Regional Morning Notes Summary - 30 October 2015
Core Content Overview
This document provides a comprehensive summary of the financial performance and economic outlook for various markets in Asia, with a focus on China, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore. It includes company results, economic policy updates, sector analysis, and key financial metrics.
Main Points
China
- Economic Policy: The Communist Party of China's 5th Plenum outlined a new development model emphasizing innovation, coordination, green growth, openness, and shared benefits. The goal is to achieve a "moderately prosperous society" by 2020, targeting an average GDP growth of 6.5%.
- Population Policy: The two-child policy was introduced to address the aging population, though its impact on labor supply is expected to be marginal until 2030.
- Property Sector: Property management services are a rising business with a promising outlook. The market is fragmented, and the industry is expected to grow significantly.
- Company Results:
- BBMG Corporation (2009 HK): 9M15 core net profit declined by 46% yoy, but property sales recognition is expected to improve in 4Q15. The company is expected to see a lower rate of decline in earnings compared to pure cement players.
- China Construction Bank (939 HK): 3Q15 results were in line with expectations, with an upside surprise on net interest margin (NIM).
- China General Nuclear Corp (1816 HK): 9M15 net profit increased by 19.4% yoy.
- China Merchants Bank (3968 HK): 3Q15 core earnings grew strongly, though asset quality remains a concern.
- MGM China (2282 HK): 3Q15 results slightly missed expectations, but MGM Cotai is expected to open in late-4Q16.
- Sector Picks:
- Large-cap picks: COLI (688 HK), Vanke (2202 HK), CRL (1109 HK).
- Key Financials: Colour Life (1778 HK) and COPH (2669 HK) are compared, highlighting differences in business models and financial performance. Colour Life has a more innovative approach and higher gross profit margins, while COPH has a more traditional business model with stable financials.
Indonesia
- AKR Corporindo (AKRA IJ): 9M15 net profit rose by 46% yoy, in line with expectations. Maintained BUY with a target price of Rp6,800.
- Jasa Marga (JSMR IJ): 9M15 net profit was Rp961b, down 9% yoy and 14% qoq, but 4Q15 earnings are expected to improve due to higher toll tariffs.
- Logindo Samudramakmur (LEAD IJ): 3Q15 reported a smaller quarterly loss, with improved prospects in 4Q15. Earnings forecasts were cut by 12-38%, and the target price was lowered to Rp250.
- Semen Indonesia (SMGR IJ): 9M15 net profit was Rp3.4t, down 16% yoy, but the company is expected to benefit from future infrastructure projects. Maintained BUY with a target price of Rp12,250.
- XL Axiata (EXCL IJ): 3Q15 showed gradual improvements from the 3R transformation. Upgraded to BUY.
Malaysia
- Tenaga Nasional (TNB MK): 4QFY15 core net profit was in line with expectations. Maintained BUY with a target price of RM15.30.
Singapore
- REITs: 3Q15 hospitality REITs results were mixed.
- Sembcorp Industries (SCI SP): 3Q15 results highlighted the shift from marine to utilities.
Key Indices
| Index |
Previous Close |
1D % |
1W % |
1M % |
YTD % |
| DJIA |
17755.8 |
-0.1 |
1.5 |
10.6 |
-0.4 |
| S&P 500 |
2089.4 |
-0.0 |
1.8 |
10.9 |
1.5 |
| FTSE 100 |
6395.8 |
-0.7 |
0.3 |
8.2 |
-2.6 |
| AS30 |
5310.2 |
-1.2 |
0.2 |
5.0 |
-1.5 |
| CSI 300 |
3533.3 |
0.2 |
0.2 |
10.3 |
-0.0 |
| FSSTI |
3001.5 |
-1.3 |
-1.2 |
7.5 |
-10.8 |
| HSCEI |
10439.4 |
-1.1 |
-1.5 |
11.0 |
-12.9 |
| HSI |
22819.9 |
-0.6 |
-0.1 |
9.5 |
-3.3 |
| JCI |
4472.0 |
-3.0 |
-2.5 |
5.9 |
-14.4 |
| KLCI |
1667.0 |
-1.2 |
