HK/China Equity Long-Short

Osbert Tang, CFA

Equity Bottom-Up

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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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<li>China's ambition to build into a strong manufacturing country as revealed in 20th Party Congress should place <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> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/cimc-enric-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:47:1" rel="noopener">CIMC Enric Holdings (3899 HK)</a> in excellent positions.</li>
<li>The leadership in power and new energy equipment industry, improving gross margin outlook, well-covered order book and undemanding multiples are the key merits 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>. </li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/cimc-enric-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:47:1" rel="noopener">CIMC Enric Holdings (3899 HK)</a>'s good presence in clean energy, chemical/environmental and liquid food segments, global product competitiveness, secured order backlog and net cash position are its major edges. </li>
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China's ambition to build into a strong manufacturing country as revealed in 20th Party Congress should place Dongfang Electric (1072 HK) and CIMC Enric Holdings (3899 HK) in excellent positions.
The leadership in power and new energy equipment industry, improving gross margin outlook, well-covered order book and undemanding multiples are the key merits of Dongfang Electric (1072 HK). 

CIMC Enric Holdings (3899 HK)'s good presence in clean energy, chemical/environmental and liquid food segments, global product competitiveness, secured order backlog and net cash position are its major edges. 


Dongfang Electric (1072 HK) And CIMC Enric (3899 HK): Two Stocks for the Next Five Years

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<li>The 1Q22 result 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> kick-started FY22 with an encouraging new record high quarterly profit and a good recovery in YoY new order momentum.</li>
<li>We are excited to see DEC managed to control its selling, administrative and R&amp;D costs with a slight 2.7% YoY growth, compared with a solid 29.8% revenue increase.</li>
<li>Recurring pre-tax profit growth is estimated to be over 30% YoY, and its order backlog at around Rmb85.4bn, 1.8x its FY21 revenue. We consider its 7.7x FY22F PER very undemanding. </li>
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The 1Q22 result of Dongfang Electric (1072 HK) kick-started FY22 with an encouraging new record high quarterly profit and a good recovery in YoY new order momentum.
We are excited to see DEC managed to control its selling, administrative and R&amp;D costs with a slight 2.7% YoY growth, compared with a solid 29.8% revenue increase.
Recurring pre-tax profit growth is estimated to be over 30% YoY, and its order backlog at around Rmb85.4bn, 1.8x its FY21 revenue. We consider its 7.7x FY22F PER very undemanding. 


Dongfang Electric (1072 HK): From Strength to Strength

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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> reached another record year with net profit surging 24.2% in FY23. Favourable product mix has benefited gross margin which expanded 0.8pp YoY.</li>
<li>Record new orders of Rmb86.5bn (+31.9% YoY) have been signed and there is a recovery in momentum in 4Q23. Its end-FY23 backlog should be enough to cover 3.1x FY24F revenue.</li>
<li>DEC is well-positioned to capture the demand for hydrogen energy and power storage. With 19.3% 3-year earnings CAGR, its 5.1x PER and 8.2% dividend yield are attractive.</li>
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Dongfang Electric (1072 HK) reached another record year with net profit surging 24.2% in FY23. Favourable product mix has benefited gross margin which expanded 0.8pp YoY.
Record new orders of Rmb86.5bn (+31.9% YoY) have been signed and there is a recovery in momentum in 4Q23. Its end-FY23 backlog should be enough to cover 3.1x FY24F revenue.
DEC is well-positioned to capture the demand for hydrogen energy and power storage. With 19.3% 3-year earnings CAGR, its 5.1x PER and 8.2% dividend yield are attractive.


Dongfang Electric (1072 HK): Good Profit, Record Orders

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>With a range of 34.5-68.1%, our five best calls in 2024 generated an average return of 54.1% YTD, outperforming the Hang Seng Index by 26.2pp. </li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/china-communications-construction-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:265:1" rel="noopener">China Communications Construction (1800 HK)</a> and <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> are expected to sustain strengths into 2025 on market value management and pick-up in new orders.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/xinhua-winshare-publishing-media-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15072:1" rel="noopener">Xinhua Winshare (811 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/china-everbright-environment-group-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15946:1" rel="noopener">China Everbright Environment (257 HK)</a>, and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sitc-international-holdings" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15301:1" rel="noopener">SITC International (1308 HK)</a> may hold their share price, but gains are unlikely to be as much as 2024.</li>
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With a range of 34.5-68.1%, our five best calls in 2024 generated an average return of 54.1% YTD, outperforming the Hang Seng Index by 26.2pp. 

China Communications Construction (1800 HK) and Dongfang Electric (1072 HK) are expected to sustain strengths into 2025 on market value management and pick-up in new orders.

Xinhua Winshare (811 HK), China Everbright Environment (257 HK), and SITC International (1308 HK) may hold their share price, but gains are unlikely to be as much as 2024.


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Dongfang Electric Corporation Limited manufactures and sells hydro and steam power generators and AC/DC electric motors. The Company also provides repair, upgrade, maintenance, and other services for the products.

Dongfang Electric Corporation (600875 CH)

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Dongfang Electric Corporation (600875 CH)

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Our best calls for 2024 outperformed HSI, with CCCC and Dongfang Electric expected to sustain into 2025. Xinhua Winshare, China Everbright Env,...

Osbert Tang, CFA

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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

Dongfang Electric (1072 HK) And CIMC Enric (3899 HK): Two Stocks for the Next Five Years

Dongfang Electric and CIMC Enric are well-placed to benefit from China's plan to build into a strong manufacturing country. Their leadership...

Osbert Tang, CFA

Dongfang Electric (1072 HK): From Strength to Strength

There are evidences that DEC has managed to control its operating cost growth to offset the impact of gross margin pressure. The return to YoY...

Osbert Tang, CFA

Dongfang Electric (1072 HK): Good Profit, Record Orders

​Dongfang Electric reports record profits and new orders in FY23, positioning well for growth in hydrogen energy and power storage. Order backlog...

Osbert Tang, CFA

Our Best Calls in 2024: Review and Outlook for 2025

​Our best calls for 2024 outperformed HSI, with CCCC and Dongfang Electric expected to sustain into 2025. Xinhua Winshare, China Everbright Env,...

Osbert Tang, CFA

Dongfang Electric reports record profits and new orders in FY23, positioning well for growth in hydrogen energy and power storage. Order backlog...

Our best calls for 2024 outperformed HSI, with CCCC and Dongfang Electric expected to sustain into 2025. Xinhua Winshare, China Everbright Env,...