Regional Morning Notes Summary - 07 August 2014
Core Content Overview
This document provides a comprehensive summary of regional market insights, focusing on China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore. It highlights key sector updates, company results, analyst recommendations, and market assumptions for the period.
Main Points by Region
China - Solar Power
- Sector Outlook: Distributed solar power (DG) is expected to experience a significant boom due to policy adjustments aimed at removing bottlenecks.
- Policy Support: The NEA is expected to release fine-tuned policies in August, including more flexible tariffs, extra local subsidies, and better coordination for DG projects.
- Key Bottlenecks: Challenges include finding suitable rooftops, obtaining bank loans, and connecting to the power grid. These issues may be resolved with improved government coordination.
- Sector Picks:
- Singyes Solar (750 HK): Recommended as a BUY with a target price of HK$15.00.
- GCL Poly (3800 HK): Recommended as a BUY with a target price of HK$3.00.
- Strategic Cooperation: Singyes Solar, GCL-Poly, and GCL New Energy have formed a strategic alliance to develop DG projects, targeting at least 500MW in 2015.
Hong Kong - Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing (388 HK)
- Earnings: 1H14 net profit was HK$2,367m, up 1.7% yoy. 2Q14 net profit edged up 1% qoq.
- Market Outlook: Muted earnings growth is expected, but the preparation for the Stock Connect is on track.
- Recommendation: Maintain BUY with a target price of HK$205.00 and an upside of +17.5%.
- Key Drivers: Expected launch of Stock Connect in October, potential LME fee increase in 2015, and improving market sentiment.
- Financials:
- Revenue mix remains stable, with trading fees and listing fees as the main contributors.
- Fwd PE ratio is at 29.8x, lower than the prior peak of 41.8x.
- Operating expenses rose due to legal fees and depreciation, but are expected to continue.
Indonesia - Technical Analysis
- Sector Pick: Buy INTP (a quality cement stock).
Malaysia - MISC (MISC MK)
- Results: 1H14 results were in line with expectations, but prospects remain unexciting.
- Recommendation: Maintain HOLD with a target price of RM7.00.
Singapore - Sembcorp Industries (SCI SP)
- Results: 2Q14 performance was strong, with good progress on overseas utility projects.
- Recommendation: BUY with a target price of S$5.95.
Thailand - Property Sector
- 2Q14 Preview: Normalised profit for covered stocks is expected to increase by 27.9% qoq, but growth remains flat yoy.
CP ALL (CPALL TB)
- Results: 2Q14 net profit was down 15% yoy and 17% qoq, and 16% below consensus.
- Recommendation: Maintain HOLD with a target price of Bt50.00.
Key Indices Performance
| Index |
Previous Close |
1 Day % |
1 Week % |
1 Month % |
YTD % |
| DJIA |
16443.3 |
0.1 |
(2.6) |
(3.7) |
(0.8) |
| S&P 500 |
1920.2 |
0.0 |
(2.5) |
(3.3) |
3.9 |
| FTSE 100 |
6636.2 |
(0.7) |
(2.0) |
(3.3) |
(1.7) |
| AS30 |
5504.0 |
(0.1) |
(2.0) |
(0.0) |
2.8 |
| CSI 300 |
2363.2 |
(0.3) |
1.8 |
8.6 |
1.4 |
