HK/China Equity Long-Short

Osbert Tang, CFA

Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/anta-sports-products-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:10261:1" rel="noopener">Anta Sports Products (2020 HK)</a> achieved a decent 3Q23 with sales performance of major brands outperformed. With a low comparison base, 4Q23 sales will be even more impressive. </li>
<li>Indications are that sales for the Golden Week are satisfactory and "double-11" sales are optimistic. The acquisition of MAIA ACTIVE will further add to its product portfolio.</li>
<li>Amer's IPO is another catalyst and reports are that this has been filed in the US. Anta Sports' stake may be valued at US$4bn, almost 12% of its market cap.</li>
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Anta Sports Products (2020 HK) achieved a decent 3Q23 with sales performance of major brands outperformed. With a low comparison base, 4Q23 sales will be even more impressive. 
Indications are that sales for the Golden Week are satisfactory and "double-11" sales are optimistic. The acquisition of MAIA ACTIVE will further add to its product portfolio.
Amer's IPO is another catalyst and reports are that this has been filed in the US. Anta Sports' stake may be valued at US$4bn, almost 12% of its market cap.


Anta Sports (2020 HK): Bucking the Challenging Trend

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Steve

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/xtep-international-holdings" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:18118:1" rel="noopener">Xtep International (1368 HK)</a> announced yesterday strong retail sales of high-teens growth in 3Q23.</li>
<li>Though the growth was at the expense of slightly higher overall discounts of 25-30% off during the quarter. </li>
<li>I prefer Anta over Xtep given higher visibility in Anta's bottom line, as Xtep's growth continues to be of lesser quality than Anta's. </li>
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Xtep International (1368 HK) announced yesterday strong retail sales of high-teens growth in 3Q23.
Though the growth was at the expense of slightly higher overall discounts of 25-30% off during the quarter. 
I prefer Anta over Xtep given higher visibility in Anta's bottom line, as Xtep's growth continues to be of lesser quality than Anta's. 


Xtep International (1368 HK):  Strong 3Q23 Retail Sales But At The Expense Of Higher Discounts

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>2H23 results was roughly inline (we think inventory and A&amp;P expenses are not a concern).</li><li>Management reiterated the listed co-level FY23E guidance, while retail sales trend is resilient and improving in Jul-Aug 2023.</li><li>Hence, we maintain BUY given its attractive valuation of 16x FY23E P/E and 0.7x PEG. </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.

2H23 results was roughly inline (we think inventory and A&amp;P expenses are not a concern).Management reiterated the listed co-level FY23E guidance, while retail sales trend is resilient and improving in Jul-Aug 2023.Hence, we maintain BUY given its attractive valuation of 16x FY23E P/E and 0.7x PEG. 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.

Xtep (1368 HK) – The Growth Story Is Intact Despite Volatility

<ul><li>Even though 2Q23 results was just roughly inline (slightly slower retail sales growth but a strong retail discounts), it was certainly industry leading with high quality.</li><li>Management remained confident and reiterated their list co-level FY23E guidance despite the macro headwinds.</li><li>Hence, we maintain BUY given its attractive valuation of 16x FY23E P/E and 0.7x PEG</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.

Even though 2Q23 results was just roughly inline (slightly slower retail sales growth but a strong retail discounts), it was certainly industry leading with high quality.Management remained confident and reiterated their list co-level FY23E guidance despite the macro headwinds.Hence, we maintain BUY given its attractive valuation of 16x FY23E P/E and 0.7x PEGContent 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.

Xtep (1368 HK) – A High-Quality 2Q23 and Guidance Unchanged

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Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

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Quantitative Analysis

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<li>We analyze the weekly Hong Kong Connect flows with our data engine for holding position as of May 12th.</li>
<li>The top stocks by inflows and outflows were tabulated for all market, HSCEI, mid cap and s/mid cap groups.</li>
<li>We highlight flows for Cnooc, Bank Of China, Petrochina, China Shenhua Energy, CCB, HKEX, SMIC.</li>
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We analyze the weekly Hong Kong Connect flows with our data engine for holding position as of May 12th.
The top stocks by inflows and outflows were tabulated for all market, HSCEI, mid cap and s/mid cap groups.
We highlight flows for Cnooc, Bank Of China, Petrochina, China Shenhua Energy, CCB, HKEX, SMIC.


Hong Kong Connect Flows (May 12th): CNOOC, BOC, Petrochina, China Shenhua Energy, CCB, HKEX, SMIC

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Xtep International Holdings Limited designs, develops, manufactures, markets, and sells sportswear, including footwear, apparel, and accessories for adults and children. The company operates a multi-brand portfolio, featuring its core Xtep brand alongside international brands such as Saucony and Merrell. It was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Xiamen, Fujian, China.

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Xtep (1368 HK)

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Anta Sports (2020 HK): Bucking the Challenging Trend

​Anta Sports had a solid 3Q23, with major brand sales outperforming. 4Q23 sales are expected to be even better. Acquisition of MAIA ACTIVE and...

Osbert Tang, CFA

Xtep International (1368 HK): Strong 3Q23 Retail Sales But At The Expense Of Higher Discounts

​Xtep International reports strong retail sales growth in 3Q23, but at the cost of higher discounts. Anta offers higher visibility and better...

Steve

Xtep (1368 HK) – The Growth Story Is Intact Despite Volatility

Management reiterated the listed co-level FY23E guidance, while retail sales trend is resilient and improving in Jul-Aug 2023.

CMB International

Xtep (1368 HK) – A High-Quality 2Q23 and Guidance Unchanged

Even though 2Q23 results was just roughly inline (slightly slower retail sales growth but a strong retail discounts), it was certainly industry...

CMB International

Hong Kong Connect Flows (May 12th): CNOOC, BOC, Petrochina, China Shenhua Energy, CCB, HKEX, SMIC

We analyzed southbound Hong Kong connect flows in the past week and highlight flows for Cnooc, Bank Of China, Petrochina, China Shenhua Energy,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Anta Sports had a solid 3Q23, with major brand sales outperforming. 4Q23 sales are expected to be even better. Acquisition of MAIA ACTIVE and...

Xtep International reports strong retail sales growth in 3Q23, but at the cost of higher discounts. Anta offers higher visibility and better...