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Asset-Rich Value Play: <a href="https://smartkarma.com/entities/shangri-la-asia-limited-8637f976-73fb-4965-b0c5-83b94c394e4b">Shangri-La Asia</a> trades at a significant discount to its book value (P/B of 0.4x), offering a compelling valuation for a portfolio of premier, well-located hotel and investment properties, primarily across Asia.</li>
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Leveraged to Travel Recovery: With a significant footprint in Greater China (~50% of revenue) and Southeast Asia, the company is a direct beneficiary of the continued recovery in regional and international travel, particularly in the luxury and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) segments.</li>
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High Financial Leverage Creates Risk: The company's balance sheet is a key concern, with a high net debt-to-EBITDA ratio and weak interest coverage. This financial risk is magnified by its capital-intensive, asset-heavy business model and exposure to macroeconomic headwinds and rising operating costs.</li>
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Asset-Rich Value Play: Shangri-La Asia trades at a significant discount to its book value (P/B of 0.4x), offering a compelling valuation for a portfolio of premier, well-located hotel and investment properties, primarily across Asia.
  
Leveraged to Travel Recovery: With a significant footprint in Greater China (~50% of revenue) and Southeast Asia, the company is a direct beneficiary of the continued recovery in regional and international travel, particularly in the luxury and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) segments.
  
High Financial Leverage Creates Risk: The company's balance sheet is a key concern, with a high net debt-to-EBITDA ratio and weak interest coverage. This financial risk is magnified by its capital-intensive, asset-heavy business model and exposure to macroeconomic headwinds and rising operating costs.
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Primer: Shangri-La Asia (69 HK) - Aug 2026

HK/China Equity Long-Short

Osbert Tang, CFA

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>Various statistics suggested that China's tourism and hospitality industry has staged a significant recovery during the 2024 CNY holidays, with traffic surging high double-digit.</li>
<li>While consumers are more cautious about retail product spending, they are willing to spend more on traveling. Such a trend will continue to bode well for the sector.</li>
<li>We like OTAs including <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/tongcheng-travel-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27363:1" rel="noopener">Tongcheng Travel (780 HK)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/trip-com-group-ltd-23a341d0-4f63-4175-a8c5-ee990906cacd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36424:1" rel="noopener">Trip.com (9961 HK)</a> despite their YTD surge in share prices. Meanwhile, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/air-china-ltd-h" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8239:1" rel="noopener">Air China Ltd (H) (753 HK)</a> stays as the top pick.</li>
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Various statistics suggested that China's tourism and hospitality industry has staged a significant recovery during the 2024 CNY holidays, with traffic surging high double-digit.
While consumers are more cautious about retail product spending, they are willing to spend more on traveling. Such a trend will continue to bode well for the sector.
We like OTAs including Tongcheng Travel (780 HK) and Trip.com (9961 HK) despite their YTD surge in share prices. Meanwhile, Air China Ltd (H) (753 HK) stays as the top pick.


China Tourism and Hospitality Industry: Roundup of a Solid CNY

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<li>It is difficult for <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/fosun-tourism-group" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27439:1" rel="noopener">Fosun Tourism (1992 HK)</a> to return to its peak and IPO share prices over the next two years. The buyback proposal represents a good exit opportunity.</li>
<li>Net profit is unlikely to go back to FY19 level even in FY26F. The derating of the Chinese equities and Fosun Group, as well as its high gearing, are barriers.</li>
<li>Its PER multiples have already aligned back to the sector average from the extremely depressed level previously. Relative to global names, it is now only at slight discounts.</li>
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It is difficult for Fosun Tourism (1992 HK) to return to its peak and IPO share prices over the next two years. The buyback proposal represents a good exit opportunity.
Net profit is unlikely to go back to FY19 level even in FY26F. The derating of the Chinese equities and Fosun Group, as well as its high gearing, are barriers.
Its PER multiples have already aligned back to the sector average from the extremely depressed level previously. Relative to global names, it is now only at slight discounts.


Asia Real Estate News Tracker, Asia Real Estate Tracker

Asia Real Estate Tracker

Asia Real Estate News Tracker

Tracking developments across Asia's regional real estate markets

<ul><li>Australia Post is undertaking a major $276 million sale-and-leaseback deal for seven warehouses.</li><li>Microsoft plans to invest $10 billion in data centers and real estate in Japan and APAC region.</li><li>These transactions reflect significant movements in the APAC real estate market as of April 6, 2026.</li></ul>

Australia Post is undertaking a major $276 million sale-and-leaseback deal for seven warehouses.Microsoft plans to invest $10 billion in data centers and real estate in Japan and APAC region.These transactions reflect significant movements in the APAC real estate market as of April 6, 2026.

Asia Real Estate Tracker (07-Apr-2026): Australia Post markets seven warehouses in $276M deal.

