HK/China Equity Long-Short

Osbert Tang, CFA

Equity Bottom-Up

Shenzhen International / Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shenzhen-international-holdings-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:9:1" rel="noopener">Shenzhen International (152 HK)</a> has reached agreement with the government on the South China Logistics Park Phase I transformation and it will receive Rmb1.058bn compensation.</li>
<li>The sum equals a significant 9% of SZI's market capitalisation. The agreement also kick-started the project's long-term contribution, which may provide an income stream lasting 3-5 years.</li>
<li>The deal showcased SZI's ability to realise the underlying value of its assets. The stock should not be valued on its earnings, and its 0.3x P/B is deeply undervalued.</li>
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Shenzhen International (152 HK) has reached agreement with the government on the South China Logistics Park Phase I transformation and it will receive Rmb1.058bn compensation.
The sum equals a significant 9% of SZI's market capitalisation. The agreement also kick-started the project's long-term contribution, which may provide an income stream lasting 3-5 years.
The deal showcased SZI's ability to realise the underlying value of its assets. The stock should not be valued on its earnings, and its 0.3x P/B is deeply undervalued.


Shenzhen Intl (152 HK): A Big Step Forward

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

Event-Driven

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<strong><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shenzhen-international-holdings-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:9:1" rel="noopener">Shenzhen International (152 HK)</a></strong> seeks to spin off logistic assets on a PRC exchange; and  51.56%-held <strong><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shenzhen-expressway-co-h" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:2875:1" rel="noopener">Shenzhen Expressway Co H (548 HK)</a></strong> intends to place out A shares.</li>
<li>Preceding my comments on SZ Int'l/SZ E'Way are the current setup/unwind tables for Asia-Pacific Holdcos.</li>
<li>These relationships trade with a minimum liquidity of US$1mn, and a % market capitalisation &gt;20%.</li>
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Shenzhen International (152 HK) seeks to spin off logistic assets on a PRC exchange; and  51.56%-held Shenzhen Expressway Co H (548 HK) intends to place out A shares.
Preceding my comments on SZ Int'l/SZ E'Way are the current setup/unwind tables for Asia-Pacific Holdcos.
These relationships trade with a minimum liquidity of US$1mn, and a % market capitalisation &gt;20%.


StubWorld: SZ International's Logistics Spin-Offs

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<li>We expect <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shenzhen-international-holdings-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:9:1" rel="noopener">Shenzhen International (152 HK)</a> to sustain efforts in realising and releasing the value of its assets, and this will be positive in narrowing its discount to book.</li>
<li>The plan to issue REIT by using Hangzhou and Guizhou logistics projects as underlying assets will add to earnings. We estimate they account for 14% of SZI's total project area.</li>
<li>Subscription to A-share issuance of <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shenzhen-expressway-co-h" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:2875:1" rel="noopener">Shenzhen Expressway Co (548 HK)</a> will increase its book value by Rmb5bn. This will lower its P/B multiple to 0.46x, from 0.54x.</li>
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We expect Shenzhen International (152 HK) to sustain efforts in realising and releasing the value of its assets, and this will be positive in narrowing its discount to book.
The plan to issue REIT by using Hangzhou and Guizhou logistics projects as underlying assets will add to earnings. We estimate they account for 14% of SZI's total project area.
Subscription to A-share issuance of Shenzhen Expressway Co (548 HK) will increase its book value by Rmb5bn. This will lower its P/B multiple to 0.46x, from 0.54x.


