Regional Morning Notes Summary - 10 February 2015
Key Stories
Singapore
- REITs: Budgeting tax incentives for S-REITs.
- Shipyard: Heightened Brazilian risks.
- Singapore Airlines (SIA SP): Downgraded to HOLD with a target price of S$12.60.
China
- Pioneer Pharma (1345 HK): Facing tender pricing pressure and intensifying competition. Revised target price to HK$6.30 (BUY), with expected revenue growth but potential decline in gross margin. Earnings growth guidance may be lowered to 20-25% yoy in 2015. New product rollouts are expected to contribute Rmb140m in 2015, with a lower net margin of ~10%. Adjusted revenue and gross margin assumptions for 2014-16F.
Hong Kong
- Want Want (151 HK): Disappointing 2014 results due to slower sales and higher milk powder costs. Maintain HOLD with a target price of HK$8.88. Sales are expected to recover in 2015 with improved gross margins and stronger rice cracker performance due to Chinese New Year effects. Delayed new product launches.
Indonesia
- Malindo Feedmill (MAIN LJ): Feed production and margins stabilise. Re-iterate BUY with a target price of Rp2,800 (30.8% upside).
Malaysia
- Dialog Group (DLG MK): Profit within expectations despite a write-off for non-recoverable costs. BUY with a target price of RM1.80.
- DiGi.Com (DIGI MK): Core net profit rose 20% yoy in 2014. Downgraded to HOLD.
Thailand
- Amata Corporation (AMATA TB): Net profit rose 30.4% yoy in 2014 due to stronger land transfers in 4Q14. BUY with a target price of Bt21.90.
- E for L Aim (EFORL TB): Earnings maintained through investment arm despite WCIIG consolidation. BUY with a target price of Bt2.20.
Key Indices
| Index |
Prev Close |
1D % |
1W % |
1M % |
YTD % |
| DJIA |
17729.2 |
(0.5) |
2.1 |
(0.0) |
(0.5) |
| S&P 500 |
2046.7 |
(0.4) |
1.3 |
0.1 |
(0.6) |
| FTSE 100 |
6837.2 |
(0.2) |
0.8 |
5.2 |
4.1 |
| AS30 |
5770.1 |
(0.1) |
3.3 |
6.1 |
7.1 |
| CSI 300 |
3345.9 |
1.0 |
(0.2) |
(5.7) |
(5.3) |
| FSSTI |
3418.0 |
(0.4) |
(0.2) |
2.4 |
1.6 |
| HSCEI |
11647.4 |
(0.4) |
0.6 |
(3.6) |
(2.8) |
| HSI |
24521.0 |
(0.6) |
0.1 |
2.5 |
3.9 |
| JCI |
5348.5 |
0.1 |
1.4 |
2.5 |
2.3 |
| KLCI |
1811.6 |
(0.1) |
1.7 |
4.6 |
2.9 |
| KOSPI |
1947.0 |
(0.4) |
(0.3) |
1.2 |
1.6 |
| Nikkei 225 |
17711.9 |
0.4 |
0.9 |
3.0 |
1.5 |
| SET |
1601.8 |
(0.7) |
1.2 |
4.7 |
7.0 |
| TWSE |
9421.5 |
(0.4) |
0.4 |
2.2 |
1.2 |
| BDI |
554 |
(0.9) |
(6.1) |
(21.9) |
(29.2) |
| CPO (RM/mt) |
2304 |
2.2 |
8.4 |
(0.1) |
0.3 |
| Nymex Crude (US$/bbl) |
53 |
2.3 |
6.6 |
9.3 |
(0.8) |
Top Picks (BUY)
| Ticker |
CP (Icy) |
TP (Icy) |
Pot. +/- |
| Sunac China |
7.19 |
9.29 |
29.2 |
| ICBC |
5.54 |
6.90 |
24.5 |
| Bank Mandiri |
11,700.00 |
12,500.00 |
6.8 |
| Ijm Corp |
6.98 |
7.60 |
8.9 |
| DBS |
19.45 |
22.68 |
16.6 |