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<li>1H25 earnings of our coverage are generally weaker than expected, with a 5.9% growth; for 2H25, the consensus forecasts point to a further slowdown to 4%. </li>
<li>The Chinese airlines, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shanghai-electric-group-company-limited-d542164d-4d5a-4ce0-b33e-5fe6bc34722c" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8777:1" rel="noopener">Shanghai Electric Group (2727 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sany-heavy-equipment-intl" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:11104:1" rel="noopener">Sany Heavy Equipment (631 HK)</a>, and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/china-travel-international-investment-hong-kong" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:3879:1" rel="noopener">China Travel International Investment (308 HK)</a> exhibit the best YoY growth in 2H25. </li>
<li>Container shipping and trade-related companies like <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/china-cosco-holdings-h" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:286:1" rel="noopener">COSCO Shipping Holdings (1919 HK)</a>, and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/orient-overseas-international" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:801:1" rel="noopener">Orient Overseas International (316 HK)</a> are expected to see earnings plunge in 2H25.</li>
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1H25 earnings of our coverage are generally weaker than expected, with a 5.9% growth; for 2H25, the consensus forecasts point to a further slowdown to 4%. 
The Chinese airlines, Shanghai Electric Group (2727 HK), Sany Heavy Equipment (631 HK), and China Travel International Investment (308 HK) exhibit the best YoY growth in 2H25. 
Container shipping and trade-related companies like COSCO Shipping Holdings (1919 HK), and Orient Overseas International (316 HK) are expected to see earnings plunge in 2H25.


China Strategy: 1H25 Roundup and Implications for 2H25

Hong Kong

Shangri-La Asia Limited is an investment holding company primarily engaged in the ownership, development, operation, and management of hotels and associated properties, as well as investment properties and residential developments for sale. The company operates hotels under various brands including Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts, Kerry Hotels, JEN by Shangri-La, and Traders. Headquartered in Quarry Bay, Hong Kong, the group was founded in 1971.

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Shangri-La Asia (69 HK)

Primer: Shangri-La Asia (69 HK) - Aug 2026

Asset-Rich Value Play: Shangri-La Asia trades at a significant discount to its book value (P/B of 0.4x), offering a compelling valuation for a...

αSK Primers

China Tourism and Hospitality Industry: Roundup of a Solid CNY

China's tourism industry sees a strong recovery during the 2024 CNY holidays, with a high double-digit traffic surge. OTAs like Tongcheng and...

Osbert Tang, CFA

Fosun Tourism (1992 HK): Giving In

Fosun Tourism faces challenges in returning to peak and IPO share prices, making the buyback proposal a good exit opportunity due to barriers like...

Osbert Tang, CFA

Asia Real Estate Tracker (07-Apr-2026): Australia Post markets seven warehouses in $276M deal.

Australia Post is selling and leasing back seven warehouses for $276 million, while Microsoft plans a $10 billion investment in data centers across...

Asia Real Estate Tracker

China Strategy: 1H25 Roundup and Implications for 2H25

1H25 earnings weaker than expected with 5.9% growth; 2H25 forecasts show further slowdown to 4%. Chinese airlines and trade-related companies...

Osbert Tang, CFA

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Primer: Shangri-La Asia (69 HK) - Aug 2026

Asset-Rich Value Play: Shangri-La Asia trades at a significant discount to its book value (P/B of 0.4x), offering a compelling valuation for a...

αSK Primers

China Tourism and Hospitality Industry: Roundup of a Solid CNY

​China's tourism industry sees a strong recovery during the 2024 CNY holidays, with a high double-digit traffic surge. OTAs like Tongcheng and...

Osbert Tang, CFA

Fosun Tourism (1992 HK): Giving In

​Fosun Tourism faces challenges in returning to peak and IPO share prices, making the buyback proposal a good exit opportunity due to barriers like...

Osbert Tang, CFA

Asia Real Estate Tracker (07-Apr-2026): Australia Post markets seven warehouses in $276M deal.

Australia Post is selling and leasing back seven warehouses for $276 million, while Microsoft plans a $10 billion investment in data centers across...

Asia Real Estate Tracker

China Strategy: 1H25 Roundup and Implications for 2H25

​1H25 earnings weaker than expected with 5.9% growth; 2H25 forecasts show further slowdown to 4%. Chinese airlines and trade-related companies...

Osbert Tang, CFA

China's tourism industry sees a strong recovery during the 2024 CNY holidays, with a high double-digit traffic surge. OTAs like Tongcheng and...

Fosun Tourism faces challenges in returning to peak and IPO share prices, making the buyback proposal a good exit opportunity due to barriers like...

1H25 earnings weaker than expected with 5.9% growth; 2H25 forecasts show further slowdown to 4%. Chinese airlines and trade-related companies...