HK/China Equity Long-Short

Osbert Tang, CFA

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>China's toll road sector has gone up by 47.4% since 2022, but it remains an excellent yield play with an average yield of 7.2% and 7.8% in FY24 and FY25.</li>
<li>1Q24 profit is solid, with 3-year forecast earnings CAGR at a healthy 6.5%. <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/anhui-expressway-co-ltd-h" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:5236:1" rel="noopener">Anhui Expressway H (995 HK)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/jiangsu-express-co-ltd-h" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:9956:1" rel="noopener">Jiangsu Expressway (H) (177 HK)</a> have the most consistent DPS trend.</li>
<li>We like <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/jiangsu-express-co-ltd-h" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:9956:1" rel="noopener">Jiangsu Expressway (H) (177 HK)</a> for its track record and growth prospects. As a relative underperformer in the sector, it is poised to catch up.</li>
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China's toll road sector has gone up by 47.4% since 2022, but it remains an excellent yield play with an average yield of 7.2% and 7.8% in FY24 and FY25.
1Q24 profit is solid, with 3-year forecast earnings CAGR at a healthy 6.5%. Anhui Expressway H (995 HK) and Jiangsu Expressway (H) (177 HK) have the most consistent DPS trend.
We like Jiangsu Expressway (H) (177 HK) for its track record and growth prospects. As a relative underperformer in the sector, it is poised to catch up.


China Toll Road Sector: Higher for Longer......Yields

Equity Bottom-Up

Shenzhen International / Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shenzhen-international-holdings-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:9:1" rel="noopener">Shenzhen International (152 HK)</a> saw its FY23 earnings reaccelerated, supported by gains from the logistics park transformation business. Earnings even surged 169.1% YoY in 2H23. </li>
<li>REIT issuance on two logistics assets, increase in areas of logistics projects, gains from South China Logistics Park transformation, and better <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shenzhen-expressway-co-h" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:2875:1" rel="noopener">Shenzhen Expressway (548 HK)</a> will fuel FY24.</li>
<li>A better debt structure will save finance costs. Its 0.45x P/B, or 1.5SD below the 5-year average, is cheap given its proven ability to realise underlying asset value.</li>
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Shenzhen International (152 HK) saw its FY23 earnings reaccelerated, supported by gains from the logistics park transformation business. Earnings even surged 169.1% YoY in 2H23. 
REIT issuance on two logistics assets, increase in areas of logistics projects, gains from South China Logistics Park transformation, and better Shenzhen Expressway (548 HK) will fuel FY24.
A better debt structure will save finance costs. Its 0.45x P/B, or 1.5SD below the 5-year average, is cheap given its proven ability to realise underlying asset value.


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<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shenzhen-international-holdings-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:9:1" rel="noopener">Shenzhen International (152 HK)</a> has reached agreement with the government on the South China Logistics Park Phase I transformation and it will receive Rmb1.058bn compensation.</li>
<li>The sum equals a significant 9% of SZI's market capitalisation. The agreement also kick-started the project's long-term contribution, which may provide an income stream lasting 3-5 years.</li>
<li>The deal showcased SZI's ability to realise the underlying value of its assets. The stock should not be valued on its earnings, and its 0.3x P/B is deeply undervalued.</li>
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Shenzhen International (152 HK) has reached agreement with the government on the South China Logistics Park Phase I transformation and it will receive Rmb1.058bn compensation.
The sum equals a significant 9% of SZI's market capitalisation. The agreement also kick-started the project's long-term contribution, which may provide an income stream lasting 3-5 years.
The deal showcased SZI's ability to realise the underlying value of its assets. The stock should not be valued on its earnings, and its 0.3x P/B is deeply undervalued.


