HK/China Equity Long-Short

Osbert Tang, CFA

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

With the Hang Seng Index pulled back by 8.6% from its recent high in late-Jun, we take a look on our universe to identify the key opportunities and risks in our coverage.  In our view, the three stocks that look attractive after the recent market retreat are: 1.) <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sinotrans-limited-h" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1321:1" rel="noopener">Sinotrans (598 HK)</a>, 2.) <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/kunlun-energy-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:10054:1" rel="noopener">Kunlun Energy (135 HK)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shenzhen-international-holdings-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:9:1" rel="noopener">Shenzhen International (152 HK)</a>. On average, they are off 9.8% from the recent peak.The three stocks to avoid are: 1.) <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/cosco-shipping-energy-tran-h" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:646:1" rel="noopener">Cosco Shipping Energy Transportation Co. Ltd. (H) (1138 HK)</a>, 2.) <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/beijing-capital-international-airport-bcia" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:10626:1" rel="noopener">Beijing Capital International Airport (BCIA) (694 HK)</a> and 3.) <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/china-maple-leaf-educational" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:78:1" rel="noopener">China Maple Leaf Educational Systems (1317 HK)</a>. They have declined an average of 20.2% from their peak, and despite the low valuations, fundamentals remain unappealing.

With the Hang Seng Index pulled back by 8.6% from its recent high in late-Jun, we take a look on our universe to identify the key opportunities and risks in our coverage.  In our view, the three stocks that look attractive after the recent market retreat are: 1.) Sinotrans (598 HK), 2.) Kunlun Energy (135 HK) and Shenzhen International (152 HK). On average, they are off 9.8% from the recent peak.The three stocks to avoid are: 1.) Cosco Shipping Energy Transportation Co. Ltd. (H) (1138 HK), 2.) Beijing Capital International Airport (BCIA) (694 HK) and 3.) China Maple Leaf Educational Systems (1317 HK). They have declined an average of 20.2% from their peak, and despite the low valuations, fundamentals remain unappealing.  

Three Stocks Look Attractive and Three to Avoid Amid the Sell-Off

The appreciation of Rmb against the USD by 6.5% in 2020 has led to many companies recording exchange losses in their FY20 accounts. However, with the Rmb depreciating against USD so far by 0.2% YTD, we believe it is time to look at the victims in last year and see how they will be affected by a weaker Rmb in this year should the trend sustain.Within our coverage, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sinotrans-limited-h" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1321:1" rel="noopener">Sinotrans (598 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/china-communications-construction-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:265:1" rel="noopener">China Communications Construction (1800 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shenzhen-intl-holdings" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:9:1" rel="noopener">Shenzhen Intl (152 HK)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/cosco-shipping-energy-tran-h" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:646:1" rel="noopener">Cosco Shipping Energy Transportation Co. Ltd. (H) (1138 HK)</a> are the key victims in last year with their exchange losses amounting to 5-11% of FY20 profit. Except <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shenzhen-intl-holdings" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:9:1" rel="noopener">Shenzhen Intl (152 HK)</a>, we believe the remaining three names will be the beneficiaries under a scenario of weaker Rmb/USD exchange rate.

The appreciation of Rmb against the USD by 6.5% in 2020 has led to many companies recording exchange losses in their FY20 accounts. However, with the Rmb depreciating against USD so far by 0.2% YTD, we believe it is time to look at the victims in last year and see how they will be affected by a weaker Rmb in this year should the trend sustain.Within our coverage, Sinotrans (598 HK), China Communications Construction (1800 HK), Shenzhen Intl (152 HK) and Cosco Shipping Energy Transportation Co. Ltd. (H) (1138 HK) are the key victims in last year with their exchange losses amounting to 5-11% of FY20 profit. Except Shenzhen Intl (152 HK), we believe the remaining three names will be the beneficiaries under a scenario of weaker Rmb/USD exchange rate. 

A Look on Some Victims of Rmb Appreciation in FY20: How Will They Fare in FY21 if Rmb Stays Weak?

Asia Pac ECM and Index Rebal, Shenton Research

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Asia Pac ECM and Index Rebal

Asia Pac IPO & Placement Research, China Biotech

DZT Research

DZT Research is an independent Asia Pacific equity specialist. Our quantitative research covers index rebalancing flows, alongside exchange data analytics accross Asia Pacific. On the equity capital markets side, we focus on Asia Pacific ECM, especially biotech and TMT. Our lead analyst is frequently cited by international media.

