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Xin Yu, CFA

Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>Minth's stock price has been weak in the past year but its improving fundamentals started to reflect in the results in 2H22. </li>
<li>2023 revenue growth will be supported by the overseas auto market recovery and fast-growing battery housing business. </li>
<li>Minth's valuation is near historical low and is at a discount to its peers</li>
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Minth's stock price has been weak in the past year but its improving fundamentals started to reflect in the results in 2H22. 
2023 revenue growth will be supported by the overseas auto market recovery and fast-growing battery housing business. 
Minth's valuation is near historical low and is at a discount to its peers


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Research from Quam Securities

Quam Securities

Since its inception in 1986, Quam Securities Limited (Quam Securities) has grown to become one of the few mid-tier securities brokerages in Hong Kong with global execution capabilities for both private and institutional clients. It boasts a well-established network in Greater China including Taiwan and in major world markets through the Global Alliance Partners (GAP). Quam Securities is well-positioned not only to harness and drive business within the China Tonghai International Financial Limited but also between China and the world markets.

<ul><li>Intron, which is a provider of electronic solutions, mainly for vehicles, announced its 2022 annual result with a net profit growth of 107% on 52% growth in revenue and GPM expansion of 1.9 ppts to 21.5%.</li><li>The company has benefited from the strong growth in the NEV market in China as NEVs tend to packed with more electronic parts and components for many advanced features.</li><li>Although there is intense price competition in the auto market in China currently, this could offer more opportunities to the company as OEMs seek for more price competitive solutions from third-party suppliers. Intron is currently trading at 12x 2023 consensus P/E.</li></ul>

Intron, which is a provider of electronic solutions, mainly for vehicles, announced its 2022 annual result with a net profit growth of 107% on 52% growth in revenue and GPM expansion of 1.9 ppts to 21.5%.The company has benefited from the strong growth in the NEV market in China as NEVs tend to packed with more electronic parts and components for many advanced features.Although there is intense price competition in the auto market in China currently, this could offer more opportunities to the company as OEMs seek for more price competitive solutions from third-party suppliers. Intron is currently trading at 12x 2023 consensus P/E.

Intron (1760 HK, NR) - OEM Price War Could Be an Opportunity

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Henry Soediarko

Asian Insight Provider - Actionable ideas

CrossASEAN Research

At CrossASEAN Research we strive to produce unbiased and differentiated on the ground insights on companies across South East Asia. Our Research is produced for the most part after face to face meetings and conversations with company management to dig deep into the long term vision and strategy of the companies we cover. We seek to deliver investable and actionable themes on sectors and markets across SE Asia, often in collaboration with other Insight Providers across the region, pooling the vast experience of the analysts within the Smartkarma Ecosystem. We also offer bespoke work and tailor made trips for our clients. 

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<li>Share price sell-off is overdone as the prospect of the war worsening is less likely.</li>
<li>Channel checks have shown that EV sales remain upbeat despite the war.</li>
<li>The long-term prospect to participate in the growing EV industry through battery housing and body parts remain intact. </li>
</ul>


Share price sell-off is overdone as the prospect of the war worsening is less likely.
Channel checks have shown that EV sales remain upbeat despite the war.
The long-term prospect to participate in the growing EV industry through battery housing and body parts remain intact. 


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<li>Aluminum is <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/minth-group-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:9232:1" rel="noopener">Minth Group Ltd (425 HK)</a> biggest raw material.</li>
<li>The war that spiked the commodity price does not show any sign of ending soon therefore margin contraction is expected. </li>
<li>Get out or short it if you are a hedgehog. </li>
</ul>


Aluminum is Minth Group Ltd (425 HK) biggest raw material.
The war that spiked the commodity price does not show any sign of ending soon therefore margin contraction is expected. 
Get out or short it if you are a hedgehog. 


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<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/minth-group-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:9232:1" rel="noopener">Minth Group Ltd (425 HK)</a> has a new product, battery housing, that allows it to participate in the EV value chain including Tesla. </li>
<li>Aluminum content in EV is expected to double from 10 to 20%.</li>
<li>Trading at a deep discount (19x) vs other EV OEMs and EVs suppliers. </li>
</ul>



Minth Group Ltd (425 HK) has a new product, battery housing, that allows it to participate in the EV value chain including Tesla. 
Aluminum content in EV is expected to double from 10 to 20%.
Trading at a deep discount (19x) vs other EV OEMs and EVs suppliers. 


Taiwan

Minth Group is a global automotive parts manufacturer specializing in the design, development, and production of exterior and structural components for passenger cars, including aluminum battery cases, trims, and body structural parts. The company also develops components for intelligent exteriors and electric vehicle motor systems. Headquartered in Taipei City, Taiwan, Minth Group was founded in 1992.

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