The tariff war poses significant uncertainties to global trade. Shipping and ports (MARKET WEIGHT) are impacted due to their high global trade exposure, though their subdued valuation implies limited downside risks. Cargo operations of airlines (UNDERWEIGHT) are hit by both higher tariffs and the US’ de minimis tax change, but weaker fuel prices would support airlines’ near-term earnings. Maintain OVERWEIGHT on domestic consumption-oriented logistics names, with JDL a top pick.
CSH’s reported 2024 net profit of Rmb49.2b (+106% yoy) was in line with its previous guidance. A final dividend of Rmb1.03 was declared, leading to a full-year yield of 13.2%. For 2025, management sees a more complex and volatile industry environment amid geopolitical tensions. We expect CSH’s earnings to moderate 36% yoy in 2025. Share price downside should be limited by its large net cash pile, still-decent 2025 yield (8.3%) and proactive share buybacks. Maintain HOLD. Target price: HK$11.62.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Sector Internet Seeing great opportunities in AI development, major China cloud hyperscalers are significantly lifting their AI investment in 2025. With the launch of Manus, we are more optimistic about the accelerating monetisation capabilities of AI agents and applications through API integration and tool utilisation, which benefit cloud hyperscalers. Maintain MARKET WEIGHT. Results CMOC (3993 HK/BUY/HK$6.72/Target: HK$8.70) CMOC reported 2024 earnings of Rmb13,532.0m (+64.0...
GREATER CHINA Sector Internet Monetisation potential and trends of AI agent from the launch of Manus AI. Results CMOC (3993 HK/BUY/HK$6.72/Target: HK$8.70) 2024: Above expectations; copper output up 55% yoy to 650,161 tonnes. COSCO SHIPPING Holdings (1919 HK/BUY/HK$12.58/Target: HK$11.62) 2024: Results in line; more volatile business environment in 2025 but limited valuation ...
The latest economic indicators indicate a tepid global trade outlook in the near term. We expect 2025 to be a volatile year for the shipping and ports sector, subject to a number of geopolitical and industry events. While many of these events point to downside risks, a potential port strike in the US, the most imminent event to watch out for, poses upside risks for the container shipping segment. Maintain MARKET WEIGHT on the sector. BUY OOIL, CSP and CMP. Maintain HOLD on CSH.
CSH’s 9M24 net profit of Rmb38.1b (+72.7% yoy) was in line with its preliminary guidance and slightly ahead of our projections, at 85.2% of our full-year forecast. Management sees a benign trade condition in 4Q24 and expects the container shipping sector outlook to remain bolstered by the ongoing Red Sea disruption, at least through 1H25. Maintain HOLD on CSH for its lucrative dividend yield of over 13% in the next 12 months. Target price: HK$11.40.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Economics PMI October’s manufacturing PMI rose to 50.1% (+0.3ppt mom), with improvements across all composite indices. However, new export orders and inventory of finished goods continued to contract, with increases in purchase prices. The non-manufacturing PMI rose to 50.2% (+0.2ppt mom), showing broad-based improvements across all indices but a slight dip in construction PMI. Activity for small-sized firms contracted, likely impacted by fewer new manufacturing export orders....
GREATER CHINA Economics PMI: Broad-based improvement in PMI. Results Budweiser APAC (1876 HK/BUY/HK$8.11/Target: HK$14.60): 3Q24: Premiumisation slows down in China; in-home channel to be a focus. BYD Electronic (285 HK/BUY/HK$33.50/Target: HK$40.90): 3Q24: Solid set of results; 4Q24/2025 growth may accelerate further. Maintain BUY. China Longyuan Power (916 HK/HOLD/HK$6.91/Target: HK$6.50): 3Q24: In line; 3Q24 wind power generation up 6.2% yoy. COSCO SHIPPING Holdings (1919 HK/HOLD/HK$11.54/Tar...
The latest economic indicators pointed to a weakening global trade outlook, with both China and global manufacturing PMIs standing at sub-50 levels, and their new export order sub-indices sinking deeper in the contractionary territory. Ocean freight rate futures prices have rebounded lately amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, and the US East Coast port strike, though halted for now, remains a key uncertainty. Maintain MARKET WEIGHT. BUY OOIL, CSP and CMP. CSH is downgraded to HOLD.
CSH’s 1H24 net profit of Rmb16.9b (+1.9% yoy, +131.1% hoh) is deemed broadly in line with our expectations, forming 32.0% of our full-year forecast, as we expect a significantly higher 2H24 performance underpinned by higher average ocean freight rates hoh and yoy. Ocean freight rates are going downhill as the market is moving out of the traditional peak season but are likely to stay above normal levels given the ongoing Red Sea disruption. Maintain BUY. Target price: HK$11.08.
