Transport Sector, China and Asia-focused Research

Charles De Trenck

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

I recently witnessed a typical mistake in using EV (enterprise value; short form, market cap + net debt), where the author used it interchangeably with market cap. This got me to thinking how recent non-freshly minted MBAs as well as maybe even other three letter certified specialists, at the margin, may cut corners when valuing their stocks and portfolios and end up siding with momentum investors.It is still fresh in my mind how many (not all) colleagues, especially China-linked, used to care more about inside scoops than valuation approaches. I tend to see many tech plays in light of momentum and not valuation. We could call many of these counters CNBC or Cramer stocks.The discussion is dividend into a discussion and interview on faulty uses of the cost of capital in shipping,  as well as a discussion on some of the mechanical problems now inherent in WACC, especially as it applies to shipping and long-term finance of cyclical assets.

I recently witnessed a typical mistake in using EV (enterprise value; short form, market cap + net debt), where the author used it interchangeably with market cap. This got me to thinking how recent non-freshly minted MBAs as well as maybe even other three letter certified specialists, at the margin, may cut corners when valuing their stocks and portfolios and end up siding with momentum investors.It is still fresh in my mind how many (not all) colleagues, especially China-linked, used to care more about inside scoops than valuation approaches. I tend to see many tech plays in light of momentum and not valuation. We could call many of these counters CNBC or Cramer stocks.The discussion is dividend into a discussion and interview on faulty uses of the cost of capital in shipping,  as well as a discussion on some of the mechanical problems now inherent in WACC, especially as it applies to shipping and long-term finance of cyclical assets.

Frankenstein WACCs. False Idols of Equity, Debt (And Shipping Interview with Sr. Investor)

Lead Analyst, Credit Research, Drewry Maritime Financial Research

Konstantinos Oikonomopoulos

Lead Analyst, Credit Research

Maritime Sector, Equity & Credit Research

Drewry Maritime Financial Research

With no ties to other players in the shipping, finance or banking world, we provide a uniquely impartial view of the markets and companies we cover. Our parent organization, Drewry is a leading independent provider of research services to the maritime and shipping industry, employing over 100 professionals across an international network of offices in London, Delhi, Singapore and Shanghai. Combining our market-leading resources with seasoned sector expertise DFRS offers a highly differentiated and comprehensive range of investment and financial research services to lenders and prospective investors in publicly listed maritime and shipping companies. The full service of reports, supporting resources and sector orientated webinars provides our clients with the most complete picture of the organisations under coverage as is possible. We have been charting and analysing the world’s maritime markets for more than 40 years. This unrivalled intelligence and understanding provides the foundation of our research service. Our analysts have access to one of the most up-to-date, comprehensive and reliable sources of market insight and research data available today. We look at globally listed companies within the following sectors: Port Operators, Container Shipping, Container Manufacturing & Leasing, LNG Shipping, Dry Bulk Shipping and Tanker Shipping. Combine in-depth sector expertise with financial analysis focusing on over 50 stocks globally.

Strong shipping bonds issuance in 2017<ul><li>A growing number of shipping companies have taken advantage of the low interest rate environment and tapped the debt capital markets in the past year. This comes at a time when the availability of funds for the shipping industry is declining. We highlight four reasons behind the increase in high yield bond volumes coming from the shipping sector:</li></ul>1.Scarcity of funds from the banking sector. The regulatory pressures are forcing these institutions to increase…

Strong shipping bonds issuance in 2017A growing number of shipping companies have taken advantage of the low interest rate environment and tapped the debt capital markets in the past year. This comes at a time when the availability of funds for the shipping industry is declining. We highlight four reasons behind the increase in high yield bond volumes coming from the shipping sector:1.Scarcity of funds from the banking sector. The regulatory pressures are forcing these institutions to increase…

Equity analyst - Containers, Drewry Maritime Financial Research

Nilesh Tiwary

Equity analyst - Containers

SummaryThe major indicators of container shipping in 2017 remained more firm than in 2016. The y/y comparisons for many data sets depict robust improvement. However, the outlook for 2018 is mixed. The supply-demand balance will improve slightly, demand growth will continue to be strong, and freight rates and the profits of carriers will strengthen at lower-than-expected rates as several temporary factors create a bump on the road to recovery. The creation of bigger alliances, and the escalation of…

