HK/China Equity Long-Short

Osbert Tang, CFA

Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>The collapse in share price of <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/dongfang-electric-corporation-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1251:1" rel="noopener">Dongfang Electric (1072 HK)</a> is too excessive. The concerns on margin and orders are overplayed and its latest financial result is solid.</li>
<li>Recurring profit surged 24.8% in 3Q23 and gross margin expanded both YoY and QoQ. For 9M23, new orders rose 19.2% to reach 98% of full-year FY22 level.</li>
<li>We estimate backlog at Rmb197bn, or 3x consensus FY23F revenue, and this provides excellent protection to forward earnings. Its 5.8x and 4.4x PERs are just too undervalued.</li>
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The collapse in share price of Dongfang Electric (1072 HK) is too excessive. The concerns on margin and orders are overplayed and its latest financial result is solid.
Recurring profit surged 24.8% in 3Q23 and gross margin expanded both YoY and QoQ. For 9M23, new orders rose 19.2% to reach 98% of full-year FY22 level.
We estimate backlog at Rmb197bn, or 3x consensus FY23F revenue, and this provides excellent protection to forward earnings. Its 5.8x and 4.4x PERs are just too undervalued.


Dongfang Electric (1072 HK): We See an Opportunity

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<li>The market should be happy with the 43.9% YoY growth in recurring earnings at <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/dongfang-electric-corporation-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1251:1" rel="noopener">Dongfang Electric (1072 HK)</a> in 1Q23. Gross margin of 18.7% is the highest since 2Q21.</li>
<li>New orders surged 26.1% YoY and 92.4% QoQ to a record Rmb22.6bn in 1Q23. We estimate backlog equals to 1.42x FY23F consensus revenue, meaning a very secured pipeline.</li>
<li>While EPS dilution is a concern, this has already been reflected in share price. The acquisitions of subsidiaries will enhance FY23 earnings. Its 8x PER and 0.8x P/B are inexpensive.</li>
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The market should be happy with the 43.9% YoY growth in recurring earnings at Dongfang Electric (1072 HK) in 1Q23. Gross margin of 18.7% is the highest since 2Q21.
New orders surged 26.1% YoY and 92.4% QoQ to a record Rmb22.6bn in 1Q23. We estimate backlog equals to 1.42x FY23F consensus revenue, meaning a very secured pipeline.
While EPS dilution is a concern, this has already been reflected in share price. The acquisitions of subsidiaries will enhance FY23 earnings. Its 8x PER and 0.8x P/B are inexpensive.


Dongfang Electric (1072 HK): Profit Surged, Record New Orders Signed

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/dongfang-electric-corporation-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1251:1" rel="noopener">Dongfang Electric (1072 HK)</a>'s management update suggested that its outlook remains encouraging. Order backlog of Rmb87.8bn well covers the FY22 revenue at 1.57x.  </li>
<li>It is positive towards pumped storage, alternative power storage and hydrogen energy. Although they may not have significant near-term contribution, DEC is well-positioned in the long term.</li>
<li>While new A-shares issue will dilute EPS, this should lower gearing (including contract liabilities) to 32.1%, from 49.2%, and is positive to H-share holders as book value will be enhanced.</li>
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Dongfang Electric (1072 HK)'s management update suggested that its outlook remains encouraging. Order backlog of Rmb87.8bn well covers the FY22 revenue at 1.57x.  
It is positive towards pumped storage, alternative power storage and hydrogen energy. Although they may not have significant near-term contribution, DEC is well-positioned in the long term.
While new A-shares issue will dilute EPS, this should lower gearing (including contract liabilities) to 32.1%, from 49.2%, and is positive to H-share holders as book value will be enhanced.


Dongfang Electric (1072 HK): Positive Takeaways from Post-Result Presentation

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/dongfang-electric-corporation-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1251:1" rel="noopener">Dongfang Electric (1072 HK)</a>'s 35.1% increase in FY22 recurring earnings demonstrated its healthy operations. Slowdown in 4Q22 (+14.4% YoY) is more a result of pandemic disruption. </li>
<li>Record new orders of Rmb65.6bn were signed FY22 (+16.3% YoY), and 4Q22 even saw a 25% growth. End-FY22 backlog is estimated to be enough to cover 1.66x FY22 revenue.</li>
<li>DEC targets a 35% growth in power generation equipment production volume in FY23. Power storage, including pumped storage, and hydrogen energy are important engines going forward.</li>
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Dongfang Electric (1072 HK)'s 35.1% increase in FY22 recurring earnings demonstrated its healthy operations. Slowdown in 4Q22 (+14.4% YoY) is more a result of pandemic disruption. 
Record new orders of Rmb65.6bn were signed FY22 (+16.3% YoY), and 4Q22 even saw a 25% growth. End-FY22 backlog is estimated to be enough to cover 1.66x FY22 revenue.
DEC targets a 35% growth in power generation equipment production volume in FY23. Power storage, including pumped storage, and hydrogen energy are important engines going forward.