Shenzhen Intl (152 HK): Enhancing Its Values

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<li>FY22 is definitely bad for <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shenzhen-international-holdings-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:9:1" rel="noopener">Shenzhen International (152 HK)</a> given the 64.9% profit plunge. However, negative contributors like Shenzhen Airlines and exchange losses will be removed in this year.</li>
<li>Earnings for <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shenzhen-expressway-co-h" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:2875:1" rel="noopener">Shenzhen Expressway (548 HK)</a> will improve and 1Q23 has witnessed good traffic recovery. Logistics profit will benefit from higher occupancy, REIT issuance and new projects.</li>
<li>Upside will come from logistics park transformation with profit from Yicheng Qiwanli pre-sale potentially to be booked. Consensus earnings forecast of HK$4.1bn is at low-end of our estimate. </li>
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FY22 is definitely bad for Shenzhen International (152 HK) given the 64.9% profit plunge. However, negative contributors like Shenzhen Airlines and exchange losses will be removed in this year.
Earnings for Shenzhen Expressway (548 HK) will improve and 1Q23 has witnessed good traffic recovery. Logistics profit will benefit from higher occupancy, REIT issuance and new projects.
Upside will come from logistics park transformation with profit from Yicheng Qiwanli pre-sale potentially to be booked. Consensus earnings forecast of HK$4.1bn is at low-end of our estimate. 


Shenzhen Intl (152 HK): Don't Look Back, Look Forward

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<li>Share price of <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shenzhen-international-holdings-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:9:1" rel="noopener">Shenzhen International (152 HK)</a> started slow in this year, but it is on course for stronger earnings in FY23, following a dip in last year. </li>
<li>Upside from logistics business, benefits to <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shenzhen-expressway-co-h" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:2875:1" rel="noopener">Shenzhen Expressway (548 HK)</a> on border re-opening, potential massive contribution from logistics parks transformation and upgrading and lack of Shenzhen Airlines' drag are drivers. </li>
<li>ROE is expected to rebound to 11-12% in next two years, returning to FY20-21 level. Back then, its average P/B was 0.68x, suggesting at least 31% upside from 0.52x currently. </li>
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Share price of Shenzhen International (152 HK) started slow in this year, but it is on course for stronger earnings in FY23, following a dip in last year. 
Upside from logistics business, benefits to Shenzhen Expressway (548 HK) on border re-opening, potential massive contribution from logistics parks transformation and upgrading and lack of Shenzhen Airlines' drag are drivers. 
ROE is expected to rebound to 11-12% in next two years, returning to FY20-21 level. Back then, its average P/B was 0.68x, suggesting at least 31% upside from 0.52x currently. 


Shenzhen Intl (152 HK): Numerous Drivers in Place to Boost FY23

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Shenzhen Expressway Company Limited constructs, manages and operates toll highways and expressways in China.

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Osbert Tang, CFA

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David Blennerhassett

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SZI's planned REIT issuance on Hangzhou and Guizhou projects is just an example of its efforts in releasing asset value. The deemed disposal of SZE...

Osbert Tang, CFA

Shenzhen Intl (152 HK): Don't Look Back, Look Forward

We anticipate an encouraging FY23 profit picture at SZl as losses from Shenzhen Airlines and foreign exchange should be removed. Potential upside...

Osbert Tang, CFA

Shenzhen Intl (152 HK): Numerous Drivers in Place to Boost FY23

Upside from logistics business, benefits to Shenzhen Expressway on border re-opening, potential massive contribution from logistics park...

Osbert Tang, CFA

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Shenzhen Intl (152 HK): A Big Step Forward

​Shenzhen International receives Rmb1.058bn compensation for South China Logistics Park Phase I transformation, highlighting its ability to realize...

Osbert Tang, CFA

StubWorld: SZ International's Logistics Spin-Offs

The parent is seeking to extract value via this NDRC/CSRC pilot program. That is positive. And SZ Int'l is at a deep discount to NAV. I'd tilt to...

David Blennerhassett

Shenzhen Intl (152 HK): Enhancing Its Values

SZI's planned REIT issuance on Hangzhou and Guizhou projects is just an example of its efforts in releasing asset value. The deemed disposal of SZE...

Osbert Tang, CFA

Shenzhen Intl (152 HK): Don't Look Back, Look Forward

We anticipate an encouraging FY23 profit picture at SZl as losses from Shenzhen Airlines and foreign exchange should be removed. Potential upside...

Osbert Tang, CFA

Shenzhen Intl (152 HK): Numerous Drivers in Place to Boost FY23

Upside from logistics business, benefits to Shenzhen Expressway on border re-opening, potential massive contribution from logistics park...

Osbert Tang, CFA

Shenzhen International receives Rmb1.058bn compensation for South China Logistics Park Phase I transformation, highlighting its ability to realize...