SummaryThe major indicators of container shipping in 2017 remained more firm than in 2016. The y/y comparisons for many data sets depict robust improvement. However, the outlook for 2018 is mixed.  The supply-demand balance will improve slightly, demand growth will continue to be strong, and freight rates and the profits of carriers will strengthen at lower-than-expected rates as several temporary factors create a bump on the road to recovery.  The creation of bigger alliances, and the escalation of…

Container Shipping 2018 - Demand Buoyancy Drives Positive Outlook

People who bought China, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/5891" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:5891:1">Nvidia Corp (NVDA US)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/438" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:438:1">iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Indx (ETF) (EEM US)</a> somewhere in 2017 performed well. A bit below the radar is that commodities started doing well too from mid-17. There is more to come. A recent chance to add right around my EV pieces a month ago were materials like aluminum.My core 2017 into 2018 stocks are: <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/929" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:929:1">Pacific Basin Shipping Ltd (2343 HK)</a> (continued accumulate on pullbacks, most recently a little more at HK$1.6 levels, recall some lightening…

People who bought China, Nvidia Corp (NVDA US), iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Indx (ETF) (EEM US) somewhere in 2017 performed well. A bit below the radar is that commodities started doing well too from mid-17. There is more to come. A recent chance to add right around my EV pieces a month ago were materials like aluminum.My core 2017 into 2018 stocks are: Pacific Basin Shipping Ltd (2343 HK) (continued accumulate on pullbacks, most recently a little more at HK$1.6 levels, recall some lightening…

Strategy: Around the Horn 2018, the Long and Short of It. Pacific Basin Initial Notes

McKinsey has put out a seminal paper on container shipping, the next 50 years. I attach the link because the file is so large. It is worth reading. It may actually be a bit scary too  –  if they or others think they are right. McKinsey has been a 2-edged sword for the industry. Listening to them one might think their impact has been only positive. And they have done quite a lot of good at times (APL-OOCL mid-90s). But they have also done a lot of overpaid work that has had less than positive…

McKinsey has put out a seminal paper on container shipping, the next 50 years. I attach the link because the file is so large. It is worth reading. It may actually be a bit scary too  –  if they or others think they are right. McKinsey has been a 2-edged sword for the industry. Listening to them one might think their impact has been only positive. And they have done quite a lot of good at times (APL-OOCL mid-90s). But they have also done a lot of overpaid work that has had less than positive…

Another Revolution Is Coming for Container Shipping (& Ports)

Denmark

A.P. Moller - Maersk A/S operates as an integrated transport and logistics company. The Company offers container vessels, supply ships, special vessels, terminals, tug boat activities and reefer container box manufacturing. A.P. Moller-Maersk serves clients worldwide.

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Frankenstein WACCs. False Idols of Equity, Debt (And Shipping Interview with Sr. Investor)

I recently witnessed a typical mistake in using EV (enterprise value; short form, market cap + net debt), where the author used it interchangeably...

Charles De Trenck

Container Shipping - Fixed Income

Strong shipping bonds issuance in 2017A growing number of shipping companies have taken advantage of the low interest rate environment and tapped...

Drewry Maritime Financial Research

Container Shipping 2018 - Demand Buoyancy Drives Positive Outlook

SummaryThe major indicators of container shipping in 2017 remained more firm than in 2016. The y/y comparisons for many data sets depict robust...

Drewry Maritime Financial Research

Strategy: Around the Horn 2018, the Long and Short of It. Pacific Basin Initial Notes

People who bought China, Nvidia Corp (NVDA US), iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Indx (ETF) (EEM US) somewhere in 2017 performed well. A bit below the...

Charles De Trenck

Another Revolution Is Coming for Container Shipping (& Ports)

McKinsey has put out a seminal paper on container shipping, the next 50 years. I attach the link because the file is so large. It is worth reading....

Charles De Trenck

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