HK/China Equity Long-Short

Osbert Tang, CFA

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

The China Private Education Sector presents an exciting growth story, riding on the increase in spending on education, rise in demand for quality education, support from local governments for private investments and increase in acceptance towards online delivery mode, among others. These positive factors, however, are balanced by the decrease in birth rates and the tight regulatory regime. Despite so, we continue to see good prospects given that earnings growth will remain ahead of the overall market by significant magnitude. Meanwhile, valuations have already returned to more reasonable levels, with investment value started to emerge on some names.Companies in the sector have different focuses, including K-12 education, higher education, vocational education, tutoring (online) and tutoring (online and offline), and we have to be very selective. We prefer companies that focus on higher education which face lower regulatory risks, have a clear defined expansion strategy and specialise in a niche market segment. Out of the ten companies covered in this Smartkarma Original, we put forward <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/china-education-group-holdin" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:18218:1" rel="noopener">China Education Group (839 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/tianli-education-internation" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27210:1" rel="noopener">Tianli Education (1773 HK)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/china-yuhua-education" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:23627:1" rel="noopener">China Yuhua Education (6169 HK)</a> as our top picks.<h2>What's Original?</h2>This Smartkarma Original takes an in-depth analysis on 10 companies in the Private Education Sector in China, covering stocks listed in the HKEx, NYSE, Shenzhen Stock Exchange as well as dual listings. In the A-share space, we cover <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/wuhu-yaxia-automobile-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:9979:1" rel="noopener">Offcn Education Technology (002607 CH)</a>, which is sizeable (market cap of almost HK$210bn) and with unique exposure to the civil servants recruitment examination training.Besides addressing the key evolving trends of the industry and the all-important regulatory issues, we also touched on the private funding aspects for some prominent unlisted companies and the IPO trends of the industry. Where appropriate, we share some of our on-ground experiences with the aim to provide a closer feel on the industry and companies. We hope this Smartkarma Original will be a comprehensive and updated reference for China's Private Education Sector.

The China Private Education Sector presents an exciting growth story, riding on the increase in spending on education, rise in demand for quality education, support from local governments for private investments and increase in acceptance towards online delivery mode, among others. These positive factors, however, are balanced by the decrease in birth rates and the tight regulatory regime. Despite so, we continue to see good prospects given that earnings growth will remain ahead of the overall market by significant magnitude. Meanwhile, valuations have already returned to more reasonable levels, with investment value started to emerge on some names.Companies in the sector have different focuses, including K-12 education, higher education, vocational education, tutoring (online) and tutoring (online and offline), and we have to be very selective. We prefer companies that focus on higher education which face lower regulatory risks, have a clear defined expansion strategy and specialise in a niche market segment. Out of the ten companies covered in this Smartkarma Original, we put forward China Education Group (839 HK), Tianli Education (1773 HK) and China Yuhua Education (6169 HK) as our top picks.What's Original?This Smartkarma Original takes an in-depth analysis on 10 companies in the Private Education Sector in China, covering stocks listed in the HKEx, NYSE, Shenzhen Stock Exchange as well as dual listings. In the A-share space, we cover Offcn Education Technology (002607 CH), which is sizeable (market cap of almost HK$210bn) and with unique exposure to the civil servants recruitment examination training.Besides addressing the key evolving trends of the industry and the all-important regulatory issues, we also touched on the private funding aspects for some prominent unlisted companies and the IPO trends of the industry. Where appropriate, we share some of our on-ground experiences with the aim to provide a closer feel on the industry and companies. We hope this Smartkarma Original will be a comprehensive and updated reference for China's Private Education Sector.

China Private Education: This Is Where the Future Lies

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Technical and Quantitative Research

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The risk of a pullback remains very real, however at this point the weight of the evidence suggests a meaningful pullback is not imminent. We recap important technical levels across market as well as Actionable Themes within the Consumer Staples, Health Care, and Technology sectors.

The risk of a pullback remains very real, however at this point the weight of the evidence suggests a meaningful pullback is not imminent. We recap important technical levels across market as well as Actionable Themes within the Consumer Staples, Health Care, and Technology sectors.

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Valerie Law, CFA

Executive Summary IPOs that we are watching out for this week include China Education Group (CEG) covered by <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/profiles/803" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="accounts:803">Valerie Law, CFA</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/profiles/9" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="accounts:9">Ke Yan, CFA, FRM</a> and and AK medical covered by <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/profiles/13" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="accounts:13">Kemp Dolliver, CFA</a>. For macro pieces, we find Sam Ferraro’s discussion of RBA’s newly developed measures of core inflation for China interesting, and John-Paul’s piece that looks into 2018 themes for China. This issue covers the week of 4 December to 10 December and is a collaborative report compiled by <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/profiles/803" target="_blank">Valerie Law, CFA</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/profiles/9" target="_blank">Ke Yan, CFA, FRM</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/profiles/820" target="_blank">Scott Laprise/ 乐天虎</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/profiles/605" target="_blank">Daniel Hellberg</a> on a rotating basis.

