Head of Research, Krungthai XSpring

Waraporn Wiboonkanarak

Head of Research

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Krungthai XSpring

Krungthai XSpring is a full service broker. The company provides a wide range of investment services such as Securities Brokerage, Derivative Agent Business, Securities Borrowing and Lending, Securities Trading, Underwriting, Financial Advisory, Wealth Advisory, Private Fund Management and International Markets Securities Trading. 

In terms of credibility, Fitch Ratings has assigned Krunghtai XSpring a long-term rating of AA- and a national short-term rating of F1+ with stable outlook.

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<ul><li>The US: US equities advanced (S&amp;P 500 +0.58%, NASDAQ +0.89%) on renewed optimism over US–China trade negotiations, following the White House’s confirmation that President Donald Trump will meet President Xi Jinping on October 30 in a sideline discussion at the APEC Summit in South Korea.</li><li>Oil: Crude oil prices rebounded sharply (WTI +5.43%, Brent +5.62%) after the US imposed sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil, two of Russia’s largest oil producers.</li><li>Thailand: Focus today will also be on Thailand’s September international trade report, which is expected to show continued recovery.</li></ul>

The US: US equities advanced (S&amp;P 500 +0.58%, NASDAQ +0.89%) on renewed optimism over US–China trade negotiations, following the White House’s confirmation that President Donald Trump will meet President Xi Jinping on October 30 in a sideline discussion at the APEC Summit in South Korea.Oil: Crude oil prices rebounded sharply (WTI +5.43%, Brent +5.62%) after the US imposed sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil, two of Russia’s largest oil producers.Thailand: Focus today will also be on Thailand’s September international trade report, which is expected to show continued recovery.

Krungthai XSpring Zoom Eng. October 24, 2025

<ul><li>The SET rebounded for the third consecutive day, rising back above the 1,300-point mark for the first time in eight days, even as most Asian markets declined.</li><li>The rebound was led by blue-chip stocks, with sentiment further lifted by foreign investor buying.</li><li>We recommend selective speculation, as trading volume has strengthened and investor focus remains on blue-chip stocks that are likely to stay on the market’s radar.</li></ul>

The SET rebounded for the third consecutive day, rising back above the 1,300-point mark for the first time in eight days, even as most Asian markets declined.The rebound was led by blue-chip stocks, with sentiment further lifted by foreign investor buying.We recommend selective speculation, as trading volume has strengthened and investor focus remains on blue-chip stocks that are likely to stay on the market’s radar.

Krungthai XSpring Technical Eng. October 24, 2025

Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>We expect a net loss in 3Q25E. 2025E remains a short-term drag but is already priced in (0.35x 2026E PBV; –1.25 S.D.).</li><li>Positive drivers include business portfolio restructuring, ethane ramp-up, EBITDA uplift, and deleveraging, which should lead to a profit turnaround and stronger balance sheet in 2026–27E.</li><li>The petrochemical reform should limit downside in prices and spreads before gradual recovery.</li></ul>

We expect a net loss in 3Q25E. 2025E remains a short-term drag but is already priced in (0.35x 2026E PBV; –1.25 S.D.).Positive drivers include business portfolio restructuring, ethane ramp-up, EBITDA uplift, and deleveraging, which should lead to a profit turnaround and stronger balance sheet in 2026–27E.The petrochemical reform should limit downside in prices and spreads before gradual recovery.

PTT GLOBAL CHEMICAL (PTTGC): Expect 3Q25E Net Loss...

<ul><li>The SET Index is expected to move sideways today, with the support at 1,280/1,268 and the resistance at 1,300/1,313.</li><li>Domestically, sentiment remains slightly positive following the Cabinet’s approval of the “Travel for Tax Deduction” scheme and stronger-than-expected 3Q25 bank earnings.</li><li>The measures are directly positive for hotel operators (CENTEL, ERW) and indirectly benefit airlines (BA, AAV) and retailers (CPALL, CPAXT, TFG, HMPRO) through stronger domestic tourism and consumption.</li></ul>

The SET Index is expected to move sideways today, with the support at 1,280/1,268 and the resistance at 1,300/1,313.Domestically, sentiment remains slightly positive following the Cabinet’s approval of the “Travel for Tax Deduction” scheme and stronger-than-expected 3Q25 bank earnings.The measures are directly positive for hotel operators (CENTEL, ERW) and indirectly benefit airlines (BA, AAV) and retailers (CPALL, CPAXT, TFG, HMPRO) through stronger domestic tourism and consumption.

Krungthai XSpring Zoom Eng. OCTOBER 22, 2025

<ul><li>The SET rose for the second consecutive day, moving in line with other Asian markets, supported by growing expectations that the Fed will cut interest rates and easing concerns over the US–China trade conflict.</li><li>We maintain our recommendation to buy on dips during periods of low trading volume, as the index may remain volatile and prone to quick pullbacks.</li><li>The index continues to climb gradually, with intraday pullbacks and light trading volume.</li></ul>

The SET rose for the second consecutive day, moving in line with other Asian markets, supported by growing expectations that the Fed will cut interest rates and easing concerns over the US–China trade conflict.We maintain our recommendation to buy on dips during periods of low trading volume, as the index may remain volatile and prone to quick pullbacks.The index continues to climb gradually, with intraday pullbacks and light trading volume.

Krungthai XSpring Technical Eng. October 22, 2025

Thailand

PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited operates as a petrochemical company. The Company manufactures and distributes upstream, intermediate, and downstream petrochemical products. PTT Global Chemical serves customers in Thailand.

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Krungthai XSpring Zoom Eng. October 24, 2025

The SET Index is expected to trade in a sideways-up pattern today, with the resistance at 1,314 and 1,334 points, and support at 1,300 and 1,280...

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Krungthai XSpring Technical Eng. October 24, 2025

The SET rebounded for the third consecutive day, rising back above the 1,300-point mark for the first time in eight days, even as most Asian...

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PTT GLOBAL CHEMICAL (PTTGC): Expect 3Q25E Net Loss...

Positive drivers include business portfolio restructuring, ethane ramp-up, EBITDA uplift, and deleveraging, which should lead to a profit...

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Krungthai XSpring Zoom Eng. OCTOBER 22, 2025

Domestically, sentiment remains slightly positive following the Cabinet’s approval of the “Travel for Tax Deduction” scheme and stronger-than...

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Krungthai XSpring Technical Eng. October 22, 2025

We maintain our recommendation to buy on dips during periods of low trading volume, as the index may remain volatile and prone to quick pullbacks.

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