HK/China Equity Long-Short

Osbert Tang, CFA

Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/dongfang-electric-corporation-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1251:1" rel="noopener">Dongfang Electric (1072 HK)</a>'s 1Q25 express report suggested earnings may increase 15-25% YoY, reversing the YoY decline in 4Q24 and FY24. This is encouraging. </li>
<li>Its signs record new orders in FY24, fuelling its order backlog to Rmb152.6bn, which equals 2x the FY25F revenue. 2H24 new order momentum is better than 1H24.</li>
<li>The pending A-share placement, while diluting EPS, will enhance book value for the H-share holders. Its 6.4x PER and 7.3% dividend yield are inexpensive.</li>
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Dongfang Electric (1072 HK)'s 1Q25 express report suggested earnings may increase 15-25% YoY, reversing the YoY decline in 4Q24 and FY24. This is encouraging. 
Its signs record new orders in FY24, fuelling its order backlog to Rmb152.6bn, which equals 2x the FY25F revenue. 2H24 new order momentum is better than 1H24.
The pending A-share placement, while diluting EPS, will enhance book value for the H-share holders. Its 6.4x PER and 7.3% dividend yield are inexpensive.


Dongfang Electric (1072 HK): Returning to Growth in 1Q25 Despite Weak FY24

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/dongfang-electric-corporation-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1251:1" rel="noopener">Dongfang Electric (1072 HK)</a> showed encouraging QoQ improvements in profit trend, margins, new orders, and operating cash flow in 3Q24, though reported profit was still down in 9M24.</li>
<li>Cost control has contributed to 4.6pp QoQ gross margin expansion. Meanwhile, new order growth has accelerated to 63.8% YoY, from just a teens level in 1Q24 and 2Q24.</li>
<li>Our estimate suggests that backlog is enough to cover 1.9x its annual revenue, enhancing visibility. Its PER, dividend yield and P/B are all standing on attractive levels.</li>
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Dongfang Electric (1072 HK) showed encouraging QoQ improvements in profit trend, margins, new orders, and operating cash flow in 3Q24, though reported profit was still down in 9M24.
Cost control has contributed to 4.6pp QoQ gross margin expansion. Meanwhile, new order growth has accelerated to 63.8% YoY, from just a teens level in 1Q24 and 2Q24.
Our estimate suggests that backlog is enough to cover 1.9x its annual revenue, enhancing visibility. Its PER, dividend yield and P/B are all standing on attractive levels.


Dongfang Electric (1072 HK): Good Sequential Improvement Masked

Asian Hedge Fund Manager, Long Short Equity, Macro

David Mudd

Shanghai Electric Group / Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>Hong Kong markets continue to outperform global equity markets this year outperforming the MSCI Asia Pacific index by a substantial margin.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shanghai-electric-group-company-limited-d542164d-4d5a-4ce0-b33e-5fe6bc34722c" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8777:1" rel="noopener">Shanghai Electric Group Company (2727 HK)</a> has a breakout pattern to a new high as it re-rates as a China robotics company.
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/china-railway-construction-corp-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:263:1" rel="noopener">China Railway Construction Corp (1186 HK)</a> has a breakout from a symmetrical triangle pattern showing further upside as valuations within the sector remain depressed. 
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Hong Kong markets continue to outperform global equity markets this year outperforming the MSCI Asia Pacific index by a substantial margin.

Shanghai Electric Group Company (2727 HK) has a breakout pattern to a new high as it re-rates as a China robotics company.


China Railway Construction Corp (1186 HK) has a breakout from a symmetrical triangle pattern showing further upside as valuations within the sector remain depressed. 



Technically Speaking, Breakouts and Breakdowns: HONG KONG (OCTOBER 27)

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<li>Hong Kong markets continue to outperform globally this year with short selling declining and mainland buying increasing.  These trends should accelerate going into next year.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sun-art-retail-group-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:401:1" rel="noopener">Sun Art Retail (6808 HK)</a>resumed trading after announcing that the company is entertaining one or more potential acquisition plans for the company.  The company also announced strong 1H25 earnings.
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shanghai-electric-group-company-limited-d542164d-4d5a-4ce0-b33e-5fe6bc34722c" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8777:1" rel="noopener">Shanghai Electric Group Company (2727 HK) </a>announce a buyback plan for 10% of A and H shares outstanding.  The company also announced the acquisition of the China Fanuc robotics business.
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Hong Kong markets continue to outperform globally this year with short selling declining and mainland buying increasing.  These trends should accelerate going into next year.

Sun Art Retail (6808 HK)resumed trading after announcing that the company is entertaining one or more potential acquisition plans for the company.  The company also announced strong 1H25 earnings.


