CEO, A. Stotz Investment Research

Dr. Andrew Stotz, CFA

Quantamental Investing to beat Benchmarks

A. Stotz Investment Research

We pick stocks. We construct portfolios. All our effort is focused on how to better pick stocks and construct portfolios. We serve fund management companies, family offices, and high net worth individuals.

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>We highlight 14 stocks in Thailand that look interesting to us based on our FVMR Methodology</li>
<li>Portfolio changes: Three stocks remain, 11 new join the fray</li>
<li>Since inception, it has gained 73% versus the SET 100 Index’s return of 10%</li>
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We highlight 14 stocks in Thailand that look interesting to us based on our FVMR Methodology
Portfolio changes: Three stocks remain, 11 new join the fray
Since inception, it has gained 73% versus the SET 100 Index’s return of 10%


The Stocks to Own in Thailand – Vol. 49

Global Healthcare Analyst

Tina Banerjee

Equity Bottom-Up

Bangkok Dusit Medical Services / Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bangkok-dusit-medical-services-pcl" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:875:1" rel="noopener">Bangkok Dusit Medical Services (BDMS TB)</a> posted 6% rise in revenue from hospital operations in 1Q25 as International and Thai patients revenue reported growth of 11% and 4% YoY, respectively.</li>
<li>EBITDA grew at 7% YoY to THB 7.2B on higher revenues and better cost management while net profit also rose 7% to THB 4.3B on lower interest cost. Margins expand.</li>
<li>Corona surge in Thailand pose short term deterrents. Stable financial performance with strong inpatient revenue growth, healthy occupancy and largely stable EBITDA margin will be key in the long-term run.</li>
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Bangkok Dusit Medical Services (BDMS TB) posted 6% rise in revenue from hospital operations in 1Q25 as International and Thai patients revenue reported growth of 11% and 4% YoY, respectively.
EBITDA grew at 7% YoY to THB 7.2B on higher revenues and better cost management while net profit also rose 7% to THB 4.3B on lower interest cost. Margins expand.
Corona surge in Thailand pose short term deterrents. Stable financial performance with strong inpatient revenue growth, healthy occupancy and largely stable EBITDA margin will be key in the long-term run.


Bangkok Dusit Medical Services (BDMS TB): 1Q25 Stable; Resurgent Covid Might Scar 2Q

Asia Pac IPO & Placement Research, China biotech, Aequitas Research

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Asia Pac IPO & Placement Research, China biotech

IPOs and Placements coverage across Asia Pacific

Aequitas Research

We cover all listing across the Asia Pacific along with follow-up placements. As of Dec 2020, our team had covered 539 IPOs with a hit rate of 73.5% and 685 placements with a hit rate of 66.8%.

We combine fundamental bottom-up views with our proprietary quantitative framework to provide a holistic coverage across new listings and placements. Our coverage includes pre-IPO notes before the deal is launched, follow-up analysis once the deal is live and post-listing trading analysis as well.

Quantitative Analysis

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<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of Stock Exchange of Thailand as of May 23rd. We estimate that they had an aggregated short interest worth USD2.2bn.</li>
<li>We tabulate league tables for top short by value and short as multiple of ADT, as well as weekly increases &amp; decreases in short value, short as multiple of ADT.</li>
<li>We highlight short interest changes in Advanced Info Service, Minor International, Central Pattana, Gulf Energy Development, True, Osotspa.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of Stock Exchange of Thailand as of May 23rd. We estimate that they had an aggregated short interest worth USD2.2bn.
We tabulate league tables for top short by value and short as multiple of ADT, as well as weekly increases &amp; decreases in short value, short as multiple of ADT.
We highlight short interest changes in Advanced Info Service, Minor International, Central Pattana, Gulf Energy Development, True, Osotspa.


Thailand Short Interest Weekly (May 23rd): Advanced Info Service, Minor International

Head of Research, Krungthai XSpring

Waraporn Wiboonkanarak

Head of Research

A full service Thai brokerage

Krungthai XSpring

Krungthai XSpring is a full service broker. The company provides a wide range of investment services such as Securities Brokerage, Derivative Agent Business, Securities Borrowing and Lending, Securities Trading, Underwriting, Financial Advisory, Wealth Advisory, Private Fund Management and International Markets Securities Trading. 

In terms of credibility, Fitch Ratings has assigned Krunghtai XSpring a long-term rating of AA- and a national short-term rating of F1+ with stable outlook.

