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Osbert Tang, CFA

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>Although 5% GDP growth target for 2023 is at the low end of market speculation of 5.5-6%, we think this reflects the government's conservative stance amid post-COVID recovery. </li>
<li>A 0.2pp higher budget deficit and a special purpose bond quota of Rmb3.8trn suggested that government spending will stay as important economic driver.</li>
<li>Consumption is another major stimulus for economic growth, and more supportive measures will be rolled out - we have seen many cities planning to hand out consumption vouchers.</li>
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Although 5% GDP growth target for 2023 is at the low end of market speculation of 5.5-6%, we think this reflects the government's conservative stance amid post-COVID recovery. 
A 0.2pp higher budget deficit and a special purpose bond quota of Rmb3.8trn suggested that government spending will stay as important economic driver.
Consumption is another major stimulus for economic growth, and more supportive measures will be rolled out - we have seen many cities planning to hand out consumption vouchers.


China NPC: Implications of Government Working Report 2023

Equity Bottom-Up

China Power International / Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>We think the underperformance of <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/china-power-international" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15548:1" rel="noopener">China Power International (2380 HK)</a> (CPI) against the market in this year is unjustified given a projected improvement in profitability.</li>
<li>CPI has secured coal supply with more than 60% of contracts on annual long-term basis within the benchmark price range. Also, power tariff is expected to be on an uptrend.</li>
<li>The proposed new management incentive scheme will better align management's and shareholders' interests. CPI also indicated good room to lower leverage in this year while sustaining growth. </li>
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We think the underperformance of China Power International (2380 HK) (CPI) against the market in this year is unjustified given a projected improvement in profitability.
CPI has secured coal supply with more than 60% of contracts on annual long-term basis within the benchmark price range. Also, power tariff is expected to be on an uptrend.
The proposed new management incentive scheme will better align management's and shareholders' interests. CPI also indicated good room to lower leverage in this year while sustaining growth. 


China Power International (2380 HK): Moving in the Right Direction

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<li>2H21 is bad for <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/china-power-international" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15548:1" rel="noopener">China Power International (2380 HK)</a> as coal price surged. But the positive news is that its wind and solar segments logged a 50.6% full-year profit growth.</li>
<li>There is good progress on transformation and it has 7GW of clean energy capacity to come on stream in FY22. This is equivalent to 46% of the existing capacity.</li>
<li>CPI said coal-fired plants are marginally profitable in Jan-Feb; meanwhile, hydropower will do better in this year. Overall, these set the stage for a turnaround.</li>
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2H21 is bad for China Power International (2380 HK) as coal price surged. But the positive news is that its wind and solar segments logged a 50.6% full-year profit growth.
There is good progress on transformation and it has 7GW of clean energy capacity to come on stream in FY22. This is equivalent to 46% of the existing capacity.
CPI said coal-fired plants are marginally profitable in Jan-Feb; meanwhile, hydropower will do better in this year. Overall, these set the stage for a turnaround.


China Power International (2380 HK): Transformation to Soon Bear Fruits

<p>In a management update by <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/china-longyuan-power-group-corp-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:14215:1" rel="noopener">China Longyuan Power Group Corp (916 HK)</a>, the company highlights that outlook stays positive and see no company- and industry-specific reasons for the recent retreat in share price. In fact, Longyuan believes that it is on track to reach its target to achieve utilisation hours of 2,240 for the full-year and the Sep generation figures (+21.7% YoY for wind generation and +15.8% YoY) remain very decent performance.</p><p>Longyuan also shared that there will not be significant impact of the recent rise in coal price on its coal-fired power stations, thanks to its own coal trading business which provides a hedge. Other positive developments including the good progress on A-share listing, derived benefit from relaxation of coal-fired power tariffs and increase in power trading. However, offshore wind project will remain on elevated capital costs but Longyuan notes that it is in a good position to secure new projects.  </p>

