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.

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<ul><li>Technically, the SET Index is expected to move sideways, with the support levels at 1,170/1,165 points and the resistance at 1,182 (10-day EMA)/1,195 points.</li><li>In the medium term, the index remains in a downtrend following a zig-zag down pattern as it searches for the bottom within the range of 1,100-1,506 points.</li><li>In the short term, the index remains in a downtrend, continuously making new lows with intermittent technical rebounds.</li></ul>

Technically, the SET Index is expected to move sideways, with the support levels at 1,170/1,165 points and the resistance at 1,182 (10-day EMA)/1,195 points.In the medium term, the index remains in a downtrend following a zig-zag down pattern as it searches for the bottom within the range of 1,100-1,506 points.In the short term, the index remains in a downtrend, continuously making new lows with intermittent technical rebounds.

KTX Zoom: US FOMC Meeting & BoJ Meeting - March 19, 2025

<ul><li>The SET Index is expected to move sideways, with the support levels at 1,165/1,158 points and the resistance levels at 1,182 (10-day EMA)/1,195 points.</li><li>The mid-term outlook remains in a downtrend with a zig-zag down pattern, with the index searching for the bottom within the 1,100-1,506-point range.</li><li>In the short term, the market continues in a downward trend, forming new lows while experiencing technical rebounds.</li></ul>

The SET Index is expected to move sideways, with the support levels at 1,165/1,158 points and the resistance levels at 1,182 (10-day EMA)/1,195 points.The mid-term outlook remains in a downtrend with a zig-zag down pattern, with the index searching for the bottom within the 1,100-1,506-point range.In the short term, the market continues in a downward trend, forming new lows while experiencing technical rebounds.

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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 Mar 14th.We estimate that they had an aggregated short interest worth USD1.9bn.</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 Advanced Info Service, Carabao.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of Stock Exchange of Thailand as of Mar 14th.We estimate that they had an aggregated short interest worth USD1.9bn.
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 Advanced Info Service, Carabao.


Thailand Short Interest Weekly (Mar 14th): Advanced Info Service, Carabao

Global Healthcare Analyst

Tina Banerjee

Equity Bottom-Up

Bumrungrad Hospital Pub Co / Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bumrungrad-hospital-pub-co" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:883:1" rel="noopener">Bumrungrad Hospital Pub Co (BH TB)</a> reported marginal revenue growth in 2024, with margins expanding on lower expenses. Revenue from international patients witnesses contraction, while domestic patient volumes provide traction.</li>
<li>Competition from peers like BDMS remains a concern in near term. With the entire Ramadan period falling in 1Q25, Bumrungrad’s international patient revenue is expected to remain muted in 1Q25.</li>
<li>The share prices of Bumrungrad are expected to remain under pressure with the commencement of operation at BIH Phuket being the only near-term trigger for the company.</li>
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Bumrungrad Hospital Pub Co (BH TB) reported marginal revenue growth in 2024, with margins expanding on lower expenses. Revenue from international patients witnesses contraction, while domestic patient volumes provide traction.
Competition from peers like BDMS remains a concern in near term. With the entire Ramadan period falling in 1Q25, Bumrungrad’s international patient revenue is expected to remain muted in 1Q25.
The share prices of Bumrungrad are expected to remain under pressure with the commencement of operation at BIH Phuket being the only near-term trigger for the company.


Bumrungrad Hospital (BH TB): Dwindling International Revenue on Competition; No Near-Term Respite

<ul><li>The combined 4Q24 earnings of 597 stocks in the SET Index (accounting for 98% of total market capitalization) amounted to Bt190,163mn, up 12% YoY but down 5% QoQ.</li><li>Excluding the energy, petrochemical, and banking sectors, earnings for the remaining stocks grew 23% YoY but declined 12% QoQ.</li><li>Among the 185 stocks with Bloomberg consensus estimates, earnings came in at Bt179,438mn, rising 24% YoY and 3% QoQ, but falling short of the Bloomberg consensus estimates by approximately 8%. </li></ul>

The combined 4Q24 earnings of 597 stocks in the SET Index (accounting for 98% of total market capitalization) amounted to Bt190,163mn, up 12% YoY but down 5% QoQ.Excluding the energy, petrochemical, and banking sectors, earnings for the remaining stocks grew 23% YoY but declined 12% QoQ.Among the 185 stocks with Bloomberg consensus estimates, earnings came in at Bt179,438mn, rising 24% YoY and 3% QoQ, but falling short of the Bloomberg consensus estimates by approximately 8%. 

Special Report: 4Q24 Consensus Earnings Summary - March 4, 2025

Thailand

Bangkok Dusit Medical Services Public Company Limited operates Bangkok General Hospital. The Hospital specializes in cardiovascular, lung, neurological, eye and genitourinary cancer, as well as physical therapy and medical imaging.

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Bangkok Dusit Medical Services (BDMS TB)

KTX Zoom: US FOMC Meeting & BoJ Meeting - March 19, 2025

Technically, the SET Index is expected to move sideways, with the support levels at 1,170/1,165 points and the resistance at 1,182 (10-day EMA)...

Krungthai XSpring

KTX Zoom - EU Economic Sentiment & US Housing Starts: MARCH 18, 2025

The SET Index is expected to move sideways, with the support levels at 1,165/1,158 points and the resistance levels at 1,182 (10-day EMA)/1,195...

Krungthai XSpring

Thailand Short Interest Weekly (Mar 14th): Advanced Info Service, Carabao

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

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Bumrungrad Hospital (BH TB): Dwindling International Revenue on Competition; No Near-Term Respite

Bumrungrad Hospital sees marginal revenue growth in 2024, with international patient revenue declining. Share prices are expected to remain under...

Tina Banerjee

Special Report: 4Q24 Consensus Earnings Summary - March 4, 2025

The combined 4Q24 earnings of 597 stocks in the SET Index (accounting for 98% of total market capitalization) amounted to Bt190,163mn, up 12% YoY...

Krungthai XSpring

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KTX Zoom: US FOMC Meeting & BoJ Meeting - March 19, 2025

Technically, the SET Index is expected to move sideways, with the support levels at 1,170/1,165 points and the resistance at 1,182 (10-day EMA)...

Krungthai XSpring

KTX Zoom - EU Economic Sentiment & US Housing Starts: MARCH 18, 2025

The SET Index is expected to move sideways, with the support levels at 1,165/1,158 points and the resistance levels at 1,182 (10-day EMA)/1,195...

Krungthai XSpring

Thailand Short Interest Weekly (Mar 14th): Advanced Info Service, Carabao

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

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Bumrungrad Hospital (BH TB): Dwindling International Revenue on Competition; No Near-Term Respite

​Bumrungrad Hospital sees marginal revenue growth in 2024, with international patient revenue declining. Share prices are expected to remain under...

Tina Banerjee

Special Report: 4Q24 Consensus Earnings Summary - March 4, 2025

The combined 4Q24 earnings of 597 stocks in the SET Index (accounting for 98% of total market capitalization) amounted to Bt190,163mn, up 12% YoY...

Krungthai XSpring

Bumrungrad Hospital sees marginal revenue growth in 2024, with international patient revenue declining. Share prices are expected to remain under...