Equity Research Analyst, Maritime sector, Drewry Maritime Financial Research

Ankush Kathuria CFA, FRM

Equity Research Analyst, Maritime sector

Maritime Sector, Equity & Credit Research

Drewry Maritime Financial Research

With no ties to other players in the shipping, finance or banking world, we provide a uniquely impartial view of the markets and companies we cover. Our parent organization, Drewry is a leading independent provider of research services to the maritime and shipping industry, employing over 100 professionals across an international network of offices in London, Delhi, Singapore and Shanghai. Combining our market-leading resources with seasoned sector expertise DFRS offers a highly differentiated and comprehensive range of investment and financial research services to lenders and prospective investors in publicly listed maritime and shipping companies. The full service of reports, supporting resources and sector orientated webinars provides our clients with the most complete picture of the organisations under coverage as is possible. We have been charting and analysing the world’s maritime markets for more than 40 years. This unrivalled intelligence and understanding provides the foundation of our research service. Our analysts have access to one of the most up-to-date, comprehensive and reliable sources of market insight and research data available today. We look at globally listed companies within the following sectors: Port Operators, Container Shipping, Container Manufacturing & Leasing, LNG Shipping, Dry Bulk Shipping and Tanker Shipping. Combine in-depth sector expertise with financial analysis focusing on over 50 stocks globally.

Equity Bottom-Up

ICTSI’s profitability eased off a record high as container volume growth affirmed the low-risk expansion strategy. Throughput growth has been resilient despite the raging US-China trade war; robust Philippines local economy will drive future growth. Meanwhile, revenue yield has been strong and we remain positive about the outlook as higher tariffs will continue to drive improvements in FY19, driven by strong throughput growth and tariff hikes at key terminals. Meanwhile, Asia-focused growth has delivered a strong bottom line and the company is now passing on the baton to the South Americas to take the lead as the next chapter in ICTSI’s growth story unfolds. Mexico expansion plan and the acquisition of Libra Rio are primed to position the company for long-term growth. ICTSI’s strong gateway terminal profile is expected to provide a shield to the slowdown which is marring the transhipment business. ICTSI’s stock surged over 40% since January 2019 as the company outperformed its anticipated growth and market has since priced in the company’s growth expectation. The stock currently trades 7.9x EV/EBITDA lower than its five-year average and below its peers’ average of 11.6x. Being an emerging market play, we rate the stock as Medium risk.

ICTSI’s profitability eased off a record high as container volume growth affirmed the low-risk expansion strategy. Throughput growth has been resilient despite the raging US-China trade war; robust Philippines local economy will drive future growth. Meanwhile, revenue yield has been strong and we remain positive about the outlook as higher tariffs will continue to drive improvements in FY19, driven by strong throughput growth and tariff hikes at key terminals. Meanwhile, Asia-focused growth has delivered a strong bottom line and the company is now passing on the baton to the South Americas to take the lead as the next chapter in ICTSI’s growth story unfolds. Mexico expansion plan and the acquisition of Libra Rio are primed to position the company for long-term growth. ICTSI’s strong gateway terminal profile is expected to provide a shield to the slowdown which is marring the transhipment business. ICTSI’s stock surged over 40% since January 2019 as the company outperformed its anticipated growth and market has since priced in the company’s growth expectation. The stock currently trades 7.9x EV/EBITDA lower than its five-year average and below its peers’ average of 11.6x. Being an emerging market play, we rate the stock as Medium risk.

ICTSI: South America Growth Push Done to a Turn

Senior Credit Analyst, Lucror Analytics

Leonard Law, CFA

Senior Credit Analyst

High Yield Experts

Lucror Analytics

Lucror Analytics is a leading credit and ESG research specialist and a provider of technology solutions for differentiated fixed income strategies. Our roots are in bottom-up fundamental credit analysis with a specialization in high yield corporate credits from Europe, Asia and Latin America. We are one of few research specialists integrating ESG considerations with fundamental credit research through a dedicated ESG platform. Our ESG assessment covers five key criteria: Disclosure, E,S, & G Pillars, Controversies, ESG Impact on Credit and ESG Momentum.

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Our company has been at the forefront of developments in the fixed income markets, identifying opportunities and consistently delivering new products and value-adding solutions to clients. Lucror has close relationships with the largest and most reputable asset managers, family offices, hedge funds, investment and wealth managers globally.

Credit

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International Container Terminal Services, Inc. provides containerized cargo handling services. The Company also manages and operates the Manila International Container Terminal and port.

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ICTSI: South America Growth Push Done to a Turn

ICTSI’s profitability eased off a record high as container volume growth affirmed the low-risk expansion strategy. Throughput growth has been...

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The Asia HY Trade Recommendations report for September includes a summary of our recommendations, as well as our high-conviction ideas. We also...

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Asia HY Monthly - Chinese Property Update - Lucror Analytics

In this month’s “In-Focus” section, we provide an update on the Chinese property sector, including trends in contracted sales and operations, as...

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Asia HY Trade Recommendations - August 2019 - Lucror Analytics

The Asia HY Trade Recommendations report for August includes a summary of our recommendations, as well as our high-conviction ideas. We also...

Lucror Analytics

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