HK/China Equity Long-Short

Osbert Tang, CFA

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>China's toll road sector has gone up by 47.4% since 2022, but it remains an excellent yield play with an average yield of 7.2% and 7.8% in FY24 and FY25.</li>
<li>1Q24 profit is solid, with 3-year forecast earnings CAGR at a healthy 6.5%. <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/anhui-expressway-co-ltd-h" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:5236:1" rel="noopener">Anhui Expressway H (995 HK)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/jiangsu-express-co-ltd-h" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:9956:1" rel="noopener">Jiangsu Expressway (H) (177 HK)</a> have the most consistent DPS trend.</li>
<li>We like <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/jiangsu-express-co-ltd-h" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:9956:1" rel="noopener">Jiangsu Expressway (H) (177 HK)</a> for its track record and growth prospects. As a relative underperformer in the sector, it is poised to catch up.</li>
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China's toll road sector has gone up by 47.4% since 2022, but it remains an excellent yield play with an average yield of 7.2% and 7.8% in FY24 and FY25.
1Q24 profit is solid, with 3-year forecast earnings CAGR at a healthy 6.5%. Anhui Expressway H (995 HK) and Jiangsu Expressway (H) (177 HK) have the most consistent DPS trend.
We like Jiangsu Expressway (H) (177 HK) for its track record and growth prospects. As a relative underperformer in the sector, it is poised to catch up.


China Toll Road Sector: Higher for Longer......Yields

Equity Bottom-Up

Shenzhen International / Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>While <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>'s FY24 result is at the low end of the positive profit alert range, its 2H24 net profit has still grown by 22.7%. </li>
<li>Better outlook at <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> and margin improvement for logistics hubs will drive FY25. Upside will come from further gains at South China Logistics Park. </li>
<li>SZI's valuations of 5.9x PER, 8.4% yield, and 0.5x P/B for FY25F are attractive. As more deals are sealed to realise its asset value, its P/B discount will narrow.</li>
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While Shenzhen International (152 HK)'s FY24 result is at the low end of the positive profit alert range, its 2H24 net profit has still grown by 22.7%. 
Better outlook at Shenzhen Expressway (548 HK) and margin improvement for logistics hubs will drive FY25. Upside will come from further gains at South China Logistics Park. 
SZI's valuations of 5.9x PER, 8.4% yield, and 0.5x P/B for FY25F are attractive. As more deals are sealed to realise its asset value, its P/B discount will narrow.


Shenzhen Intl (152 HK): Delivered as Promised

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<li>The listing of Air China Cargo and progress on the transformation and upgrading of its South China Logistics Park again demonstrated <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>'s asset value. </li>
<li>Its 8.8% stake in Air China Cargo is now valued at HK$10.6bn, or 61% of its market capitalisation, suggesting its other assets are almost free.</li>
<li>Government approval on the South China Logistics Park transformation Phase I has been obtained, implying potential land value gains to be booked. </li>
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The listing of Air China Cargo and progress on the transformation and upgrading of its South China Logistics Park again demonstrated Shenzhen International (152 HK)'s asset value. 
Its 8.8% stake in Air China Cargo is now valued at HK$10.6bn, or 61% of its market capitalisation, suggesting its other assets are almost free.
Government approval on the South China Logistics Park transformation Phase I has been obtained, implying potential land value gains to be booked. 


Shenzhen Intl (152 HK): Realisation of Asset Values

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<li>By way of its 54.79% ownership in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/zheshang-securities-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:29981:1" rel="noopener">Zheshang Securities (601878 CH)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/zhejiang-expressway-co-h" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:2178:1" rel="noopener">Zhejiang Expressway Co H (576 HK)</a> is an attractive indirect vehicle to access the mainland securities sector.  </li>
<li>The attributable market cap of Zheshang equals 90% of ZJE's market cap, implying that the toll road business is almost free. However, Zheshang only contributed 16% of ZJE's 1H24 profit.</li>
<li>ZJE trades on 6.7x FY24F PER, vs. 31.3x for Zheshang and 17.6x for H-share securities companies. A stable toll road business also minimises the risk for ZJE.</li>
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By way of its 54.79% ownership in Zheshang Securities (601878 CH), Zhejiang Expressway Co H (576 HK) is an attractive indirect vehicle to access the mainland securities sector.  
The attributable market cap of Zheshang equals 90% of ZJE's market cap, implying that the toll road business is almost free. However, Zheshang only contributed 16% of ZJE's 1H24 profit.
ZJE trades on 6.7x FY24F PER, vs. 31.3x for Zheshang and 17.6x for H-share securities companies. A stable toll road business also minimises the risk for ZJE.