The latest economic indicators for global trade outlook weakened slightly, with both China and global manufacturing PMIs dipping mom and their new export order subindices below 50. Ocean freight rates have peaked, with freight rate futures prices having retreated in the past month amid the Gaza truce talks. Nevertheless, risk-reward for shipping companies is more favourable after the recent share price drops. Maintain MARTKET WEIGHT. OOIL and CSH (upgraded to BUY) offer FY24 yields of about 17%.
The latest economic indicators for global trade were still mixed but with some positive tilt. Driven by a tight capacity supply-demand balance, prices of Jun/Aug/Oct 24 futures contracts for Shanghai-Europe freight rose 24%/30%/24% from our last update, pointing to even stronger near-term earnings for container shipping. We deem the risk-reward of container shipping stocks largely balanced but think near-term market sentiments may stay strong. Upgrade OOIL to HOLD on raised earnings and dividend...
GREATER CHINA Strategy Alpha Picks: June Conviction Call Adding KE Holdings and Wharf REIC to our BUY list; hedging with SELL call on BYD. Sector Shipping and Ports – China Further strengthened freight rates raising container shipping earnings outlook. Upgrade OOIL to HOLD; Maintain BUY on CSP and CMP, and HOLD on CSH. Update KE Holdings Inc (2423 HK/BUY/HK$45.00/Target: HK$55.00) ...
The latest economic indicators for China’s exports were still mixed, with China and global manufacturing PMIs staying above 50, but a weakened US consumer sentiment index. We think China’s potential removal of dividend tax on Hong Kong stocks bought via the Stock Connect will re-rate port stocks, but the risk-reward for shipping stocks is becoming less attractive after the recent strong share price performance. Downgrade CSH to HOLD and OOIL to SELL, and suggest switching to port plays CSP and C...
CSH’s 1Q24 net profit of Rmb6.8b (-5.2% yoy, +277.5% qoq) is broadly in line with our expectations, forming 36.6% of our full-year forecast. Management sees healthy contract signing with clients, and expects benign capacity supply-demand dynamics in the near term as a result of the on-going Red Sea attacks. We raise our 2024-26 earnings estimates by 13-15%. Maintain BUY with a slightly higher target price of HK$10.90.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Economics PMI Manufacturing PMI came in better than expected at 50.4% (-0.4ppt) and stayed in the expansionary zone for the second month. It was mainly supported by production and new orders as employment remained a drag, dropping 0.1ppt to 48.0%. Non-manufacturing hit a three-month low of 51.2%, dragged by moderation in new orders and business expectations. We expect policy support to continue and the July Politburo may see new measures being rolled out. Sector Aviation T...
CSH’s 2023 net profit of Rmb23.9b (-78.2% yoy) was in line with its previous guidance. It declared a final dividend of Rmb0.23 based on a 50% payout ratio, topping the guided range of 30-50%. We expect CSH to achieve an upbeat performance in 1H24, backed by the elevated average ocean freight rates ytd as a result of the Red Sea attacks. CSH currently trades at 0.63x 2024F P/B (2.3SD below sector historical mean) and offers a 7.4% yield for 2024 by our estimate. Maintain BUY. Target: HK$10.60.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Strategy Small-Mid Cap Biweekly Eyeing re-rating for refrigerant suppliers as AC dealers front-load for peak sales in 2Q24. Results China Construction Bank (939 HK/BUY/HK$4.85/Target: HK$6.00) 2023: Results in line; expect revenue headwinds to persist in 2024. COSCO SHIPPING Holdings (1919 HK/BUY/HK$8.44/Target: HK$10.60) 2023: Results in line; expect an upbeat 1H24 performance. Maintain BUY. Kweichow Moutai (600519 CH/BUY/Rmb1,713.99/Target: Rmb2,488.00) 2023: Earnings up ...
GREATER CHINA Strategy Small-Mid Cap Biweekly Eyeing re-rating for refrigerant suppliers as AC dealers front-load for peak sales in 2Q24. Results China Construction Bank (939 HK/BUY/HK$4.85/Target: HK$6.00) 2023: Results in line; expect revenue headwinds to persist in 2024. COSCO SHIPPING Holdings (1919 HK/BUY/HK$8.44/Target: HK$10.60) 2023: Results in line; expect an upbeat 1H24 performance. Maintain BUY. Kweichow Moutai (600519 CH/BUY/Rmb1,713.99/Target: Rmb2,488.00) 2023: Earnings up ...
Economic indicators for China’s exports were still a mixed bag in Feb 24, but the external environment is gradually improving, in line with our forecast of a moderate rise in global trade by mid-24. Amid the Red Sea attacks, ocean freight rates have been gradually normalising since early-Feb 24 as shipping companies adapt to the situation. We downgrade OOIL to SELL and recommend switching to CSH for shipping exposure. Top picks: CSP for ports and CSH for container shipping. Maintain MARKET WEIGH...
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