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Henry Soediarko

Asian Insight Provider - Actionable ideas

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. 

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Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>Along with other Hong Kong stocks, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/minth-group-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:9232:1" rel="noopener">Minth Group (425 HK)</a> share price took a beating this year that is caused by market sentiment rather than fundamentals. </li>
<li>They launched a robot-making factory in Serbia, a JV in Indonesia, that in the near term drained FCF but revenues and earnings are still growing. </li>
<li>With PER 8x, EV/EBITDA 6x, and PBR&lt;1, Minth has become a value stock that calls for  re-rating. </li>
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Along with other Hong Kong stocks, Minth Group (425 HK) share price took a beating this year that is caused by market sentiment rather than fundamentals. 
They launched a robot-making factory in Serbia, a JV in Indonesia, that in the near term drained FCF but revenues and earnings are still growing. 
With PER 8x, EV/EBITDA 6x, and PBR&lt;1, Minth has become a value stock that calls for  re-rating. 


Asian Hedge Fund Manager, Long Short Equity, Macro

David Mudd

Cross Asset Strategy

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<li>Hong Kong market continues in an upward trend after breaking resistance at 27100 last month.  The next resistance level is 28000.  Southbound flows have accelerated over the last week. </li>
<li>The energy, conglomerates, and property sectors outperformed the materials sector in 2026.  Momentum and value have been the top factors for performance YTD.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/zhejiang-sanhua-intelligent-controls-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:45277:1" rel="noopener">Zhejiang Sanhua Intelligent Controls (2050 HK)</a> was initiated with OUTPERFORM at Shenwan Hongyuan Research.  The manufacturer of air-conditioning and refrigeration components has expanded into energy storage, automotive thermal management, and robotics.
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Hong Kong market continues in an upward trend after breaking resistance at 27100 last month.  The next resistance level is 28000.  Southbound flows have accelerated over the last week. 
The energy, conglomerates, and property sectors outperformed the materials sector in 2026.  Momentum and value have been the top factors for performance YTD.

Zhejiang Sanhua Intelligent Controls (2050 HK) was initiated with OUTPERFORM at Shenwan Hongyuan Research.  The manufacturer of air-conditioning and refrigeration components has expanded into energy storage, automotive thermal management, and robotics.



BUY/SELL/HOLD: Hong Kong Market Update (February 10)

Macroeconomics

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<li>China will roll out its 2026 - 2030 five-year plan this month, which outline the economic and social roadmap until the end of the decade.  </li>
<li>Historically the five-year plans have been a roadmap for investors to look for tailwinds for economic sector performance.  We believe the high-tech industries will remain the main focus for investment.</li>
<li>Exporters of high-end equipment and machinery will continue to benefit with the consumption sector being a focus for international investors.</li>
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China will roll out its 2026 - 2030 five-year plan this month, which outline the economic and social roadmap until the end of the decade.  
Historically the five-year plans have been a roadmap for investors to look for tailwinds for economic sector performance.  We believe the high-tech industries will remain the main focus for investment.
Exporters of high-end equipment and machinery will continue to benefit with the consumption sector being a focus for international investors.


EMERGING THEMES: China's Next 5 Year Plan

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/minth-group-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:9232:1" rel="noopener">Minth Group (425 HK)</a> managed to bag a new business deal with <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/mirle-automation-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:6166:1" rel="noopener">Mirle Automation (2464 TT)</a> to manufacture robotic dogs and will increase its revenue by 60% in 4 years. </li>
<li>Minth's valuation should expand, nearer to that of AI and technology companies with an average of 37x PER, while Minth is valued at 10-12x PER. </li>
<li>Sell-Side brokers raised the target price to between HKD 46 and 57, implying around 24-54% upside for owning <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/minth-group-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:9232:1" rel="noopener">Minth Group (425 HK)</a> . </li>
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Minth Group (425 HK) managed to bag a new business deal with Mirle Automation (2464 TT) to manufacture robotic dogs and will increase its revenue by 60% in 4 years. 
Minth's valuation should expand, nearer to that of AI and technology companies with an average of 37x PER, while Minth is valued at 10-12x PER. 
Sell-Side brokers raised the target price to between HKD 46 and 57, implying around 24-54% upside for owning Minth Group (425 HK) . 


External broker reports(aggregated public sources), CMB International

CMB International

External broker reports(aggregated public sources)

Incorporated in Hong Kong, supported by the mainland and targeting in global market, CMB International Capital Corporation Limited (“CMBI”) is an integrated financial institution providing comprehensive and professional services. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of China Merchants Bank ("CMB"), by leveraging on the Group’s synergy and coordination in domestic and overseas markets, as well as CMB’s strong resources and outstanding social reputation, CMBI and its subsidiaries have been actively implementing diversified business strategies and set up an overall layout of main business segments including Corporate Finance, Asset Management, Wealth Management, Global Markets and Structured Finance, etc. Adhering to the philosophy of “being clients oriented and increasing our own values by the way of creating value for clients”, CMBI endeavors to provide quality and integrated financial services to institutional, corporate and individual customers both domestic and overseas including Hong Kong IPO sponsorship and underwriting, share placement and rights issue for listed companies, financial advisors, bonds issuance services, asset management, direct investment, wealth management, equity sales and trading, etc.

<ul><li>Maintain BUY. Minth’s revenue and GPM in aluminium business unit missed our expectation in 2H25, as sales volume with a key client fell short and some business transition was delayed following WKW’s bankruptcy.</li><li>Its 2H25 net profit was largely in line, thanks to its opex control.</li><li>Management’s aggressive 5-year revenue target gives us more confidence in Minth’s order backlog quality. </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.

Maintain BUY. Minth’s revenue and GPM in aluminium business unit missed our expectation in 2H25, as sales volume with a key client fell short and some business transition was delayed following WKW’s bankruptcy.Its 2H25 net profit was largely in line, thanks to its opex control.Management’s aggressive 5-year revenue target gives us more confidence in Minth’s order backlog quality. 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.

Minth Group (425 HK) - Solid Outlook in Both Auto and New Businesses

Taiwan

Minth Group is a global automotive parts manufacturer specializing in the design, development, and production of exterior and structural components for passenger cars, including aluminum battery cases, trims, and body structural parts. The company also develops components for intelligent exteriors and electric vehicle motor systems. Headquartered in Taipei City, Taiwan, Minth Group was founded in 1992.

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