Shenzhen Intl (152 HK): A Big Step Forward

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

Event-Driven

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<li>
<strong><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shenzhen-international-holdings-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:9:1" rel="noopener">Shenzhen International (152 HK)</a></strong> seeks to spin off logistic assets on a PRC exchange; and  51.56%-held <strong><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shenzhen-expressway-co-h" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:2875:1" rel="noopener">Shenzhen Expressway Co H (548 HK)</a></strong> intends to place out A shares.</li>
<li>Preceding my comments on SZ Int'l/SZ E'Way are the current setup/unwind tables for Asia-Pacific Holdcos.</li>
<li>These relationships trade with a minimum liquidity of US$1mn, and a % market capitalisation &gt;20%.</li>
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Shenzhen International (152 HK) seeks to spin off logistic assets on a PRC exchange; and  51.56%-held Shenzhen Expressway Co H (548 HK) intends to place out A shares.
Preceding my comments on SZ Int'l/SZ E'Way are the current setup/unwind tables for Asia-Pacific Holdcos.
These relationships trade with a minimum liquidity of US$1mn, and a % market capitalisation &gt;20%.


StubWorld: SZ International's Logistics Spin-Offs

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<li>We expect <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shenzhen-international-holdings-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:9:1" rel="noopener">Shenzhen International (152 HK)</a> to sustain efforts in realising and releasing the value of its assets, and this will be positive in narrowing its discount to book.</li>
<li>The plan to issue REIT by using Hangzhou and Guizhou logistics projects as underlying assets will add to earnings. We estimate they account for 14% of SZI's total project area.</li>
<li>Subscription to A-share issuance of <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shenzhen-expressway-co-h" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:2875:1" rel="noopener">Shenzhen Expressway Co (548 HK)</a> will increase its book value by Rmb5bn. This will lower its P/B multiple to 0.46x, from 0.54x.</li>
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We expect Shenzhen International (152 HK) to sustain efforts in realising and releasing the value of its assets, and this will be positive in narrowing its discount to book.
The plan to issue REIT by using Hangzhou and Guizhou logistics projects as underlying assets will add to earnings. We estimate they account for 14% of SZI's total project area.
Subscription to A-share issuance of Shenzhen Expressway Co (548 HK) will increase its book value by Rmb5bn. This will lower its P/B multiple to 0.46x, from 0.54x.


Shenzhen Intl (152 HK): Enhancing Its Values

China

Tianjin Port Co., Ltd. operates the Tianjin Port and provides related services including loading and unloading, storage, and transportation services.  The Company also acts as a freight transportation agency.

Beibuwan Port Co., Ltd. provides support services for water transportation, including loading and unloading, storage, transportation, and other port related services. Through its subsidiaries, the Company also acts as an oversea transportation agent and develops real estate.

Jiangxi Ganyue Expressway Co., Ltd. maintains, operates, and manages toll expressways, bridges, and other transportation facilities.  The Company manages the Changjiu Expressway, the Changzhang Expressway, the Changfu Expressway, and the Yinsanjiao Overpass.

Jiangxi Ganyue Expressway Co., (600269 CH)

Anhui Expressway Co. Ltd. principally holds, operates and develops toll expressways and highways in Anhui province in China.

Anhui Wanjiang Logistics Group Co Ltd provides loading, unloading, storage, and transition services for coal, containers, bulk and general marine cargo.

Liaoning Port Co.,Ltd. provides logistics services. The Company offers container handling, container transportation, crude oil warehousing, gross cargo transportation, and other services. Liaoning Port provides its services throughout China.

Shenzhen Airport Co., Ltd. provides airport terminal ground passenger transportation and cargo delivery services.  The Company also leases airport lounge, designs and publishes advertisements, and offers air ticket agency services.

Sichuan Expressway Company Limited offers expressway investment and construction services. The Company builds toll highway, bridge, tunnel, and other traffic projects. Sichuan Expressway also conducts city operation, energy, media and financial investment businesses.

Qinhuangdao Port Company Limited loads, stores, transports port cargo. The Company's main products include liquid chemicals, iron ore and coal, oil and other cargo, containers and other products.

Dongguan Development Holdings Co., Ltd invests, develops, and operates toll collection for the Dongguan expressway.

Dongguan Development (Holdings) Co., (000828 CH)

Shenzhen International Holdings Limited operates as a holding company. The Company, through its subsidiaries, provides investment, construction, and operation of logistic infrastructure facilities, as well as offers value-added logistic services. Shenzhen International serves customers worldwide.

COSCO Shipping Ports Limited, through its subsidiaries, provides shipping container leasing services worldwide.  The Company also operates container terminals and provides container handling, storage, transportation and management services, as well as depot handling and stevedoring services.

