Senior Credit Analyst, Lucror Analytics

Leonard Law, CFA

Senior Credit Analyst

High Yield Experts

Lucror Analytics

Lucror Analytics is a leading credit and ESG research specialist and a provider of technology solutions for differentiated fixed income strategies. Our roots are in bottom-up fundamental credit analysis with a specialization in high yield corporate credits from Europe, Asia and Latin America. We are one of few research specialists integrating ESG considerations with fundamental credit research through a dedicated ESG platform. Our ESG assessment covers five key criteria: Disclosure, E,S, & G Pillars, Controversies, ESG Impact on Credit and ESG Momentum.

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The Asia HY Trade Recommendations report for the month of August includes a summary of our recommendations, as well as our high-conviction ideas. The report also features relative-value charts and lists of the bonds in the Lucror Asia HY index.

  The Asia HY Trade Recommendations report for the month of August includes a summary of our recommendations, as well as our high-conviction ideas. The report also features relative-value charts and lists of the bonds in the Lucror Asia HY index. 

Asia HY Trade Recommendations - August 2020 - Lucror Analytics

Asia gaming and consumer discretionary analyst

Michael Ting

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

We compiled 2Q20 Macau gaming market share from the gaming operators' financial reports. One key takeaway is that VIP GGR as a percentage of the total has risen for the third consecutive month. This helps headline sector GGR growth,  but may result in slower sector EBITDA recovery given low VIP margins relative to mass. A second takeaway is that with low VIP turnover, VIP hold rates have a significant divergence from historical norms leading to market share figures which are outliers compared to historical values. We believe hold rates will remain volatile until gaming volumes normalize hence would not read too much into current headline GGR market share numbers. Assuming gaming demand normalizes in FY21, our top sector pick would be <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sjm-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:805:1" rel="noopener">Sjm Holdings (880 HK)</a> which has the potential to at least see a 50% increase in EBITDA next year given the opening of Grand Lisboa Palace.

We compiled 2Q20 Macau gaming market share from the gaming operators' financial reports. One key takeaway is that VIP GGR as a percentage of the total has risen for the third consecutive month. This helps headline sector GGR growth,  but may result in slower sector EBITDA recovery given low VIP margins relative to mass. A second takeaway is that with low VIP turnover, VIP hold rates have a significant divergence from historical norms leading to market share figures which are outliers compared to historical values. We believe hold rates will remain volatile until gaming volumes normalize hence would not read too much into current headline GGR market share numbers. Assuming gaming demand normalizes in FY21, our top sector pick would be Sjm Holdings (880 HK) which has the potential to at least see a 50% increase in EBITDA next year given the opening of Grand Lisboa Palace. 

Macau 2Q20 Market Share Review: Outliers Everywhere with an Unfavorable Mix

Wynn Macau’s poor H1/20 results were unsurprising and in line with industry trends as well as peers. Positively, tourism between China and Macau is set to fully normalise before end-September, before the Mainland’s golden week holidays in early October. We now expect EBITDA to recover to c. 60% of pre-pandemic levels in Q4/20, resulting in a small amount of positive FCF. That said, it is unclear if Macau’s tourist numbers will recover to pre-pandemic levels over the medium term, if COVID-19 persists. Meanwhile, the company has ample liquidity following its Notes issuance in June.

  Wynn Macau’s poor H1/20 results were unsurprising and in line with industry trends as well as peers. Positively, tourism between China and Macau is set to fully normalise before end-September, before the Mainland’s golden week holidays in early October. We now expect EBITDA to recover to c. 60% of pre-pandemic levels in Q4/20, resulting in a small amount of positive FCF. That said, it is unclear if Macau’s tourist numbers will recover to pre-pandemic levels over the medium term, if COVID-19 persists. Meanwhile, the company has ample liquidity following its Notes issuance in June. 

