HK/China Equity Long-Short

Osbert Tang, CFA

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>The NPC and CPPCC will likely to cover more on the future of China's energy security and potential development of a national master plan for the hydrogen energy industry chain. </li>
<li>The latest announcement of the 14th 5-year hydrogen energy Plan in Inner Mongolia is another important mark for the industry, with the province's end-2025 industry value set at Rmb100bn.  </li>
<li>We expect more opportunities after the "Two Meetings" for key players including <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/cimc-enric-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:47:1" rel="noopener">Cimc Enric (3899 HK)</a>, <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/weichai-power-co-ltd-h" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:12508:1" rel="noopener">Weichai Power H (2338 HK)</a> to benefit. </li>
</ul>


The NPC and CPPCC will likely to cover more on the future of China's energy security and potential development of a national master plan for the hydrogen energy industry chain. 
The latest announcement of the 14th 5-year hydrogen energy Plan in Inner Mongolia is another important mark for the industry, with the province's end-2025 industry value set at Rmb100bn.  
We expect more opportunities after the "Two Meetings" for key players including Cimc Enric (3899 HK), Dongfang Electric (1072 HK) and Weichai Power H (2338 HK) to benefit. 


China's Hydrogen Economy: NPC and CPPCC to Give a Boost?

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 150 stocks over the last week. The average A-H premium was 97.3% as of Dec 27th.</li>
<li>The average A-H premium changed by -3.2ppt week-on-week, led by consumer staples, information technology, real estate.</li>
<li>We highlight weekly changes in A-H premium for China Southern Air, Guolian Securities, GWM, SMIC, Pharmaron, ZTE, Tigermed.</li>
</ul>


We analyse the changes of A-H premium on 150 stocks over the last week. The average A-H premium was 97.3% as of Dec 27th.
The average A-H premium changed by -3.2ppt week-on-week, led by consumer staples, information technology, real estate.
We highlight weekly changes in A-H premium for China Southern Air, Guolian Securities, GWM, SMIC, Pharmaron, ZTE, Tigermed.


A-H Premium Weekly (Dec 27th): China Southern Air, Guolian Securities, GWM, SMIC, Pharmaron, ZTE

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<li>CSRC's Market Value Management Guidelines will indirectly benefit the H-share stocks with their A-share counterparts with a P/B of below 1x.  </li>
<li>Chinese banks dominated the list with below-book A-shares. <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/china-everbright-bank-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:16221:1" rel="noopener">China Everbright Bank (6818 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/china-citic-bank-corp-ltd-ea6c25fd-4b20-45cb-a4a6-df7a60136f03" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:653:1" rel="noopener">China Citic Bank H (998 HK)</a>, and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/industrial-and-commercial-bank-of-china-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1119:1" rel="noopener">ICBC (H) (1398 HK)</a> are the prime beneficiaries.</li>
<li>Infrastructure construction companies <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/china-railway-construction-corp-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:263:1" rel="noopener">China Railway Cons Corp (1186 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/china-railway-group-ltd-h" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:264:1" rel="noopener">China Railway Group H (390 HK)</a>, and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/china-communications-construction-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:265:1" rel="noopener">China Comm Cons (1800 HK)</a> are also well-positioned to gain.</li>
</ul>


CSRC's Market Value Management Guidelines will indirectly benefit the H-share stocks with their A-share counterparts with a P/B of below 1x.  
Chinese banks dominated the list with below-book A-shares. China Everbright Bank (6818 HK), China Citic Bank H (998 HK), and ICBC (H) (1398 HK) are the prime beneficiaries.
Infrastructure construction companies China Railway Cons Corp (1186 HK), China Railway Group H (390 HK), and China Comm Cons (1800 HK) are also well-positioned to gain.


China & HK Strategy: Names to Watch for Market Value Management

Asian Hedge Fund Manager, Long Short Equity, Macro

David Mudd

Equity Bottom-Up

<ul>
<li>The conglomerate sector continues to show momentum in Hong Kong while the materials and energy sectors lag</li>
<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/weibo-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:35280:1" rel="noopener">Weibo (9898 HK)</a><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/weibo-corp-adr" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:3826:1" rel="noopener">Weibo Corp (WB US)</a> was rated a BUY as valuations and potential catalysts from parent <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/alibaba-group-holding-ltd-d7b798e2-202d-4e01-9a1e-799e2ae8f0c7" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28434:1" rel="noopener">Alibaba Group Holding (9988 HK)</a> could support a higher stock price.
</li>
<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/china-east-education-holdings" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27843:1" rel="noopener">China East Education (667 HK)</a> was upgraded to BUY with higher higher price target due to profit increase. <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> was initiated with a BUY with strong upside.
</li>
</ul>


The conglomerate sector continues to show momentum in Hong Kong while the materials and energy sectors lag

Weibo (9898 HK)Weibo Corp (WB US) was rated a BUY as valuations and potential catalysts from parent Alibaba Group Holding (9988 HK) could support a higher stock price.