-2.2 |
2.8 |
-5.4 |
| KOSPI |
2034.2 |
-0.4 |
0.6 |
3.6 |
6.2 |
| Nikkei 225 |
18935.7 |
0.2 |
2.7 |
8.9 |
8.5 |
| SET |
1390.0 |
-1.4 |
-1.8 |
3.0 |
-7.2 |
| TWSE |
8571.1 |
-1.1 |
-0.4 |
4.8 |
-7.9 |
| BDI |
728 |
-1.1 |
-7.4 |
-21.4 |
-6.9 |
| CPO (RM/mt) |
2156 |
0.8 |
-2.0 |
-1.6 |
-6.2 |
| Brent Crude |
49 |
-0.5 |
1.5 |
1.2 |
-14.9 |
Top Picks
| Company |
Ticker |
Recommendation |
Share Price (Icy) |
Target Price (Icy) |
Upside (%) |
| Beijing Capital |
694 HK |
BUY |
8.42 |
11.40 |
35.4 |
| ICBC |
1398 HK |
BUY |
4.97 |
7.60 |
52.9 |
| Bank BJB |
BJB IJ |
BUY |
750.00 |
980.00 |
30.7 |
| DiGi.Com |
DIGI MK |
BUY |
5.23 |
5.95 |
13.8 |
| Maybank |
MAY MK |
BUY |
8.31 |
10.00 |
20.3 |
| CapitaLand |
CAPL SP |
BUY |
3.13 |
4.08 |
30.4 |
| DBS |
DBS SP |
BUY |
17.33 |
23.75 |
37.0 |
| Kasikornbank |
KBANK TB |
BUY |
172.50 |
210.00 |
21.7 |
| PTT |
PTT TB |
BUY |
282.00 |
410.00 |
45.4 |
| SIA Engineering |
SIE SP |
SELL |
3.92 |
3.00 |
-23.5 |
| UMW Holdings |
UMWH MK |
SELL |
8.08 |
7.00 |
-13.4 |
Key Assumptions
| Country |
GDP (% yoy) 2014 |
GDP (% yoy) 2015F |
GDP (% yoy) 2016F |
| US |
2.4 |
2.5 |
2.5 |
| Euro Zone |
0.9 |
1.5 |
1.7 |
| Japan |
-0.1 |
0.5 |
1.5 |
| Singapore |
2.9 |
2.5 |
2.9 |
| Malaysia |
6.0 |
4.8 |
4.8 |
| Thailand |
0.9 |
2.7 |
4.0 |
| Indonesia |
5.0 |
4.8 |
5.4 |
| Hong Kong |
2.5 |
1.8 |
1.5 |
| China |
7.3 |
6.5 |
6.7 |
Corporate Events
| Event |
Venue |
Begin |
Close |
| Frasers Hospitality Trust Luncheon & Property Tour |
Singapore |
30 Oct |
30 Oct |
| Malaysia & Indonesia Strategy, Indonesia Consumer and Regional Gaming |
London |
30 Oct |
30 Oct |
| Malaysia & Indonesia Strategy, Indonesia Consumer and Regional Gaming |
Frankfurt |
02 Nov |
02 Nov |
| Malaysia & Indonesia Strategy, Indonesia Consumer and Regional Gaming |
Milan |
03 Nov |
03 Nov |
| Malaysia & Indonesia Strategy, Indonesia Consumer and Regional Gaming |
London |
04 Nov |
06 Nov |
| China City Railway Transportation Technology Roadshow |
Shanghai |
09 Nov |
10 Nov |
| Venture Corporation Corporate Roadshow |
Singapore |
11 Nov |
11 Nov |
| Bumitama Agri Luncheon |
Singapore |
12 Nov |
12 Nov |
| Valutronics Tea Session |
Singapore |
17 Dec |
17 Dec |
| Regional 1H16 Strategy Forum |
Kuala Lumpur |
2 Dec |
2 Dec |
Financial Ratios Comparison
| Company |
Gross Profit Margin 2013 |
Gross Profit Margin 2014 |
Gross Profit Margin 1H15 |
Net Profit Margin 2013 |
Net Profit Margin 2014 |
Net Profit Margin 1H15 |
ROE 2013 |
ROE 2014 |
ROE 1H15 |
ROA 2013 |
ROA 2014 |
ROA 1H15 |
| Colour Life |
61.6% |
79.6% |
73.9% |
19.0% |
37.4% |
27.9% |
31.1% |
23.3% |
21.2% |
7.9% |
14.4% |
14.2% |
| COPH |
18.6% |
19.1% |
19.2% |
4.6% |
4.5% |
4.4% |
19.9% |
18.4% |
17.8% |
5.0% |
5.0% |
5.4% |
Market Weight
- Maintained: Market weight for property management services in China.
Key Financial Trends
- Property Management Services: The industry is growing, with a fragmented market and potential for consolidation.
- BBMG Corporation: Despite a decline in core net profit, the company's property sales are expected to improve in 4Q15, and the integration with BTH is crucial for future growth.
Analysts
- Chaoping Zhu: Responsible for the China section.
- Edison Bian: UOB Kay Hian Analyst.
- David Yang: UOB Kay Hian Analyst.
- Johnson Hu: Responsible for BBMG Corporation analysis.
Conclusion
The document highlights the economic and sectoral developments in China, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore, with a focus on property management services and key financial metrics. It provides detailed insights into the performance of major companies, economic policy changes, and future growth expectations.