Executive Summary IPOs that we are watching out for this week include China Education Group (CEG) covered by Valerie Law, CFA, Ke Yan, CFA, FRM and and AK medical covered by Kemp Dolliver, CFA. For macro pieces, we find Sam Ferraro’s discussion of RBA’s newly developed measures of core inflation for China interesting, and John-Paul’s piece that looks into 2018 themes for China. This issue covers the week of 4 December to 10 December and is a collaborative report compiled by Valerie Law, CFA, Ke Yan, CFA, FRM, Scott Laprise/ 乐天虎 and Daniel Hellberg on a rotating basis.

Week that Was in Greater China@smartkarma:  Pick CLPH, CNHE, Melco; Watch CEG and AK Medical IPOs

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Hungary: Faster earnings growth should drive GDP higher in coming months. Mexico: Expected to raise rates 50bps next Thursday in the wake of inflation reported this week at 5.3% (the highest rate in 8 years).  This is a critical positive development for the Peso. Saudi Arabia: Has the most to lose from lower prices as this complicates attempts to diversify their economy.  Iran is less concerned as they are just coming off of sanctions and any revenue they get is better than before.  Iraq would…

Hungary: Faster earnings growth should drive GDP higher in coming months. Mexico: Expected to raise rates 50bps next Thursday in the wake of inflation reported this week at 5.3% (the highest rate in 8 years).  This is a critical positive development for the Peso. Saudi Arabia: Has the most to lose from lower prices as this complicates attempts to diversify their economy.  Iran is less concerned as they are just coming off of sanctions and any revenue they get is better than before.  Iraq would…

Who Wins and Who Loses from Oil Under $50? Hint: Invest in Asia

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The positive 2016 profit alerts from China’s coal companies are within expectations, with profit rebounds driven by higher coal prices. The benchmark Bohai-Rim Steam-Coal Price Index, or BSPI, closed at CNY 593 per tonne on Dec. 28, up 60% year over year. While the peak heating season should keep prices elevated over the next few months, we think coal prices will start to decline by the end of the first quarter of 2017 to be around 15%-20% below where they are now. We think the coal price gains are largely reflected in the current share prices, and anticipate limited upside boosts following a more subdued long-term view.We maintain fair value estimates for narrow-moat <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/382" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:382:1">China Shenhua Energy Co H (1088 HK)</a> of HKD 16.40, and no-moat <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/383" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:383:1">China Coal Energy Co H (1898 HK)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/384" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:384:1">Yanzhou Coal Mining Co H (1171 HK)</a> of HKD 3.30 and HKD 4.30, respectively, ahead of the full-year earnings results due out in March, pending more details.Analysts: Jennifer Song and Lorraine Tan, CFA

The positive 2016 profit alerts from China’s coal companies are within expectations, with profit rebounds driven by higher coal prices. The benchmark Bohai-Rim Steam-Coal Price Index, or BSPI, closed at CNY 593 per tonne on Dec. 28, up 60% year over year. While the peak heating season should keep prices elevated over the next few months, we think coal prices will start to decline by the end of the first quarter of 2017 to be around 15%-20% below where they are now. We think the coal price gains are largely reflected in the current share prices, and anticipate limited upside boosts following a more subdued long-term view.We maintain fair value estimates for narrow-moat China Shenhua Energy Co H (1088 HK) of HKD 16.40, and no-moat China Coal Energy Co H (1898 HK) and Yanzhou Coal Mining Co H (1171 HK) of HKD 3.30 and HKD 4.30, respectively, ahead of the full-year earnings results due out in March, pending more details.Analysts: Jennifer Song and Lorraine Tan, CFA

Surging Coal Prices Drove Positive 2016 Profit Alerts for Coal Companies

Hong Kong

China Education Group operates private higher and secondary vocational education institutions across Mainland China, Australia, and the UK. The company offers a range of programs including junior college diplomas, bachelor's and master's degrees, continuing education, and vocational training, alongside educational consultancy services. It was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Central, Hong Kong.

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China Education Group (839 HK)

China Private Education: This Is Where the Future Lies

Profit growth at China Private Education Sector will speed ahead and outperform overall market significantly. With valuations retreated to more...

Osbert Tang, CFA

Battleground Spot For Global Equities

The risk of a pullback remains very real, however at this point the weight of the evidence suggests a meaningful pullback is not imminent. We recap...

Vermilion Research

Week that Was in Greater China@smartkarma: Pick CLPH, CNHE, Melco; Watch CEG and AK Medical IPOs

Executive Summary IPOs that we are watching out for this week include China Education Group (CEG) covered by Valerie Law, CFA, Ke Yan, CFA, FRM and...

Valerie Law, CFA

Who Wins and Who Loses from Oil Under $50? Hint: Invest in Asia

Hungary: Faster earnings growth should drive GDP higher in coming months.Mexico: Expected to raise rates 50bps next Thursday in the wake of...

David Riedel

Surging Coal Prices Drove Positive 2016 Profit Alerts for Coal Companies

The positive 2016 profit alerts from China’s coal companies are within expectations, with profit rebounds driven by higher coal prices. The...

Morningstar, Inc.

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