Senior Credit Analyst, Lucror Analytics

Leonard Law, CFA

Senior Credit Analyst

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<li>In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: Longfor Group, Sunny Optical, Greentown China</li>
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In the US, the March CPI came in below estimates at negative 0.1% m-o-m (0.1% e / 0.2% p) and 2.4% y-o-y (2.5% e / 2.8% p). This was driven by lower energy costs, as well as a decline in discretionary spending such as airfares, used vehicles and hotels. Core CPI (excluding food and energy) slowed to 0.1% m-o-m (0.3% e / 0.2% p) and 2.8% y-o-y (3.0% e / 3.1% p).
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The White House has clarified that US President Donald Trump's total tariffs on Chinese imports stands at 145%, comprising a 125% reciprocal tariff rate on top of the existing 20% duty imposed earlier in February and March.
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In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: Longfor Group, Sunny Optical, Greentown China

In the US, the March CPI came in below estimates at negative 0.1% m-o-m (0.1% e / 0.2% p) and 2.4% y-o-y (2.5% e / 2.8% p). This was driven by lower energy costs, as well as a decline in discretionary spending such as airfares, used vehicles and hotels. Core CPI (excluding food and energy) slowed to 0.1% m-o-m (0.3% e / 0.2% p) and 2.8% y-o-y (3.0% e / 3.1% p).


The White House has clarified that US President Donald Trump's total tariffs on Chinese imports stands at 145%, comprising a 125% reciprocal tariff rate on top of the existing 20% duty imposed earlier in February and March.



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<li>Longfor Group's FY 2024 results were acceptable.</li>
<li>The earnings decline was in line with expectations, driven by lower revenues and margins from the property development segment.</li>
<li>We project that Longfor's contracted sales will continue declining in FY 2025, given the company's slowdown in land bank replenishment.</li>
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Longfor Group's FY 2024 results were acceptable.
The earnings decline was in line with expectations, driven by lower revenues and margins from the property development segment.
We project that Longfor's contracted sales will continue declining in FY 2025, given the company's slowdown in land bank replenishment.


Longfor Group - Earnings Flash - FY 2024 Results

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<li>In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: Longfor Group, Melco Resorts, Sands China, Tata Motors</li>
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In the US, February nonfarm payrolls increased to 151 k (160 k e / 125 k revised p), albeit the figure came in slightly below estimates. Moreover, the January number was revised downwards to 125 k (143 k p), with the two-month revision at negative 2 k (+100 k p). The unemployment rate edged up to 4.1% (4.0% e / 4.0% p). The average hourly earnings rose 0.3% m-o-m (0.3% e / 0.4% revised p) and 4.0% y-o-y (4.1% e / 3.9% revised p).
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Fed Chairman Jerome Powell has reiterated that the US central bank is in no rush to reduce rates. He said: “Despite elevated levels of uncertainty, the US economy continues to be in a good place”, adding that “sentiment readings have not been a good predictor of consumption growth in recent years”.
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In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: Longfor Group, Melco Resorts, Sands China, Tata Motors

In the US, February nonfarm payrolls increased to 151 k (160 k e / 125 k revised p), albeit the figure came in slightly below estimates. Moreover, the January number was revised downwards to 125 k (143 k p), with the two-month revision at negative 2 k (+100 k p). The unemployment rate edged up to 4.1% (4.0% e / 4.0% p). The average hourly earnings rose 0.3% m-o-m (0.3% e / 0.4% revised p) and 4.0% y-o-y (4.1% e / 3.9% revised p).


Fed Chairman Jerome Powell has reiterated that the US central bank is in no rush to reduce rates. He said: “Despite elevated levels of uncertainty, the US economy continues to be in a good place”, adding that “sentiment readings have not been a good predictor of consumption growth in recent years”.



