Asia Pac IPO & Placement Research, China biotech, Aequitas Research

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Asia Pac IPO & Placement Research, China biotech

IPOs and Placements coverage across Asia Pacific

Aequitas Research

We cover all listing across the Asia Pacific along with follow-up placements. As of Dec 2020, our team had covered 539 IPOs with a hit rate of 73.5% and 685 placements with a hit rate of 66.8%.

We combine fundamental bottom-up views with our proprietary quantitative framework to provide a holistic coverage across new listings and placements. Our coverage includes pre-IPO notes before the deal is launched, follow-up analysis once the deal is live and post-listing trading analysis as well.

Quantitative Analysis

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<li>We analyse the changes of A-H premium on 146 stocks over the last week. The average A-H premium was 129.1% as of Dec 15th.</li>
<li>The average A-H premium changed by 0.2ppt week on week, led by consumer staples, communication services, real estate and offset by utilities, health care, information technology.</li>
<li>We highlight weekly changes in A-H premium for CMB, China Tourism, Ping An Insurance, BYD.</li>
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We analyse the changes of A-H premium on 146 stocks over the last week. The average A-H premium was 129.1% as of Dec 15th.
The average A-H premium changed by 0.2ppt week on week, led by consumer staples, communication services, real estate and offset by utilities, health care, information technology.
We highlight weekly changes in A-H premium for CMB, China Tourism, Ping An Insurance, BYD.


A-H Premium Weekly (Dec 15th): CMB, China Tourism, Ping An Insurance, BYD

Global Mobility/Transport, Equity Long-Short

Mohshin Aziz

Equity Bottom-Up

China Tourism Group Duty Free Corp Ltd / Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/china-tourism-group-duty-free-corp-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:12278:1" rel="noopener">China Tourism Group Duty Free Corp Ltd (601888 CH) </a> (CTG) share price has plunged by 63% despite solid 9M23 profits growth and cash flushed balance sheet </li>
<li>Underlying fundamentals is solid, Chinese people still buying duty free goods, albeit tilting towards value than decadence purchases </li>
<li>CTG is cheap relative to its own history on all valuation metrics (PE, P/Book, P/FCF) and many technical indicators suggest it is in OVERSOLD territory </li>
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China Tourism Group Duty Free Corp Ltd (601888 CH)  (CTG) share price has plunged by 63% despite solid 9M23 profits growth and cash flushed balance sheet 
Underlying fundamentals is solid, Chinese people still buying duty free goods, albeit tilting towards value than decadence purchases 
CTG is cheap relative to its own history on all valuation metrics (PE, P/Book, P/FCF) and many technical indicators suggest it is in OVERSOLD territory 


China Tourism Group (601888 CH, BUY, TP: CNY106): How to Catch a Falling Knife

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<li>China stock market despair has brought down  <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/china-tourism-group-duty-free-corp-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:12278:1" rel="noopener">China Tourism Group Duty Free Corp Ltd (601888 CH)</a> to its lowest forward valuation in the past ten years   </li>
<li>Poised for long-term growth, Chinese are buying albeit more prudently, government supportive on promoting domestic consumption, efficiency enhancements will lower cost and boost margins </li>
<li>Using the company's lowest recorded PE ratio in the past 10 years of 23.2x into FY24, we derive a target price of CNY106 (+21% UPSIDE)  </li>
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China stock market despair has brought down  China Tourism Group Duty Free Corp Ltd (601888 CH) to its lowest forward valuation in the past ten years   
Poised for long-term growth, Chinese are buying albeit more prudently, government supportive on promoting domestic consumption, efficiency enhancements will lower cost and boost margins 
Using the company's lowest recorded PE ratio in the past 10 years of 23.2x into FY24, we derive a target price of CNY106 (+21% UPSIDE)  


2024 High Conviction: China Tourism Group (601888 CH, BUY, TP:CNY106): See the Forest for the Trees

IPOs and Catalysts/Events, Global Equity Research Ltd

Arun George

IPOs and Catalysts/Events

Uncompromised, Independent, Conflict-Free Research

Global Equity Research Ltd

Global Equity Research was started in 2017 by a group of experienced research professionals. It was founded on a passionate belief in the importance and the need for uncompromised, independent, conflict-free research. We aim to provide differentiated and actionable primary and bottom up fundamental research.

