Equity Analyst - Asia Consumer Sector, Investory

Devi Subhakesan

Equity Analyst - Asia Consumer Sector

ASIA CONSUMER: INSIGHTS AND INVESTMENT IDEAS

Investory

Investory is a Singapore-based boutique independent equity research firm founded in January 2017 with a primary focus on consumption themes across Asia-Pacific.

We aim to generate investible ideas based on consumption trends and outlook. We screen our ideas on several parameters - product potential, long-term growth and management commitment being the most critical.  We follow a fundamental analysis approach in our stock selection process and are not restricted by market cap.

We aspire to grow into a leading source of unbiased research, free of conflict of interest, for investors yearning for independent and disciplined analysis. 

We also undertake bespoke research mandates to support our Institutional clients’ investment needs.

Our team comprises of professionals with extensive experience in the Asian equity markets, in areas ranging from research, servicing institutional clients and investment management.

Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>Reported surge in listing interest on <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/singapore-exchange-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1047:1" rel="noopener">SGX (SGX SP)</a> driven by escalating U.S.- China trade tensions and associated geopolitical uncertainties.</li>
<li>Singapore’s proactive policy toolkit announced in February 2025  offer issuers both cost savings and regulatory certainty and could play a role in attracting more companies to list in Singapore.</li>
<li>An uptick in listings on the Singapore Exchange (SGX) can set off a virtuous cycle, strengthen valuation multiples  and lead to upward revisions to 2026 earnings forecasts.</li>
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Reported surge in listing interest on SGX (SGX SP) driven by escalating U.S.- China trade tensions and associated geopolitical uncertainties.
Singapore’s proactive policy toolkit announced in February 2025  offer issuers both cost savings and regulatory certainty and could play a role in attracting more companies to list in Singapore.
An uptick in listings on the Singapore Exchange (SGX) can set off a virtuous cycle, strengthen valuation multiples  and lead to upward revisions to 2026 earnings forecasts.


SGX Group (SGX SP): Likely More Listings. Triggered by Trade Tensions, Tax Perks

Investment Advisor, Upslope Capital Management

Upslope Capital Management

Investment Advisor

Investment advisor for Upslope Partners Fund, LP, a global long/short equity hedge fund.

<ul><li>At the end of Q1, the overwhelming consensus – even among typically cautious types – was that investors needed to own stocks through at least the November election.</li><li>After all, markets are strong in election years and financial conditions should continue to improve and/or remain easier than they should be.</li><li>While dented by the recent correction, this narrative doesn’t really seem to have changed much.</li></ul>

At the end of Q1, the overwhelming consensus – even among typically cautious types – was that investors needed to own stocks through at least the November election.After all, markets are strong in election years and financial conditions should continue to improve and/or remain easier than they should be.While dented by the recent correction, this narrative doesn’t really seem to have changed much.

Upslope's Quarterly Investor Letter: Q1 2024

Japan Specialist

Mark Chadwick

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 Reforms Drive Improvement: Japan's corporate reforms, catalyzed by governance codes and TSE pressure, are fostering capital efficiency, shareholder value, and long-term equity gains.</li>
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 "Name and Shame" Initiative Impact: TSE's disclosure initiative reveals 54% of Topix 500 companies enhancing capital efficiency, with early indications suggesting positive longer-term performance trends.</li>
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 Future Alpha Opportunities: Expectation of increased disclosure in the coming months, particularly from proactive companies; potential for market surprises from obstructive firms trading below book value.</li>
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 Reforms Drive Improvement: Japan's corporate reforms, catalyzed by governance codes and TSE pressure, are fostering capital efficiency, shareholder value, and long-term equity gains.

 "Name and Shame" Initiative Impact: TSE's disclosure initiative reveals 54% of Topix 500 companies enhancing capital efficiency, with early indications suggesting positive longer-term performance trends.

 Future Alpha Opportunities: Expectation of increased disclosure in the coming months, particularly from proactive companies; potential for market surprises from obstructive firms trading below book value.


Japan Governance | Will Reforms Unlock Valuations

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<li>The TSE’s new efforts to encourage companies to disclose measures to improve their capital efficiency and stock prices correlate closely with general indicators of good governance.</li>
<li>Over 60% of companies that we classify as “Proactive” have already disclosed their status, while only around one third of “Obstructive” companies have done so.</li>
<li>Companies with higher levels of Board Independence and that are more aligned with shareholders are more likely to be better allocators of capital for long-term growth.</li>
</ul>


The TSE’s new efforts to encourage companies to disclose measures to improve their capital efficiency and stock prices correlate closely with general indicators of good governance.
Over 60% of companies that we classify as “Proactive” have already disclosed their status, while only around one third of “Obstructive” companies have done so.
Companies with higher levels of Board Independence and that are more aligned with shareholders are more likely to be better allocators of capital for long-term growth.