| Pacific Radiance |
0.77 |
1.00 |
29.9 |
| Krung Thai Bank |
23.00 |
29.00 |
26.1 |
| Sino Thai Engr |
24.80 |
30.25 |
22.0 |
Sell
| Ticker |
Share Price |
Target Price |
Pot. +/- |
| UMWH Holdings |
HK$11.06 |
HK$10.00 |
(9.6) |
Key Assumptions
| Metric |
2013 |
2014 |
2015F |
| GDP (% yoy) |
1.9 |
2.7 |
3.2 |
| Brent (US$/bbl) |
99.45 |
1,101 |
1,300 |
| CPO (US$/ml) |
722 |
765 |
788 |
| BDI |
1,101 |
1,300 |
1,400 |
Corporate Events
| Event |
Venue |
Begin |
Close |
| Oil & Gas / Shipping Market Outlook Luncheon Talk |
Kuala Lumpur |
12 Feb |
12 Feb |
| PTT Global Chemical Corporate Roadshow |
Kuala Lumpur |
23 Feb |
24 Feb |
| Plantation Outlook Seminar 2015 |
Kuala Lumpur |
2 Mar |
2 Mar |
| First Resources Luncheon |
Kuala Lumpur |
4 Mar |
4 Mar |
| CIFI Holdings Roadshow |
Singapore |
16 Mar |
16 Mar |
| ASEAN Conference |
Taipei |
17 Mar |
18 Mar |
Company Update: Pioneer Pharma (1345 HK)
- Under Tender Pricing Pressure: Facing significant pricing pressure in Hunan and Zhejiang, with price cuts of 8-10% for Fluxum and Polimod, and exit of Vinpocetine sodium chloride injection due to low tender prices.
- Earnings Growth: Previously targeted 30% yoy growth for 2015, but may now be revised to 20-25% yoy due to competition and price cuts.
- New Products: Expected to contribute over Rmb140m in revenue in 2015, but with a net margin of ~10%. Marketing and promotion expenses are likely to increase.
- Valuation: Target price revised to HK$6.30 (BUY), based on 18x 2015F PE or 0.9x PEG.
Company Description
Pioneer Pharma is a leading marketing, promotion, and channel management service provider in China, importing pharmaceutical products and medical devices.
Stock Data
| Metric |
Value |
| GICS sector |
Health Care |
| Bloomberg ticker |
1345 HK |
| Shares issued (m) |
1,333.3 |
| Market cap (HK$m) |
6,080.0 |
| Market cap (US$m) |
784.2 |
| 3-mth avg daily turnover (US$m) |
1.9 |
Price Performance
| Period |
Performance (%) |
| 52-week high/low |
HK$7.64/HK$3.63 |
| 1mth |
(27.5) |
| 3mth |
(36.3) |
| 6mth |
(12.3) |
| 1yr |
31.8 |
| YTD |
(25.2) |
Analysts
Company Update: Want Want (151 HK)
- Disappointing 2014: Mid-single-digit decline in revenue and mid-to high-single-digit drop in net profit due to slower consumer spending and higher milk powder costs.
- 2015 Outlook: Expected to benefit from new products and lower costs. Gross margin is projected to improve to 41.7% in 2015 from 40.6% in 2014.
- New Product Delay: New product launches delayed to 2015, including chilled dairy products with JV partner Morinaga.
- Target Price: HK$8.88 (HOLD), with a 3.6% upside.
Company Description
Want Want is a leading producer of snack foods and beverage products in China, headquartered in Shanghai.
