Head of Research, Krungthai XSpring

Waraporn Wiboonkanarak

Head of Research

A full service Thai brokerage

Krungthai XSpring

Krungthai XSpring is a full service broker. The company provides a wide range of investment services such as Securities Brokerage, Derivative Agent Business, Securities Borrowing and Lending, Securities Trading, Underwriting, Financial Advisory, Wealth Advisory, Private Fund Management and International Markets Securities Trading. 

In terms of credibility, Fitch Ratings has assigned Krunghtai XSpring a long-term rating of AA- and a national short-term rating of F1+ with stable outlook.

Cross Asset Strategy

<ul><li>We recommend selling KKP (with the return since it was added to the portfolio at 0.7%) after we added it for just one day, as the stock has fallen out of our top rankings.</li><li>However, long-term investors may consider holding it and stopping losses at Bt64.25.</li><li>We have added EA, as the stock is expected to benefit from the potential growth in the EV industry after it acquired a 23.63% share in BYD, which provides electric bus services.</li></ul>

We recommend selling KKP (with the return since it was added to the portfolio at 0.7%) after we added it for just one day, as the stock has fallen out of our top rankings.However, long-term investors may consider holding it and stopping losses at Bt64.25.We have added EA, as the stock is expected to benefit from the potential growth in the EV industry after it acquired a 23.63% share in BYD, which provides electric bus services.

Big Cap Tactical Picks - Highlights of the Day

Asian Insight Provider - Actionable ideas, CrossASEAN Research

Henry Soediarko

Asian Insight Provider - Actionable ideas

CrossASEAN Research

At CrossASEAN Research we strive to produce unbiased and differentiated on the ground insights on companies across South East Asia. Our Research is produced for the most part after face to face meetings and conversations with company management to dig deep into the long term vision and strategy of the companies we cover. We seek to deliver investable and actionable themes on sectors and markets across SE Asia, often in collaboration with other Insight Providers across the region, pooling the vast experience of the analysts within the Smartkarma Ecosystem. We also offer bespoke work and tailor made trips for our clients. 

Insights across South East Asia

Equity Bottom-Up

<ul>
<li>HK reopening is debatable and seems to be very hard to predict as the Chinese government is keen to keep zero COVID stands although recent quarantine time reduction is positive. </li>
<li>The number of passengers remains weak although the shorter quarantine reduction could provide short-term relief to the share price. </li>
<li>Valuation looks undemanding compared to the peers although the outlook is more uncertain. Stay out for now. </li>
</ul>


HK reopening is debatable and seems to be very hard to predict as the Chinese government is keen to keep zero COVID stands although recent quarantine time reduction is positive. 
The number of passengers remains weak although the shorter quarantine reduction could provide short-term relief to the share price. 
Valuation looks undemanding compared to the peers although the outlook is more uncertain. Stay out for now. 


Japan Airport Terminal Co / Equity Bottom-Up

<ul>
<li>Japan's reopening has started and pre-departure and on arrival tests for vaccinated tourists have also been abolished. </li>
<li>The beneficiary of this theme is less obvious for <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/japan-airport-terminal-co" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:18034:1" rel="noopener">Japan Airport Terminal Co (9706 JP)</a> while it is very obvious for <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/keisei-electric-railway-co" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:10876:1" rel="noopener">Keisei Electric Railway Co (9009 JP)</a> . </li>
<li>Japan Airport is trading at a PBR premium to Keisei while the former has a higher debt than the latter. </li>
</ul>


Japan's reopening has started and pre-departure and on arrival tests for vaccinated tourists have also been abolished. 
The beneficiary of this theme is less obvious for Japan Airport Terminal Co (9706 JP) while it is very obvious for Keisei Electric Railway Co (9009 JP) . 
Japan Airport is trading at a PBR premium to Keisei while the former has a higher debt than the latter. 


Japan Airport (9706): Not the Best Proxy for Japan Reopening.

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<ul>
<li>The reopening story in Thailand is here to stay as this insight brings some on-the-ground observation during the recent long weekend. </li>
<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/airports-of-thailand-pcl" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:239:1" rel="noopener">Airports of Thailand (AOT TB)</a> reported an increase in the number of overseas tourists arrival indicating the truthfulness of the tourism recovery in Thailand. </li>
<li>Other beneficiaries include <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bangkok-expressway-and-metro-68c0c1b3-af0c-4380-a380-f3dc7ba5d5ac" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22849:1" rel="noopener">Bangkok Expressway and Metro (BEM TB)</a> , <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/siam-wellness-group-pcl" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:3765:1" rel="noopener">Siam Wellness Group (SPA TB)</a> , and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/thai-beverage-pcl" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:3656:1" rel="noopener">Thai Beverage (THBEV SP)</a> .</li>
</ul>


The reopening story in Thailand is here to stay as this insight brings some on-the-ground observation during the recent long weekend. 

Airports of Thailand (AOT TB) reported an increase in the number of overseas tourists arrival indicating the truthfulness of the tourism recovery in Thailand. 
Other beneficiaries include Bangkok Expressway and Metro (BEM TB) , Siam Wellness Group (SPA TB) , and Thai Beverage (THBEV SP) .


