ASEAN Insight Provider, CrossASEAN Research

Angus Mackintosh

ASEAN Insight Provider

CrossASEAN Research

At CrossASEAN Research we strive to produce unbiased and differentiated on the ground insights on companies across South East Asia. Our Research is produced for the most part after face to face meetings and conversations with company management to dig deep into the long term vision and strategy of the companies we cover. We seek to deliver investable and actionable themes on sectors and markets across SE Asia, often in collaboration with other Insight Providers across the region, pooling the vast experience of the analysts within the Smartkarma Ecosystem. We also offer bespoke work and tailor made trips for our clients. 

Insights across South East Asia

Cross Asset Strategy

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<li>The past week saw insights on <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bank-central-asia-tbk-pt" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:440:1" rel="noopener">Bank Central Asia (BBCA IJ)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/thai-beverage-pcl" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:3656:1" rel="noopener">Thai Beverage (THBEV SP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sheng-siong-group-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:6824:1" rel="noopener">Sheng Siong (SSG SP)</a>, and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/delta-electronics-thailand-pcl-98806732-8ac4-42b2-a565-ba32673d1e5a" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20912:1" rel="noopener">Delta Electronics Thailand (DELTA TB)</a>.</li>
<li>There was also a macro insight on the Singapore economy from <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/profiles/manu-bhaskaran" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="accounts:35" rel="noopener">Manu Bhaskaran</a> and a Thai banking sector post-results review from <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/profiles/victor-galliano" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="accounts:3251" rel="noopener">Victor Galliano</a> with <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/krung-thai-bank-pub-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:298:1" rel="noopener">Krung Thai Bank</a> as top pick.</li>
<li>The Week That Was in ASEAN@Smartkarma is filled with an eclectic mix of differentiated substantive, and actionable insights, macro and equity bottom-up, from across Southeast Asia.</li>
</ul>


The past week saw insights on Bank Central Asia (BBCA IJ), Thai Beverage (THBEV SP), Sheng Siong (SSG SP), and Delta Electronics Thailand (DELTA TB).
There was also a macro insight on the Singapore economy from Manu Bhaskaran and a Thai banking sector post-results review from Victor Galliano with Krung Thai Bank as top pick.
The Week That Was in ASEAN@Smartkarma is filled with an eclectic mix of differentiated substantive, and actionable insights, macro and equity bottom-up, from across Southeast Asia.


The Week That Was in ASEAN@Smartkarma - BCA Stands Out, Thai Bev, and Delta Electronics Fully Valued

External broker reports(aggregated public sources), BRI Danareksa Research

BRI Danareksa Research

External broker reports(aggregated public sources)

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Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<ul><li>ACES and MIDI reported solid 2Q24 SSSG, which leads us to expect robust core profit growth of +23% and +21% yoy, respectively.</li><li>We see delays in overseas expansion impacting MAPA and MAPI, potentially leading to higher inventory and margin compression.</li><li>We maintain OW and see a potential rotation into ACES and MIDI given the anticipation of their continued strong 2Q24 earnings.</li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

ACES and MIDI reported solid 2Q24 SSSG, which leads us to expect robust core profit growth of +23% and +21% yoy, respectively.We see delays in overseas expansion impacting MAPA and MAPI, potentially leading to higher inventory and margin compression.We maintain OW and see a potential rotation into ACES and MIDI given the anticipation of their continued strong 2Q24 earnings.Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Retail: 2Q24 Preview: ACES and MIDI Shine, MAPA/MAPI May Face Challenges (OVERWEIGHT)

Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>The urban active lifestyles trend has driven consumers’ seeking daily necessities locally, benefiting MIDI as the biggest supermarket chain</li><li>We forecast +20.5% net profit CAGR in FY24-26F on the back of expected expansion (850 stores in the next 3 years) and improving margins</li><li>Initiate with a Buy rating and DCF-based TP of Rp600; Margin upside from mature Alfamidi stores, product mix and Lawson restoration</li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

The urban active lifestyles trend has driven consumers’ seeking daily necessities locally, benefiting MIDI as the biggest supermarket chainWe forecast +20.5% net profit CAGR in FY24-26F on the back of expected expansion (850 stores in the next 3 years) and improving marginsInitiate with a Buy rating and DCF-based TP of Rp600; Margin upside from mature Alfamidi stores, product mix and Lawson restorationContent is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Midi Utama Indonesia - Tapping into Local Demand

