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.

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<ul><li>We recommend buying MEGA and MAJOR.</li><li>MEGA’s share price has rebounded by more than 5% over the past two weeks on the market’s expectations for a limited impact from Myanmar’s government ordering the suspension of loan repayments in foreign currencies.</li><li>The firm’s 2022E earnings are forecast to grow 8.68% YoY to Bt2,116mn, driven by the depreciation of the baht, the development of new projects and expansion to new markets with low competition.</li></ul>

We recommend buying MEGA and MAJOR.MEGA’s share price has rebounded by more than 5% over the past two weeks on the market’s expectations for a limited impact from Myanmar’s government ordering the suspension of loan repayments in foreign currencies.The firm’s 2022E earnings are forecast to grow 8.68% YoY to Bt2,116mn, driven by the depreciation of the baht, the development of new projects and expansion to new markets with low competition.

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

Thailand

Bangkok Chain Hospital Public Company Limited operates a chain of hospitals in Thailand serving both the cash and managed care markets.

Chularat Hospital PCL owns medical centers and hospitals. The Company operates a variety of centers specializing in treatments such as hand surgery, open heart surgery, and strokes as well as providing emergency services and patient care. Chularat Hospital serves the medial industry throughout Thailand.

Vibhavadi Medical Center Public Company Limited owns and operates the Vibhavadi Hospital. Located in Bangkok, the Hospital provides full range of medical services.

Thonburi Healthcare Group Public Company Limited offers health care services. The Hospital provides medical treatment, diagnosis, and surgeries, as well as supply of medical equipment, residential care services, and development of software for hospital management. Thonburi Healthcare Group serves customers worldwide.

Praram 9 Hospital PCL operates as a hospital. The Hospital provides medical services that includes, check-ups, diagnoses, skin care, rehabilitation, X-ray, and surgeries, as well as treatment of joint diseases, kidney, high blood pressure, cancer, diabetes, neurology, vertigo, and headache. Praram 9 Hospital serves patients in Thailand.

Thai Nakarin Hospital PCL operates the Thai Nakarin Hospital. The hospital provides 24-hour inpatient and outpatient services.

Mahachai Hospital Public Company Limited owns and operates Mahachai Hospital. Located in Samut Sakorn, a province adjacent to Bangkok, the Hospital has 180 inpatient beds and 17 diagnostic rooms for 880 outpatients daily.

Chiang Mai Ram Medical Business PLC operates hospital's in Thailand.

Srivichai Vejvivat PCL operates a hospital that provides specialty health care services in Thailand.

Rajthanee Hospital Public Company Limited provides general medical and surgical hospital services.

Shanghai Pharmaceuticals Holding Co., Ltd. manufactures, retails, and wholesales a variety of pharmaceuticals including biopharmaceuticals, chemical and Chinese traditional medicines, and healthcare products. The Company also invests in new medicine development and provides related services.

Shanghai Pharmaceuticals Holding (2607 HK)

Fortis Healthcare Ltd. is a health care provider.  The Company operates multi- specialty hospitals, a boutique-style hospital, and various satellite and heart command centers.

LHC Group Inc. provides post-acute healthcare services primarily to Medicare beneficiaries in rural markets in the southern United States. The company provides home-based services through home nursing agencies and hospices and facility-based services through long-term acute care hospitals and  outpatient rehabilitation clinics.

RadNet, Inc. owns and operates outpatient diagnostic imaging centers.  The Company's centers are located throughout California.

HealthEquity, Inc. provides technology-enabled services platforms that allow consumers to make healthcare saving and spending decisions. Consumers can access their tax-advantaged healthcare savings, compare treatment options and pricing, evaluate and pay healthcare bills, receive personalized benefit and clinical information, and earn wellness incentives.

Acadia Healthcare Co Ltd operates a network of behavioral health centers. The Company provides psychiatric and chemical dependency services, inpatient psychiatric hospitals, residential treatment centers, outpatient clinics, and therapeutic school based programs across the United States.

Select Medical Holdings Corporation is an operator of specialty hospitals and outpatient rehabilitation clinics. The Company provides medical rehabilitation services on a contract basis at nursing homes, hospitals, assisted living and senior care centers, schools and work sites.

Option Care Health, Inc. provides infusion and home care management solutions. The Company offers products, services, and condition-specific clinical management programs for gastrointestinal abnormalities, infectious diseases, cancer, organ and blood cell transplants, bleeding disorders, and heart failures. Option Care Health serves patients in the United States.

CorVel Corporation provides managed care services in the workers' compensation, accident and health, and auto insurance markets across the United States.  The Company provides services to employers, government entities, insurance companies, and third party administrators.  CorVel provides a network of preferred providers, as well as case management, bill review, and other services.

Celesio AG wholesales and retails pharmaceuticals to customers in Europe.  The Company wholesales pharmaceuticals, operates retail pharmacies, and provides logistics and transportation services for pharmaceuticals at local, national and European level.

Bumrungrad Hospital Public Company Limited, through its subsidiaries,  owns and operates the Bumrungrad Hospital. Located in Bangkok, the Hospital has capacity of international standard medical care with 554 beds for inpatients and approximately 125 clinic examination suites that can serve up to 3,000 outpatients daily.

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Big Cap Tactical Picks - Aug 3, 2022

MEGA’s share price has rebounded by more than 5% over the past two weeks on the market’s expectations for a limited impact from Myanmar’s government

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Big Cap Tactical Picks - Highlights of the Day

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...

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