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Steve Zhou, 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> is the second largest China sportswear company at 20% market share in 2022.</li>
<li>The thesis for Anta lies in Anta's above-industry earnings growth for the next 3 years, low market expectations on China sportswear sector, and flexible multi-brand strategy.</li>
<li>Anta trades at a forward PE of 17x based on estimated 2024 earnings, with around 15-20% expected net profit growth in 2024-2026.</li>
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Anta Sports Products (2020 HK) is the second largest China sportswear company at 20% market share in 2022.
The thesis for Anta lies in Anta's above-industry earnings growth for the next 3 years, low market expectations on China sportswear sector, and flexible multi-brand strategy.
Anta trades at a forward PE of 17x based on estimated 2024 earnings, with around 15-20% expected net profit growth in 2024-2026.


2024 High Conviction:  Anta Sports (2020 HK)

HK/China Equity Long-Short

Osbert Tang, CFA

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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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<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> announced a set of strong 3Q23 operating data yesterday after market close.</li>
<li>Both Anta and Fila brands performed well in a challenging macro environment in China in 3Q23, with 3Q22 being a high base.  </li>
<li>Another bright spot is that other brands outside of Anta and Fila grew 45-50% yoy in 3Q23, with Descente up 40-45% yoy and Kolon up 65-70% yoy.</li>
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Anta Sports Products (2020 HK) announced a set of strong 3Q23 operating data yesterday after market close.
Both Anta and Fila brands performed well in a challenging macro environment in China in 3Q23, with 3Q22 being a high base.  
Another bright spot is that other brands outside of Anta and Fila grew 45-50% yoy in 3Q23, with Descente up 40-45% yoy and Kolon up 65-70% yoy.


Anta Sports (2020 HK):  Strong 3Q23 Update

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<ul><li>1H23 results was a strong beat primarily driven by FILA’s robust OP margin and the limited A&amp;P expenses.</li><li>Retail sales growth in May-Aug 2023 could still be weak but margin improvement should continue and we have now turned more positive.</li><li>Current valuation of 20x FY23E P/E is not too demanding.</li></ul><p><em>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.</em></p>

1H23 results was a strong beat primarily driven by FILA’s robust OP margin and the limited A&amp;P expenses.Retail sales growth in May-Aug 2023 could still be weak but margin improvement should continue and we have now turned more positive.Current valuation of 20x FY23E P/E is not too demanding.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.

Anta Sports (2020 HK) – Costs Control and Efficiency Gains Are the Keys

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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> reported a set of resilient earnings in 1H23, with net profit up 32% yoy.</li>
<li>Management reconfirmed 2023 guidance for Fila and Anta at double-digit retail sales growth, and increased 2023 guidance for other brands to 40% yoy compared to 30% before. </li>
<li>Anta’s sales growth has been the most resilient in previous industry down-turns in China.  China macro worries should not be overly read through to Anta’s future results.</li>
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Anta Sports Products (2020 HK) reported a set of resilient earnings in 1H23, with net profit up 32% yoy.
Management reconfirmed 2023 guidance for Fila and Anta at double-digit retail sales growth, and increased 2023 guidance for other brands to 40% yoy compared to 30% before. 
Anta’s sales growth has been the most resilient in previous industry down-turns in China.  China macro worries should not be overly read through to Anta’s future results.


Anta Sports (2020 HK):  Most Resilient In Industry Down-Cycles

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Anta Sports Products (2020 HK)

2024 High Conviction: Anta Sports (2020 HK)

Anta Sports (2020 HK) is the second largest sportswear company in China. Its above-industry earnings growth, low market expectations, and multi...

Steve Zhou, CFA

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

Anta Sports (2020 HK): Strong 3Q23 Update

Anta Sports reports strong 3Q23 operating data, with both Anta and Fila brands performing well despite challenging macro conditions. Other brands...

Steve Zhou, CFA

Anta Sports (2020 HK) – Costs Control and Efficiency Gains Are the Keys

Retail sales growth in May-Aug 2023 could still be weak but margin improvement should continue and we have now turned more positive.

CMB International

Anta Sports (2020 HK): Most Resilient In Industry Down-Cycles

Anta reported a set of resilient earnings in 1H23, with net profit up 32% yoy, compared to market consensus of 20-25% growth.

Steve Zhou, CFA

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2024 High Conviction: Anta Sports (2020 HK)

​Anta Sports (2020 HK) is the second largest sportswear company in China. Its above-industry earnings growth, low market expectations, and multi...

Steve Zhou, CFA

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

Anta Sports (2020 HK): Strong 3Q23 Update

​Anta Sports reports strong 3Q23 operating data, with both Anta and Fila brands performing well despite challenging macro conditions. Other brands...

Steve Zhou, CFA

Anta Sports (2020 HK) – Costs Control and Efficiency Gains Are the Keys

Retail sales growth in May-Aug 2023 could still be weak but margin improvement should continue and we have now turned more positive.

CMB International

Anta Sports (2020 HK): Most Resilient In Industry Down-Cycles

Anta reported a set of resilient earnings in 1H23, with net profit up 32% yoy, compared to market consensus of 20-25% growth.

Steve Zhou, CFA

Anta Sports (2020 HK) is the second largest sportswear company in China. Its above-industry earnings growth, low market expectations, and multi...

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

Anta Sports reports strong 3Q23 operating data, with both Anta and Fila brands performing well despite challenging macro conditions. Other brands...