China East Education (667 HK) was upgraded to BUY with higher higher price target due to profit increase. Dongfang Electric (1072 HK) was initiated with a BUY with strong upside.



BUY/SELL/HOLD: Hong Kong Stock Updates (September 21)

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/lonking-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:3944:1" rel="noopener">Lonking Holdings (3339 HK)</a>'s 2H24 earnings will benefit from accelerated special purpose bond issuance and a low base. Potentially higher dividend payout is another attraction.</li>
<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shenzhen-international-holdings-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:9:1" rel="noopener">Shenzhen International (152 HK)</a> may realise a partial gain from South China Logistics Park transformation and lower interest expenses in 2H24. Rmb appreciation will help, too.</li>
<li>
<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> should witness stronger order momentum in 2H24 as demand from transmission and generation upgrades surges. Order backlog now covers 3.5x revenue.</li>
</ul>



Lonking Holdings (3339 HK)'s 2H24 earnings will benefit from accelerated special purpose bond issuance and a low base. Potentially higher dividend payout is another attraction.

Shenzhen International (152 HK) may realise a partial gain from South China Logistics Park transformation and lower interest expenses in 2H24. Rmb appreciation will help, too.

Dongfang Electric (1072 HK) should witness stronger order momentum in 2H24 as demand from transmission and generation upgrades surges. Order backlog now covers 3.5x revenue.


China Strategy: Top 3 Ideas for the Rest of This Year

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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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China's Hydrogen Economy: NPC and CPPCC to Give a Boost?

The "Two Meetings" will potentially give more clearance of central government's support for hydrgoen energy development in China. A detailed top...

Osbert Tang, CFA

A-H Premium Weekly (Dec 27th): China Southern Air, Guolian Securities, GWM, SMIC, Pharmaron, ZTE

We analyzed A-H premium changes in the past week and highlight A-H premium changes for China Southern Air, Guolian Securities, GWM, SMIC,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

China & HK Strategy: Names to Watch for Market Value Management

SASAC issued "Several opinions on improving and strengthening the market value management of listed companies controlled by central enterprises"...

Osbert Tang, CFA

BUY/SELL/HOLD: Hong Kong Stock Updates (September 21)

Conglomerate stocks in Hong Kong have outperformed this month. Weibo target price is upgraded and Dongfang Electric is intiated BUY. CEE saw a...

David Mudd

China Strategy: Top 3 Ideas for the Rest of This Year

Lonking, Shenzhen Intl, and Dongfang Electric are expected to see better earnings in 2H24, benefiting from low bases, strong demand, and one-off...

Osbert Tang, CFA

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China's Hydrogen Economy: NPC and CPPCC to Give a Boost?

The "Two Meetings" will potentially give more clearance of central government's support for hydrgoen energy development in China. A detailed top...

Osbert Tang, CFA

A-H Premium Weekly (Dec 27th): China Southern Air, Guolian Securities, GWM, SMIC, Pharmaron, ZTE

We analyzed A-H premium changes in the past week and highlight A-H premium changes for China Southern Air, Guolian Securities, GWM, SMIC,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

China & HK Strategy: Names to Watch for Market Value Management

SASAC issued "Several opinions on improving and strengthening the market value management of listed companies controlled by central enterprises"...

Osbert Tang, CFA

BUY/SELL/HOLD: Hong Kong Stock Updates (September 21)

Conglomerate stocks in Hong Kong have outperformed this month. Weibo target price is upgraded and Dongfang Electric is intiated BUY. CEE saw a...

David Mudd

China Strategy: Top 3 Ideas for the Rest of This Year

​Lonking, Shenzhen Intl, and Dongfang Electric are expected to see better earnings in 2H24, benefiting from low bases, strong demand, and one-off...

Osbert Tang, CFA

Lonking, Shenzhen Intl, and Dongfang Electric are expected to see better earnings in 2H24, benefiting from low bases, strong demand, and one-off...