Shanghai Electric Group Company (2727 HK) announce a buyback plan for 10% of A and H shares outstanding.  The company also announced the acquisition of the China Fanuc robotics business.



The Heat Is On: News Flow and Sentiment in CHINA / HONG KONG (October 22)

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<li>The conglomerate sector continues to show momentum in Hong Kong while the materials and energy sectors lag</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/weibo-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:35280:1" rel="noopener">Weibo (9898 HK)</a><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/weibo-corp-adr" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:3826:1" rel="noopener">Weibo Corp (WB US)</a> was rated a BUY as valuations and potential catalysts from parent <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/alibaba-group-holding-ltd-d7b798e2-202d-4e01-9a1e-799e2ae8f0c7" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28434:1" rel="noopener">Alibaba Group Holding (9988 HK)</a> could support a higher stock price.
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/china-east-education-holdings" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27843:1" rel="noopener">China East Education (667 HK)</a> was upgraded to BUY with higher higher price target due to profit increase. <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/dongfang-electric-corporation-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1251:1" rel="noopener">Dongfang Electric (1072 HK)</a> was initiated with a BUY with strong upside.
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The conglomerate sector continues to show momentum in Hong Kong while the materials and energy sectors lag

Weibo (9898 HK)Weibo Corp (WB US) was rated a BUY as valuations and potential catalysts from parent Alibaba Group Holding (9988 HK) could support a higher stock price.


China East Education (667 HK) was upgraded to BUY with higher higher price target due to profit increase. Dongfang Electric (1072 HK) was initiated with a BUY with strong upside.



BUY/SELL/HOLD: Hong Kong Stock Updates (September 21)

China

Harbin Electric Company Limited is primarily engaged in the manufacturing and sales of power-generation equipment. Its core activities include manufacturing complete sets of large-scale thermal, hydro, and nuclear power generation equipment, providing turnkey engineering for power plant projects, and developing marine propulsion systems and electric drive units. The company was founded in October 1994 and is headquartered in Harbin, China.

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Dongfang Electric (1072 HK): Returning to Growth in 1Q25 Despite Weak FY24

DEC guided for a 15-25% earnings growth in 1Q25, reversing the decline in 4Q24. Its order book reached a record high and is sufficient to cover...

Osbert Tang, CFA

Dongfang Electric (1072 HK): Good Sequential Improvement Masked

DEC shows positive QoQ improvements in profit trend, margins, new orders, and cash flow in 3Q24, despite a reported profit decline in 9M24. Order...

Osbert Tang, CFA

Technically Speaking, Breakouts and Breakdowns: HONG KONG (OCTOBER 27)

HK markets are the star performers in Asia beating the MSCI Asia Pacific index. Shanghai Electric has a breakout as it re-rates as a robotic...

David Mudd

The Heat Is On: News Flow and Sentiment in CHINA / HONG KONG (October 22)

HK out-perform global peers with short selling abating and mainland buying increasing. Sun Art resumed trading as it entertains potential buyout...

David Mudd

BUY/SELL/HOLD: Hong Kong Stock Updates (September 21)

Conglomerate stocks in Hong Kong have outperformed this month. Weibo target price is upgraded and Dongfang Electric is intiated BUY. CEE saw a...

David Mudd

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Dongfang Electric (1072 HK): Returning to Growth in 1Q25 Despite Weak FY24

​DEC guided for a 15-25% earnings growth in 1Q25, reversing the decline in 4Q24. Its order book reached a record high and is sufficient to cover...

Osbert Tang, CFA

Dongfang Electric (1072 HK): Good Sequential Improvement Masked

​DEC shows positive QoQ improvements in profit trend, margins, new orders, and cash flow in 3Q24, despite a reported profit decline in 9M24. Order...

Osbert Tang, CFA

Technically Speaking, Breakouts and Breakdowns: HONG KONG (OCTOBER 27)

HK markets are the star performers in Asia beating the MSCI Asia Pacific index. Shanghai Electric has a breakout as it re-rates as a robotic...

David Mudd

The Heat Is On: News Flow and Sentiment in CHINA / HONG KONG (October 22)

HK out-perform global peers with short selling abating and mainland buying increasing. Sun Art resumed trading as it entertains potential buyout...

David Mudd

BUY/SELL/HOLD: Hong Kong Stock Updates (September 21)

Conglomerate stocks in Hong Kong have outperformed this month. Weibo target price is upgraded and Dongfang Electric is intiated BUY. CEE saw a...

David Mudd

DEC guided for a 15-25% earnings growth in 1Q25, reversing the decline in 4Q24. Its order book reached a record high and is sufficient to cover...

DEC shows positive QoQ improvements in profit trend, margins, new orders, and cash flow in 3Q24, despite a reported profit decline in 9M24. Order...