Financials & FinTech research, Galliano’s Financials Research

Victor Galliano

Financials & FinTech research

Financials & FinTech, EM & Developed Markets

Galliano’s Financials Research

Galliano's Financials Research provides fundamental research in Emerging Markets financials, including FinTech, as well as financials in select Developed Markets.

The investment style applied is generally value oriented, although Growth At Reasonable Price (GARP) strategies can also be used where appropriate. 

Our investment research approach aim is often contrarian, looking to capitalise on overly sceptical or optimistic consensus views. In terms of valuation techniques, the focus is on PBV ratio to ROE, PE multiples and dividend yield, as well as the application of PEG ratios and, where appropriate, Sum of the Parts (SOTP) valuations.

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<li>We rate Japan Exchange as our 2024 high conviction buy in exchanges, for its attractive valuations, as well as its potential for increased market activity and big data revenue growth</li>
<li>We believe that Japan Exchange is the exception to the rule that DM exchanges need to diversify their revenue bases, as it is under less de-regulatory pressure</li>
<li>We also stick with Hong Kong Exchange as the deep value pick, as well as Deutsche Borse; we remain negative on Coinbase</li>
</ul>


We rate Japan Exchange as our 2024 high conviction buy in exchanges, for its attractive valuations, as well as its potential for increased market activity and big data revenue growth
We believe that Japan Exchange is the exception to the rule that DM exchanges need to diversify their revenue bases, as it is under less de-regulatory pressure
We also stick with Hong Kong Exchange as the deep value pick, as well as Deutsche Borse; we remain negative on Coinbase


Global Exchanges – Japan Exchange Is Our 2024 High Conviction Call

Japan

Japan Exchange Group Inc is the holding company created through the merger of Tokyo Stock Exchange Group, Inc and Osaka Securities Exchange Co., Ltd. The group provides and operates a marketplace for the trading of equities, futures, and options. The Group manages the trading, as well as administers listed stocks and registered members.

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Japan Exchange Group (8697 JP)

SGX Group (SGX SP): Likely More Listings. Triggered by Trade Tensions, Tax Perks

An uptick in listings on the SGX can set off a virtuous cycle leading to higher cash-flow generation - supporting a potential re‑rating of its...

Devi Subhakesan

Upslope's Quarterly Investor Letter: Q1 2024

At the end of Q1, the overwhelming consensus – even among typically cautious types – was that investors needed to own stocks through at least the...

Upslope Capital Management

Japan Governance | Will Reforms Unlock Valuations

Japan's corporate reforms are improving capital efficiency and shareholder value, with potential for future alpha opportunities through increased...

Mark Chadwick

Japan Governance | The TSE Naughty List

The TSE promotes disclosure of capital efficiency measures, correlating with good governance. Proactive companies disclose more than obstructive...

Mark Chadwick

Global Exchanges – Japan Exchange Is Our 2024 High Conviction Call

Japan Exchange is a high conviction buy due to attractive valuations, potential for higher market activity. We also like Hong Kong Exchange and...

Victor Galliano

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SGX Group (SGX SP): Likely More Listings. Triggered by Trade Tensions, Tax Perks

An uptick in listings on the SGX can set off a virtuous cycle leading to higher cash-flow generation - supporting a potential re‑rating of its...

Devi Subhakesan

Upslope's Quarterly Investor Letter: Q1 2024

At the end of Q1, the overwhelming consensus – even among typically cautious types – was that investors needed to own stocks through at least the...

Upslope Capital Management

Japan Governance | Will Reforms Unlock Valuations

​Japan's corporate reforms are improving capital efficiency and shareholder value, with potential for future alpha opportunities through increased...

Mark Chadwick

Japan Governance | The TSE Naughty List

​The TSE promotes disclosure of capital efficiency measures, correlating with good governance. Proactive companies disclose more than obstructive...

Mark Chadwick

Global Exchanges – Japan Exchange Is Our 2024 High Conviction Call

​Japan Exchange is a high conviction buy due to attractive valuations, potential for higher market activity. We also like Hong Kong Exchange and...

Victor Galliano

Japan's corporate reforms are improving capital efficiency and shareholder value, with potential for future alpha opportunities through increased...

The TSE promotes disclosure of capital efficiency measures, correlating with good governance. Proactive companies disclose more than obstructive...

Japan Exchange is a high conviction buy due to attractive valuations, potential for higher market activity. We also like Hong Kong Exchange and...