Thailand Reopening: Tourist Traffic Increase Beneficiaries

<ul>
<li>The latest announcement by the SG Multi-Task Force to further relax COVID-19 restrictions is a major positive catalyst.</li>
<li>Its hybrid taxi accounted for more than 50% of its entire fleet as of end-December 2020. It remains on track to replace all diesel taxis with hybrid models by 2023.</li>
<li>Investors will be paying a discounted valuation for the cash flow if they own <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/comfortdelgro-corp-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:497:1" rel="noopener">Comfortdelgro Corp (CD SP)</a> compared to its peers which trades at a much higher EV/EBITDA.</li>
</ul>


The latest announcement by the SG Multi-Task Force to further relax COVID-19 restrictions is a major positive catalyst.
Its hybrid taxi accounted for more than 50% of its entire fleet as of end-December 2020. It remains on track to replace all diesel taxis with hybrid models by 2023.
Investors will be paying a discounted valuation for the cash flow if they own Comfortdelgro Corp (CD SP) compared to its peers which trades at a much higher EV/EBITDA.


Comfortdelgro (CD): Restriction Easing, Green And Low EV/EBITDA.

Thailand

Bangkok Expressway and Metro PCL is a transportation company. The Company combines toll and metro line networks. Bangkok Expressway and Metro is based in Thailand.

Bangkok Aviation Fuel Services Public Company Limited is provider of aviation fuel services including aviation depot and aircraft refueling services at the Bangkok International Airport (Donmuang) and the New Bangkok International Airport at Suvarnabhumi.

Namyong Terminal PCL is a roll on roll off terminal operator. The Company offers terminal services, car storage areas and warehousing services in Thailand.

Bangkok Airways Company Limited offers air transportation services. The Company operates flights and airports to various resort destinations in Thailand, Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, China, and Japan.

BTS Group Holdings PCL is primarily in the business of Mass Transit.  The Company operates Bangkok's BTS SkyTrain system and the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) System. BTS Group Holdings PCL is also involved in Media & Advertising, Property Development, and Services business.

Asia Aviation PCL owns a budget airline.  The airline offers low fare flights, online booking, hospitality packages, and courier and cargo services. Asia Aviation serves travelers throughout Asia, the Middle East, and Europe.

Regional Container Lines Public Company Limited provides ocean freight transportation services. The Company owns and operates a fleet of container vessels covering more than 70 destinations in Asia, Australia, and the Middle East.

BTS Rail Mass Transit Growth Infrastructure Fund is a closed-end fund incorporated in Thailand. The Fund's objective is to achieve income. The Fund invests in the Core BTS Sky Train System from BTSC, which includes the Core Sukhumvit Line & the Core Silom Line.

BTS Rail Mass Transit Growth I (BTSGIF TB)

JWD Infologistics PCL is an information technology company. The Company focuses on maximizing the benefits of managing supply chains and fully integrated logistics solutions. JWD Infologistics operates in Southeast Asia

Transurban Group owns and operates urban toll road networks. The Company has core capabilities in network planning and forecasting, operations and customer management, project development and delivery, technology application, and community engagement. Transurban operates in Australia and North America.

Shanghai International Airport Co., Ltd. operates Pudong Airport and Hongquiao airport in Shanghai.   The Company provides a full range of services including air traffic control, terminal management, cargo handling, advertising, space rental, and other related services.

Shanghai International Airport (600009 CH)

Ningbo Port Company Limited primarily provides container, iron ore, crude oil and other cargo handling and related services. The Company also provides integrated logistics and other businesses.

Shanghai International Port (Group) Co., Ltd is a holding company that owns interests in container and port service companies.

Shanghai International Port Group (600018 CH)

International Container Terminal Services, Inc. provides containerized cargo handling services. The Company also manages and operates the Manila International Container Terminal and port.

Atlantia SpA manages transport infrastructures. The Company provides electronic tolling systems, airport automation, and traffic information services. Atlantia manages toll road networks in Italy, Brazil, Chile, India and Poland as well as airports in Rome.

Aena S.A. manages general interest airports and heliports in Spain. The Company, through its subsidiaries, also participates in the management of airports abroad.

Aeroports de Paris (ADP) manages all the civil airports in the Paris area.  The Company also develops and operates light aircraft aerodromes.  ADP offers air transport related services, and business services such as office rental.

Getlink S.E. provides transport support services. The Company operates mobility infrastructures such as cross-channel transport networks, rail freight, and tunnels. Getlink serves customers in France and the United Kingdom.

Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste S.A.B. de C.V. operates airports in Mexico.  The Company holds 50 year concessions, beginning in 1998, to manage airports in Cancun, Cozumel, Merida, Oaxaca, Veracruz, Huatulco, Tapachula, Minatitlan, and Villahermosa.

Airports of Thailand Public Company Ltd. operates the Bangkok International Airport (Don Muang) and the New Bangkok International Airport (Suvarnabhumi).. The Company also operates provincial airports in Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Hat Yai, and Phuket.

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Airports of Thailand (AOT TB)

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