HK/China Equity Long-Short

Osbert Tang, CFA

Equity Bottom-Up

Zhejiang Expressway Co H / Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>By way of its 54.79% ownership in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/zheshang-securities-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:29981:1" rel="noopener">Zheshang Securities (601878 CH)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/zhejiang-expressway-co-h" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:2178:1" rel="noopener">Zhejiang Expressway Co H (576 HK)</a> is an attractive indirect vehicle to access the mainland securities sector.  </li>
<li>The attributable market cap of Zheshang equals 90% of ZJE's market cap, implying that the toll road business is almost free. However, Zheshang only contributed 16% of ZJE's 1H24 profit.</li>
<li>ZJE trades on 6.7x FY24F PER, vs. 31.3x for Zheshang and 17.6x for H-share securities companies. A stable toll road business also minimises the risk for ZJE.</li>
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By way of its 54.79% ownership in Zheshang Securities (601878 CH), Zhejiang Expressway Co H (576 HK) is an attractive indirect vehicle to access the mainland securities sector.  
The attributable market cap of Zheshang equals 90% of ZJE's market cap, implying that the toll road business is almost free. However, Zheshang only contributed 16% of ZJE's 1H24 profit.
ZJE trades on 6.7x FY24F PER, vs. 31.3x for Zheshang and 17.6x for H-share securities companies. A stable toll road business also minimises the risk for ZJE.


Zhejiang Expressway (576 HK): Cheap Access to the Roaring Securities Sector

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>China's toll road sector has gone up by 47.4% since 2022, but it remains an excellent yield play with an average yield of 7.2% and 7.8% in FY24 and FY25.</li>
<li>1Q24 profit is solid, with 3-year forecast earnings CAGR at a healthy 6.5%. <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/anhui-expressway-co-ltd-h" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:5236:1" rel="noopener">Anhui Expressway H (995 HK)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/jiangsu-express-co-ltd-h" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:9956:1" rel="noopener">Jiangsu Expressway (H) (177 HK)</a> have the most consistent DPS trend.</li>
<li>We like <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/jiangsu-express-co-ltd-h" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:9956:1" rel="noopener">Jiangsu Expressway (H) (177 HK)</a> for its track record and growth prospects. As a relative underperformer in the sector, it is poised to catch up.</li>
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China's toll road sector has gone up by 47.4% since 2022, but it remains an excellent yield play with an average yield of 7.2% and 7.8% in FY24 and FY25.
1Q24 profit is solid, with 3-year forecast earnings CAGR at a healthy 6.5%. Anhui Expressway H (995 HK) and Jiangsu Expressway (H) (177 HK) have the most consistent DPS trend.
We like Jiangsu Expressway (H) (177 HK) for its track record and growth prospects. As a relative underperformer in the sector, it is poised to catch up.


China Toll Road Sector: Higher for Longer......Yields

Shenzhen International / Equity Bottom-Up

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<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> saw its FY23 earnings reaccelerated, supported by gains from the logistics park transformation business. Earnings even surged 169.1% YoY in 2H23. </li>
<li>REIT issuance on two logistics assets, increase in areas of logistics projects, gains from South China Logistics Park transformation, and better <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shenzhen-expressway-co-h" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:2875:1" rel="noopener">Shenzhen Expressway (548 HK)</a> will fuel FY24.</li>
<li>A better debt structure will save finance costs. Its 0.45x P/B, or 1.5SD below the 5-year average, is cheap given its proven ability to realise underlying asset value.</li>
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Shenzhen International (152 HK) saw its FY23 earnings reaccelerated, supported by gains from the logistics park transformation business. Earnings even surged 169.1% YoY in 2H23. 
REIT issuance on two logistics assets, increase in areas of logistics projects, gains from South China Logistics Park transformation, and better Shenzhen Expressway (548 HK) will fuel FY24.
A better debt structure will save finance costs. Its 0.45x P/B, or 1.5SD below the 5-year average, is cheap given its proven ability to realise underlying asset value.