Equity Capital Markets

WuXi XDC Cayman  / Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/wuxi-xdc-cayman-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:39917:1" rel="noopener">WuXi XDC Cayman (1877628D HK)</a> priced its IPO at HK$20.60 per share to raise the gross proceeds of US$470 million. The shares will start trading tomorrow.</li>
<li>We previously discussed the IPO in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/wuxi-xdc-ipo-the-bull-case" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:116331" rel="noopener">WuXi XDC IPO: The Bull Case</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/wuxi-xdc-ipo-the-bear-case" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:116507" rel="noopener">WuXi XDC IPO: The Bear Case</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/wuxi-xdc-ipo-valuation-insights" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:116962" rel="noopener">WuXi XDC IPO: Valuation Insights</a>.</li>
<li>The market sentiment on the sector has modestly weakened. However, the IPO price is attractive, with our DCF valuation of HK$22.89 per share, 11.1% above the IPO price.</li>
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WuXi XDC Cayman (1877628D HK) priced its IPO at HK$20.60 per share to raise the gross proceeds of US$470 million. The shares will start trading tomorrow.
We previously discussed the IPO in WuXi XDC IPO: The Bull Case, WuXi XDC IPO: The Bear Case and WuXi XDC IPO: Valuation Insights.
The market sentiment on the sector has modestly weakened. However, the IPO price is attractive, with our DCF valuation of HK$22.89 per share, 11.1% above the IPO price.


Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

Travis Lundy

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

Event-Driven

Guangzhou Automobile Group / Event-Driven

<ul>
<li>The New and Better (10 weeks old) A-H Monitor has tables, charts, measures galore to track A/H premium positioning, southbound and northbound positioning/volatility in pairs over time, etc.</li>
<li>Absolutely STONKING performance this past week - +1.62% Friday to Friday across 42 trades. Positive performance in every sector. Portfolio at new high. Southbound inflows. BigCapHighDiv SOE outflows.</li>
<li>Short sales this week now need 100% in the account for hedge funds. And the MSS claims some are short-selling or talking bearishly on stocks for political reasons.</li>
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The New and Better (10 weeks old) A-H Monitor has tables, charts, measures galore to track A/H premium positioning, southbound and northbound positioning/volatility in pairs over time, etc.
Absolutely STONKING performance this past week - +1.62% Friday to Friday across 42 trades. Positive performance in every sector. Portfolio at new high. Southbound inflows. BigCapHighDiv SOE outflows.
Short sales this week now need 100% in the account for hedge funds. And the MSS claims some are short-selling or talking bearishly on stocks for political reasons.


A/H Premium Tracker (To 3 Nov): Volatility Off, Spreads Jumpy, Short Sellers a NatSec Concern?

China

Zhongsheng Group Holdings Ltd. retails automobiles.  The Company imports and retails primarily luxury and mid- to high-end automobile brands.

Shanghai Yuyuan Tourist Mart Co., Ltd. processes gold and operates jewelry stores.  The Company also manages department stores, provides import and export trading service, produces pharmaceutical products, offers food service, and develops real estate properties.

Topsports International Holdings Limited operates as a sports shoes and apparel retailer. The Company sells sports shoes, sports shirts, and other products. Topsports International Holdings markets its products throughout China.

Topsports International Holdings (6110 HK)

Suning.com Co., Ltd. operates retail chain stores to sell household appliances, electronic products, office equipment, and communication products. The Company also provides installation and maintenance services.

EEKA Fashion Holdings Limited engages in apparel design and development businesses. The Company produces high-fashion women's apparel products. EEKA Fashion Holdings sells products through domestic department stores and shopping centers.

Pang Da Automobile Trade Company Limited sells, repairs and provides maintenance services for cars and construction machinery.

Beijing Bashi Media Co., Ltd. provides urban bus transportation and advertising services.  The Company also provides taxi, inter-provincial transportation, car rental, and other transportation related services.

Wuxi Commercial Mansion Grand Orient Co., Ltd. operates a department store retail business. Its department stores sell a variety of products including home appliances, apparel, textiles, and leather products.  Wuxi Commercial also sells cars. The Company sells its general merchandise through its own website www.eastall.com and has operation in food serve.

Wuxi Commercial Mansion Grand Orient Co (600327 CH)

Fujian Zhangzhou Development Co., Ltd., trades automobile, manages and operates toll roads, produces and distributes tap water, and provides waste management services.

China Meidong Auto Holdings Limited is an automobile dealership and maintenance group in China.

Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group Limited retails jewelry.  The Company sells rings, necklaces, earrings, pendants, bracelets, and small statues.  Chow Tai Fook Jewellery operates retail stores in China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Malaysia, and Singapore.

Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. operates as a sporting goods retailer that manages stores primarily in the eastern and central United States. The Company owns stores that offers a broad selection of brand name sporting goods equipment, apparel, and footwear.

Burlington Stores, Inc. owns and operates clothing retail stores. The Company offers, through its stores and internet sites, men's, women's, and children's apparel. Burlington Holding operates within the United States and Puerto Rico.

