks. LINK REIT is our top pick for the resilience of community malls.
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In Oct 24, the primary property market showed signs of recovery, with a notable increase in transaction volume. Nov 24 may see a pullback in transaction volume on lower high-quality new supply. However, we still expect a 3% recovery in property prices in 4Q24-1Q25, driven by rising rental yields and supportive macro factors. On the other hand, retail landlords continue to face challenges from GBA integration. Maintain MARKET WEIGHT and prefer developers over landlords. SHKP and LINK REIT are our...
GREATER CHINA Strategy Hong Kong Developers And Landlords Top developer leads strong sales rebound in Oct 24; landlords continue to face challenges from GBA integration. Sector Internet - China Encouraging monetisation visibility from adtech and LLM upgrades. Update Xiaomi Corp (1810 HK/BUY/HK$27.30/Target: HK$31.70) 3Q24 results preview: Robust growth in IoT se...
The Chief Executive delivered the 2024 Policy Address on 17 Oct 24. The government pledged to continue relaxing demand-side policies by expanding new CIES and raising LTV. On the supply front, the government reiterated its land supply plan, and expedite construction in the northern metropolitan area. Policy easing may positively impact the market in the near term. However, restoring confidence and further rate cuts are crucial. Maintain MARKET WEIGHT. SHKP and LINK REIT are our top picks.
The CCL index fell 7.71% in 9M24. We anticipate a 3% rebound, supported by both rate cuts and China's economic stimulus policies. For the Golden Week holiday, the first six days registered a 24% yoy growth in the number of mainland tourists, with F&B being the major beneficiary. However, the relatively high Hong Kong dollar exchange rate may continue to weigh on high-end tourism spending. Maintain MARKET WEIGHT, preferring developers. Our top picks are SHKP and LINK REIT.
GREATER CHINA Sector Hong Kong Developers And Landlords Expect the strong performance of the stock market to have a positive impact on property prices. INDONESIA Update Summarecon Agung (SMRA IJ/BUY/Rp700/Target: Rp865) Potential further re-rating from SMIP IPO and more rate cuts. MALAYSIA Update KPJ Healthcare (KPJ MK/HOLD/RM2.07/Target: RM1.90) KPJ’s transformation programme continues to gathe...
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...
Wharf REIC’s 1H24 underlying net profit increased 2.1% yoy, driven by positive growth in retail rental income and lower finance cost. Interim DPS decreased 4.5% yoy to HK$0.64/share on consistent pay-out policy. Net gearing ratio further dropped to 18.3% as of Jun 24. We trim earnings forecast to factor in a more cautious expectation of Hong Kong retail sales. However, for 2H24, Wharf REIC is expected to be a key beneficiary of potential US rate cut. Maintain BUY. Target price: HK$28.30.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Sector Internet E-commerce companies are actively undergoing strategic adjustments to balance low prices and user experience, thereby facilitating GMV growth momentum. Following the adjustments, we expect to see a re-acceleration of growth and better profitability in 2H24. We opine that cross-border e-commerce expansion and adtech upgrades will remain as the key catalysts for e-commerce companies amid stagnant domestic e-commerce growth. Maintain MARKET WEIGHT. Results Wha...
GREATER CHINA Sector Internet: Strategic revamp to revitalise e-commerce GMV growth. Results Wharf Real Estate Investment Co (1997 HK/BUY/HK$20.10/Target: HK$28.30): 1H24: Underlying net profit up 2% on positive retail rental growth and lower funding cost; awaiting cyclical factors to improve. INDONESIA Results United Tractors (UNTR IJ/SELL/Rp24,150/Target: Rp20,000): 2Q24: Continued weakness; in line with consensus estimates. MALAYSIA Sector Utilities: Government likely to award short-term PP...
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...
For the Hong Kong market, we notice two trends in Jul 24: a) developers' low-price strategy proved effective; and b) daily average of Hong Kong residents going north saw a mom drop. However, we need more evidence to conclude that property prices have bottomed out and that the trend of going north to shop has reversed. Maintain MARKET WEIGHT for rising interest in high-yield assets and improvement in home buyers’ sentiment. Top picks: SHKP and LINK REIT.
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 ...
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