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<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> has reached agreement with the government on the South China Logistics Park Phase I transformation and it will receive Rmb1.058bn compensation.</li>
<li>The sum equals a significant 9% of SZI's market capitalisation. The agreement also kick-started the project's long-term contribution, which may provide an income stream lasting 3-5 years.</li>
<li>The deal showcased SZI's ability to realise the underlying value of its assets. The stock should not be valued on its earnings, and its 0.3x P/B is deeply undervalued.</li>
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Shenzhen International (152 HK) has reached agreement with the government on the South China Logistics Park Phase I transformation and it will receive Rmb1.058bn compensation.
The sum equals a significant 9% of SZI's market capitalisation. The agreement also kick-started the project's long-term contribution, which may provide an income stream lasting 3-5 years.
The deal showcased SZI's ability to realise the underlying value of its assets. The stock should not be valued on its earnings, and its 0.3x P/B is deeply undervalued.


Shenzhen Intl (152 HK): A Big Step Forward

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

Event-Driven

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<strong><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></strong> seeks to spin off logistic assets on a PRC exchange; and  51.56%-held <strong><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shenzhen-expressway-co-h" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:2875:1" rel="noopener">Shenzhen Expressway Co H (548 HK)</a></strong> intends to place out A shares.</li>
<li>Preceding my comments on SZ Int'l/SZ E'Way are the current setup/unwind tables for Asia-Pacific Holdcos.</li>
<li>These relationships trade with a minimum liquidity of US$1mn, and a % market capitalisation &gt;20%.</li>
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Shenzhen International (152 HK) seeks to spin off logistic assets on a PRC exchange; and  51.56%-held Shenzhen Expressway Co H (548 HK) intends to place out A shares.
Preceding my comments on SZ Int'l/SZ E'Way are the current setup/unwind tables for Asia-Pacific Holdcos.
These relationships trade with a minimum liquidity of US$1mn, and a % market capitalisation &gt;20%.


StubWorld: SZ International's Logistics Spin-Offs

China

Shenzhen Expressway Company Limited offers toll expressway and road construction and investment services. The Company provides expressway operation, maintenance, and service station leasing services. Shenzhen Expressway also conducts real estate development, advertising, and engineering consulting businesses.

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Osbert Tang, CFA

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Osbert Tang, CFA

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Osbert Tang, CFA

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Shenzhen International receives Rmb1.058bn compensation for South China Logistics Park Phase I transformation, highlighting its ability to realize...

Osbert Tang, CFA

StubWorld: SZ International's Logistics Spin-Offs

The parent is seeking to extract value via this NDRC/CSRC pilot program. That is positive. And SZ Int'l is at a deep discount to NAV. I'd tilt to...

David Blennerhassett

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Zhejiang Expressway (576 HK): Cheap Access to the Roaring Securities Sector

​Zhejiang Expressway provides indirect cheap access to mainland securities through its ownership in Zheshang Securities, with a stable toll road...

Osbert Tang, CFA

China Toll Road Sector: Higher for Longer......Yields

​China's toll road sector has performed solidly since 2022, but is still offering attractive yields and healthy profit. Jiangsu Expressway stands...

Osbert Tang, CFA

Shenzhen Intl (152 HK): A Decent Rebound

​SZI's FY23 earnings surged and FY24 profit will be fuelled by REIT issuance, increased logistics projects, and better Shenzhen Expressway...

Osbert Tang, CFA

Shenzhen Intl (152 HK): A Big Step Forward

​Shenzhen International receives Rmb1.058bn compensation for South China Logistics Park Phase I transformation, highlighting its ability to realize...

Osbert Tang, CFA

StubWorld: SZ International's Logistics Spin-Offs

The parent is seeking to extract value via this NDRC/CSRC pilot program. That is positive. And SZ Int'l is at a deep discount to NAV. I'd tilt to...

David Blennerhassett

Zhejiang Expressway provides indirect cheap access to mainland securities through its ownership in Zheshang Securities, with a stable toll road...

China's toll road sector has performed solidly since 2022, but is still offering attractive yields and healthy profit. Jiangsu Expressway stands...

SZI's FY23 earnings surged and FY24 profit will be fuelled by REIT issuance, increased logistics projects, and better Shenzhen Expressway...

Shenzhen International receives Rmb1.058bn compensation for South China Logistics Park Phase I transformation, highlighting its ability to realize...