Abercrombie & Fitch Co.  a specialty retailer that operates stores and direct-to-consumer operations. Through these channels, the Company sells: casual sportswear apparel, including knit and woven shirts, graphic t-shirts, fleece, jeans and woven pants, shorts, sweaters, and outerwear; personal care products; and accessories for men, women and kids.

HIKARI TSUSHIN, INC. is a mobile telecommunication service subscription agency. The Company also operates telecommunication services stores, HIT SHOP, which sell cellular telephones, and related goods.  Hikari Tsushin also sells office automation equipment and insurance.

Murphy USA Inc. produces and distributes petroleum products. The Company engages in refining, marketing, and transportation of oil and gas products. Murphy USA provides products and services worldwide.

The Gap, Inc., is an international specialty retailer operating retail and outlet stores.  The Company sells casual apparel, accessories and personal care products for men, women, and children. The Gap operates stores in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Ireland, and Japan.

Ulta Beauty, Inc. operates a chain of beauty stores. The Company offers cosmetics, fragrance, skin, and hair care products, as well as salon services. Ulta Beauty serves customers throughout the United States.

Lithia Motors, Inc. retails, finances, and services new and used vehicles. The Company also provides other related services and products, such as the sale of parts and accessories, extended service contracts, aftermarket automotive products, and collision repair services. Lithia Motors operates throughout the United States.

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. retails cooking and serving equipment, home furnishings, and home accessories through retail stores, mail order catalogs and e-commerce. The Company offers its merchandise under the Williams-Sonoma, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, Pottery Barn Teen, and West Elm.

China Tourism Group Duty Free Corporation Limited engages in sales of duty free goods and tax goods. The Company sells tobacco, wine and spirits, perfume, cosmetics, fashion and accessories, watches, jewelry, food, luggage products,and other products. China Tourism Group Duty Free also engages in investment and development of tourism destination commercial complexes.

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China Tourism Group Duty Free (1880 HK)

A-H Premium Weekly (Dec 15th): CMB, China Tourism, Ping An Insurance, BYD

We analyzed A-H premium changes in the past week and highlight A-H premium changes for CMB, China Tourism, Ping An Insurance, BYD.

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

China Tourism Group (601888 CH, BUY, TP: CNY106): How to Catch a Falling Knife

China Tourism Group underperformed CSI 300 despite stellar profits and equally positive outlook. It is deemed a falling knife, but we see great...

Mohshin Aziz

2024 High Conviction: China Tourism Group (601888 CH, BUY, TP:CNY106): See the Forest for the Trees

China's stock market decline has led to a record low valuation for China Tourism Group, but long-term growth potential and government support make...

Mohshin Aziz

WuXi XDC IPO: Trading Debut

The market sentiment on the sector has modestly weakened. However, the IPO price is attractive, with our DCF valuation of HK$22.89 per share, 11.1%...

Arun George

A/H Premium Tracker (To 3 Nov): Volatility Off, Spreads Jumpy, Short Sellers a NatSec Concern?

The Quiddity A/H Premium Monitor continues onward and upward. Stonking 13th week. Now at new highs. +3.8% perf for the three months. 5 new trades...

Travis Lundy

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A-H Premium Weekly (Dec 15th): CMB, China Tourism, Ping An Insurance, BYD

We analyzed A-H premium changes in the past week and highlight A-H premium changes for CMB, China Tourism, Ping An Insurance, BYD.

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

China Tourism Group (601888 CH, BUY, TP: CNY106): How to Catch a Falling Knife

​China Tourism Group underperformed CSI 300 despite stellar profits and equally positive outlook. It is deemed a falling knife, but we see great...

Mohshin Aziz

2024 High Conviction: China Tourism Group (601888 CH, BUY, TP:CNY106): See the Forest for the Trees

​China's stock market decline has led to a record low valuation for China Tourism Group, but long-term growth potential and government support make...

Mohshin Aziz

WuXi XDC IPO: Trading Debut

The market sentiment on the sector has modestly weakened. However, the IPO price is attractive, with our DCF valuation of HK$22.89 per share, 11.1%...

Arun George

A/H Premium Tracker (To 3 Nov): Volatility Off, Spreads Jumpy, Short Sellers a NatSec Concern?

The Quiddity A/H Premium Monitor continues onward and upward. Stonking 13th week. Now at new highs. +3.8% perf for the three months. 5 new trades...

Travis Lundy

China Tourism Group underperformed CSI 300 despite stellar profits and equally positive outlook. It is deemed a falling knife, but we see great...

China's stock market decline has led to a record low valuation for China Tourism Group, but long-term growth potential and government support make...