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<a href="https://smartkarma.com/entities/dfi-retail-group-holdings-limited">DFI Retail Group</a> (DFI SP) has completed a pivotal operational turnaround, swinging from a net loss of USD 244.5m in FY2024 to a net profit of USD 234.7m in FY2025, underpinned by gross margin expansion to 36.46% and disciplined cost rationalization across core formats.</li>
 <li>Cash flow generation remains exceptionally robust, with FY2025 operating cash flows of USD 1,099.2m and free cash flows of USD 986.1m supporting an attractive dividend yield of 4.52% and significant multi-year dividend growth.</li>
 <li>While high-margin Health &amp; Beauty (Mannings, Guardian) and Convenience (7-Eleven) store formats continue to drive core earnings resilience, top-line grocery expansion faces ongoing macroeconomic headwinds, including cross-border consumption shifts in Hong Kong and intense regional competition.</li>
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DFI Retail Group (DFI SP) has completed a pivotal operational turnaround, swinging from a net loss of USD 244.5m in FY2024 to a net profit of USD 234.7m in FY2025, underpinned by gross margin expansion to 36.46% and disciplined cost rationalization across core formats.
  Cash flow generation remains exceptionally robust, with FY2025 operating cash flows of USD 1,099.2m and free cash flows of USD 986.1m supporting an attractive dividend yield of 4.52% and significant multi-year dividend growth.
  While high-margin Health &amp; Beauty (Mannings, Guardian) and Convenience (7-Eleven) store formats continue to drive core earnings resilience, top-line grocery expansion faces ongoing macroeconomic headwinds, including cross-border consumption shifts in Hong Kong and intense regional competition.
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Primer: DFI Retail Group (DFI SP) - Oct 2026

HK/China Equity Long-Short

Osbert Tang, CFA

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/lung-fung-group-holdings-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:46142:1" rel="noopener">Lung Fung Group (2290 HK)</a> is still 37.3% below its IPO price, despite a sharp rebound following its better-than-expected FY26 results. </li>
<li>Its same-store sales have consistently outperformed, and the start for 1Q FY27 appears encouraging. With an ROE of 72.7% for FY27, its 1.9x P/B is undemanding. </li>
<li>At a 4.8x FY27F PER and a 12.6% dividend yield, the stock is extremely cheap and trades at a steep discount to its HK-listed peers. </li>
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Lung Fung Group (2290 HK) is still 37.3% below its IPO price, despite a sharp rebound following its better-than-expected FY26 results. 
Its same-store sales have consistently outperformed, and the start for 1Q FY27 appears encouraging. With an ROE of 72.7% for FY27, its 1.9x P/B is undemanding. 
At a 4.8x FY27F PER and a 12.6% dividend yield, the stock is extremely cheap and trades at a steep discount to its HK-listed peers. 


Lung Fung Group (2290 HK): Still Looks Undervalued

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

Event-Driven

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<li>Back in 2021, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/jardine-matheson-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:19718:1" rel="noopener">Jardine Matheson (JM SP)</a> took 84.89%-held <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/jardine-strategic-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15081:1" rel="noopener">Jardine Strategic (JS SP)</a> private by way of an Amalgamation. As Matheson was permitted to vote, the outcome was assured. </li>
<li>Less clear are "fair value" appraisal rights afforded Strategic's dissentient shareholders, the outcome of which navigates the Bermuda/UK courts. To date, dissenters have mostly had their way.</li>
<li>Which may have precipitated Matheson opting for a (full value) Scheme for <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/mandarin-oriental-international-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:4773:1" rel="noopener">Mandarin Oriental International (MAND SP)</a>, in which appraisal rights are not afforded.</li>
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Back in 2021, Jardine Matheson (JM SP) took 84.89%-held Jardine Strategic (JS SP) private by way of an Amalgamation. As Matheson was permitted to vote, the outcome was assured. 
Less clear are "fair value" appraisal rights afforded Strategic's dissentient shareholders, the outcome of which navigates the Bermuda/UK courts. To date, dissenters have mostly had their way.
Which may have precipitated Matheson opting for a (full value) Scheme for Mandarin Oriental International (MAND SP), in which appraisal rights are not afforded.


Matheson's Motive For Avoiding MAND's Dissentient Shareholders

Invest for a Sustainable Future, Impact Capital Asset Management

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Established in August 2020, Impact Capital Asset Management Pte. Ltd. (ICAM) was conceived by seasoned professionals Deepak Mawandia and Atul Tetambe. Both have accumulated a wealth of knowledge and experience from their extensive tenures in the financial sector. In 2019, ICAM secured its RFMC license and subsequently introduced a technology-centric venture fund. By 2021, with the acquisition of its CMS license, ICAM witnessed steady growth in its assets under management. Presently, ICAM manages a portfolio exceeding USD 1 billion, diversified across various countries. Central to ICAM’s foundation is a commitment to offering a platform singularly dedicated to the best interests of its investor clients. The combined expertise of Deepak and Atul firmly establishes ICAM as a notable entity in the wealth management field.

