Equity, Bottom-up Analyst, Investics Research

Sameer Taneja

Equity, Bottom-up Analyst

Investics Research

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International Container Terminal Services / Equity Bottom-Up

International Container Terminal Services (ICT PM)

International Container Terminal Services

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<a target="_blank">ICTSI (ICT PM)</a> and <a target="_blank">Westports Holdings (WPRTS MK)</a> have reported strong results, which we will summarize. </li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/asian-terminals-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22959:1" rel="noopener">Asian Terminals (ATI PM)</a> made three large share buyback transactions in August, which we will highlight. The company is due to report its Q2 results soon. </li>
<li>Our preference is, in order of priority, <a target="_blank">Asian Terminals (ATI PM)</a>/<a target="_blank">ICTSI (ICT PM)</a> and <a target="_blank">Westports Holdings (WPRTS MK)</a>.</li>
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ICTSI (ICT PM) and Westports Holdings (WPRTS MK) have reported strong results, which we will summarize. 

Asian Terminals (ATI PM) made three large share buyback transactions in August, which we will highlight. The company is due to report its Q2 results soon. 
Our preference is, in order of priority, Asian Terminals (ATI PM)/ICTSI (ICT PM) and Westports Holdings (WPRTS MK).


Container Port Terminal Screener August 2025: Strong Q2 Results Season

Philippine Stock Exchange / Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>We are gradually building a high-conviction coverage of ideas for mid and small-cap companies in the Philippines.</li>
<li>We established metrics focusing on high ROCE, sustainable growth of 10-15% year-over-year, robust balance sheets, and prudent capital allocation, essential elements for identifying potential multi-bagger opportunities.</li>
<li>We update our readers on developments in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/asian-terminals-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22959:1" rel="noopener">Asian Terminals (ATI PM)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/philippine-stock-exchange-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:23182:1" rel="noopener">Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE PM)</a> </li>
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We are gradually building a high-conviction coverage of ideas for mid and small-cap companies in the Philippines.
We established metrics focusing on high ROCE, sustainable growth of 10-15% year-over-year, robust balance sheets, and prudent capital allocation, essential elements for identifying potential multi-bagger opportunities.
We update our readers on developments in Asian Terminals (ATI PM) and Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE PM) 


Shortlist of High Conviction Philippines Equity Ideas - June 2025

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs, Douglas Research Advisory

Douglas Kim

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs

Douglas Research Advisory

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<li>In this insight, we review the share price performances of the 14 companies/insights on the Asian Dividend Gems in 2025.</li>
<li>The 14 stocks in the Asian Dividend Gems published in 2025 are up on average 17.9% from the date of publishing the insight to current price.</li>
<li>The 14 companies included in the Asian Dividend Gems series this year currently have an average dividend yield of 5.4% and average SmartScore of 4.1 (out of 5.0).</li>
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In this insight, we review the share price performances of the 14 companies/insights on the Asian Dividend Gems in 2025.
The 14 stocks in the Asian Dividend Gems published in 2025 are up on average 17.9% from the date of publishing the insight to current price.
The 14 companies included in the Asian Dividend Gems series this year currently have an average dividend yield of 5.4% and average SmartScore of 4.1 (out of 5.0).


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<li>We strongly recommend looking at container port terminal companies with monopoly/ duopoly, or oligopoly dynamics, as pricing power appears strong there. </li>
<li>After their 30% tariff hike, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/westports-holdings-bhd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:3954:1" rel="noopener">Westports Holdings (WPRTS MK)</a> reported a strong Q3, and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/intl-container-term-svcs-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20001:1" rel="noopener">ICTSI (ICT PM)</a>, following tariff hikes across most of its ports, also reported 25% earnings growth. </li>
<li>We like <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/asian-terminals-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22959:1" rel="noopener">Asian Terminals (ATI PM)</a> for its cheap valuation/duopoly and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/intl-container-term-svcs-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20001:1" rel="noopener">ICTSI (ICT PM)</a> for its strategy of acquiring terminals with a monopolistic presence. </li>
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We strongly recommend looking at container port terminal companies with monopoly/ duopoly, or oligopoly dynamics, as pricing power appears strong there. 
After their 30% tariff hike, Westports Holdings (WPRTS MK) reported a strong Q3, and ICTSI (ICT PM), following tariff hikes across most of its ports, also reported 25% earnings growth. 
We like Asian Terminals (ATI PM) for its cheap valuation/duopoly and ICTSI (ICT PM) for its strategy of acquiring terminals with a monopolistic presence. 


Container Port Terminal Screener November 2025: Strong Structural Future Growth And Great Q3 Results

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/intl-container-term-svcs-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20001:1" rel="noopener">ICTSI (ICT PM)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/port-of-tauranga-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:3739:1" rel="noopener">Port of Tauranga (POT NZ)</a>, and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/westports-holdings-bhd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:3954:1" rel="noopener">Westports Holdings (WPRTS MK)</a> have all reported strong results growth driven by tariff increases and volume growth. </li>
<li>We view any pullback as an opportunity to explore the sector, as structural growth opportunities exist for all names. </li>
<li>In order of preference, we like <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/intl-container-term-svcs-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20001:1" rel="noopener">ICTSI (ICT PM)</a>, followed by <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/westports-holdings-bhd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:3954:1" rel="noopener">Westports Holdings (WPRTS MK)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/port-of-tauranga-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:3739:1" rel="noopener">Port of Tauranga (POT NZ)</a> </li>
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ICTSI (ICT PM), Port of Tauranga (POT NZ), and Westports Holdings (WPRTS MK) have all reported strong results growth driven by tariff increases and volume growth. 
We view any pullback as an opportunity to explore the sector, as structural growth opportunities exist for all names. 
In order of preference, we like ICTSI (ICT PM), followed by Westports Holdings (WPRTS MK) and Port of Tauranga (POT NZ) 


Container Port Terminal Screener: March 2026 Strong Results Growth

Philippines

Asian Terminals, Inc. (ATI) is a Philippine Stock Exchange-listed port operator, developer, and investor. It operates and manages strategic seaports in the Philippines, including Manila South Harbor, the Port of Batangas, and off-dock container yards. ATI provides comprehensive port and logistics services for containerized and non-containerized cargoes, bulk and break-bulk shipments, and passengers. The company was incorporated on July 9, 1986, and is headquartered in Manila, Philippines.

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Sameer Taneja

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