HK/China Equity Long-Short

Osbert Tang, CFA

Equity Bottom-Up

AviChina Industry & Technology H / Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>Given its holdings in four A-share subsidiaries, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/avichina-industry-technology-h" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:16315:1" rel="noopener">AviChina Industry &amp; Technology H (2357 HK)</a> will benefit from the surge in their share prices as mainland markets re-open.</li>
<li>These A-share all lagged benchmark Indices YTD. Avichina's holdings in them are already valued at 2.23x its own market capitalisation. </li>
<li>The historical discount range is 51-70% and currently stands at 55%, suggesting AviChina's share price has not yet excessively priced in the post-Golden Week rally.</li>
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Given its holdings in four A-share subsidiaries, AviChina Industry &amp; Technology H (2357 HK) will benefit from the surge in their share prices as mainland markets re-open.
These A-share all lagged benchmark Indices YTD. Avichina's holdings in them are already valued at 2.23x its own market capitalisation. 
The historical discount range is 51-70% and currently stands at 55%, suggesting AviChina's share price has not yet excessively priced in the post-Golden Week rally.


AviChina Industry (2357 HK): Excellent Exposure to A-Share Surge

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>As Rmb moved from appreciation in 1Q23 to depreciation in 2Q23, there is a total change in the beneficiaries discussed in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/china-strategy-it-is-the-foreign-exchange-impact-stupid" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:99729" rel="noopener">China Strategy: It Is the Foreign Exchange Impact, Stupid!</a> </li>
<li>The new beneficiaries are <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/cimc-enric-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:47:1" rel="noopener">CIMC Enric Holdings (3899 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/china-energy-engineering-group" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:21017:1" rel="noopener">China Energy Engineering (3996 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/china-communications-construction-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:265:1" rel="noopener">China Communications Construction (1800 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sinotrans-limited-h" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1321:1" rel="noopener">Sinotrans (598 HK)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/avichina-industry-technology-h" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:16315:1" rel="noopener">AviChina Industry &amp; Technology H (2357 HK)</a>. </li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/cimc-enric-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:47:1" rel="noopener">CIMC Enric Holdings (3899 HK)</a> generated 20.2% of FY22 earnings from exchange gain as Rmb depreciated. Revenue from outside China rose 10% in 1H23 and accounted for 54.4% of total.  </li>
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As Rmb moved from appreciation in 1Q23 to depreciation in 2Q23, there is a total change in the beneficiaries discussed in China Strategy: It Is the Foreign Exchange Impact, Stupid! 
The new beneficiaries are CIMC Enric Holdings (3899 HK), China Energy Engineering (3996 HK), China Communications Construction (1800 HK), Sinotrans (598 HK) and AviChina Industry &amp; Technology H (2357 HK). 

CIMC Enric Holdings (3899 HK) generated 20.2% of FY22 earnings from exchange gain as Rmb depreciated. Revenue from outside China rose 10% in 1H23 and accounted for 54.4% of total.  


China Strategy: The RMB Reversal Is Just Too Fast!

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<li>The slight dip in FY22 earnings for <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/avichina-industry-technology-h" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:16315:1" rel="noopener">AviChina Industry &amp; Technology H (2357 HK)</a> is due to product restructuring at <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/avic-helicopter-co-ltd-a" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:14380:1" rel="noopener">Avicopter (600038 CH)</a> and higher impairment/fair value losses.<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/china-aviation-optical-a" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:13827:1" rel="noopener"></a>
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<li>It should return to growth track in the next two years, with rise in product demand, recovery in Avicopter, further restructuring and M&amp;As being major drivers. </li>
<li>Share price has increased 15.9% YTD but it is just on 9.2x FY23 PER. Its market cap is at 58.5% discount to holdings in its four listed A-share subsidiaries. </li>
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The slight dip in FY22 earnings for AviChina Industry &amp; Technology H (2357 HK) is due to product restructuring at Avicopter (600038 CH) and higher impairment/fair value losses.

