Global Mobility/Transport, Equity Long-Short

Mohshin Aziz

Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/fedex-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:14577:1" rel="noopener">FedEx Corp (FDX US)</a> (FedEx) will release its 2QFY24 results on 19 Dec after market close. Closely watched as it is the bellwether for global trade and commerce  </li>
<li>Cost reduction initiatives has delivered, and resurgence in e-commerce activities across Asia Pacific could potentially provide positive earnings surprise    </li>
<li>Target price US$299 (7% UPSIDE) based on 15x CY2024 PE (FedEx's historical mean). Our recommendation is to give FedEx a miss, too little upside for the risk </li>
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FedEx Corp (FDX US) (FedEx) will release its 2QFY24 results on 19 Dec after market close. Closely watched as it is the bellwether for global trade and commerce  
Cost reduction initiatives has delivered, and resurgence in e-commerce activities across Asia Pacific could potentially provide positive earnings surprise    
Target price US$299 (7% UPSIDE) based on 15x CY2024 PE (FedEx's historical mean). Our recommendation is to give FedEx a miss, too little upside for the risk 


FedEx (FDX US, BUY, TP:$299): 2QFY24 Will Shed Light on E-Commerce Resurgence

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/japan-airlines-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1184:1" rel="noopener">Japan Airlines (9201 JP)</a> (JAL) is making a positive recovery on strong domestic and international demand</li>
<li>Weak JPY is a big headwind and so is its 40% fuel hedge cover locked in at higher than-market price. These factors should reverse and unwind next year </li>
<li>Target price JPY3,150 based on 1.65x FY24 P/BV - one standard deviation above its mean. Borderline attractive with 12% UPSIDE, and 2.3% dividend yield  </li>
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Japan Airlines (9201 JP) (JAL) is making a positive recovery on strong domestic and international demand
Weak JPY is a big headwind and so is its 40% fuel hedge cover locked in at higher than-market price. These factors should reverse and unwind next year 
Target price JPY3,150 based on 1.65x FY24 P/BV - one standard deviation above its mean. Borderline attractive with 12% UPSIDE, and 2.3% dividend yield  


Japan Airlines (9201 JP, BUY, TP: JPY3150): Slow, Steady, Stable Recovery

Asian Equities Analyst, Logistics & Transport, Tracking Traffic

Daniel Hellberg

Asian Equities Analyst, Logistics & Transport

Tracking Traffic

Focusing on Asian logistics, transportation, and travel companies

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<li>Taiwanese air cargo rates soared during the pandemic, and remain high today</li>
<li>Taiwan's carriers also benefited from an early recovery in outbound tourism</li>
<li>Investors seem to be pricing in a '24 earnings collapse that probably won't happen</li>
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Taiwanese air cargo rates soared during the pandemic, and remain high today
Taiwan's carriers also benefited from an early recovery in outbound tourism
Investors seem to be pricing in a '24 earnings collapse that probably won't happen


Thanks to High Cargo Yields & Early Tourism Rebound, EVA & CAL Remain Highly Profitable in H223

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/korean-air-lines-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:11048:1" rel="noopener">Korean Air Lines (003490 KS)</a> is cheap, against peers and its own history. The impending merger with Asiana Airline is a major overhang  </li>
<li>Business is good, with steady passenger loads and yields, and cargo showing decent signs of recovery. Lower fuel prices could surprise on the upside </li>
<li>Target Price KRW23,868 based on FY24 P/BV of 0.81x (1SD below mean). Too little upside for the level of uncertainty. PASS   </li>
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Korean Air Lines (003490 KS) is cheap, against peers and its own history. The impending merger with Asiana Airline is a major overhang  
Business is good, with steady passenger loads and yields, and cargo showing decent signs of recovery. Lower fuel prices could surprise on the upside 
Target Price KRW23,868 based on FY24 P/BV of 0.81x (1SD below mean). Too little upside for the level of uncertainty. PASS   


