Equity, Bottom-up Analyst, Investics Research

Sameer Taneja

Equity, Bottom-up Analyst

Investics Research

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<li>The August 1st deadline is approaching, and it seems a bit unclear whether a deal with Vietnam has been reached on a 20% tariff or something lower. </li>
<li>With no formal agreement and just Trump's Truth Social account as a reference, uncertainty looms. For HK-listed companies, the understanding is that they will pass on tariffs to their customers. </li>
<li>We summarize this in our call with <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/nameson-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22670:1" rel="noopener">Nameson Holdings (1982 HK)</a> following the results. We also provide updates for <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/pacific-textiles-holdings" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:12638:1" rel="noopener">Pacific Textiles (1382 HK)</a> and other names. </li>
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The August 1st deadline is approaching, and it seems a bit unclear whether a deal with Vietnam has been reached on a 20% tariff or something lower. 
With no formal agreement and just Trump's Truth Social account as a reference, uncertainty looms. For HK-listed companies, the understanding is that they will pass on tariffs to their customers. 
We summarize this in our call with Nameson Holdings (1982 HK) following the results. We also provide updates for Pacific Textiles (1382 HK) and other names. 


HK-Listed Apparel & Footwear Screener July 2025: August 1st Deadline Approaches

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<li>Share prices are gradually stabilizing, influenced by news reports suggesting that Trump may eventually reduce tariffs on China (although trust overhang with Trump statements remains an issue).</li>
<li>Besides <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bosideng-international-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:6537:1" rel="noopener">Bosideng International Holdings (3998 HK)</a>, most companies have halted capital allocation decisions like buybacks till more clarity emerges.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/stella-international" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:7610:1" rel="noopener">Stella International (1836 HK)</a>  has the highest US revenue exposure at 47%, followed by <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/crystal-international-group" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:25979:1" rel="noopener">Crystal International (2232 HK)</a> at 38%, and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/lever-style-corporation" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:35760:1" rel="noopener">Lever Style (1346 HK)</a>  at 58%.</li>
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Share prices are gradually stabilizing, influenced by news reports suggesting that Trump may eventually reduce tariffs on China (although trust overhang with Trump statements remains an issue).
Besides Bosideng International Holdings (3998 HK), most companies have halted capital allocation decisions like buybacks till more clarity emerges.

Stella International (1836 HK)  has the highest US revenue exposure at 47%, followed by Crystal International (2232 HK) at 38%, and Lever Style (1346 HK)  at 58%.


HK-Listed Apparel & Footwear Screener May 2025: Can't Shake The Tariff Overhang

HK/China Equity Long-Short

Osbert Tang, CFA

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/jnby-design-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:23642:1" rel="noopener">JNBY Design Ltd (3306 HK)</a> is successful in capturing China's niche designer fashion segment. Its FY24 net profit surged 36.4%, despite the challenging retail market.</li>
<li>Gross margin reached a record high of 67.3% in 2H24 on higher purchases from loyal members. Operating cash flow surged 70.7% YoY, affirming its status as a cash cow.</li>
<li>Including special dividends, FY24 payout ratio was 95%. At 75% ordinary payout for FY25, it sits on a 10.9% yield. Net cash equals 22% of the share price.</li>
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JNBY Design Ltd (3306 HK) is successful in capturing China's niche designer fashion segment. Its FY24 net profit surged 36.4%, despite the challenging retail market.
Gross margin reached a record high of 67.3% in 2H24 on higher purchases from loyal members. Operating cash flow surged 70.7% YoY, affirming its status as a cash cow.
Including special dividends, FY24 payout ratio was 95%. At 75% ordinary payout for FY25, it sits on a 10.9% yield. Net cash equals 22% of the share price.


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<li>We reviewed <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/lever-style-corporation" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:35760:1" rel="noopener">Lever Style's (1346 HK)</a>  <a href="https://www1.hkexnews.hk/listedco/listconews/sehk/2025/0115/2025011501101.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">positive profit alert</a> and project a final dividend of 7-7.5 cents, an increase from 3 cents per share in H1 FY24.</li>
<li>The overall dividend of 10-10.5 cents indicates a yield over 9%, with positive remarks on new customer additions and increased penetration within the existing customer base.</li>
<li>Our top sector picks include <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/jnby-design-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:23642:1" rel="noopener">JNBY Design Ltd (3306 HK)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/pacific-textiles-holdings" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:12638:1" rel="noopener">Pacific Textiles (1382 HK)</a>, with a favorable mention of <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/nameson-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22670:1" rel="noopener">Nameson Holdings (1982 HK)</a>  due to its attractive dividend yield.</li>
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We reviewed Lever Style's (1346 HK)  positive profit alert and project a final dividend of 7-7.5 cents, an increase from 3 cents per share in H1 FY24.
The overall dividend of 10-10.5 cents indicates a yield over 9%, with positive remarks on new customer additions and increased penetration within the existing customer base.
Our top sector picks include JNBY Design Ltd (3306 HK) and Pacific Textiles (1382 HK), with a favorable mention of Nameson Holdings (1982 HK)  due to its attractive dividend yield.


HK-Listed Apparel & Footwear Screener: Parsing Lever Styles (1346 HK) Profit Alert

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<li>With a 50% tariff imposed on India by the US, Vietnam's factories have now become the busiest in the region. Our textile stocks have rallied slightly in response to this. </li>
<li>Corroborating Vietnam's strength was <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/dream-international-1126-hk-post-results-call-moving-into-a-great-peak-season" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:200438" rel="noopener">Dream International (1126 HK) Post Results Call: Moving Into A Great Peak Season, </a>and now recently <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/nameson-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22670:1" rel="noopener">Nameson Holdings (1982 HK)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/stella-international" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:7610:1" rel="noopener">Stella International (1836 HK)</a> </li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/nameson-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22670:1" rel="noopener">Nameson Holdings (1982 HK)</a> trades at 6x PE trailing with a 13% dividend yield. However, as we enter peak season with busy factories, we believe the situation could improve significantly. </li>
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With a 50% tariff imposed on India by the US, Vietnam's factories have now become the busiest in the region. Our textile stocks have rallied slightly in response to this. 
Corroborating Vietnam's strength was Dream International (1126 HK) Post Results Call: Moving Into A Great Peak Season, and now recently Nameson Holdings (1982 HK) and Stella International (1836 HK) 

Nameson Holdings (1982 HK) trades at 6x PE trailing with a 13% dividend yield. However, as we enter peak season with busy factories, we believe the situation could improve significantly. 


HK-Listed Apparel & Footwear Screener Sept 2025: On Nameson (1982 HK), Building On The 13% Div Yield

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JNBY Design Limited designs, promotes, and sells textile products. The Company offers apparels, footwear, and other accessories for women and children. JNBY Design markets its products globally.

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JNBY Design Ltd (3306 HK)

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We present a list of ten high-yielding, net cash or low-net debt stocks within Hong Kong's apparel and footwear value chain. Despite the recent...

Sameer Taneja

HK-Listed Apparel & Footwear Screener Sept 2025: On Nameson (1982 HK), Building On The 13% Div Yield

Channel checks show Vietnam factory utilization rising after a 50% tariff on India. Chinese firms with Vietnam operations are the primary...

Sameer Taneja

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