Regional Morning Notes Summary - 01 November 2016
Core Content
This document provides a summary of the financial performance and outlook for various markets and companies in the Asia-Pacific region. It includes banking results, company-specific updates, key indices, corporate events, and valuation analysis for selected stocks.
Main Points by Region
China
- Banking Sector:
- 3Q16 results showed lacklustre top-line growth but improved asset quality.
- Net interest income (NII) fell due to net interest margin (NIM) compression, but NIM is expected to stabilise in the coming quarters.
- Banks have reported a slight improvement in NPL ratios, attributed to government measures and commodity price rebounds.
- ICBC and CCB are highlighted as top picks due to better asset quality and capital ratios.
- Overall, the banking sector remains cautious due to ongoing NPL concerns, despite near trough valuations.
Indonesia
- Bumi Serpong Damai (BSDE):
- 3Q16 net income increased by 7.2% yoy, driven by stronger recurring income.
- Recommended as BUY with a target price of Rp2,790.
- Semen Indonesia (SMGR):
- 9M16 net profit declined by 8.4% yoy, slightly below expectations.
- Recommended as HOLD with a target price of Rp10,200.
Malaysia
- Banking Sector:
- September 2016 banking stats indicate a moderating growth environment with declining loan approvals and applications.
- Deleum (DLUM):
- Downgraded to SELL due to a 60% cut in profit forecast and weaker dividend visibility.
Singapore
- Banking Sector:
- 3Q16 results show that most banks have already recognised bulk of vulnerable and lumpy exposures as NPLs.
- DBS Group Holdings (DBS SP):
- Recommended as BUY with a target price of S$18.98.
- Trimmed costs while maintaining a strong CET-1 CAR.
Thailand
- Dynasty Ceramic (DCC TB):
- 3Q16 results were decent, with good performance expected to continue in 2017.
- Recommended as HOLD with a target price of Bt4.80.
- PTT (PTT TB):
- 3Q16 results show unexpected lower gas costs positively impacting earnings.
- Recommended as BUY with a target price of Bt405.
Key Indices
| Index |
Previous Close |
1 Day % |
1 Week % |
1 Month % |
YTD % |
| DJIA |
18142.4 |
(0.1) |
(0.4) |
(0.9) |
4.1 |
| S&P 500 |
2126.2 |
(0.0) |
(1.2) |
(1.9) |
4.0 |
| FTSE 100 |
6954.2 |
(0.6) |
(0.5) |
0.8 |
11.4 |
| AS30 |
5368.4 |
(0.6) |
(2.8) |
(2.8) |
0.4 |
| CSI 300 |
3336.3 |
(0.1) |
(0.9) |
2.6 |
(10.6) |
| FSSTI |
2813.9 |
(0.1) |
(1.5) |
(1.9) |
(2.4) |
| HSCEI |
9559.4 |
0.5 |
(3.0) |
(0.2) |
(1.1) |
| HSI |
22934.5 |
(0.1) |
(2.8) |
(1.6) |
4.7 |
| JCI |
5422.5 |
0.2 |
0.0 |
1.1 |
18.1 |
| KLCI |
1672.5 |
0.1 |
(0.3) |
1.2 |
(1.2) |
| KOSPI |
2008.2 |
(0.6) |
(1.9) |
(1.7) |
2.4 |
| Nikkei 225 |
17425.0 |
(0.1) |
1.1 |
5.9 |
(8.5) |
| SET |
1495.7 |
0.1 |
(0.3) |
0.8 |
16.1 |
| TWSE |
9290.1 |
(0.2) |
(0.3) |
1.3 |
11.4 |
| BDI |
857 |
2.8 |
3.1 |
(2.1) |
79.3 |
| CPO (RM/ml) |
2804 |
(0.4) |
2.4 |
0.3 |
27.5 |
| Brent Crude |
49 |
(4.1) |
(5.5) |
(0.9) |
30.4 |
Top Picks
BUY
- Air China (753 HK): Target price HK$7.00, current price HK$5.10, upside 37.3%
- Ping An Insurance (2318 HK): Target price HK$47.00, current price HK$40.95, upside 14.8%
- Ciputra Property (CTRP LJ): Target price HK$960.00, current price HK$760.00, upside 26.3%
- Indosat (ISAT LJ): Target price HK$9,500.00, current price HK$6,600.00, upside 43.9%
- Genting Bhd (GENT MK): Target price HK$9.90, current price HK$7.84, upside 26.3%
- City Dev (CIT SP): Target price HK$10.36, current price HK$8.49, upside 22.0%
- OCBC (OCBC SP): Target price HK$10.45, current price HK$8.48, upside 23.2%