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<li>In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: Longfor Group, Logan Group, Vedanta Resources, Sunny Optical</li>
<li>In the US, the December 2024 nonfarm payrolls unexpectedly jumped to 256 k (165 k e / 212 k revised p), with November’s data adjusted downwards by 15 k. Average hourly earnings edged down to 0.3% m-o-m (0.3% e / 0.4% p) and 3.9% y-o-y (4.0% e / 4.0% p), while the unemployment rate declined to 4.1% (4.2% e / 4.2% p).</li>
<li>Separately, the January 2025 (preliminary) University of Michigan consumer sentiment index fell to 73.2 (74.0 e / 74.0 p). The one-year inflation expectation among consumers soared to 3.3% (2.8% e / 2.8% p), the highest since May 2024 and above the 2.3-3.0% range seen in the two years prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.</li>
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In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: Longfor Group, Logan Group, Vedanta Resources, Sunny Optical
In the US, the December 2024 nonfarm payrolls unexpectedly jumped to 256 k (165 k e / 212 k revised p), with November’s data adjusted downwards by 15 k. Average hourly earnings edged down to 0.3% m-o-m (0.3% e / 0.4% p) and 3.9% y-o-y (4.0% e / 4.0% p), while the unemployment rate declined to 4.1% (4.2% e / 4.2% p).
Separately, the January 2025 (preliminary) University of Michigan consumer sentiment index fell to 73.2 (74.0 e / 74.0 p). The one-year inflation expectation among consumers soared to 3.3% (2.8% e / 2.8% p), the highest since May 2024 and above the 2.3-3.0% range seen in the two years prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.


Longfor's H1/23 results were weaker than expected, with y-o-y declines of 35% in overall revenue to CNY 65 bn and 40% in revenue from property development to CNY 50 bn. That said, recurring income rose 10.4% to CNY 12.2 bn, which is becoming a meaningful annuity-like cash flow. This will be helpful in underpinning Longfor's financial risk profile should there be a prolonged downturn in the property sector. The company appears to have healthy access to bank funding, and should have sufficient liquidity to meet near-term debt maturities. That said, we highlight the risk of a potential reduction in the liquidity buffer, due to weak contracted sales and higher ST debt. Longfor recorded contracted sales of only CNY 7.6 bn in July 2023, compared to an average of CNY 11 bn per month in H1. ST debt surged 75% to c. CNY 39 bn, from c. CNY 22 bn at FYE 2022. We maintain our "Hold" recommendation on the LNGFOR curve. The various notes appear to offer good value at current yields of 15-21%. That said, market technicals are very poor for private developers, with even the bonds of solid names such as Longfor experiencing volatility.

  Longfor's H1/23 results were weaker than expected, with y-o-y declines of 35% in overall revenue to CNY 65 bn and 40% in revenue from property development to CNY 50 bn. That said, recurring income rose 10.4% to CNY 12.2 bn, which is becoming a meaningful annuity-like cash flow. This will be helpful in underpinning Longfor's financial risk profile should there be a prolonged downturn in the property sector.   The company appears to have healthy access to bank funding, and should have sufficient liquidity to meet near-term debt maturities. That said, we highlight the risk of a potential reduction in the liquidity buffer, due to weak contracted sales and higher ST debt. Longfor recorded contracted sales of only CNY 7.6 bn in July 2023, compared to an average of CNY 11 bn per month in H1. ST debt surged 75% to c. CNY 39 bn, from c. CNY 22 bn at FYE 2022.   We maintain our "Hold" recommendation on the LNGFOR curve. The various notes appear to offer good value at current yields of 15-21%. That said, market technicals are very poor for private developers, with even the bonds of solid names such as Longfor experiencing volatility. 

Longfor Group - Earnings Flash - H1 FY 2023 Results - Lucror Analytics

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Longfor Properties Co. Ltd. operates in the property development, property investment and property management businesses in China.

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Lucror Analytics - Morning Views Asia

In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: Longfor Group, Sunny Optical, Greentown China

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Longfor Group - Earnings Flash - FY 2024 Results

We project that Longfor's contracted sales will continue declining in FY 2025, given the company's slowdown in land bank replenishment.

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Lucror Analytics - Morning Views Asia

In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: Longfor Group, Melco Resorts, Sands China,...

Lucror Analytics

Lucror Analytics - Morning Views Asia

In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: Longfor Group, Logan Group, Vedanta Resources,...

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Longfor Group - Earnings Flash - H1 FY 2023 Results - Lucror Analytics

Longfor's H1/23 results were weaker than expected, with y-o-y declines of 35% in overall revenue to CNY 65 bn and 40% in revenue from property...

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