Quantitative Analysis

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<li>We analysed the earning revision of component stocks of MS-China in the past month.</li>
<li>We tabulated stocks with the top impact on index's EPS, stocks' EPS revision, and revenue revision.</li>
<li>We highlighted EPS revision on XPENG, COSCO SHIP ENGY, MEITUAN, TENCENT, PDD, GCL TECHNOLOGY, Full Truck Alliance, KUNLUN TECH.</li>
</ul>


We analysed the earning revision of component stocks of MS-China in the past month.
We tabulated stocks with the top impact on index's EPS, stocks' EPS revision, and revenue revision.
We highlighted EPS revision on XPENG, COSCO SHIP ENGY, MEITUAN, TENCENT, PDD, GCL TECHNOLOGY, Full Truck Alliance, KUNLUN TECH.


MS-China Index Earning Revision (Jun): XPENG, COSCO SHIP ENGY, MEITUAN, TENCENT, PDD, GCL TECHNOLOGY

In this Insight, we review our three best trades - <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/cosco-shipping-energy-tran-h" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:646:1" rel="noopener">Cosco Shipping Energy Transportation Co. Ltd. (H) (1138 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/lonking-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:3944:1" rel="noopener">Lonking Holdings (3339 HK)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sitc-international-holdings" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15301:1" rel="noopener">SITC International (1308 HK)</a> - in 2020. Based on our calls, these trades generated at least 42%, 37.5% and 81.6%, respectively, in this year, without staying 100% of the time in the market.As for 2021, we believe the current levels for <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/cosco-shipping-energy-tran-h" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:646:1" rel="noopener">Cosco Shipping Energy Transportation Co. Ltd. (H) (1138 HK)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/lonking-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:3944:1" rel="noopener">Lonking Holdings (3339 HK)</a> are still attractive in building new positions, while for <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sitc-international-holdings" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15301:1" rel="noopener">SITC International (1308 HK)</a>, we will wait for a pull-back to HK$12.0-13.0 levels before we re-establish our position.

In this Insight, we review our three best trades - Cosco Shipping Energy Transportation Co. Ltd. (H) (1138 HK), Lonking Holdings (3339 HK) and SITC International (1308 HK) - in 2020. Based on our calls, these trades generated at least 42%, 37.5% and 81.6%, respectively, in this year, without staying 100% of the time in the market.As for 2021, we believe the current levels for Cosco Shipping Energy Transportation Co. Ltd. (H) (1138 HK) and Lonking Holdings (3339 HK) are still attractive in building new positions, while for SITC International (1308 HK), we will wait for a pull-back to HK$12.0-13.0 levels before we re-establish our position. 

Our Three Best Trades in 2020! and How Will We Position for 2021?

<ul>
<li>We analyze the weekly Hong Kong Connect flows with our data engine for holding position as of June 26th.</li>
<li>The top stocks by inflows and outflows were tabulated for all market, HSCEI, mid cap and s/mid cap groups.</li>
<li>We highlight flows for Kingboard, Alibaba, Kingboard Laminates, Smic, Tencent, China Mobile, CNOOC, Pop Mart Intl, Hua Hong Semi, Knowledge Atlas.</li>
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We analyze the weekly Hong Kong Connect flows with our data engine for holding position as of June 26th.
The top stocks by inflows and outflows were tabulated for all market, HSCEI, mid cap and s/mid cap groups.
We highlight flows for Kingboard, Alibaba, Kingboard Laminates, Smic, Tencent, China Mobile, CNOOC, Pop Mart Intl, Hua Hong Semi, Knowledge Atlas.


HK Connect Flows Weekly (Jun 26th): Kingboard, Alibaba, Kingboard Laminates, Smic, Tencent, CNOOC

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COSCO SHIPPING Energy Transportation is a specialized company primarily engaged in the global shipment of energy, including crude oil, refined oil products, liquefied natural gas (LNG), and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). It also provides vessel chartering and shipping agency services. The company is headquartered in Shanghai, China, and was established in 2016.

COSCO SHIPPING Energy Transportation (1138 HK)

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COSCO SHIPPING Energy Transportation (1138 HK)

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Osbert Tang, CFA

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Osbert Tang, CFA

HK Connect Flows Weekly (Jun 26th): Kingboard, Alibaba, Kingboard Laminates, Smic, Tencent, CNOOC

We analyzed southbound Hong Kong connect flows in the past week and highlighted flows for Kingboard (148 HK), Alibaba (9988 HK), Kingboard...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

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