2H14 China Internet Sector Outlook Summary
Core Content
The 2H14 China Internet sector outlook discusses the current state of the industry, emphasizing that a new internet bubble is not yet formed. Unlike the 2000 dot-com bubble, which was driven by price divergence without fundamental support, the current sector growth is supported by mature business models and strong earnings. The report highlights two key investment themes: monetization and O2O (Online to Offline) integration.
Main Points
Investment Summary
- Not a New Bubble: The current internet sector is not in a new bubble. Price increases are supported by strong earnings growth and mature business models.
- Monetization Focus: Mobile internet monetization is a key driver, with a growing proportion of mobile revenue for China's internet companies.
- O2O Integration: Integration of online and offline economy is the long-term development direction for internet companies, especially for those in traditional industries.
Key Investment Themes
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Monetization:
- Mobile internet monetization is growing rapidly.
- Mobile games are the most stable and mature monetization method.
- Distribution channels are critical for monetization success, with China's third-party app market being highly concentrated.
- Super apps like MoMo, Changba, and Kingsoft Battery Doctor are becoming significant distribution channels.
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O2O Integration:
- Online and offline integration is a major growth driver.
- Companies like WeChat, Alipay, and Uber are successful examples.
- Traditional industry companies that embrace mobile internet and O2O can develop new growth drivers.
Key Recommendations
- Kingsoft (3888.HK): Buy with a target price of HK$37.05. The company has significant monetization potential through mobile products like Cheetah Mobile.
- NetDragon (777.HK): Buy with a target price of HK$20.34. Focus on online education and mobile games, with growth driven by new products and M&A.
- Wisdom (1661.HK): Buy with a target price of HK$7.00. Benefits from the fast-growing sport industry and strong policy support.
- SinoMedia (623.HK): Buy with a target price of HK$8.07. Combines traditional industry expertise with internet technology to develop new growth drivers.
Sector Valuation Overview
Platform Sector
| Name |
Ticker |
Price (HK$) |
Mkt Cap (US$m) |
FY13E PE |
FY14E PE |
FY15E PE |
FY13E PB |
FY14E PB |
FY15E PB |
| Tencent |
700 HK |
116.4 |
140210 |
53.6 |
37.0 |
29.2 |
15.3 |
11.3 |
8.5 |
| Kingsoft |
3888 HK |
23.85 |
3641 |
32.8 |
29.7 |
20.2 |
6.8 |
5.2 |
4.1 |
| Qihoo 360 |
QIHU US |
88.41 |
11133 |
61.5 |
36.0 |
23.1 |
17.0 |
11.3 |
7.5 |
| Baidu |
BIDU US |
175.98 |
61665 |
35.0 |
32.2 |
22.9 |
10.2 |
7.6 |
5.7 |
| YY |
YY US |
69.52 |
3873 |
46.1 |
29.7 |
21.0 |
13.0 |
9.0 |
6.2 |
| Average |
|
|
|
45.8 |
32.9 |
23.3 |
12.5 |
8.9 |
6.4 |
Online Game Sector
| Name |
Ticker |
Price (HK$) |
Mkt Cap (US$m) |
FY13E PE |
FY14E PE |
FY15E PE |
FY13E PB |
FY14E PB |
FY15E PB |
| NetDragon |
777 HK |
14.66 |
966 |
13.8 |
16.1 |