Wynn Macau - Earnings Flash - H1 FY 2020 Results - Lucror Analytics

Lucror Analytics Morning Views comprise our fundamental credit analysis, opinions and trade recommendations on high yield issuers in the region, based on key company-specific developments in the past 24 hours. Our Morning Views include a section with a brief market commentary, key market indicators and a macroeconomic and corporate event calendar.<ul><li><a href='#lucror-entity-16010'>Agung Podomoro Land</a></li><li><a href='#lucror-entity-942'>Car Inc</a></li><li><a href='#lucror-entity-28953'>Central China New Life</a></li><li><a href='#lucror-entity-10675'>Honghua Group</a></li><li><a href='#lucror-entity-5582'>Modernland Realty</a></li><li><a href='#lucror-entity-28672'>Powerlong Commercial Management Holdings</a></li><li><a href='#lucror-entity-14882'>Seazen (Formerly Future Land)</a></li><li><a href='#lucror-entity-4153'>Shui On Land</a></li><li><a href='#lucror-entity-8898'>Sino Ocean Land</a></li><li><a href='#lucror-entity-473'>Wynn Macau Ltd</a></li></ul>

Lucror Analytics Morning Views comprise our fundamental credit analysis, opinions and trade recommendations on high yield issuers in the region, based on key company-specific developments in the past 24 hours. Our Morning Views include a section with a brief market commentary, key market indicators and a macroeconomic and corporate event calendar.Agung Podomoro LandCar IncCentral China New LifeHonghua GroupModernland RealtyPowerlong Commercial Management HoldingsSeazen (Formerly Future Land)Shui On LandSino Ocean LandWynn Macau Ltd

Morning Views Asia: Agung Podomoro Land, Car Inc, Central China New Life, Honghua Group

In this month’s “In-Focus” section, we discuss LARA and Credit Bias developments for companies under our coverage over the past few years, including related trends for and between Asia, LatAm and Europe. The Asia Monthly focuses on providing updates on recent events, information on new issues and spread movements, as well as summarising our top picks, and discussing specific areas of interest in the “In-Focus” section. The Asia Monthly is intended to broaden investors' understanding of the Asian USD high-yield market.

  In this month’s “In-Focus” section, we discuss LARA and Credit Bias developments for companies under our coverage over the past few years, including related trends for and between Asia, LatAm and Europe.   The Asia Monthly focuses on providing updates on recent events, information on new issues and spread movements, as well as summarising our top picks, and discussing specific areas of interest in the “In-Focus” section. The Asia Monthly is intended to broaden investors' understanding of the Asian USD high-yield market. 

Asia HY Monthly - LARA And Credit Bias Study (2020 Update) - Lucror Analytics

Hong Kong

Wynn Macau, Limited owns and operates Wynn Macau, a destination casino resort currently featuring hotel rooms and suites, a casino, casual and fine dining restaurants, retail space and leisure amenities.

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Wynn Macau Ltd (1128 HK)

Asia HY Trade Recommendations - August 2020 - Lucror Analytics

The Asia HY Trade Recommendations report for the month of August includes a summary of our recommendations, as well as our high-conviction ideas....

Lucror Analytics

Wynn Macau - Earnings Flash - H1 FY 2020 Results - Lucror Analytics

Wynn Macau’s poor H1/20 results were unsurprising and in line with industry trends as well as peers. Positively, tourism between China and Macau...

Lucror Analytics

Morning Views Asia: Agung Podomoro Land, Car Inc, Central China New Life, Honghua Group

Lucror Analytics Morning Views comprise our fundamental credit analysis, opinions and trade recommendations on high yield issuers in the region,...

Lucror Analytics

Asia HY Monthly - LARA And Credit Bias Study (2020 Update) - Lucror Analytics

In this month’s “In-Focus” section, we discuss LARA and Credit Bias developments for companies under our coverage over the past few years,...

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Asia HY Trade Recommendations - August 2020 - Lucror Analytics

The Asia HY Trade Recommendations report for the month of August includes a summary of our recommendations, as well as our high-conviction ideas....

Lucror Analytics

Macau 2Q20 Market Share Review: Outliers Everywhere with an Unfavorable Mix

We compiled 2Q20 Macau gaming market share from the gaming operators' financial reports. One key takeaway is that VIP GGR as a percentage of the...

Michael Ting

Wynn Macau - Earnings Flash - H1 FY 2020 Results - Lucror Analytics

Wynn Macau’s poor H1/20 results were unsurprising and in line with industry trends as well as peers. Positively, tourism between China and Macau...

Lucror Analytics

Morning Views Asia: Agung Podomoro Land, Car Inc, Central China New Life, Honghua Group

Lucror Analytics Morning Views comprise our fundamental credit analysis, opinions and trade recommendations on high yield issuers in the region,...

Lucror Analytics

Asia HY Monthly - LARA And Credit Bias Study (2020 Update) - Lucror Analytics

In this month’s “In-Focus” section, we discuss LARA and Credit Bias developments for companies under our coverage over the past few years,...

Lucror Analytics