In a management update by China Longyuan Power Group Corp (916 HK), the company highlights that outlook stays positive and see no company- and industry-specific reasons for the recent retreat in share price. In fact, Longyuan believes that it is on track to reach its target to achieve utilisation hours of 2,240 for the full-year and the Sep generation figures (+21.7% YoY for wind generation and +15.8% YoY) remain very decent performance.Longyuan also shared that there will not be significant impact of the recent rise in coal price on its coal-fired power stations, thanks to its own coal trading business which provides a hedge. Other positive developments including the good progress on A-share listing, derived benefit from relaxation of coal-fired power tariffs and increase in power trading. However, offshore wind project will remain on elevated capital costs but Longyuan notes that it is in a good position to secure new projects.  

China Longyuan (916 HK): Takeaways from Management Update

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<li>The China Power Sector has revived on the back of industry tariff reforms, higher consumption driven by AI adoption, and an increase in grid investments. Yet, there are still values.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/china-power-international" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15548:1" rel="noopener">China Power International (2380 HK)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/huaneng-power-intl-inc-h" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28:1" rel="noopener">Huaneng Power Intl Inc H (902 HK)</a> are the power conglomerates that look attractive on fundamentals, earnings and valuations.</li>
<li>Among clean energy names, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/china-longyuan-power-group-corp-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:14215:1" rel="noopener">China Longyuan Power (916 HK)</a> is a laggard YTD. However, earnings growth should accelerate and its multiples are not stretched.</li>
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The China Power Sector has revived on the back of industry tariff reforms, higher consumption driven by AI adoption, and an increase in grid investments. Yet, there are still values.

China Power International (2380 HK) and Huaneng Power Intl Inc H (902 HK) are the power conglomerates that look attractive on fundamentals, earnings and valuations.
Among clean energy names, China Longyuan Power (916 HK) is a laggard YTD. However, earnings growth should accelerate and its multiples are not stretched.


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China Datang Corporation Renewable Power Company Ltd. generates electricity from renewable resources.  The Company operates wind farms and hydroelectric power plants.

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Osbert Tang, CFA

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We think there is good room for CPI's performance to catch up as we see its profitability to improve on better tariff and capacity expansion. Its...

Osbert Tang, CFA

China Power International (2380 HK): Transformation to Soon Bear Fruits

CPI is making good progress in transformation into a clean energy play. Profitability will improve in FY22, providing room for valuations to catch...

Osbert Tang, CFA

China Longyuan (916 HK): Takeaways from Management Update

We think China Longyuan's update is positive, especially it highlights on track to achieve full-year utilisation hours and downplays the impact of...

Osbert Tang, CFA

China Power Sector: Where Can We Still Find Value?

China's power sector is thriving with industry reforms and AI adoption, making China Power and Huaneng Power attractive. China Longyuan is a clean...

Osbert Tang, CFA

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52-week Range

Market Cap (USDm)

P/E

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China NPC: Implications of Government Working Report 2023

A 0.2pp higher budget deficit and a Rmb3.8trn special purpose bond quota suggested government spending will remain important economic driver. More...

Osbert Tang, CFA

China Power International (2380 HK): Moving in the Right Direction

We think there is good room for CPI's performance to catch up as we see its profitability to improve on better tariff and capacity expansion. Its...

Osbert Tang, CFA

China Power International (2380 HK): Transformation to Soon Bear Fruits

CPI is making good progress in transformation into a clean energy play. Profitability will improve in FY22, providing room for valuations to catch...

Osbert Tang, CFA

China Longyuan (916 HK): Takeaways from Management Update

We think China Longyuan's update is positive, especially it highlights on track to achieve full-year utilisation hours and downplays the impact of...

Osbert Tang, CFA

China Power Sector: Where Can We Still Find Value?

​China's power sector is thriving with industry reforms and AI adoption, making China Power and Huaneng Power attractive. China Longyuan is a clean...

Osbert Tang, CFA

China's power sector is thriving with industry reforms and AI adoption, making China Power and Huaneng Power attractive. China Longyuan is a clean...