Equity, Bottom-up Analyst, Investics Research

Sameer Taneja

Equity, Bottom-up Analyst

Investics Research

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<li>We are gradually building a high-conviction coverage of ideas for mid and small-cap companies in the Philippines.</li>
<li>We established metrics focusing on high ROCE, sustainable growth of 10-15% year-over-year, robust balance sheets, and prudent capital allocation, essential elements for identifying potential multi-bagger opportunities.</li>
<li>We update our readers on developments in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/asian-terminals-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22959:1" rel="noopener">Asian Terminals (ATI PM)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/philippine-stock-exchange-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:23182:1" rel="noopener">Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE PM)</a> </li>
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We are gradually building a high-conviction coverage of ideas for mid and small-cap companies in the Philippines.
We established metrics focusing on high ROCE, sustainable growth of 10-15% year-over-year, robust balance sheets, and prudent capital allocation, essential elements for identifying potential multi-bagger opportunities.
We update our readers on developments in Asian Terminals (ATI PM) and Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE PM) 


Shortlist of High Conviction Philippines Equity Ideas - June 2025

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<li>With <a href="https://insiderph.com/mvp-backed-maynilad-locks-in-october-30-listing-for-p458b-2025s-largest-ipo" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Maynilad Water Services Inc.'s largest IPO in the Philippines</a>, slated for October 2025, targeting up to ₱45.8 billion in total raise, PSE's IPO pipeline will exceed ₱ 200 billion.</li>
<li>It represents a substantial &gt;142% YoY increase over 2024 (where IPO pipeline was ₱82.4 billion), with the majority of it back-end loaded (pipeline completed till Aug FY25 ₱70 billion) </li>
<li>Trading at 15x FY25 PE, with 18% of the market cap in cash, a 6% dividend yield, and multiple growth levers in the future, this is a stock to explore.</li>
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With Maynilad Water Services Inc.'s largest IPO in the Philippines, slated for October 2025, targeting up to ₱45.8 billion in total raise, PSE's IPO pipeline will exceed ₱ 200 billion.
It represents a substantial &gt;142% YoY increase over 2024 (where IPO pipeline was ₱82.4 billion), with the majority of it back-end loaded (pipeline completed till Aug FY25 ₱70 billion) 
Trading at 15x FY25 PE, with 18% of the market cap in cash, a 6% dividend yield, and multiple growth levers in the future, this is a stock to explore.


Philippines Exchange (PSE PM): IPO Pipeline to Cross 200 Bn (>142% YoY) Pesos For 2025

<ul>
<li>We are gradually building a high-conviction coverage of ideas for mid and small-cap companies in the Philippines.</li>
<li>We established metrics focusing on high ROCE, sustainable growth of 10-15% YoY, robust balance sheets, and prudent capital allocation, essential elements for identifying potential multi-bagger opportunities.</li>
<li>Read our initiation on <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/asian-terminals-inc-ati-pm-steady-and-cheap-container-port-terminal-operator" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:192234" rel="noopener">Asian Terminals Inc (ATI PM): Steady and Cheap Container Port Terminal Operator</a>, and our recent update on <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/digiplus-interactive-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:23060:1" rel="noopener">DigiPlus Interactive (PLUS PM)</a>.</li>
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We are gradually building a high-conviction coverage of ideas for mid and small-cap companies in the Philippines.
We established metrics focusing on high ROCE, sustainable growth of 10-15% YoY, robust balance sheets, and prudent capital allocation, essential elements for identifying potential multi-bagger opportunities.
Read our initiation on Asian Terminals Inc (ATI PM): Steady and Cheap Container Port Terminal Operator, and our recent update on DigiPlus Interactive (PLUS PM).


Shortlist of High Conviction Philippines Equity Ideas - July 2025

<ul>
<li>We are gradually building a high-conviction coverage of ideas for mid and small-cap companies in the Philippines.</li>
<li>We established metrics focused on high ROCE, sustainable 10-15% YoY growth, robust balance sheets, and prudent capital allocation —essential elements for identifying potential multi-bagger opportunities.</li>
<li>We turn our attention to the top picks for 2026. Our overwhelming favorite is  <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/the-keepers-holdings-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:23003:1" rel="noopener">The Keepers Holdings (KEEPR PM)</a>, but we also highlight four other names. </li>
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We are gradually building a high-conviction coverage of ideas for mid and small-cap companies in the Philippines.
We established metrics focused on high ROCE, sustainable 10-15% YoY growth, robust balance sheets, and prudent capital allocation —essential elements for identifying potential multi-bagger opportunities.
We turn our attention to the top picks for 2026. Our overwhelming favorite is  The Keepers Holdings (KEEPR PM), but we also highlight four other names. 


Shortlist of High Conviction Philippines Equity Ideas - December 2025, And Top Pick For 2026

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/philippine-stock-exchange-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:23182:1" rel="noopener">Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE PM)</a> reported an encouraging Q1 2025 with revenue/operating income up 82%/72% YoY, buoyed by the acquisition of PDS. </li>
<li>Despite acquiring 91.6% of PDS (as of 15 May 2025), the company has net cash and investments of 4.8 bn pesos, representing more than 30% of its current market capitalization. </li>
<li>Trading at 13x PE, with a &gt;6% forward dividend yield, and ex-cash ROCE&gt;20%, the stock is cheap. We believe there is a long runway for growth with multiple catalysts.</li>
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Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE PM) reported an encouraging Q1 2025 with revenue/operating income up 82%/72% YoY, buoyed by the acquisition of PDS. 
Despite acquiring 91.6% of PDS (as of 15 May 2025), the company has net cash and investments of 4.8 bn pesos, representing more than 30% of its current market capitalization. 
Trading at 13x PE, with a &gt;6% forward dividend yield, and ex-cash ROCE&gt;20%, the stock is cheap. We believe there is a long runway for growth with multiple catalysts.


Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE PM): Inflection In Q1 2025, More Catalysts To Come

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Shortlist of High Conviction Philippines Equity Ideas - June 2025

We compile our selection of small and mid-cap names with desired characteristics of high dividend yields, value, and margin of safety, and updates.

Sameer Taneja

Philippines Exchange (PSE PM): IPO Pipeline to Cross 200 Bn (>142% YoY) Pesos For 2025

We provide updates on the Philippines Exchange (PSE) following its Q2 FY25 results and the announcement of the Maynilad Water Services IPO, which...

Sameer Taneja

Shortlist of High Conviction Philippines Equity Ideas - July 2025

We compile our selection of small and mid-cap names with desired characteristics of high dividend yields, value, and margin of safety, and updates.

Sameer Taneja

Shortlist of High Conviction Philippines Equity Ideas - December 2025, And Top Pick For 2026

We compile our selection of small and mid-cap names with desired characteristics of high dividend yields, value, and margin of safety, and updates...

Sameer Taneja

Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE PM): Inflection In Q1 2025, More Catalysts To Come

We detail the results of the Philippines Exchange (PSE PM) and highlights from the post-results call for Q1 FY25. Trading at 13x (with upside and...

Sameer Taneja

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