Equity Analyst, LightStream Research

Chacko Jacob

Equity Analyst

Long-Short Analysis on Japan, Asia and the World

LightStream Research

LightStream conducts quantitatively rigorous and data-driven analysis with a focus on Japan and Asia.

We consistently cover the Tech, Consumer and Industrial sectors, and provide ECM and Events coverage more broadly.

We supplement traditional qualitative insights from company relationships with a robust quantitative foundation that examines as much historical data as is available.
We further refine the accuracy of our insights and calls through the use of alternative data to flesh out current trends, and through a valuation framework that emphasises non-superficial peer group selection and a proper attempt to understand the metrics and changes that have driven security valuations in the past.

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

Last week we attended the preview of the 2017 Tokyo Motor Show at Tokyo Big Sight. With no more than 20,000 attendees gathered at the venue that day, we were able to get a first-hand experience of a number of technologies on display. Without question, we were impressed by the wide variety of concepts that were showcased but the ones that we decided to take a deeper look at were what we considered more practical and ready for mass production.<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/10662" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:10662:1">Motherson Sumi Systems Ltd (MSS IN)</a> staff were eager to…

Last week we attended the preview of the 2017 Tokyo Motor Show at Tokyo Big Sight. With no more than 20,000 attendees gathered at the venue that day, we were able to get a first-hand experience of a number of technologies on display. Without question, we were impressed by the wide variety of concepts that were showcased but the ones that we decided to take a deeper look at were what we considered more practical and ready for mass production.Motherson Sumi Systems Ltd (MSS IN) staff were eager to…

Tokyo Motor Show: Digital Mirrors on Next-Gen Concept Cars Prove Motherson Sumi Is on Right Track

Insight Provider, CrossASEAN Research

Nicolas Van Broekhoven

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

Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/1414" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1414:1">Frencken Group Ltd (FRKN SP)</a> is a global precision engineering company</li><li>Key divisions are Mechatronics and IMS which sell products into automotive and semiconductor industries</li><li>New Executive Director appointed in 2016 who brings big-company experience </li><li>2018 order book indications strong which should re-rate company in-line with peers</li><li>Frencken trades at 7.5x 2018 PE and 0.8x book with 4% dividend yield</li><li>Fair Value: assuming company can trade in-line with peers(12.5x 2018 PE) there is another 65% upside</li></ul>

Frencken Group Ltd (FRKN SP) is a global precision engineering companyKey divisions are Mechatronics and IMS which sell products into automotive and semiconductor industriesNew Executive Director appointed in 2016 who brings big-company experience 2018 order book indications strong which should re-rate company in-line with peersFrencken trades at 7.5x 2018 PE and 0.8x book with 4% dividend yieldFair Value: assuming company can trade in-line with peers(12.5x 2018 PE) there is another 65% upside

Discover Singapore: Frencken, Still at Discount to Peers After YTD Performance, 65% Upside to Be Had

Co-founder & Managing Director, Marketnomix 

Rajan Govil

Co-founder & Managing Director

Marketnomix 

Macroeconomics

Weakness in industrial production growth in May was seen across most major sectors and economies, which clearly shows that the Euro Zone industry is struggling to gain momentum which poses a risk to our GDP outlook of 1.3% for 2016 (lowered from 1.6% after the Brexit vote).Industrial Production (IPI) in the Eurozone slowed to 0.6% y-o-y in May 2016 after having recorded a growth of 2.1% y-o-y in April 2016 on a seasonally and working day adjusted (swda) basis. On a 3 month moving average (3mma)…

Weakness in industrial production growth in May was seen across most major sectors and economies, which clearly shows that the Euro Zone industry is struggling to gain momentum which poses a risk to our GDP outlook of 1.3% for 2016 (lowered from 1.6% after the Brexit vote).Industrial Production (IPI) in the Eurozone slowed to 0.6% y-o-y in May 2016 after having recorded a growth of 2.1% y-o-y in April 2016 on a seasonally and working day adjusted (swda) basis. On a 3 month moving average (3mma)…

