Equity Analyst, Investory

Devi Subhakesan

Investment Research

Equity Research experience of over 20 years include working at leading Buy and Sell-side institutions, covering markets in ASEAN, India, and North Asia. Multi-sector coverage included - Consumer Staples/Discretionary, Media, Textiles, Oil, Gas, and Coal. 
Passionate about mindfulness and meditation.

Equity Analyst

ASIA CONSUMER: INSIGHTS AND INVESTMENT IDEAS

Investory

Investory is a Singapore-based boutique independent equity research firm founded in January 2017 with a primary focus on consumption themes across Asia-Pacific.

We aim to generate investible ideas based on consumption trends and outlook. We screen our ideas on several parameters - product potential, long-term growth and management commitment being the most critical.  We follow a fundamental analysis approach in our stock selection process and are not restricted by market cap.

We aspire to grow into a leading source of unbiased research, free of conflict of interest, for investors yearning for independent and disciplined analysis. 

We also undertake bespoke research mandates to support our Institutional clients’ investment needs.

Our team comprises of professionals with extensive experience in the Asian equity markets, in areas ranging from research, servicing institutional clients and investment management.

Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/yum-china-holdings-inc-0533692c-6dae-4014-baa1-ed0b050638f2" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:29259:1" rel="noopener">Yum China Holdings (9987 HK)</a> posted robust year-over-year operating profit growth in 4Q2024 on the back of low single digit sales increase and operating efficiencies.</li>
<li>Despite significant sector headwinds, Yum China has managed to outperform peers and grow ahead of sector in 2024 by swiftly adapting  to shifting consumer preferences.</li>
<li>Yum China's value-for-money QSR model with mid-tier pricing amidst tough sector outlook implies limited margin upside, a likely single-digit sales growth outlook, and a modest dividend yield for 2025.</li>
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Yum China Holdings (9987 HK) posted robust year-over-year operating profit growth in 4Q2024 on the back of low single digit sales increase and operating efficiencies.
Despite significant sector headwinds, Yum China has managed to outperform peers and grow ahead of sector in 2024 by swiftly adapting  to shifting consumer preferences.
Yum China's value-for-money QSR model with mid-tier pricing amidst tough sector outlook implies limited margin upside, a likely single-digit sales growth outlook, and a modest dividend yield for 2025.


Yum China (9987 HK): 2025 Outlook. Modest Growth and Margin Upside Amid Sector Headwinds