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...
Indonesia’s banking sector shows stabilising liquidity but muted credit appetite, with M2 up 6.5% yoy in Jul 25 on foreign inflows while loan growth slowed to 6.6%. Working capital and SME lending remain weak, and continue to weigh on BBRI’s earnings (SMEheavy exposure). Although its CoC rose mom, BBCA remains resilient with its strong liquidity buffers. With the BI’s 75bp ytd cuts and fiscal disbursements, loan demand should recover in 2026. Maintain OVERWEIGHT with BBNI and BBCA as our top pic...
GREATER CHINA Results Galaxy Entertainment Group (27 HK/BUY/HK$40.18/Target: HK$45.00) 2Q25: Normalised EBITDA up 7% qoq; expects reinvestment efficiency to optimise. Increased dividend payout to remain sustainable. Kweichow Moutai (600519 CH/BUY/Rmb1,437.04/Target: Rmb1,722.00) 2Q25: On track to achieve full-year target; expect wholesale price pressure to persist into 2H25. Tencent Music Entertainment Group (1698 HK/BUY/HK$88.30/Target: HK$105.00) ...
Liquidity saw an early improvement in Jun 25 as LDR at major SOE banks eased, current account balances rose, and M2 growth accelerated as government funds shifted out of BI. Coupled with lower SRBI yields, this led to easing monthly CoF. The trend could persist on the back of: a) continued unwinding of SRBI and lower yields, b) potential rate cuts in 2H25, and c) stronger fiscal spending in 2H25, supporting modest sequential earnings improvements ahead. Maintain OVERWEIGHT with top picks BBNI an...
We expect the banking sector’s 1H25 results to be broadly in line with expectations, despite a possible underperformance from BBRI and BRIS. BBCA remains strong while BBNI and BMRI should post muted earnings growth. NIM pressure is likely to persist due to tight liquidity. Loan growth decelerated but is expected to recover in 2H25. NPLs for auto and mortgage are inching up, but overall asset quality remains sound. We maintain OVERWEIGHT, supported by a dovish BI policy, easing SRBI yields and ex...
Loan growth slowed to 8.1% yoy in May 25 due to tight liquidity and weak credit appetite. Deposit growth remained soft at 3.9% yoy, weighed down by front-loaded government bond issuance, diverting liquidity. We expect BI to continue unwinding SRBI and deliver further rate cuts in 2H25. Fiscal spending showed early signs of acceleration to Rp1,406t in 6M25 (5M25: Rp1,016t). With the deficit revised to 2.78% of GDP, further fiscal spending is anticipated. Maintain OVERWEIGHT on the sector.
Liquidity remains tight with deposit growth slowing and industry LDR rising to 90% in Apr 25. Banks relied on BI repo facilities while the overnight rate has consistently surpassed BI rate in recent weeks. Nevertheless, we expect liquidity to improve in 2H25 due to the recent rate cut, lower PLM, and higher foreign borrowing limits. SRBI issuance has eased though it remains substantial. Expected higher fiscal spending in 2H25 could facilitate greater liquidity. Maintain OVERWEIGHT on the sector.
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 ...
Ytd net foreign sell-off has continued for some Indonesian banks which we believe provided attractive entry prices. Amid the headwinds from the uncertainty of rate cuts, tighter liquidity, and government policies, BBCA and BRIS could deliver double-digit earnings growth in 2024/25. Given its low LDR and strong CASA franchise, BBCA has room to manage its NIM. Hajj Wadiah savings accounts, the gold financing business, and bancassurance could be earnings growth drivers for BRIS in 2025.
Feedback from investors during our annual strategy conference in Malaysia showed that they remain cautious on Indonesian banks as they are less optimistic about the rate cut outlook and liquidity tightening. We believe that higher government spending, which focuses on boosting consumption, could revitalise the domestic economy. Valuation is attractive as the big four banks are trading close to the mean five-year P/B. We maintain OVERWEIGHT on the sector. Top picks: BBCA, BMRI, BBNI, BRIS and BBT...
Trump’s tariffs and lower tax policies could lead to higher inflation and pose a potential risk that the Fed may slow down rate cuts in 2025. Higher government spending and strong loan growth are expected to support money supply growth. High LDR of 87% indicates stiffer competition in low-cost funding. Given the high CoF, we expect banks to face less intense competition in the loan market to manage the NIM. We maintain OVERWEIGHT on sector. Top picks: BBCA and BMRI.
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