HK/China Equity Long-Short

Osbert Tang, CFA

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>Our list of HK-listed industrial companies indicated that the US generated an average of 22.9% of sales. With diversified production bases, higher tariffs may only affect ~10% of revenue.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/vesync" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:31067:1" rel="noopener">Vesync (2148 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/chervon-holdings-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:35309:1" rel="noopener">Chervon Holdings (2285 HK)</a>, and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/aac-technologies-holdings-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:6544:1" rel="noopener">AAC Technologies Holdings (2018 HK)</a> are more exposed given their significant US sales yet most production is still in China. </li>
<li>While the US generated over 50% of the revenue of <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/techtronic-industries-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:4561:1" rel="noopener">Techtronic Industries (669 HK)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/nexteer-automotive-group-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15483:1" rel="noopener">Nexteer Automotive (1316 HK)</a>, they are less exposed given their worldwide manufacturing presence. </li>
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Our list of HK-listed industrial companies indicated that the US generated an average of 22.9% of sales. With diversified production bases, higher tariffs may only affect ~10% of revenue.

Vesync (2148 HK), Chervon Holdings (2285 HK), and AAC Technologies Holdings (2018 HK) are more exposed given their significant US sales yet most production is still in China. 
While the US generated over 50% of the revenue of Techtronic Industries (669 HK) and Nexteer Automotive (1316 HK), they are less exposed given their worldwide manufacturing presence. 


China & HK Strategy: Stocks Exposed to the US and Higher Tariffs

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<li>With the US interest rate heading lower, the HSI constituent companies with the highest gearing levels are the prime beneficiaries as their interest burden will lessen.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sands-china-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:182:1" rel="noopener">Sands China (1928 HK)</a>, while it has the highest leverage, is not a near-term gain. This is because its debt structure with 100% fixed rate borrowings. </li>
<li>Based on the gearing level, floating rate proportion, and YTD performance, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/new-world-development" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:7037:1" rel="noopener">New World Development (17 HK)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hang-lung-properties-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:49:1" rel="noopener">Hang Lung Properties (101 HK)</a> are the two potential best bets.</li>
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With the US interest rate heading lower, the HSI constituent companies with the highest gearing levels are the prime beneficiaries as their interest burden will lessen.

Sands China (1928 HK), while it has the highest leverage, is not a near-term gain. This is because its debt structure with 100% fixed rate borrowings. 
Based on the gearing level, floating rate proportion, and YTD performance, New World Development (17 HK) and Hang Lung Properties (101 HK) are the two potential best bets.


HK Strategy: Rate Cut Beneficiaries - Fixed & Floating Rate Debt Analysis

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/china-southern-airlines-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1078:1" rel="noopener">China Southern Airlines (1055 HK) </a>will suffer from a higher USD rate as Trump's massive deportation plan raises inflation.  High-cash companies will better position, however.</li>
<li>The surge in tariffs on US imports of goods from China will further accelerate supply chain diversification, boosting intra-Asia trade and driving <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>. </li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/cnooc-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:175:1" rel="noopener">CNOOC (883 HK)</a> may gain from a slowdown in the green transition in the US as oil prices are supported. <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/meitu-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:23573:1" rel="noopener">Meitu Inc (1357 HK)</a>, given its crypto investments, will benefit. </li>
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China Southern Airlines (1055 HK) will suffer from a higher USD rate as Trump's massive deportation plan raises inflation.  High-cash companies will better position, however.
The surge in tariffs on US imports of goods from China will further accelerate supply chain diversification, boosting intra-Asia trade and driving SITC International (1308 HK). 

CNOOC (883 HK) may gain from a slowdown in the green transition in the US as oil prices are supported. Meitu Inc (1357 HK), given its crypto investments, will benefit. 


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Sreemant Dudhoria

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<li>This insight discusses about comparison between the financial and operational results of <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/midea-group-co-ltd-class-h" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:43993:1" rel="noopener">Midea Group (300 HK)</a> , <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/haier-smart-home-co-ltd-class-h" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:31105:1" rel="noopener">Haier Smart Home (6690 HK)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/gree-electric-appliances-inc-of-zhuhai" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:7622:1" rel="noopener">Gree Electric Appliances (000651 CH)</a> </li>
<li>It compares the domestic &amp; export performance, revenue mix and guidance for H2FY2026.</li>
<li>Finally, we discuss about valuation comparison between the companies and our view.</li>
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This insight discusses about comparison between the financial and operational results of Midea Group (300 HK) , Haier Smart Home (6690 HK) and Gree Electric Appliances (000651 CH) 
It compares the domestic &amp; export performance, revenue mix and guidance for H2FY2026.
Finally, we discuss about valuation comparison between the companies and our view.


H1FY2026 Important Comparison Points: Midea(300 HK) Vs. Haier(6690 HK) Vs. Gree Electric(000651 CH)

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<ul><li>Upgrade our rating to OUTPERFORM on the consumer discretionary sector.</li><li>The foot traffic of the 2024 10-1 National Day holidays was strong (recovery rate has improved vs Mid-autumn and Dragon Boat Festival) but the spending power remained fairly week.</li><li>Even though the retail sales growth was still under pressure, a sequential improvement was observed compared with Sep 2024, and this should be able to support the further re-rating of the sector valuation. </li></ul><p><em>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.</em></p>

Upgrade our rating to OUTPERFORM on the consumer discretionary sector.The foot traffic of the 2024 10-1 National Day holidays was strong (recovery rate has improved vs Mid-autumn and Dragon Boat Festival) but the spending power remained fairly week.Even though the retail sales growth was still under pressure, a sequential improvement was observed compared with Sep 2024, and this should be able to support the further re-rating of the sector valuation. 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.

Consumer Discretionary - Sequential Improvement May Support Re-Rating

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Haier Smart Home is a global leader in the research, development, manufacturing, and sales of smart home appliances, including refrigerators, washing machines, air conditioners, and kitchen appliances. The company also provides smart home scene solutions and related services. It was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Qingdao, China.

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Haier Smart Home (6690 HK)

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Sreemant Dudhoria

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Upgrade our rating to OUTPERFORM on the consumer discretionary sector. The foot traffic of the 2024 10-1 National Day holidays was strong

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China & HK Strategy: Stocks Exposed to the US and Higher Tariffs

With the Trump administration announcing global reciprocal tariffs, even companies with manufacturing presence in other countries will suffer...

Osbert Tang, CFA

HK Strategy: Rate Cut Beneficiaries - Fixed & Floating Rate Debt Analysis

With the Fed hinting at a slower rate cut path, the beneficiaries mentioned in this Insight will turn to suffer more. The names with the highest...

Osbert Tang, CFA

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​A higher USD rate due to Trump's deportation plan will impact CSA. Tariff surge on US imports from China will boost SITC. CNOOC may benefit from...

Osbert Tang, CFA

H1FY2026 Important Comparison Points: Midea(300 HK) Vs. Haier(6690 HK) Vs. Gree Electric(000651 CH)

This insight discusses comparison between the financial, operational and outlook of Midea Group (300 HK) , Haier Smart Home (6690 HK) and Gree...

Sreemant Dudhoria

Consumer Discretionary - Sequential Improvement May Support Re-Rating

Upgrade our rating to OUTPERFORM on the consumer discretionary sector. The foot traffic of the 2024 10-1 National Day holidays was strong

CMB International

A higher USD rate due to Trump's deportation plan will impact CSA. Tariff surge on US imports from China will boost SITC. CNOOC may benefit from...