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China Property Market Analysis Summary

Core Content

This report provides an analysis of the China property market, focusing on recent sales performance, market sentiment, and investment recommendations. It outlines the current state of the market, potential risks, and key players in the sector.

Main Points

1. Recent Sales Performance

• Secondary home sales in top-tier cities (e.g., Shanghai and Beijing) have shown stronger-than-expected growth since March, with a year-over-year (y-y) increase of 7–25% in April.
• The primary home sales have remained sluggish, contributing to a potential shift in secondary sales growth.
• There is a base effect influencing the sales data, where a lower base in the previous year's sales made the current figures appear stronger.

2. Market Trends

• Mild price increases in Shanghai and Beijing, while softer price declines in Tier 2 cities.
• Secondary listing volumes have seen some retreat, suggesting a possible slowdown in market activity.
• The historical pattern of home prices moving in the same direction across cities may no longer hold, as residents are no longer viewing housing as a good investment due to prolonged market weakness.
• The beta of the overall housing market remains negative, indicating that the market is still volatile and not yet stabilized.

3. Divergences in Sales

• While overall home sales improved on a y-y basis, most cities still show flat or declining sales.
• The diffusion of recovery into lower-tier cities is still elusive, indicating that the market remains concentrated in Tier 1 and Tier 2 cities.

4. Investor Sentiment and Policy Impact

• The stronger sales are attributed to policy boosts (e.g., HPR easing in SH/BJ), improved rental yields, and release of pend-up demand from first-home buyers.
• The resurgence in sales may not be sustainable as policy impact diminishes and resident sentiment re-weakens in the second quarter low season.

5. Recommendations

• Investors should monitor primary sales volume, home prices, secondary listing volume, and rental rates in May–July to gain more conviction about the market recovery.
• The report suggests staying prudent and becoming more cautiously optimistic if further evidence of stabilization in major cities is seen.
• Selective investment is advised, favoring quality names with credible self-help stories, such as:
  • CR Land (1109.HK)
  • Seazen (601155.SS)
  • C&D (1908.HK)

Key Information

• AlphaWise survey indicates that residents no longer see housing as a good investment.
• The recovery in secondary sales might be partly due to share gains from the primary market.
• The mid-to-high-end housing price correction is not yet complete.
• Upgrade demand from secondary home sellers is still weak.
• The valuation methodology for the companies covered includes NAV calculations, DCF models, and cap rate assessments.

Risks

Risks to Upside

• Stronger-than-expected contracted sales
• Accelerated openings of new malls

Risks to Downside

• Weaker-than-expected contracted sales
• Slower-than-expected openings of new shopping malls
• Faster-than-expected compression of development margin
• Weaker-than-expected growth of recurring income
• Slower-than-expected divestment of shopping malls into private REITs

Valuation Summary

Analyst Certification and Conflict of Interest

• Stephen Cheung, CFA and Cara Zhu are certified analysts and have not received direct or indirect compensation for specific recommendations.
• Morgan Stanley may have conflicts of interest due to its business relationships with covered companies, including investment banking services, market making, and securities-related services.

Stock Rating Definitions

• Overweight (O): Expected total return exceeds the average total return of the industry coverage universe.
• Equal-weight (E): Expected total return is in line with the average total return of the industry coverage universe.
• Underweight (U): Expected total return is below the average total return of the industry coverage universe.
• Not-Rated (NR): No adequate conviction about the stock's total return relative to the industry coverage universe.

Stock Ratings Distribution

Industry View

• Attractive (A): The analyst expects the industry to outperform the relevant broad market benchmark.
• In-Line (I): The analyst expects the industry to perform in line with the relevant broad market benchmark.
• Cautious (C): The analyst views the industry with caution due to ongoing uncertainties.

Conclusion

The China property market is showing signs of recovery in top-tier cities, but the sustainability of this trend is uncertain. While secondary sales have improved, primary sales remain weak, and the diffusion of recovery to lower-tier cities is not yet evident. Investors are advised to remain cautious and selective, with a focus on companies that demonstrate strong fundamentals and potential for growth.