HK/China Equity Long-Short

Osbert Tang, CFA

Equity Bottom-Up

China Everbright Environment Group / Equity Bottom-Up

China Everbright Environment Group (257 HK)

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<li>Plunge in net profit, high gearing and slowdown in new projects are market concerns, but should have well reflected in its share price. Its 3.6x PER is just too cheap. </li>
<li>FY23 will see profit recovery, backed by decent project pipeline and lack of one-offs like impairment and exchange losses. Consensus forecast of 15% profit growth is too conservative.</li>
<li>Cash flow will improve over the next two years as collection of national subsidies accelerates, capex moderates and contribution from operating projects increases. </li>
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Plunge in net profit, high gearing and slowdown in new projects are market concerns, but should have well reflected in its share price. Its 3.6x PER is just too cheap. 
FY23 will see profit recovery, backed by decent project pipeline and lack of one-offs like impairment and exchange losses. Consensus forecast of 15% profit growth is too conservative.
Cash flow will improve over the next two years as collection of national subsidies accelerates, capex moderates and contribution from operating projects increases. 


China Everbright Environment (257 HK): The Dust Should Have Settled

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Arun George

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/moya-holdings-asia-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:2293:1" rel="noopener">Moya Holdings Asia (MHAL SP)</a> received a delisting proposal from Tamaris Infrastructure (a 72.84% shareholder) at S$0.092 per share, a 41.5% premium to the undisturbed price (8 September).</li>
<li>The key condition is shareholder approval. Gateway Partners, which holds a blocking stake, will likely use the offer as an opportunity to exit an underperforming investment.</li>
<li>The offer price is attractive. At the last close price, the gross and annualised spread for a year-end effective date is 3.4% and 11.5%, respectively.</li>
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Moya Holdings Asia (MHAL SP) received a delisting proposal from Tamaris Infrastructure (a 72.84% shareholder) at S$0.092 per share, a 41.5% premium to the undisturbed price (8 September).
The key condition is shareholder approval. Gateway Partners, which holds a blocking stake, will likely use the offer as an opportunity to exit an underperforming investment.
The offer price is attractive. At the last close price, the gross and annualised spread for a year-end effective date is 3.4% and 11.5%, respectively.


Canvest Environmental Protection Group / Equity Bottom-Up

Canvest Environmental Protection Group (0XC SW)

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<li>The 25.6% increase in net profit for <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/canvest-environmental-protection-group-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:100:1" rel="noopener">Canvest Environmental Protection Group (1381 HK)</a> in 1H22 is a resilient show given cost inflation and pandemic/lockdowns in the period.</li>
<li>Good pipeline should support growth for the next two years as projects under construction/planning accounted for 54% of the existing capacity in Aug.</li>
<li>Canvest's expectation that gearing has peaked suggests that it will start deleverage in next year. This is a positive message in an industry traditionally with weak cashflow.</li>
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The 25.6% increase in net profit for Canvest Environmental Protection Group (1381 HK) in 1H22 is a resilient show given cost inflation and pandemic/lockdowns in the period.
Good pipeline should support growth for the next two years as projects under construction/planning accounted for 54% of the existing capacity in Aug.
Canvest's expectation that gearing has peaked suggests that it will start deleverage in next year. This is a positive message in an industry traditionally with weak cashflow.


Canvest Env (1381 HK): Streaming Ahead Despite Tough Time

China Everbright Water / Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>A slow 1H22 new project momentum and a slight retreat in net profit are not expected to materially alter the positive outlook for <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/china-everbright-water-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:31446:1" rel="noopener">China Everbright Water (1857 HK)</a>. </li>
<li>We estimate project pipeline equals to about 28% of its existing operating capacity. They will underpin growth prospects over the next two years.</li>
<li>New project growth should accelerate in 2H22 given the increase in local governments' special purpose bonds issue. Cost inflation is expected to moderate sequentially as well.</li>
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A slow 1H22 new project momentum and a slight retreat in net profit are not expected to materially alter the positive outlook for China Everbright Water (1857 HK). 
We estimate project pipeline equals to about 28% of its existing operating capacity. They will underpin growth prospects over the next two years.
New project growth should accelerate in 2H22 given the increase in local governments' special purpose bonds issue. Cost inflation is expected to moderate sequentially as well.


China Everbright Water (1857 HK): Long-Term Pipeline Stays Resilient

Hua Han Health Industry / Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>The sharp plunge in share price of <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/china-conch-environment-protection-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:4827:1" rel="noopener">China Conch Environment Protection Holdings (587 HK)</a> has not yet brought its valuations back to more reasonable levels and we see more downside.</li>
<li>Its 10.1x PER for FY22F is at a significant premium over peer average. Even taking into account the impressive ROE, we still cannot find justifications for its high P/B multiple.  </li>
<li>Negative catalysts include overly aggressive expansion target, slower profit growth than rise in capacity and surge in gearing and finance costs - they will potentially lead to earnings disappointment.</li>
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The sharp plunge in share price of China Conch Environment Protection Holdings (587 HK) has not yet brought its valuations back to more reasonable levels and we see more downside.
Its 10.1x PER for FY22F is at a significant premium over peer average. Even taking into account the impressive ROE, we still cannot find justifications for its high P/B multiple.  
Negative catalysts include overly aggressive expansion target, slower profit growth than rise in capacity and surge in gearing and finance costs - they will potentially lead to earnings disappointment.


Conch Environment (587 HK): Don't Overly Bet on the Blue Sky Scenario

Hong Kong

China Everbright Environment Group is a global leader in environmental protection, specializing in integrated environmental solutions. It is recognized as the world's largest waste-to-energy investor and operator, also providing waste management, water treatment, and renewable energy services. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Hong Kong.

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China Everbright Environment Group (257 HK)

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Osbert Tang, CFA

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