Stock Data
| Metric |
Value |
| GICS sector |
Consumer Staples |
| Bloomberg ticker |
151 HK |
| Shares issued (m) |
13,196.0 |
| Market cap (HK$m) |
113,089.9 |
| Market cap (US$m) |
14,586.0 |
| 3-mth avg daily turnover (US$m) |
18.0 |
Price Performance
| Period |
Performance (%) |
| 52-week high/low |
HK$13.06/HK$8.57 |
| 1mth |
(14.8) |
| 3mth |
(15.5) |
| 6mth |
(21.1) |
| 1yr |
(15.8) |
| YTD |
(16.1) |
Analyst
Essentials
- New Product Rollout: Delayed to 2015, with potential contribution to sales.
- Gross Margin Recovery: Expected to improve by 4% yoy in 2015 due to lower milk powder prices and improved sales.
- Sales Growth: Expected to be supported by Chinese New Year effects and new product launches.
Assumption Changes
| Segment |
2014 (US$m) |
2015 (US$m) |
Change (%) |
| Rice crackers |
676 |
800 |
-6.3% |
| Dairy and beverages |
1,784 |
1,873 |
-13.3% |
| Snack |
1,134 |
1,343 |
-7.7% |
| Others |
10 |
11 |
-1.8% |
| Total sales |
3,604 |
4,028 |
-20.6% |
| Net profit |
627 |
755 |
-20.7% |
Valuation/Recommendation
- Want Want (151 HK): Maintain HOLD. Target multiple reduced to 20x, reflecting slower earnings growth. Earnings expected to recover with 20% yoy growth in 2015.
Risk Factors
- Regulatory Uncertainties: Anti-corruption campaign in China.
- Intensifying Competition: Especially in snack and beverage sectors.
- New Product Launch Risks: Market acceptance and M&A activities.
- Client Relationships: Potential risks in maintaining client relationships and winning tenders.
Profit & Loss (Want Want)
| Metric |
2013 (US$m) |
2014F (US$m) |
2015F (US$m) |
2016F (US$m) |
| Net turnover |
3,817.7 |
3,603.6 |
4,027.6 |
4,544.8 |
| EBITDA |
940.7 |
840.0 |
1,034.0 |
1,181.5 |
| EBIT |
805.0 |
711.8 |
891.1 |
1,043.1 |
| Net profit |
687.3 |
627.2 |
754.8 |
872.0 |
| Net profit (adj.) |
687.3 |
627.2 |
754.8 |
872.0 |
Balance Sheet (Want Want)
| Metric |
2013 (US$m) |
2014F (US$m) |
2015F (US$m) |
2016F (US$m) |
| Fixed assets |
1,235.6 |
1,567.4 |
1,668.1 |
1,781.7 |
| Other LT assets |
201.9 |
201.9 |
201.9 |
201.9 |
| Cash/ST investment |
2,059.8 |
1,572.4 |
1,684.0 |
1,819.3 |
| Other current assets |
850.8 |
771.7 |
843.5 |
954.7 |
| Total assets |
1,996.9 |
2,161.5 |
2,612.4 |
3,062.6 |
| ST debt |
429.5 |
446.4 |
446.4 |
446.4 |
| LT debt |
26.1 |
51.0 |
51.0 |
51.0 |
| Shareholders' equity |
1,157.6 |
1,203.7 |
1,521.9 |
1,862.4 |
Key Metrics
| Metric |
2013 (%) |
2014 (%) |
2015 (%) |
2016 (%) |
| EBITDA margin |
22.9 |
22.1 |
21.2 |
21.2 |
| Pre-tax margin |
21.4 |
22.4 |
21.3 |
21.2 |
| Net margin |
18.7 |
19.2 |
18.2 |
18.1 |
| ROE (%) |
34.8 |
25.6 |
27.3 |
28.6 |
| Consensus net profit |
- |
- |
679 |
797 |
| UOBKH/Consensus (x) |
- |
- |
0.92 |
0.95 |
Share Price Catalysts
- New product launches in 2015.
- Further weakness in milk powder prices.
- Strong performance of new products.
Risk Factors
- Slower sales due to increased competition.
- Surge in raw material prices.
- Delays in new product launches.
Sales Growth (Want Want)

Margin Trends (Want Want)

Fonterra Milk Powder Price
