External broker reports(aggregated public sources), CMB International

CMB International

External broker reports(aggregated public sources)

Incorporated in Hong Kong, supported by the mainland and targeting in global market, CMB International Capital Corporation Limited (“CMBI”) is an integrated financial institution providing comprehensive and professional services. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of China Merchants Bank ("CMB"), by leveraging on the Group’s synergy and coordination in domestic and overseas markets, as well as CMB’s strong resources and outstanding social reputation, CMBI and its subsidiaries have been actively implementing diversified business strategies and set up an overall layout of main business segments including Corporate Finance, Asset Management, Wealth Management, Global Markets and Structured Finance, etc. Adhering to the philosophy of “being clients oriented and increasing our own values by the way of creating value for clients”, CMBI endeavors to provide quality and integrated financial services to institutional, corporate and individual customers both domestic and overseas including Hong Kong IPO sponsorship and underwriting, share placement and rights issue for listed companies, financial advisors, bonds issuance services, asset management, direct investment, wealth management, equity sales and trading, etc.

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<ul><li>We summarize the Feb 2026 price discounts at dealers for major automakers in this report.</li><li>Note that Feb discounts for each automaker are calculated based on the weighted average of Jan 2026 retail sales volume for each model, as Feb 2026 retail sales volume data have not been released yet.</li><li>On the surface, China’s industrywide average discounts remained flat in Feb 2026 vs. Jan 2026 and Dec 2025 based on our calculations, as narrower discounts for German brands offset wider discounts for other brands. </li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

We summarize the Feb 2026 price discounts at dealers for major automakers in this report.Note that Feb discounts for each automaker are calculated based on the weighted average of Jan 2026 retail sales volume for each model, as Feb 2026 retail sales volume data have not been released yet.On the surface, China’s industrywide average discounts remained flat in Feb 2026 vs. Jan 2026 and Dec 2025 based on our calculations, as narrower discounts for German brands offset wider discounts for other brands. Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Auto - 1Q26 carmakers’ margins under pressure amid rising discounts

<ul><li>We maintain our China PV sales volume growth forecasts for 2026 on both retail and wholesale basis after weaker-than-expected Nov and Dec sales.</li><li>We revise down our 2026 NEV sales volume slightly, as the new trade-in subsidies have stringent requirements.</li><li>We are of the view that weaker-than-expected 4Q25 sales volume may result in earnings miss for some automakers. </li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

We maintain our China PV sales volume growth forecasts for 2026 on both retail and wholesale basis after weaker-than-expected Nov and Dec sales.We revise down our 2026 NEV sales volume slightly, as the new trade-in subsidies have stringent requirements.We are of the view that weaker-than-expected 4Q25 sales volume may result in earnings miss for some automakers. Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Auto - Weak 4Q25 sales may lead to earning miss

Asia L/S Equity PM/Macro/Thematic Idea Generation

Rikki Malik

Cross Asset Strategy

<ul>
<li>The time is right to increase exposure to the Hong Kong market</li>
<li>A confluence of factors and catalysts will drive the index higher</li>
<li>We suggest a few names that we believe will benefit.</li>
</ul>


The time is right to increase exposure to the Hong Kong market
A confluence of factors and catalysts will drive the index higher
We suggest a few names that we believe will benefit.


Tactical Trading – Increasing Hong Kong Exposure

<ul><li>Both passenger vehicle (PV) retail sales and wholesale volumes in China are likely to hit new highs in 2025E.</li><li>That, along with trade-in subsidy and purchase-tax saving phase-out, could make 2026 interesting and complex.</li><li>Resilient industry growth despite subsidy cuts. </li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Both passenger vehicle (PV) retail sales and wholesale volumes in China are likely to hit new highs in 2025E.That, along with trade-in subsidy and purchase-tax saving phase-out, could make 2026 interesting and complex.Resilient industry growth despite subsidy cuts. Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Auto - 2026 Outlook: Second half of the NEV match