Zhejiang Expressway (576 HK): Cheap Access to the Roaring Securities Sector

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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> saw its FY23 earnings reaccelerated, supported by gains from the logistics park transformation business. Earnings even surged 169.1% YoY in 2H23. </li>
<li>REIT issuance on two logistics assets, increase in areas of logistics projects, gains from South China Logistics Park transformation, and better <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 fuel FY24.</li>
<li>A better debt structure will save finance costs. Its 0.45x P/B, or 1.5SD below the 5-year average, is cheap given its proven ability to realise underlying asset value.</li>
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Shenzhen International (152 HK) saw its FY23 earnings reaccelerated, supported by gains from the logistics park transformation business. Earnings even surged 169.1% YoY in 2H23. 
REIT issuance on two logistics assets, increase in areas of logistics projects, gains from South China Logistics Park transformation, and better Shenzhen Expressway (548 HK) will fuel FY24.
A better debt structure will save finance costs. Its 0.45x P/B, or 1.5SD below the 5-year average, is cheap given its proven ability to realise underlying asset value.


China

Shenzhen Expressway Corporation Limited primarily invests in, constructs, operates, and manages toll highways and roads, alongside other urban and transportation infrastructure. The company also engages in environmental protection, including solid waste management and clean energy power generation. It was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Shenzhen, People's Republic of China.

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Shenzhen Expressway (548 HK)

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Osbert Tang, CFA

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Osbert Tang, CFA

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Osbert Tang, CFA

Shenzhen Intl (152 HK): A Decent Rebound

SZI's FY23 earnings surged and FY24 profit will be fuelled by REIT issuance, increased logistics projects, and better Shenzhen Expressway...

Osbert Tang, CFA

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China Toll Road Sector: Higher for Longer......Yields

​China's toll road sector has performed solidly since 2022, but is still offering attractive yields and healthy profit. Jiangsu Expressway stands...

Osbert Tang, CFA

Shenzhen Intl (152 HK): Delivered as Promised

​Shenzhen Intl's 2H24 net profit grew 22.7%, with a positive FY25 outlook driven by Shenzhen Exp and logistics margin recovery. Valuations are...

Osbert Tang, CFA

Shenzhen Intl (152 HK): Realisation of Asset Values

​Air China Cargo's listing and progress on the South China Logistics Park upgrade showcase SZI's asset values, with its 8.8% stake in Air China...

Osbert Tang, CFA

Zhejiang Expressway (576 HK): Cheap Access to the Roaring Securities Sector

​Zhejiang Expressway provides indirect cheap access to mainland securities through its ownership in Zheshang Securities, with a stable toll road...

Osbert Tang, CFA

Shenzhen Intl (152 HK): A Decent Rebound

​SZI's FY23 earnings surged and FY24 profit will be fuelled by REIT issuance, increased logistics projects, and better Shenzhen Expressway...

Osbert Tang, CFA

China's toll road sector has performed solidly since 2022, but is still offering attractive yields and healthy profit. Jiangsu Expressway stands...

Shenzhen Intl's 2H24 net profit grew 22.7%, with a positive FY25 outlook driven by Shenzhen Exp and logistics margin recovery. Valuations are...

Air China Cargo's listing and progress on the South China Logistics Park upgrade showcase SZI's asset values, with its 8.8% stake in Air China...

Zhejiang Expressway provides indirect cheap access to mainland securities through its ownership in Zheshang Securities, with a stable toll road...

SZI's FY23 earnings surged and FY24 profit will be fuelled by REIT issuance, increased logistics projects, and better Shenzhen Expressway...