Dongfang Electric (1072 HK): Heading Towards Another Fruitful Year

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Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

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Quantitative Analysis

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<li>We analyse the changes of A-H premium on 150 stocks over the last week. The average A-H premium was 104.8% as of Nov 15th.</li>
<li>The average A-H premium changed by 6.9ppt week-on-week, led by financials, information technology, consumer discretionary and offset by communication services.</li>
<li>We highlight weekly changes in A-H premium for Chalco, CICC, HUAHONG GROUP, CanSinoBIO.</li>
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We analyse the changes of A-H premium on 150 stocks over the last week. The average A-H premium was 104.8% as of Nov 15th.
The average A-H premium changed by 6.9ppt week-on-week, led by financials, information technology, consumer discretionary and offset by communication services.
We highlight weekly changes in A-H premium for Chalco, CICC, HUAHONG GROUP, CanSinoBIO.


A-H Premium Weekly (Nov 15th):Chalco, CICC, HUAHONG GROUP, CanSinoBIO

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Shanghai Electric Group Company Limited, through its subsidiaries, designs, manufactures, sells, and services a wide range of products and services in the power equipment, electromechanical equipment, transportation equipment and environmental system industries.

Shanghai Electric Group Company (2727 HK)

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Shanghai Electric Group Company (2727 HK)

Dongfang Electric (1072 HK): We See an Opportunity

The collapse in share price is excessive, and concerns about margins and orders are overplayed. Its estimated order backlog stood at 3x FY23F...

Osbert Tang, CFA

Dongfang Electric (1072 HK): Profit Surged, Record New Orders Signed

Dongfang Electric has a marvelous 1Q23 with recurring earnings surged 43.9% and new orders reached record Rmb22.6bn (+26.1% YoY). Concerns on new...

Osbert Tang, CFA

Dongfang Electric (1072 HK): Positive Takeaways from Post-Result Presentation

Order backlog of Rmb87.8bn well covers the FY22 revenue at 1.57x. New A-shares issue will dilute EPS but this should lower gearing and is positive...

Osbert Tang, CFA

Dongfang Electric (1072 HK): Heading Towards Another Fruitful Year

After a solid FY22, FY23 will still be impressive. Record new orders and healthy backlog will propel growth. We believe DEC has excellent exposure...

Osbert Tang, CFA

A-H Premium Weekly (Nov 15th):Chalco, CICC, HUAHONG GROUP, CanSinoBIO

We analyzed A-H premium changes in the past week and highlight A-H premium changes for Chalco, CICC, HUAHONG GROUP, CanSinoBIO.

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

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Dongfang Electric (1072 HK): We See an Opportunity

​The collapse in share price is excessive, and concerns about margins and orders are overplayed. Its estimated order backlog stood at 3x FY23F...

Osbert Tang, CFA

Dongfang Electric (1072 HK): Profit Surged, Record New Orders Signed

Dongfang Electric has a marvelous 1Q23 with recurring earnings surged 43.9% and new orders reached record Rmb22.6bn (+26.1% YoY). Concerns on new...

Osbert Tang, CFA

Dongfang Electric (1072 HK): Positive Takeaways from Post-Result Presentation

Order backlog of Rmb87.8bn well covers the FY22 revenue at 1.57x. New A-shares issue will dilute EPS but this should lower gearing and is positive...

Osbert Tang, CFA

Dongfang Electric (1072 HK): Heading Towards Another Fruitful Year

After a solid FY22, FY23 will still be impressive. Record new orders and healthy backlog will propel growth. We believe DEC has excellent exposure...

Osbert Tang, CFA

A-H Premium Weekly (Nov 15th):Chalco, CICC, HUAHONG GROUP, CanSinoBIO

We analyzed A-H premium changes in the past week and highlight A-H premium changes for Chalco, CICC, HUAHONG GROUP, CanSinoBIO.

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

The collapse in share price is excessive, and concerns about margins and orders are overplayed. Its estimated order backlog stood at 3x FY23F...