<ul><li>Duty Free International (DFI) is now a larger and more complex Group.</li><li>The company reported 1QFY2027 revenue of RM61.13m, up 89.9% from RM32.20m. The increase reflects the first full quarter of United Industries Group (UIG) inside the Group.</li><li>This changes our analysis from a duty-free recovery test to a mixed-business test. The quarter does not prove recurring owner profit, cash conversion or acquisition return. </li></ul>

Duty Free International (DFI) is now a larger and more complex Group.The company reported 1QFY2027 revenue of RM61.13m, up 89.9% from RM32.20m. The increase reflects the first full quarter of United Industries Group (UIG) inside the Group.This changes our analysis from a duty-free recovery test to a mixed-business test. The quarter does not prove recurring owner profit, cash conversion or acquisition return. 

Duty Free International Limited 1QFY2027 Earnings Update

Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/lung-fung-group-holdings-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:46142:1" rel="noopener">Lung Fung Group (2290 HK)</a>, a leading Hong Kong-based chain retail store of beauty, health and pharmaceutical products, is seeking to raise HK$672m net proceeds.</li>
<li>When compared with <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sa-sa-international-holdings-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20143:1" rel="noopener">Sa Sa (178 HK)</a>, it has higher operating and net margins, and also better net profit for FY27.  </li>
<li>At the high-end of IPO price range (HK$6.38), it trades on 9.2x FY27 PER. At par to Sa Sa's 12x, there will be a 29% upside potential to HK$8.25. </li>
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Lung Fung Group (2290 HK), a leading Hong Kong-based chain retail store of beauty, health and pharmaceutical products, is seeking to raise HK$672m net proceeds.
When compared with Sa Sa (178 HK), it has higher operating and net margins, and also better net profit for FY27.  
At the high-end of IPO price range (HK$6.38), it trades on 9.2x FY27 PER. At par to Sa Sa's 12x, there will be a 29% upside potential to HK$8.25. 


Lung Fung Group (2290 HK) IPO: Too Cheap to Ignore

Hong Kong

DFI Retail Group is a leading pan-Asian retailer operating supermarkets, hypermarkets, convenience stores, health and beauty stores, home furnishings stores, and restaurants. The company manages a portfolio of well-known brands including Wellcome, 7-Eleven, Mannings, Guardian, and IKEA. DFI Retail Group was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in Quarry Bay, Hong Kong.

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DFI Retail Group (DFI SP)

Primer: DFI Retail Group (DFI SP) - Oct 2026

DFI Retail Group (DFI SP) has completed a pivotal operational turnaround, swinging from a net loss of USD 244.5m in FY2024 to a net profit of...

αSK Primers

Lung Fung Group (2290 HK): Still Looks Undervalued

Lung Fung announced that its retail sales revenue increased 21.2% in 1Q FY27, while same-store sales grew 10.3%. This is solid momentum, suggesting...

Osbert Tang, CFA

Matheson's Motive For Avoiding MAND's Dissentient Shareholders

I see MAND trading at 2.1%/6.9% gross/annualised - assuming late Feb 2026 payment. That's not exciting. I prefer Matheson here.

David Blennerhassett

Duty Free International Limited 1QFY2027 Earnings Update

Duty Free International (DFI) is now a larger and more complex Group. The company reported 1QFY2027 revenue of RM61.13m, up 89.9% from RM32.20m....

ICAM

Lung Fung Group (2290 HK) IPO: Too Cheap to Ignore

Lung Fung Group seeks to raise HK$672m in IPO, showing higher margins and profit compared to Sa Sa, with potential 29% upside at IPO price range.

Osbert Tang, CFA

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Primer: DFI Retail Group (DFI SP) - Oct 2026

DFI Retail Group (DFI SP) has completed a pivotal operational turnaround, swinging from a net loss of USD 244.5m in FY2024 to a net profit of...

αSK Primers

Lung Fung Group (2290 HK): Still Looks Undervalued

Lung Fung announced that its retail sales revenue increased 21.2% in 1Q FY27, while same-store sales grew 10.3%. This is solid momentum, suggesting...

Osbert Tang, CFA

Matheson's Motive For Avoiding MAND's Dissentient Shareholders

I see MAND trading at 2.1%/6.9% gross/annualised - assuming late Feb 2026 payment. That's not exciting. I prefer Matheson here.

David Blennerhassett

Duty Free International Limited 1QFY2027 Earnings Update

Duty Free International (DFI) is now a larger and more complex Group. The company reported 1QFY2027 revenue of RM61.13m, up 89.9% from RM32.20m....

ICAM

Lung Fung Group (2290 HK) IPO: Too Cheap to Ignore

​Lung Fung Group seeks to raise HK$672m in IPO, showing higher margins and profit compared to Sa Sa, with potential 29% upside at IPO price range.

Osbert Tang, CFA

Lung Fung Group seeks to raise HK$672m in IPO, showing higher margins and profit compared to Sa Sa, with potential 29% upside at IPO price range.