Head of Research, Krungthai XSpring

Waraporn Wiboonkanarak

Head of Research

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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.

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<ul><li>Negative surrounding factors pressured the share prices of the power sector last week.</li><li>Meanwhile, our key assumptions for 2024E, including SPP gas prices and the electricity sales volume of IUs, have been maintained.</li><li>The valuation metrics suggest that SPP operators’ current valuations are attractive and that the downside risk is very limited, with the equity risk premiums (ERP) higher than the 90-day rolling average. </li></ul>

Negative surrounding factors pressured the share prices of the power sector last week.Meanwhile, our key assumptions for 2024E, including SPP gas prices and the electricity sales volume of IUs, have been maintained.The valuation metrics suggest that SPP operators’ current valuations are attractive and that the downside risk is very limited, with the equity risk premiums (ERP) higher than the 90-day rolling average. 

Industry Update - Energy (Power) - JUNE 17, 2024

<ul><li>The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) resolved to set the electricity tariff at Bt4.18/unit and Ft at Bt0.3972/unit for May to August 2024, flat from the previous period.</li><li>These rates align with the Case 3 scenario, representing the lowest figures, and are in line with our 2024E projections, supported by the declining trend in gas costs, including lower LNG prices and increased G1/61 gas volume.</li><li>The decision is expected to facilitate effective management of electricity tariffs and enhance the opportunities and continuity for EGAT's reclamation of the Ft subsidy, which is nearing Bt100bn. </li></ul>

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) resolved to set the electricity tariff at Bt4.18/unit and Ft at Bt0.3972/unit for May to August 2024, flat from the previous period.These rates align with the Case 3 scenario, representing the lowest figures, and are in line with our 2024E projections, supported by the declining trend in gas costs, including lower LNG prices and increased G1/61 gas volume.The decision is expected to facilitate effective management of electricity tariffs and enhance the opportunities and continuity for EGAT's reclamation of the Ft subsidy, which is nearing Bt100bn. 

Energy (Power) - Flat Electricity Tariff and Ft for May to August

Thailand

Banpu Power PCL operats power plants in Thailand, Laos, China and Japan.

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Banpu Power PCL (BPP TB)

Industry Update - Energy (Power) - JUNE 17, 2024

Headwinds from inflated share prices; cheap valuation, limited downside. Negative surrounding factors pressured the share prices of the power...

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Energy (Power) - Flat Electricity Tariff and Ft for May to August

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) resolved to set the electricity tariff at Bt4.18/unit and Ft at Bt0.3972/unit for May to August 2024, flat...

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