Asian Insight Provider - Actionable ideas, CrossASEAN Research

Henry Soediarko

Asian Insight Provider - Actionable ideas

CrossASEAN Research

At CrossASEAN Research we strive to produce unbiased and differentiated on the ground insights on companies across South East Asia. Our Research is produced for the most part after face to face meetings and conversations with company management to dig deep into the long term vision and strategy of the companies we cover. We seek to deliver investable and actionable themes on sectors and markets across SE Asia, often in collaboration with other Insight Providers across the region, pooling the vast experience of the analysts within the Smartkarma Ecosystem. We also offer bespoke work and tailor made trips for our clients. 

Insights across South East Asia

Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>Along with other Hong Kong stocks, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/minth-group-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:9232:1" rel="noopener">Minth Group (425 HK)</a> share price took a beating this year that is caused by market sentiment rather than fundamentals. </li>
<li>They launched a robot-making factory in Serbia, a JV in Indonesia, that in the near term drained FCF but revenues and earnings are still growing. </li>
<li>With PER 8x, EV/EBITDA 6x, and PBR&lt;1, Minth has become a value stock that calls for  re-rating. </li>
</ul>


Along with other Hong Kong stocks, Minth Group (425 HK) share price took a beating this year that is caused by market sentiment rather than fundamentals. 
They launched a robot-making factory in Serbia, a JV in Indonesia, that in the near term drained FCF but revenues and earnings are still growing. 
With PER 8x, EV/EBITDA 6x, and PBR&lt;1, Minth has become a value stock that calls for  re-rating. 


China

BYD Company Limited manufactures automotive products. The Company produces ordinary passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and other products. BYD also operates battery making, rail transportation construction, and other businesses.

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Auto - 1Q26 carmakers’ margins under pressure amid rising discounts

Note that Feb discounts for each automaker are calculated based on the weighted average of Jan 2026 retail sales volume for each model, as Feb 2026...

CMB International

Auto - Weak 4Q25 sales may lead to earning miss

We maintain our China PV sales volume growth forecasts for 2026 on both retail and wholesale basis after weaker-than-expected Nov and Dec sales.

CMB International

Tactical Trading – Increasing Hong Kong Exposure

Now is an opportune time to increase investments in the Hong Kong market, as various factors are aligning to propel the index upward. We discuss...

Rikki Malik

Auto - 2026 Outlook: Second half of the NEV match

Resilient industry growth despite subsidy cuts. We project China’s PV retail sales volume to be largely flat YoY and wholesale volume to rise 2.9%...

CMB International

Minth (425): Even Cheaper This Year

Minth has become a value stock as earnings grew followed with increased CapEx that makes FCF tightened. In the meantime, they have built a robotic...

Henry Soediarko

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Auto - 1Q26 carmakers’ margins under pressure amid rising discounts

Note that Feb discounts for each automaker are calculated based on the weighted average of Jan 2026 retail sales volume for each model, as Feb 2026...

CMB International

Auto - Weak 4Q25 sales may lead to earning miss

We maintain our China PV sales volume growth forecasts for 2026 on both retail and wholesale basis after weaker-than-expected Nov and Dec sales.

CMB International

Tactical Trading – Increasing Hong Kong Exposure

​Now is an opportune time to increase investments in the Hong Kong market, as various factors are aligning to propel the index upward. We discuss...

Rikki Malik

Auto - 2026 Outlook: Second half of the NEV match

Resilient industry growth despite subsidy cuts. We project China’s PV retail sales volume to be largely flat YoY and wholesale volume to rise 2.9%...

CMB International

Minth (425): Even Cheaper This Year

Minth has become a value stock as earnings grew followed with increased CapEx that makes FCF tightened. In the meantime, they have built a robotic...

Henry Soediarko

Now is an opportune time to increase investments in the Hong Kong market, as various factors are aligning to propel the index upward. We discuss...