<ul><li>Asian bourses ended mixed, while the Thai stock market lacked fresh catalysts. With the 1Q25 earnings season concluded, investors are now awaiting the outcome of US-China trade negotiations.</li><li>As a result, the SET Index traded within a narrow range before closing slightly higher, supported by rebounds in DELTA, banking, and energy stocks.</li><li>However, the index still posted a 1.25% decline from the previous week.</li></ul>

Asian bourses ended mixed, while the Thai stock market lacked fresh catalysts. With the 1Q25 earnings season concluded, investors are now awaiting the outcome of US-China trade negotiations.As a result, the SET Index traded within a narrow range before closing slightly higher, supported by rebounds in DELTA, banking, and energy stocks.However, the index still posted a 1.25% decline from the previous week.

<ul>
<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of Stock Exchange of Thailand as of May 16th. We estimate that they had an aggregated short interest worth USD2.1bn.</li>
<li>We tabulate league table for top short by value and short as multiple of ADT, as well as weekly increases &amp; decreases in short value, short as multiple of ADT.</li>
<li>We highlight short interest changes in Tmbthanachart Bank, Scc, Advanced Info Service, CP ALL, Scb X.</li>
</ul>


We analyzed the changes in short interest of Stock Exchange of Thailand as of May 16th. We estimate that they had an aggregated short interest worth USD2.1bn.
We tabulate league table for top short by value and short as multiple of ADT, as well as weekly increases &amp; decreases in short value, short as multiple of ADT.
We highlight short interest changes in Tmbthanachart Bank, Scc, Advanced Info Service, CP ALL, Scb X.


Thailand Short Interest Weekly (May 16th): Tmbthanachart Bank, Scc, Advanced Info Service, CP ALL

Thailand

Bangkok Chain Hospital Public Company Limited operates a chain of hospitals in Thailand serving both the cash and managed care markets.

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Bangkok Chain Hospital (BCH TB)

The Stocks to Own in Thailand – Vol. 49

We highlight 14 stocks in Thailand that look interesting to us based on our FVMR Methodology. Portfolio changes: Three stocks remain, 11 new join...

A. Stotz Investment Research

Bangkok Dusit Medical Services (BDMS TB): 1Q25 Stable; Resurgent Covid Might Scar 2Q

Bangkok Dusit Medical Services (BDMS TB) sees 6% revenue growth in 1Q25, driven by international and Thai patient revenue. Profits rise, but short...

Tina Banerjee

Thailand Short Interest Weekly (May 23rd): Advanced Info Service, Minor International

We analyzed SET short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in Advanced Info Service, Minor International,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Technical Analysis - MAY 19, 2025

Asian bourses ended mixed, while the Thai stock market lacked fresh catalysts. With the 1Q25 earnings season concluded, investors are now awaiting...

Krungthai XSpring

Thailand Short Interest Weekly (May 16th): Tmbthanachart Bank, Scc, Advanced Info Service, CP ALL

We analyzed SET short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in Tmbthanachart Bank, Scc, Advanced Info Service,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

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The Stocks to Own in Thailand – Vol. 49

We highlight 14 stocks in Thailand that look interesting to us based on our FVMR Methodology. Portfolio changes: Three stocks remain, 11 new join...

A. Stotz Investment Research

Bangkok Dusit Medical Services (BDMS TB): 1Q25 Stable; Resurgent Covid Might Scar 2Q

​Bangkok Dusit Medical Services (BDMS TB) sees 6% revenue growth in 1Q25, driven by international and Thai patient revenue. Profits rise, but short...

Tina Banerjee

Thailand Short Interest Weekly (May 23rd): Advanced Info Service, Minor International

We analyzed SET short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in Advanced Info Service, Minor International,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Technical Analysis - MAY 19, 2025

Asian bourses ended mixed, while the Thai stock market lacked fresh catalysts. With the 1Q25 earnings season concluded, investors are now awaiting...

Krungthai XSpring

Thailand Short Interest Weekly (May 16th): Tmbthanachart Bank, Scc, Advanced Info Service, CP ALL

We analyzed SET short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in Tmbthanachart Bank, Scc, Advanced Info Service,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Bangkok Dusit Medical Services (BDMS TB) sees 6% revenue growth in 1Q25, driven by international and Thai patient revenue. Profits rise, but short...