Port of Tauranga Limited activities include the provision of wharf facilities, back up land for the storage and transit of import and export cargo, berthage, cranes, tug and pilotage services for exporters, importers and shipping companies and the leasing of land and buildings.  The Group also operates a container terminal and has bulk cargo marshalling operations.

Kamigumi Co., Ltd. provides port-harbor transportation services.  The Company's services include port-harbor transport, warehousing, trucking, packing, and heavy cargo transport.  Kamigumi also provides other services like real estate, insurance agency operations, sports clubs, and restaurant management.

PT Jasa Marga Persero Tbk operates the Indonesian highway system.  The Company collects tolls, maintains the road surfaces, and offers towing and ambulance services.

SIA Engineering Co Ltd provides airframe and component overhaul services, line maintenance and technical ground handling services. The Company also manufactures aircraft cabin equipment, refurbishes aircraft galleys, repairs and overhauls hydromechanical aircraft equipment.

Novorossiysk Commercial Sea Port PJSC owns and operates the Novorossiysk Port on the BlackSea. The Company processes, loads, and unloads cargo. Novorossiysk Commercial Sea Trade Port handles mainly crude oil but also services dry cargo such as metals, cement, sugar, grain and containers.

Enav S.p.A. provides air navigation and transportation support services. The Company offers air traffic control, aeronautical information, flight inspection, meteorology, and engineering and maintenance services. Enav conducts its business in Italy.

The Sumitomo Warehouse Co., Ltd. operates warehousing and freight transportation businesses.  The Company provides integrated transportation services including marine, land, and air freight, and stores cargos in warehouses throughout Japan. Sumitomo Warehouse also operates a real estate leasing business.

Mitsubishi Logistics Corporation provides warehousing, logistics, and other distribution services in Japan, the United States, and Asia.  The Company operates ground, port-harbor, and international intermodal transport as well as real estate leasing.

Shenzhen Expressway Company Limited constructs, manages and operates toll highways and expressways in China.

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Shenzhen Expressway Co H (548 HK)

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Osbert Tang, CFA

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Osbert Tang, CFA

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Osbert Tang, CFA

StubWorld: SZ International's Logistics Spin-Offs

The parent is seeking to extract value via this NDRC/CSRC pilot program. That is positive. And SZ Int'l is at a deep discount to NAV. I'd tilt to...

David Blennerhassett

Shenzhen Intl (152 HK): Enhancing Its Values

SZI's planned REIT issuance on Hangzhou and Guizhou projects is just an example of its efforts in releasing asset value. The deemed disposal of SZE...

Osbert Tang, CFA

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China Toll Road Sector: Higher for Longer......Yields

​China's toll road sector has performed solidly since 2022, but is still offering attractive yields and healthy profit. Jiangsu Expressway stands...

Osbert Tang, CFA

Shenzhen Intl (152 HK): A Decent Rebound

​SZI's FY23 earnings surged and FY24 profit will be fuelled by REIT issuance, increased logistics projects, and better Shenzhen Expressway...

Osbert Tang, CFA

Shenzhen Intl (152 HK): A Big Step Forward

​Shenzhen International receives Rmb1.058bn compensation for South China Logistics Park Phase I transformation, highlighting its ability to realize...

Osbert Tang, CFA

StubWorld: SZ International's Logistics Spin-Offs

The parent is seeking to extract value via this NDRC/CSRC pilot program. That is positive. And SZ Int'l is at a deep discount to NAV. I'd tilt to...

David Blennerhassett

Shenzhen Intl (152 HK): Enhancing Its Values

SZI's planned REIT issuance on Hangzhou and Guizhou projects is just an example of its efforts in releasing asset value. The deemed disposal of SZE...

Osbert Tang, CFA

China's toll road sector has performed solidly since 2022, but is still offering attractive yields and healthy profit. Jiangsu Expressway stands...

SZI's FY23 earnings surged and FY24 profit will be fuelled by REIT issuance, increased logistics projects, and better Shenzhen Expressway...

Shenzhen International receives Rmb1.058bn compensation for South China Logistics Park Phase I transformation, highlighting its ability to realize...