Korean Air (003490 KS): Cheap, but a Value Trap

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>China is expanding its list of countries allowed to enter visa-free. A good gesture to make China more friendly to foreigners and one step closer to global best practices </li>
<li>Chinese major airlines and airports can become more desirable global aviation hubs, assuming they play their cards right </li>
<li>Doubt much can change in a year, but the seeds are sown for stiffer competition for airlines with a hub-and-spoke strategy in North Asia</li>
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China is expanding its list of countries allowed to enter visa-free. A good gesture to make China more friendly to foreigners and one step closer to global best practices 
Chinese major airlines and airports can become more desirable global aviation hubs, assuming they play their cards right 
Doubt much can change in a year, but the seeds are sown for stiffer competition for airlines with a hub-and-spoke strategy in North Asia


China to Provide Visa-Free for Six Countries - Why and The (Possible) Impact

South Korea

Korean Air Lines Co., Ltd. operates air transportation services.  The Company's services include passenger and cargo transportation, aircraft maintenance, and air catering.  Korean Air Lines provides domestic and international airline services.

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FedEx (FDX US, BUY, TP:$299): 2QFY24 Will Shed Light on E-Commerce Resurgence

FedEx's 2QFY24 results will be released on Dec 19. The company's cost reduction efforts have been successful, and a boost in e-commerce in Asia...

Mohshin Aziz

Japan Airlines (9201 JP, BUY, TP: JPY3150): Slow, Steady, Stable Recovery

Japan Airlines is recovering with steady domestic and international demand despite headwinds from a weak JPY against the USD. the company is...

Mohshin Aziz

Thanks to High Cargo Yields & Early Tourism Rebound, EVA & CAL Remain Highly Profitable in H223

Air cargo rates at EVA remain high, and a strong recovery in Taiwanese tourism demand is lifting passenger yields, too. Investors are pricing in a...

Tracking Traffic

Korean Air (003490 KS): Cheap, but a Value Trap

Korean Air Lines is undervalued versus peers and own history due to merger overhang. Too much at stake in the hands of the regulators, which we...

Mohshin Aziz

China to Provide Visa-Free for Six Countries - Why and The (Possible) Impact

China is opening visa-free entry for more countries, aiming to improve its global image and become a preferred aviation hub in North Asia. Could...

Mohshin Aziz

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FedEx (FDX US, BUY, TP:$299): 2QFY24 Will Shed Light on E-Commerce Resurgence

​FedEx's 2QFY24 results will be released on Dec 19. The company's cost reduction efforts have been successful, and a boost in e-commerce in Asia...

Mohshin Aziz

Japan Airlines (9201 JP, BUY, TP: JPY3150): Slow, Steady, Stable Recovery

​Japan Airlines is recovering with steady domestic and international demand despite headwinds from a weak JPY against the USD. the company is...

Mohshin Aziz

Thanks to High Cargo Yields & Early Tourism Rebound, EVA & CAL Remain Highly Profitable in H223

Air cargo rates at EVA remain high, and a strong recovery in Taiwanese tourism demand is lifting passenger yields, too. Investors are pricing in a...

Tracking Traffic

Korean Air (003490 KS): Cheap, but a Value Trap

​Korean Air Lines is undervalued versus peers and own history due to merger overhang. Too much at stake in the hands of the regulators, which we...

Mohshin Aziz

China to Provide Visa-Free for Six Countries - Why and The (Possible) Impact

​China is opening visa-free entry for more countries, aiming to improve its global image and become a preferred aviation hub in North Asia. Could...

Mohshin Aziz

FedEx's 2QFY24 results will be released on Dec 19. The company's cost reduction efforts have been successful, and a boost in e-commerce in Asia...

Japan Airlines is recovering with steady domestic and international demand despite headwinds from a weak JPY against the USD. the company is...

Korean Air Lines is undervalued versus peers and own history due to merger overhang. Too much at stake in the hands of the regulators, which we...

China is opening visa-free entry for more countries, aiming to improve its global image and become a preferred aviation hub in North Asia. Could...