EUROZONE: Industrial Production GROWTh Slows ACROSS SECTORS AND COUNTRIES

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

Travis Lundy

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Event-Driven

On May 24, the Nikkei reported that <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/72" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:72">Nissan Motor Co Ltd</a> was considering selling its 41% stake in auto parts maker <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/15914" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15914">Calsonic Kansei Corp</a> and was "considering various options." Calsonic Kansei is the biggest auto parts maker selling to Nissan, and some 75-80% of its 1 trillion+ yen of sales comes from Nissan. However, it is best known as a company selling exhaust systems (they also sell aircon units (including component parts), instrument panels and dashboards, radiators, a variety of control unit…

On May 24, the Nikkei reported that Nissan Motor Co Ltd was considering selling its 41% stake in auto parts maker Calsonic Kansei Corp and was "considering various options." Calsonic Kansei is the biggest auto parts maker selling to Nissan, and some 75-80% of its 1 trillion+ yen of sales comes from Nissan. However, it is best known as a company selling exhaust systems (they also sell aircon units (including component parts), instrument panels and dashboards, radiators, a variety of control unit…

Leading Independent Investment Research, Morningstar, Inc.

Morningstar

Leading Independent Investment Research

Morningstar, Inc.

Morningstar, Inc. is a leading provider of independent investment research in North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia. We offer an extensive line of products and services for individual investors, financial advisors, asset managers, and retirement plan providers and sponsors. 

Morningstar provides data on more than 500,000 investment offerings, including stocks, mutual funds, and similar vehicles, along with real-time global market data on more than 16 million equities, indexes, futures, options, commodities, and precious metals, in addition to foreign exchange and Treasury markets. Morningstar also offers investment management services through its investment advisory subsidiaries, with more than $180 billion in assets under advisement or management as of June 30, 2015. We have operations in 27 countries.

Download the Morningstar Fact Sheet : http://corporate.morningstar.com/US/documents/MarketingFactSheets/AboutMorningstarFactsheet.pdf

A Diesel Dilemma. Our Take on Diesel Passenger VehiclesDiesel engine powertrains have come under heightened scrutiny with the revelation of Volkswagen's U.S. emission test cheating.Some pundits have opined an early demise to the technology. However, automakers have invested heavily in diesel capacity, especially in Europe.Analyst: Richard Hilgert

A Diesel Dilemma. Our Take on Diesel Passenger VehiclesDiesel engine powertrains have come under heightened scrutiny with the revelation of Volkswagen's U.S. emission test cheating.Some pundits have opined an early demise to the technology. However, automakers have invested heavily in diesel capacity, especially in Europe.Analyst: Richard Hilgert 

Our Is the Demise of the Diesel Imminent or Exaggerated?

France

Valeo designs and manufactures automobile components. The Company offers clutches, engine cooling parts, lighting, electrical systems, windshield wipers, motors and actuators, security systems, electronics, and connective systems. Valeo serves automotive industry worldwide.

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Valeo SA (FR FP)

Tokyo Motor Show: Digital Mirrors on Next-Gen Concept Cars Prove Motherson Sumi Is on Right Track

Last week we attended the preview of the 2017 Tokyo Motor Show at Tokyo Big Sight. With no more than 20,000 attendees gathered at the venue that...

Chacko Jacob

Discover Singapore: Frencken, Still at Discount to Peers After YTD Performance, 65% Upside to Be Had

Frencken Group Ltd (FRKN SP) is a global precision engineering company Key divisions are Mechatronics and IMS which sell products into automotive...

Nicolas Van Broekhoven

EUROZONE: Industrial Production GROWTh Slows ACROSS SECTORS AND COUNTRIES

Weakness in industrial production growth in May was seen across most major sectors and economies, which clearly shows that the Euro Zone industry...

Rajan Govil

Calsonic Kansei - Nissan's Stake Sale

On May 24, the Nikkei reported that Nissan Motor Co Ltd was considering selling its 41% stake in auto parts maker Calsonic Kansei Corp and was...

Travis Lundy

Our Is the Demise of the Diesel Imminent or Exaggerated?

A Diesel Dilemma. Our Take on Diesel Passenger VehiclesDiesel engine powertrains have come under heightened scrutiny with the revelation of...

Morningstar, Inc.

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