| FSSTI |
3320.2 |
(0.2) |
(1.0) |
0.9 |
4.8 |
| HSI |
24584.1 |
(0.3) |
(0.6) |
4.4 |
5.5 |
| JCI |
5058.2 |
(1.0) |
(0.7) |
1.4 |
18.3 |
| KLCI |
1869.9 |
(0.4) |
(0.4) |
(1.2) |
0.2 |
| KOSPI |
2060.7 |
(0.3) |
(1.1) |
2.8 |
2.5 |
| Nikkei 225 |
15159.8 |
(1.0) |
(3.1) |
(1.4) |
(6.9) |
| SET |
1522.4 |
(0.4) |
0.2 |
1.3 |
17.2 |
| TWSE |
9144.0 |
0.0 |
(3.2) |
(4.0) |
6.2 |
| BDI |
759 |
0.5 |
0.7 |
(15.0) |
(66.7) |
| CPO (RM/mt) |
2326 |
(0.2) |
(0.8) |
(5.3) |
(9.6) |
| Nymex Crude |
97 |
(0.0) |
(1.3) |
(6.4) |
(1.6) |
Top Picks
| Company |
Ticker |
Recommendation |
Current Price |
Target Price |
Potential Upside |
| CNBM |
3323 HK |
BUY |
HK$7.76 |
HK$9.82 |
+26.5% |
| ICBC |
1398 HK |
BUY |
HK$5.22 |
HK$6.15 |
+17.8% |
| Bank Mandiri |
BMRI J |
BUY |
RM10,275.00 |
RM10,800.00 |
+5.1% |
| GAM |
GAM MK |
BUY |
RM4.85 |
RM5.60 |
+15.5% |
| DBS |
DBS SP |
BUY |
S$18.37 |
S$22.68 |
+23.5% |
| Pacific Radiance |
PACRA SP |
BUY |
S$1.35 |
S$1.55 |
+14.8% |
| Bangkok Bank |
BBL TB |
BUY |
Bt198.00 |
Bt237.00 |
+19.7% |
| PTTGC |
PTTGC TB |
BUY |
Bt65.50 |
Bt80.00 |
+11.1% |
| PTTEP |
PTTEP TB |
BUY |
Bt161.50 |
Bt199.00 |
+11.1% |
Key Assumptions
| Country/Region |
2013 GDP % |
2014F GDP % |
2015F GDP % |
| US |
1.9 |
3.0 |
3.0 |
| Euro Zone |
-0.4 |
1.0 |
1.4 |
| Japan |
1.5 |
2.1 |
2.0 |
| Singapore |
3.9 |
4.2 |
4.2 |
| Malaysia |
4.7 |
5.6 |
5.2 |
| Thailand |
2.9 |
1.5 |
5.1 |
| Indonesia |
5.8 |
5.5 |
6.0 |
| Hong Kong |
2.9 |
3.5 |
3.7 |
| China |
7.7 |
7.3 |
7.3 |
Corporate Events
| Event Name |
Venue |
Start Date |
End Date |
| Greater China 2H14 Market Strategy Analyst Presentation |
Kuala Lumpur, Taipei |
6 Aug |
7 Aug |
| Bumilama Agri Corporate Luncheon |
Singapore |
13 Aug |
13 Aug |
| Jiangnan Group Corporate Roadshow |
Hong Kong |
15 Aug |
15 Aug |
| Dah Chong Hong Luncheon |
Hong Kong |
19 Aug |
19 Aug |
| Singamas Container Holdings Corporate Roadshow |
Hong Kong |
22 Aug |
22 Aug |
| Top Glove Corporate Roadshow |
Montreal |
2 Sep |
2 Sep |
| Asian Gems Conference |
Singapore |
8 Oct |
9 Oct |
Risks and Assumptions
- Risks: Execution risks in expansion, delays in bank loan issuance.
- Assumptions Changes: None.
Analysts
Summary
The document outlines the current market outlook for several regions, with a focus on China's solar power sector, Hong Kong's financial markets, and other key players. The NEA's anticipated policy adjustments are expected to boost DG installations, with EPC contractors like Singyes Solar and GCL Poly being key beneficiaries. In Hong Kong, the preparation for the Stock Connect is progressing, and the exchange is expected to launch in October. Despite some muted earnings growth in 1H14, the company's strong fundamentals and market catalysts support a BUY recommendation. In Singapore, Sembcorp Industries is highlighted for its performance and growth potential. In Malaysia, MISC's results were in line with expectations, but the outlook remains unexciting. The report also includes key indices and corporate events, providing a comprehensive view of regional market dynamics.