It should return to growth track in the next two years, with rise in product demand, recovery in Avicopter, further restructuring and M&amp;As being major drivers. 
Share price has increased 15.9% YTD but it is just on 9.2x FY23 PER. Its market cap is at 58.5% discount to holdings in its four listed A-share subsidiaries. 


AviChina Industry (2357 HK): Still Well-Placed as Our High Conviction

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/avichina-industry-technology-h" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:16315:1" rel="noopener">AviChina Industry &amp; Tech (2357 HK)</a> announced plan to consolidate helicopter business by disposing Changhe Aircraft and Harbin Aircraft to its subsidiary <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/avic-helicopter-co-ltd-a" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:14380:1" rel="noopener">Avic Helicopter (600038 CH)</a>. </li>
<li>AviChina can achieve synergy at its helicopter business, realise capital gains from disposal and enjoy higher valuations on these assets while maintaining its controlling ownership.</li>
<li>The resultant increase in stake in Avicopter will further widen AviChina's discount to its holdings in four listed A-share subsidiaries. Its current 66% discount is just too steep.</li>
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AviChina Industry &amp; Tech (2357 HK) announced plan to consolidate helicopter business by disposing Changhe Aircraft and Harbin Aircraft to its subsidiary Avic Helicopter (600038 CH). 
AviChina can achieve synergy at its helicopter business, realise capital gains from disposal and enjoy higher valuations on these assets while maintaining its controlling ownership.
The resultant increase in stake in Avicopter will further widen AviChina's discount to its holdings in four listed A-share subsidiaries. Its current 66% discount is just too steep.


AviChina Industry (2357 HK): Another Step in Restructuring

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/avichina-industry-technology-h" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:16315:1" rel="noopener">AviChina Industry &amp; Technology H (2357 HK)</a>'s FY23 earnings growth of 5.5% is affected by dilution and restatement. Its A-share subsidiaries achieved a 24% aggregate earnings growth. </li>
<li>Gross margin expanded and outlook remains decent. Projected growth for these A-shares reached 36.6% in FY24F and 23.8% in FY25F. Net cash equals 40% of the share price.</li>
<li>The stock's 8.5x and 7.3x PERs for FY24F and FY25F are cheap relative to its peers. It also trades at 57% discount to its A-share holdings.</li>
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AviChina Industry &amp; Technology H (2357 HK)'s FY23 earnings growth of 5.5% is affected by dilution and restatement. Its A-share subsidiaries achieved a 24% aggregate earnings growth. 
Gross margin expanded and outlook remains decent. Projected growth for these A-shares reached 36.6% in FY24F and 23.8% in FY25F. Net cash equals 40% of the share price.
The stock's 8.5x and 7.3x PERs for FY24F and FY25F are cheap relative to its peers. It also trades at 57% discount to its A-share holdings.


AviChina Industry (2357 HK): Better Look Forward

China

AviChina Industry & Technology Co Ltd manufactures and sells aviation tools and aero-parts. The Company's main products include helicopters, regional aircrafts, trainers, general aircrafts, aero-parts and components and aero-electrical products.

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​AviChina is poised to benefit from a surge in A-share subsidiaries' share prices as mainland markets re-open, with the attributable value of its...

Osbert Tang, CFA

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Trump's presidency is expected to escalate the trade war and increase the possibility of a higher USD rate. That said, the Rmb will be under...

Osbert Tang, CFA

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AviChina should return to growth track in the next two years, with rise in product demand, recovery in Avicopter, further restructuring and M&As...

Osbert Tang, CFA

AviChina Industry (2357 HK): Another Step in Restructuring

The proposed restructuring will allow AviChina achieve synergy at helicopter business, realise capital gains and enjoy higher valuations on these...

Osbert Tang, CFA

AviChina Industry (2357 HK): Better Look Forward

​AviChina's FY23 earnings growth is affected by dilution and restatement, while its A-share subsidiaries see strong growth. The stock trades at a...

Osbert Tang, CFA

AviChina is poised to benefit from a surge in A-share subsidiaries' share prices as mainland markets re-open, with the attributable value of its...

AviChina's FY23 earnings growth is affected by dilution and restatement, while its A-share subsidiaries see strong growth. The stock trades at a...