HK/China Equity Long-Short

Osbert Tang, CFA

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>Chinese government will continue to boost the slowing domestic economy by supporting consumption. The A-share consumer staples sector, which is less volatile than discretionary, will be benefited.</li>
<li>We see attractive stories for <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shanxi-xinghuacun-fen-wine-factory-co" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:9288:1" rel="noopener">Shanxi Xinghuacun Fen Wine (600809 CH)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/foshan-haitian-flavouring-food-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15577:1" rel="noopener">Foshan Haitian Flavouring (603288 CH)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/inner-mongolia-yili-indus-a" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:3220:1" rel="noopener">Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial (600887 CH)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/fu-jian-anjoy-foods-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:30110:1" rel="noopener">Fu Jian Anjoy Foods (603345 CH)</a>.  </li>
<li>While they are trading on high-end of peer multiples, their earnings quality, leadership status and product premiumisation provide good justifications for valuation. Also, all of them have solid financial position.  </li>
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Chinese government will continue to boost the slowing domestic economy by supporting consumption. The A-share consumer staples sector, which is less volatile than discretionary, will be benefited.
We see attractive stories for Shanxi Xinghuacun Fen Wine (600809 CH), Foshan Haitian Flavouring (603288 CH), Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial (600887 CH) and Fu Jian Anjoy Foods (603345 CH).  
While they are trading on high-end of peer multiples, their earnings quality, leadership status and product premiumisation provide good justifications for valuation. Also, all of them have solid financial position.  


China A-Share Consumer Staples: An Analysis of the Opportunities Ahead

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

Event-Driven

Greatview Aseptic Packaging / Event-Driven

<ul>
<li>Back on the 27 January 2023, <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> entered an agreement with <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shandong-xinjufeng-technology-packaging-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36744:1" rel="noopener">Shandong Xinjufeng (301296 CH)</a> (XJF) to sell its 28.22% stake in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/greatview-aseptic-packaging" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:10802:1" rel="noopener">GAPack (468 HK)</a>. </li>
<li>That sale completed in September.  Last week, XJF requisitioned an EGM to consider appointing five new (&amp; friendly) directors, all-but taking control of the board. </li>
<li>CEO and founder Jeff Bi holds 9.65%. The question is: what are his options?</li>
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Back on the 27 January 2023, Jardine Matheson (JM SP) entered an agreement with Shandong Xinjufeng (301296 CH) (XJF) to sell its 28.22% stake in GAPack (468 HK). 
That sale completed in September.  Last week, XJF requisitioned an EGM to consider appointing five new (&amp; friendly) directors, all-but taking control of the board. 
CEO and founder Jeff Bi holds 9.65%. The question is: what are his options?


GAPack (468 HK): Unpacking XJF's Move To Send The Board Packing

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Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group (A) / Equity Bottom-Up

Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group (A) (600887 CH)

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Market Leader Facing Headwinds: Inner Mongolia Yili is the largest dairy producer in China, commanding a significant market share. However, recent financial performance indicates revenue pressures and margin compression due to softer domestic demand and intense competition.</li>
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Strong Cash Flow and Shareholder Returns: Despite profitability challenges, the company demonstrates robust free cash flow generation, allowing for consistent and attractive dividend payouts. This financial resilience is a key pillar of the investment thesis.</li>
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Strategic Focus on Premiumization and Expansion: Yili is actively pursuing growth through product innovation in higher-margin segments like organic milk and cheese, and is expanding its international footprint to diversify revenue streams and secure premium raw material sources.</li>
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Market Leader Facing Headwinds: Inner Mongolia Yili is the largest dairy producer in China, commanding a significant market share. However, recent financial performance indicates revenue pressures and margin compression due to softer domestic demand and intense competition.
  
Strong Cash Flow and Shareholder Returns: Despite profitability challenges, the company demonstrates robust free cash flow generation, allowing for consistent and attractive dividend payouts. This financial resilience is a key pillar of the investment thesis.
  
Strategic Focus on Premiumization and Expansion: Yili is actively pursuing growth through product innovation in higher-margin segments like organic milk and cheese, and is expanding its international footprint to diversify revenue streams and secure premium raw material sources.
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Primer: Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group (A) (600887 CH) - Sep 2025

HK/China Healthcare Analyst (ex-Fosun Pharma)

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

Equity Capital Markets

Junlebao Dairy Group / Equity Capital Markets

<ul>
<li>Junlebao deliberately avoided the red sea market dominated by peers. This category-based offensive approach enabled Junlebao to achieve victories in segmented markets. However, the biggest risks lie in cost end. </li>
<li>The core contradiction in valuation is how much premium the market would pay for its "high-growth potential" and " leadership in specific segments" to offset the discount caused by risks.</li>
<li>If Yili and Mengniu launch more aggressive price or resource competition in low-temperature market segment, it will directly squeeze Junlebao's profit margin. Valuation of Junlebao could be lower than peers.  </li>
</ul>


Junlebao deliberately avoided the red sea market dominated by peers. This category-based offensive approach enabled Junlebao to achieve victories in segmented markets. However, the biggest risks lie in cost end. 
The core contradiction in valuation is how much premium the market would pay for its "high-growth potential" and " leadership in specific segments" to offset the discount caused by risks.
If Yili and Mengniu launch more aggressive price or resource competition in low-temperature market segment, it will directly squeeze Junlebao's profit margin. Valuation of Junlebao could be lower than peers.  


Pre-IPO Junlebao Dairy Group - The Strength and the Concerns

<ul>
<li>Performance of China A-share consumer staples stayed lacklustre in the last three months, underperforming benchmark indexes. Negative consumer sentiments have weighted on them. </li>
<li>The pullback in valuations, however, has made them look more appealing now. Excluding <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/foshan-haitian-flavouring-food-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15577:1" rel="noopener">Foshan Haitian Flavouring &amp; Food (603288 CH)</a>, there has been no earnings downgrades. </li>
<li>Both <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shanxi-xinghuacun-fen-wine-factory-co" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:9288:1" rel="noopener">Shanxi Xinghuacun Fen Wine Factory Co (600809 CH)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/anjoy-foods-group-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:30110:1" rel="noopener">Fu Jian Anjoy Foods Group (603345 CH)</a> have pre-announced 1H23 results which showed good 2Q23 earnings.</li>
</ul>


Performance of China A-share consumer staples stayed lacklustre in the last three months, underperforming benchmark indexes. Negative consumer sentiments have weighted on them. 
The pullback in valuations, however, has made them look more appealing now. Excluding Foshan Haitian Flavouring &amp; Food (603288 CH), there has been no earnings downgrades. 
Both Shanxi Xinghuacun Fen Wine Factory Co (600809 CH) and Fu Jian Anjoy Foods Group (603345 CH) have pre-announced 1H23 results which showed good 2Q23 earnings.


China A-Share Consumer Staples: The Most Challenging Time Is Behind

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Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co., Ltd. produces milk, powdered milk, ice cream, and other dairy products.  The Company also produces frozen food and noodles.

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David Blennerhassett

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αSK

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Negative consumer appetite has affected the performance of Chinese A-share consumer staples. With no significant earnings downgrades for most, the...

Osbert Tang, CFA

Junlebao's strategic focus on niche markets has led to success, but risks remain in cost management and competition from industry giants....