14.1 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Foegame |
484 HK |
28.55 |
468 |
N/A |
7.3 |
5.6 |
3.1 |
1.6 |
1.3 |
| IGG |
8002 HK |
5.53 |
971 |
79.3 |
11.0 |
8.0 |
16.6 |
4.1 |
3.0 |
| Boyaa |
434 HK |
8.68 |
828 |
24.8 |
23.2 |
17.1 |
4.0 |
3.6 |
3.0 |
| Perfect World |
PWRD US |
18.12 |
898 |
10.5 |
9.0 |
7.4 |
1.2 |
1.1 |
1.0 |
| Average |
|
|
|
27.5 |
32.8 |
15.0 |
4.0 |
2.3 |
1.9 |
Portal Sector
| Name |
Ticker |
Price (HK$) |
Mkt Cap (US$m) |
FY13E PE |
FY14E PE |
FY15E PE |
FY13E PB |
FY14E PB |
FY15E PB |
| Pacific Online |
543 HK |
4.64 |
665 |
15.5 |
14.3 |
11.3 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Sina |
SINA US |
45.88 |
3057 |
40.8 |
57.4 |
27.7 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
1.9 |
| Sohu |
SOHU US |
58.91 |
2267 |
42.4 |
N/A |
N/A |
1.9 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
| Average |
|
|
|
32.9 |
35.8 |
19.5 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
1.9 |
E-commerce Sector
| Name |
Ticker |
Price (HK$) |
Mkt Cap (US$m) |
FY13E PE |
FY14E PE |
FY15E PE |
FY13E PB |
FY14E PB |
FY15E PB |
| HC |
8292 HK |
19.44 |
1662 |
69.5 |
39.1 |
24.5 |
10.7 |
7.4 |
5.6 |
| JD.com |
JD US |
27.17 |
33365 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
165.3 |
20.6 |
20.4 |
| Lightin the Box |
LITB US |
5.23 |
266 |
87.2 |
N/A |
N/A |
1.0 |
N/A |
N/A |
| DangDang |
DANG US |
11.33 |
912 |
N/A |
50.6 |
16.2 |
10.3 |
9.4 |
6.7 |
| Average |
|
|
|
78.3 |
44.8 |
20.3 |
46.8 |
12.5 |
10.9 |
Online Video Sector
| Name |
Ticker |
Price (HK$) |
Mkt Cap (US$m) |
FY13E PE |
FY14E PE |
FY15E PE |
FY13E PB |
FY14E PB |
FY15E PB |
| Youku |
YOKU US |
21.55 |
3639 |
N/A |
N/A |
50.6 |
2.5 |
2.1 |
2.0 |
| Ku6 |
KUTV |
1.57 |
74 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Average |
|
|
|
N/A |
N/A |
50.6 |
2.5 |
2.1 |
2.0 |
Mobile Internet Sector
| Name |
Ticker |
Price (HK$) |
Mkt Cap (US$m) |
FY13E PE |
FY14E PE |
FY15E PE |
FY13E PB |
FY14E PB |
FY15E PB |
| NQ Mobile |
NQ US |
7.74 |
478 |
7.4 |
6.3 |
4.6 |
1.4 |
1.3 |
1.1 |
| Sungy Mobile |
GOMO US |
13.98 |
467 |
24.5 |
21.2 |
13.4 |
5.1 |
3.7 |
3.1 |
| Cheetah Mobile |
CMCM US |
21.34 |
2986 |
151.3 |
124.8 |
29.5 |
99.7 |
21.8 |
11.9 |
| Weibo |
WB US |
18.94 |
3791 |
N/A |
N/A |
60.5 |
N/A |
18.1 |
13.2 |
| Autonavi |
AMAP US |
20.88 |
1452 |
N/A |
N/A |
81.2 |
1.9 |
2.2 |
2.4 |
| Average |
|
|
|
61.1 |
50.8 |
37.8 |
27.0 |
9.4 |
6.3 |
Stock Recommendation Highlights
- Kingsoft: High monetization potential through mobile products; target price based on DCF.
- NetDragon: Focus on K12 education and mobile games; target price based on DCF.
- Wisdom: Benefits from growing sport industry and policy support; target price based on DCF.
- SinoMedia: Combines traditional industry knowledge with internet to develop new growth drivers; target price based on DCF.
Conclusion
The report concludes that while the internet sector valuation remains high, it is supported by strong fundamentals. Investors should focus on companies with strong monetization potential and clear O2O strategies. Mobile internet is expected to continue its growth, with monetization and integration being key themes.