Head of Research, Krungthai XSpring

Waraporn Wiboonkanarak

Head of Research

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Krungthai XSpring

Krungthai XSpring is a full service broker. The company provides a wide range of investment services such as Securities Brokerage, Derivative Agent Business, Securities Borrowing and Lending, Securities Trading, Underwriting, Financial Advisory, Wealth Advisory, Private Fund Management and International Markets Securities Trading. 

In terms of credibility, Fitch Ratings has assigned Krunghtai XSpring a long-term rating of AA- and a national short-term rating of F1+ with stable outlook.

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<li>The combination of the Vegetarian Festival and the school holiday break is anticipated to exert downward pressure on broiler and swine prices in October, with expected declines of around 2-5%, based on the five-year historical trend.</li>
<li>Typically, broiler and swine prices rebound by 5-16% in 1Q of the following year.</li>
<li>For 3Q24E, companies in the meat sector, particularly those focused on swine in Thailand, Vietnam, and China, are expected to see strong YoY and QoQ profit growth, with earnings reports anticipated within the first 15 days of November. </li>
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The combination of the Vegetarian Festival and the school holiday break is anticipated to exert downward pressure on broiler and swine prices in October, with expected declines of around 2-5%, based on the five-year historical trend.
Typically, broiler and swine prices rebound by 5-16% in 1Q of the following year.
For 3Q24E, companies in the meat sector, particularly those focused on swine in Thailand, Vietnam, and China, are expected to see strong YoY and QoQ profit growth, with earnings reports anticipated within the first 15 days of November. 


Agribusiness and Food and Beverage Sectors - October 4, 2024

<ul><li>In 3Q24E, the earnings of the agribusiness and food sector are expected to recover both YoY and QoQ, particularly for major meat operators with swine businesses in Thailand, Vietnam, and China.</li><li>Their earnings are anticipated to turn around from losses in 3Q23 to profits in 3Q24E, with momentum expected to continue growing QoQ.</li><li>KTX has revised up its earnings projection for TFG but lowered the projection for RBF, as its 3Q24E earnings are expected to decline YoY and QoQ. </li></ul>

In 3Q24E, the earnings of the agribusiness and food sector are expected to recover both YoY and QoQ, particularly for major meat operators with swine businesses in Thailand, Vietnam, and China.Their earnings are anticipated to turn around from losses in 3Q23 to profits in 3Q24E, with momentum expected to continue growing QoQ.KTX has revised up its earnings projection for TFG but lowered the projection for RBF, as its 3Q24E earnings are expected to decline YoY and QoQ. 

Agribusiness and Food and Beverage Sectors - Sep 5, 2024

<ul><li>The international trade account in July recorded a deficit of USD1.37bn, reversing from the surplus of USD0.22bn in June.</li><li>However, exports experienced the largest expansion in 28 months, growing by 15.2% YoY.</li><li>This positive performance is benefiting high-growth export stocks such as rubber producers (STA and NER), processed fresh chicken producers (CPF, GFPT, and TFG), canned seafood producers (TU), and pet food producers (AAI and ITC). </li></ul>

The international trade account in July recorded a deficit of USD1.37bn, reversing from the surplus of USD0.22bn in June.However, exports experienced the largest expansion in 28 months, growing by 15.2% YoY.This positive performance is benefiting high-growth export stocks such as rubber producers (STA and NER), processed fresh chicken producers (CPF, GFPT, and TFG), canned seafood producers (TU), and pet food producers (AAI and ITC). 

<ul><li>The projected outlook for agricultural and food businesses in 2Q24E indicates a notable recovery both YoY and QoQ.</li><li>In particular, major meat operators, including those engaged in the swine business in Vietnam, are anticipated to shift from losses in 2Q23 to profits, with further growth expected from their reported better-than- expected operating results in 1Q24.</li><li>Consequently, we have revised our profit forecasts upward for CPF, TFG and SAPPE. While acknowledging the sector's rebound in operating results, driving up share prices, we maintain a Neutral rating due to stretched valuations, as indicated by the earnings yield method. </li></ul>

The projected outlook for agricultural and food businesses in 2Q24E indicates a notable recovery both YoY and QoQ.In particular, major meat operators, including those engaged in the swine business in Vietnam, are anticipated to shift from losses in 2Q23 to profits, with further growth expected from their reported better-than- expected operating results in 1Q24.Consequently, we have revised our profit forecasts upward for CPF, TFG and SAPPE. While acknowledging the sector's rebound in operating results, driving up share prices, we maintain a Neutral rating due to stretched valuations, as indicated by the earnings yield method. 

Agri & Food: Momentum in 2Q24E Expected to Grow YoY and QoQ

<ul><li>The Thai swine industry is anticipated to face continued challenges this year, though not as severe as the difficulties encountered in 2023.</li><li>During that period, major operators experienced losses due to rising costs and declining prices, exacerbated by an influx of illegal swine supply and further compounded by sluggish consumption.</li><li>In 1H24E, domestic swine supply is projected to stabilize, with excess supply gradually diminishing.</li></ul>

The Thai swine industry is anticipated to face continued challenges this year, though not as severe as the difficulties encountered in 2023.During that period, major operators experienced losses due to rising costs and declining prices, exacerbated by an influx of illegal swine supply and further compounded by sluggish consumption.In 1H24E, domestic swine supply is projected to stabilize, with excess supply gradually diminishing.

Meat Sector – Thai Swine Prices to Recover in 2H24E

Thailand

Thai Union Group Public Company Limited provides frozen and canned seafood products. The Company offers seafood products including tuna, sardines, mackerel, herring, and salmon. Thai Union Group serves customers worldwide.

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Agribusiness and Food and Beverage Sectors - October 4, 2024

The combination of the Vegetarian Festival and the school holiday break is anticipated to exert downward pressure on broiler and swine prices in...

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Agribusiness and Food and Beverage Sectors - Sep 5, 2024

In 3Q24E, the earnings of the agribusiness and food sector are expected to recover both YoY and QoQ, particularly for major meat operators with...

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Exports in July 2024 Hit a 28-Month High

The international trade account in July recorded a deficit of USD1.37bn, reversing from the surplus of USD0.22bn in June.

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Agri & Food: Momentum in 2Q24E Expected to Grow YoY and QoQ

In particular, major meat operators, including those engaged in the swine business in Vietnam, are anticipated to shift from losses in 2Q23 to profits

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Meat Sector – Thai Swine Prices to Recover in 2H24E

The Thai swine industry is anticipated to face continued challenges this year, though not as severe as the difficulties encountered in 2023.

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