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<li>The past week saw insights on <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sea-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8509:1" rel="noopener">Sea Ltd (SE US)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/grab-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26950:1" rel="noopener">Grab (GRAB US)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/malaysia-airports-holdings-bhd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:117:1" rel="noopener">Malaysia Airports Holdings (MAHB MK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bangkok-dusit-medical-services-pcl" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:875:1" rel="noopener">Bangkok Dusit Medical Services (BDMS TB)</a>, and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/great-eastern-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:13993:1" rel="noopener">Great Eastern Holdings (GE SP)</a>.</li>
<li>There were also macro insights on Indonesia, following the country's recent 1Q2024 GDP from <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/profiles/manu-bhaskaran" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="accounts:35" rel="noopener">Manu Bhaskaran</a> plus some macro commentary on the Philippines.</li>
<li>The Week That Was in ASEAN@Smartkarma is filled with an eclectic mix of differentiated, substantive, and actionable insights, macro and equity bottom-up, from across Southeast Asia.</li>
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The past week saw insights on Sea Ltd (SE US), Grab (GRAB US), Malaysia Airports Holdings (MAHB MK), Bangkok Dusit Medical Services (BDMS TB), and Great Eastern Holdings (GE SP).
There were also macro insights on Indonesia, following the country's recent 1Q2024 GDP from Manu Bhaskaran plus some macro commentary on the Philippines.
The Week That Was in ASEAN@Smartkarma is filled with an eclectic mix of differentiated, substantive, and actionable insights, macro and equity bottom-up, from across Southeast Asia.


The Week That Was in ASEAN@Smartkarma - Sea Ltd Harvesting, Grab's Initiatives, and Bangkok Dusit

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<li>The past week saw insights on <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/goto-gojek-tokopedia-tbk-pt" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:25976:1" rel="noopener">GoTo Gojek Tokopedia (GOTO IJ)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/cisarua-mountain-dairy-pt-tbk" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:34999:1" rel="noopener">Cisarua Mountain Dairy (CMRY IJ), </a><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/far-east-hospitality-trust" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:19061:1" rel="noopener">Far East Hospitality Trust (FEHT SP)</a>, and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/delta-dunia-makmur-tbk-pt" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:9334:1" rel="noopener">Delta Dunia Makmur (DOID IJ)</a>. </li>
<li>There was also a macro insight on Indonesia, with commentary on <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ace-hardware-indonesia" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:12808:1" rel="noopener">Ace Hardware Indonesia (ACES IJ)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/astra-international-tbk-pt" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:46:1" rel="noopener">Astra International (ASII IJ)</a>, and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/dci-indonesia-tbk-pt" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:33592:1" rel="noopener">DCI Indonesia Tbk PT (DCII IJ)</a>.</li>
<li>The Week That Was in ASEAN@Smartkarma is filled with an eclectic mix of differentiated, substantive, and actionable insights, macro and equity bottom-up, from across Southeast Asia.</li>
</ul>


The past week saw insights on GoTo Gojek Tokopedia (GOTO IJ), Cisarua Mountain Dairy (CMRY IJ), Far East Hospitality Trust (FEHT SP), and Delta Dunia Makmur (DOID IJ). 
There was also a macro insight on Indonesia, with commentary on Ace Hardware Indonesia (ACES IJ), Astra International (ASII IJ), and DCI Indonesia Tbk PT (DCII IJ).
The Week That Was in ASEAN@Smartkarma is filled with an eclectic mix of differentiated, substantive, and actionable insights, macro and equity bottom-up, from across Southeast Asia.


The Week That Was in ASEAN@Smartkarma - GoTo's Rebirth, Cimory's Dairy, and Far East Hospitality

Indonesia

PT Midi Utama Indonesia Tbk operates a chain of retail stores.  The Company operates convenience stores in Indonesia.

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Midi Utama Indonesia (MIDI IJ)

The Week That Was in ASEAN@Smartkarma - BCA Stands Out, Thai Bev, and Delta Electronics Fully Valued

The past week saw insights on Bank Central Asia (BBCA IJ), Thai Beverage (THBEV SP), Sheng Siong (SSG SP), and Delta Electronics Thailand (DELTA TB).

Angus Mackintosh

Retail: 2Q24 Preview: ACES and MIDI Shine, MAPA/MAPI May Face Challenges (OVERWEIGHT)

ACES and MIDI reported solid 2Q24 SSSG, which leads us to expect robust core profit growth of +23% and +21% yoy, respectively.

BRI Danareksa Research

Midi Utama Indonesia - Tapping into Local Demand

The urban active lifestyles trend has driven consumers’ seeking daily necessities locally, benefiting MIDI as the biggest supermarket chain

BRI Danareksa Research

The Week That Was in ASEAN@Smartkarma - Sea Ltd Harvesting, Grab's Initiatives, and Bangkok Dusit

The past week saw insights on Sea Ltd (SE US), Grab (GRAB US), Malaysia Airports Holdings (MAHB MK), Bangkok Dusit Medical Services (BDMS TB), and...

Angus Mackintosh

The Week That Was in ASEAN@Smartkarma - GoTo's Rebirth, Cimory's Dairy, and Far East Hospitality

The Week That Was in ASEAN@Smartkarma is filled with an eclectic mix of differentiated, substantive, and actionable insights, macro and equity...

Angus Mackintosh

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