Founder/CEO of ROK Advisory, ROK Advisory LLC

Ken S. Kim

Founder/CEO of ROK Advisory

ROK Advisory LLC

ROK is an independent research advisory firm. We guide you to minimize the information gap between foreign and local investors in Northeast Asia with a focus in Korea, Taiwan and Japan.

Independent Research Advisory Firm

Event-Driven

is <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/lg-electronics-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8814:1" rel="noopener">LG Electronics (066570 KS)</a> overvalued or undervalued?   It depends on the what investors see as the right comps and given the current situation regards to <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/didi-chuxing-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27467:1" rel="noopener">DiDi Chuxing (DIDI US)</a> ,  there is a growing possibility that <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/apple-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:666:1" rel="noopener">Apple Inc (AAPL US)</a> looks to diversify away from <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hon-hai-precision-industry-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:745:1" rel="noopener">Hon Hai Precision Industry (2317 TT)</a> sooner versus later.

is LG Electronics (066570 KS) overvalued or undervalued?   It depends on the what investors see as the right comps and given the current situation regards to DiDi Chuxing (DIDI US) ,  there is a growing possibility that Apple Inc (AAPL US) looks to diversify away from Hon Hai Precision Industry (2317 TT) sooner versus later. 

Does LG Group Hold Leverage over Apple and Not the Other Way Around?

President, Vision Research

Robert C Prather Jr

President

Vision Research

Vision Research was formed in 2004 with the vision of generating the best possible fundamental analysis and investment research for smid cap US equities. In 2008, we broadened our coverage to include mid/large cap US stocks.  After researching a  few ideas outside the US each year for a number of years, we launched a dedicated non-US equity product at the end of 2015.  This was followed by the introduction of a product focused on IPOs in mid-2017.

Fundamental Insight

Equity Bottom-Up

<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/samsung-electronics-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:191:1" rel="noopener">Samsung Electronics (005930 KS)</a> , <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/lg-electronics-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8814:1" rel="noopener">LG Electronics (066570 KS)</a>, and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/haier-electronics-group-co" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:4877:1" rel="noopener">Haier Electronics Group Co (1169 HK)</a> were stealing share from <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/electrolux-ab" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22351:1" rel="noopener">Electrolux AB (ELUXB SS)</a> prior to the pandemic.  After pandemic induced demand surge subsides, Vision expects these market share headwinds to revive while <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/electrolux-ab" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22351:1" rel="noopener">Electrolux AB (ELUXB SS)</a> faces difficult comparisons leading to weak top line growth and rising commodity costs weigh on profits.

Samsung Electronics (005930 KS) , LG Electronics (066570 KS), and Haier Electronics Group Co (1169 HK) were stealing share from Electrolux AB (ELUXB SS) prior to the pandemic.  After pandemic induced demand surge subsides, Vision expects these market share headwinds to revive while Electrolux AB (ELUXB SS) faces difficult comparisons leading to weak top line growth and rising commodity costs weigh on profits.

Electrolux (ELUXB SS): Asian Competitors, Difficult Comps, & Rising Commodity Costs Create Headwinds

Making sense of the Global Market, Euromonitor International Ltd.

Yu Mitsuhashi

Making sense of the Global Market

Euromonitor International Ltd.

We are a global market research company focused on industries, countries, economies and consumers worldwide. Our cross-country comparable research helps your organisation identify opportunities and develop growth strategies in countries and regions across the globe. With offices around the world, 1,200 analysts in 100 countries and market research on every key trend and driver, we give you powerful access to the real story behind consumer change.

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<ul><li>In 2017 volume sales increase by 1% to reach 3.8 million units</li><li>Sales driven by the launch of innovative models and new technologies</li><li>Electric wine coolers/chillers posts the strongest volume growth of 13%</li><li>Average unit price rises by 1% in current terms despite various price promotions</li><li>Electrolux remains the leading player with a volume share of 17%</li><li>Over the forecast period refrigeration appliances set to record a marginal volume CAGR decline</li></ul>

In 2017 volume sales increase by 1% to reach 3.8 million unitsSales driven by the launch of innovative models and new technologiesElectric wine coolers/chillers posts the strongest volume growth of 13%Average unit price rises by 1% in current terms despite various price promotionsElectrolux remains the leading player with a volume share of 17%Over the forecast period refrigeration appliances set to record a marginal volume CAGR decline

Sector Capsule: Refrigeration Appliances in the United Kingdom

<ul><li>In 2017 volume sales rise by 3% to approach 5.4 million units</li><li>Freestanding appliances continue to outperform built-in models</li><li>Freestanding washer dryers records the strongest volume growth of 5%</li><li>Average unit price declines by 1% in current terms due to heavy promotional activity</li><li>Indesit remains the leading player with a volume share of 27%</li><li>Volume sales of home laundry appliances set to remain flat over the forecast period</li></ul>

In 2017 volume sales rise by 3% to approach 5.4 million unitsFreestanding appliances continue to outperform built-in modelsFreestanding washer dryers records the strongest volume growth of 5%Average unit price declines by 1% in current terms due to heavy promotional activityIndesit remains the leading player with a volume share of 27%Volume sales of home laundry appliances set to remain flat over the forecast period

Sector Capsule: Home Laundry Appliances in the United Kingdom

Hisense Visual Technology Co., Ltd. A / Equity Bottom-Up

During CES 2017, hosted in January 2017, in addition to its latest laser television products, Hisense showcased its newest connected fridge freezers, built with built-in voice control capability, which can receive user voice commands. They can also interact with users to recommend dishes based on scanned available food ingredients found in them and family members’ health conditions and food preferences. With the trend towards control through voice recognition, which became mainstream at CES 2017, and is seeing companies such as LG Corp equipping their latest fridge freezers with Amazon Alexa, Hisense is not only competing with its Chinese rivals but is also aiming to closely develop its appliances in line with global trends for its global competencies against Western (e.g. Electrolux, Whirlpool) and South Korean companies (e.g. LG, Samsung).

During CES 2017, hosted in January 2017, in addition to its latest laser television products, Hisense showcased its newest connected fridge freezers, built with built-in voice control capability, which can receive user voice commands. They can also interact with users to recommend dishes based on scanned available food ingredients found in them and family members’ health conditions and food preferences. With the trend towards control through voice recognition, which became mainstream at CES 2017, and is seeing companies such as LG Corp equipping their latest fridge freezers with Amazon Alexa, Hisense is not only competing with its Chinese rivals but is also aiming to closely develop its appliances in line with global trends for its global competencies against Western (e.g. Electrolux, Whirlpool) and South Korean companies (e.g. LG, Samsung).

Hisense Group: Another Chinese Manufacturer to Watch Out

Sweden

Electrolux AB is an appliance company based in Sweden. The Company's products include refrigerators, dishwashers, washing machines, cookers, vacuum cleaners, air conditioners and small domestic appliances.

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Does LG Group Hold Leverage over Apple and Not the Other Way Around?

Apple needs LG more than vice versa? The current situation might force Apple to diversify away from Hon Hai faster than anticipated

Ken S. Kim