- Bangkok Dusit (BDMS TB): Target price HK$31.20, current price HK$22.80, upside 36.8%
- Siam Cement (SCC TB): Target price HK$645.00, current price HK$500.00, upside 29.0%
SELL
- Hartalega (HART MK): Target price HK$3.10, current price HK$4.90, downside 36.7%
Key Assumptions
| Region |
2015 GDP % yoy |
2016F GDP % yoy |
2017F GDP % yoy |
| US |
2.6 |
2.0 |
2.7 |
| Euro Zone |
2.0 |
1.4 |
1.0 |
| Japan |
0.5 |
0.6 |
0.8 |
| Singapore |
2.0 |
1.4 |
1.7 |
| Malaysia |
5.0 |
4.2 |
4.5 |
| Thailand |
2.8 |
3.2 |
3.5 |
| Indonesia |
4.8 |
5.0 |
5.2 |
| Hong Kong |
2.4 |
2.1 |
1.8 |
| China |
6.9 |
6.5 |
6.2 |
Corporate Events
| Event |
Venue |
Start Date |
End Date |
| Ekovest Bhd Corporate Roadshow |
Singapore |
3 Nov |
3 Nov |
| Valuetronics Tea Session |
Singapore |
7 Nov |
7 Nov |
| Cityneon Roadshow |
Hong Kong |
9 Nov |
9 Nov |
| Xstep International Holdings Roadshow |
Kuala Lumpur |
15 Nov |
15 Nov |
| Ministry of Finance Indonesia |
Taipei |
21 Nov |
22 Nov |
| Indo Strategy Analyst Marketing |
Taipei |
23 Nov |
23 Nov |
| Metro Pacific Investments Roadshow |
Canada |
24 Nov |
25 Nov |
Company Results - BYD Company (1211 HK)
- 3Q16 net profit: Rmb1.4b, down 6% yoy, flat qoq.
- Core net profit: Rmb1.397b, up 316% yoy.
- 9M16 net profit: Rmb3.664b, up 87% yoy.
- 2016 full-year net profit estimate: Rmb5.05b, up 8%.
- 2017 full-year net profit estimate: Rmb5.32b, up 10%.
- 2018 full-year net profit estimate: Rmb6.92b, up 10%.
- EV sales: Declining since June 2016, with 92% yoy growth in 3Q16.
- EV sales assumptions: 132,000 units in 2016, 228,000 in 2017, 288,000 in 2018.
- Monorail projects: Two projects in Shenzhen and Shantou, but profit details are not yet disclosed.
- EV subsidies: Expected to be cut by 20% in 2017, potentially affecting earnings.
- Recommendation: Maintain HOLD, target price HK$54.00.
Valuation Summary
| Company |
Price (HK$) |
Target Price (HK$) |
Upside (%) |
Rec |
PE (2016F) |
PE (2017F) |
P/B (2016F) |
P/B (2017F) |
ROE (2016F) |
ROE (2017F) |
ROA (2016F) |
ROA (2017F) |
| ICBC |
4.67 |
5.50 |
18.4 |
BUY |
5.4 |
5.2 |
0.7 |
0.7 |
14.4 |
13.4 |
1.2 |
1.1 |
| CCB |
5.68 |
6.30 |
11.0 |
BUY |
5.5 |
5.4 |
0.8 |
0.7 |
14.8 |
13.7 |
1.2 |
1.1 |
| ABC |
3.27 |
3.00 |
-5.9 |
HOLD |
5.3 |
5.3 |
0.7 |
0.6 |
13.8 |
12.6 |
0.9 |
0.8 |
| BOC |
3.48 |
3.40 |
-2.9 |
HOLD |
5.4 |
5.2 |
0.6 |
0.6 |
12.1 |
11.5 |
0.9 |
0.9 |
| BoCom |
5.91 |
5.35 |
-10.2 |
HOLD |
6.2 |
6.2 |
0.7 |
0.6 |
11.3 |
10.5 |
0.8 |
0.7 |
| CMB |
18.92 |
20.75 |
9.2 |
BUY |
6.8 |
6.4 |
1.2 |
1.1 |
5.6 |
5.8 |
1.2 |
1.1 |
| Minsheng |
8.85 |
7.70 |
-12.9 |
HOLD |
6.3 |
5.9 |
0.9 |
0.9 |
14.1 |
13.2 |
0.9 |
0.9 |
Analysts
Summary
The report outlines a mixed outlook across the Asia-Pacific region. In China, banks showed improved asset quality but weak top-line growth, with ICBC and CCB highlighted as top picks. BYD's 3Q16 results were in line with guidance, but slowing EV sales and uncertain subsidies pose risks. In Indonesia, BSDE saw a 7.2% yoy increase in net income, while Semen Indonesia reported lower-than-expected profits. Malaysia's banking sector showed signs of moderation, and Deleum was downgraded. Singapore's DBS Group maintained strong capital ratios. Thailand's PTT saw a positive impact from lower gas costs, while Dynasty Ceramic showed good performance. Key indices indicate moderate to weak performance across the region, with some showing positive YTD growth. The report also highlights upcoming corporate events and reiterates the valuation and recommendation for selected stocks.