Zijin reported 1Q25 earnings of Rmb10,166.8m (+62.4% yoy), in line with expectations. Mining entities’ gross margin expanded to 59.9% (+5.4ppt yoy), supported by a gold price rally. The contribution from gold/copper to gross profit became more balanced at 36%/42%, enhancing earnings resilience amid elevated market uncertainties. 1Q25 gold output rose to a record 19.1 tonnes (+13.4% yoy), on track to achieve its 2025 growth target of 17%. Maintain BUY. Target price: HK$24.00.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Economics Trade Mar 25 exports growth rebounded to 12.4% yoy, a big improvement from Feb 25’s -3.0% yoy (which was affected by the holidays), but still a moderation from 4Q24's stronger performance. On the other hand, imports fell 4.3% yoy, dragged by a strong decline in coal imports. Trade surplus widened to US$102.6b, but will narrow in the months ahead if the higher US tariffs remain. Strategy China And Hong Kong Property In Apr 25: a) major mainland cities saw mom decrea...
GREATER CHINA Economics Trade: A divergence between exports and imports. Strategy China And Hong Kong Property: Sales recovery weakened in Apr 25; watch for further policy support and the implications of Hong Kong’s free trade status. Results Zijin Mining (2899 HK/BUY/HK$17.22/Target: HK$24.00): 1Q25: In line; poised to capitalise on gold price surge with robust production growth. Update Kingboard Laminates Holdings (1888 HK/BUY/HK$7.69/Target: HK$9.58): Cautiously optimistic on 1H25; developing...
Zijin reported 2024 earnings of Rmb32,050.6m (+51.8% yoy), within expectations. Mining entities’ gross margin expanded to 58.0% in 2024 (+8.9ppt yoy) on a metal price rally and effective cost control. Both Zijin’s copper C1 and gold AISC were among the 20% lowest globally. Copper/gold output grew to 1.07m/72.9 tonnes (+6.1%/+7.7% yoy). Kamoa’s copper output will hit 580,000 tonnes with the completion of phase 3 expansion six months ahead of schedule. Maintain BUY. Target price: HK$23.00.
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 HSI and MSCI China index rose 13.4% mom and 11.5% mom respectively in February, riding the wave of optimism on China’s tech sector. Sino-US tensions look set to rise in March, as higher tariffs take effect and should lead to greater market volatility. Hence, we will be quick to take profit and will only add names with less demanding valuations. New additions to our BUY list are Geely, JD, SHKP and Zijin Mining.
The robust US jobs market reinforced expectations for a less aggressive rate-cut path, but gold prices remained resilient and supported by US policy uncertainties. A hawkish Fed has led to a net outflow of North American gold ETF, but we believe inflation concerns will eventually boost retail demand. LME/SHFE copper prices hit a one-month high on optimism on demand from China and indications of robust Chinese copper demand in recent weeks. Maintain OVERWEIGHT.
GREATER CHINA Economics Money Supply Positive signs despite weak credit demand. Sector Baijiu Industry remains under pressure; conservative tone toward 2025; channel healthiness and price stability the key focuses. Downgrade the baijiu sector to UNDERWEIGHT. Metals and Mining ...
Expect increased market volatility in 1H25 as the US embarks on another round of trade rebalancing with China via higher tariffs. We expect China to roll out growth supportive policies on top of the de-risking measures that have been announced. Hence, we prefer a domestic orientation and policy beneficiaries for 1H25. Our MSCI China Index target is at 68pt, based on 7% EPS growth and 10.5x PE. The downside target is 51pt in the event of a full-fledged trade war. China is focusing on de-riskin...
Zijin reported 9M24 earnings of Rmb24,357.5m (+50.7% yoy), representing 80% of our full-year estimate and within expectations. Mining entities’ gross margin fell to 58.5% in 3Q24 (-1.2ppt qoq) on lower copper ASP. 9M24 copper/gold output grew to 789,459/54.3 tonnes (+8.3%/+4.7% yoy). The electricity shortage is constraining Kamoa’s copper output, which could result in a 2-4% shortfall to Zijin’s 2024 copper output target. Maintain BUY. Target price: HK$21.90.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Results Ping An Insurance Group (2318 HK/BUY/HK$49.05/Target: HK$69.00) Ping An delivered robust 3Q24 results with OPAT rising 22% yoy, driven by a strong performance in the life and P&C segments. The asset management business turned red due to impairment but reversal is possible if China’s economy improves further. NBV grew 1.1x in 3Q24, mainly supported by strong life premium growth and margin expansion. Although share price rose 30% mom, the strong earnings turnaround could...
GREATER CHINA Results Ping An Insurance Group (2318 HK/BUY/HK$49.05/Target: HK$69.00) 3Q24: Bountiful harvest after prolonged dry spell. ZTE Corporation (763 HK/HOLD/HK$21.05/Target: HK$19.00) 3Q24: Results miss, expect stringent cost controls before next capex cycle. Downgrade to HOLD. Zijin Mining (2899 HK/BUY/HK$17.40/Target: HK$21.90) 3Q24: In line; mining entities’ gross margin down 1.2ppt qoq on lower copper ASP. Update Jiumaojiu In...
GREATER CHINA Sector Metals And Mining Gold: Rally takes a breather; downside cushioned by escalating geopolitical tensions. INDONESIA Update Sarana Menara Nusantara (TOWR IJ/HOLD/Rp850/Target: Rp930) 2Q24: Revenue from non-tower business jumps 30% yoy. Downgrade to HOLD. MALAYSIA Strategy Budget 2025 Preview: Building Sustainable Growth While Budget 2025 is seen as market-neutral, it is suppor...
Zijin reported 1H24 earnings of Rmb15,084.4m (+46.6% yoy), representing 53% of our full-year estimate and in line with expectations. Mining entities’ gross margin rose to 57.3% (+5.6ppt), thanks to an uptick in copper/gold prices and cost savings in 1H24. Copper/gold output grew to 518,570 tonnes/35 tonnes (+5.3%/+9.5% yoy), slightly behind the full-year target given interruptions of mine operations. Lithium production will likely be postponed on weak prices. Maintain BUY. Target price: HK$21.50...
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Strategy Cross Currents In our base case, we expect the MSCI China index to range trade for the rest of 2024 due to uncertainties over the duration of economic adjustment. Upside risk comes from the start of the Fed’s easing cycle as it opens the way for further monetary easing in China. However, this should be complemented by demand-side policies for greater impact. In the meantime, we utilise a barbell strategy, preferring TMT, tech hardware and defensives like financials, c...
GREATER CHINA Strategy Cross Currents We expect the MSCI China index to range trade for the rest of 2024; we prefer TMT, tech hardware and defensives like banks, communication services and utilities. Results Goldwind Science & Technology (2208 HK/BUY/HK$4.46/Target: HK$5.30) 1H24: In line; shifting focus to offshore WTG and overseas markets. Jiumaojiu International Holdings (9922 HK/BUY/HK$2.49/Target: HK$3.50) 1H24: Result...
The gold price has been hovering around US$2,300-2,400/t oz in recent months while in search of a catalyst and scrambling for clarity on the rate cut timeline. We believe the PBOC’s de-dollarisation drive is far from over given their relatively low ratio of gold reserves. The value of gold will emerge as China announces more supportive monetary policies. Short-term volatility will persist as the market continues to finetune its rate cut expectations, but stars are aligning for further price upsi...
Zijin reported 1Q24 earnings of Rmb6,260.8m (+15.1% yoy), in line with expectations. Gross margin of mining entities expanded by 0.97ppt yoy to 54.5%, driven by cost savings and a spike in metal prices. Mine-produced copper/gold production volume rose 5.2%yoy/5.3% yoy to 262,649 tonnes/16,805kg, and management is confident of meeting the 10%/9% yoy production growth targets for 2024. There is limited impact from the production halt at the Kolwezi mine. Maintain BUY. Target price: HK$18.10.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Strategy China And Hong Kong Property A comparison between H-REITs and C-REITs. Results China Tourism Group Duty Free (601888 CH/BUY/Rmb71.72/Target: Rmb106.20) 1Q24: Core profit grew 0.2% yoy; inventories improving; expect further gross margin expansion. iFlytek (002230 CH/HOLD/Rmb41.97/Target: Rmb40.00) FY23 and 1Q24: Earnings missed; dividend of Rmb1.00 for every 10 shares. Jonjee Hi-Tech Industrial & Commercial (600872 CH/BUY/Rmb27.55/Target: Rmb36.10) 1Q24: Results abov...
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