In today’s briefing:
- Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BBRI IJ) – Special Mention on the Turn
- Ecocare Indo Pasifik (HYGN IJ) – Hygiene Is a Secular Growth Story in Indonesia
Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BBRI IJ) – Special Mention on the Turn
- Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BBRI IJ) have seen a significant correction on the back of concerns over credit quality, as provisions increased in 1Q2024, the bank addressed its problem micro-loans
- The bank is addressing these loans with some further provisions likely over the coming quarter but special mention loans should plateau in July signifying a turn.
- Bank Rakyat Indonesia will slow micro-lending and grow corporate loans this year to address the cost of credit. Profits will likely be flat and dividend payout up. Valuations are attractive.
Ecocare Indo Pasifik (HYGN IJ) – Hygiene Is a Secular Growth Story in Indonesia
- Recently listed Ecocare Indo Pasifik (HYGN IJ) is a small-cap with significant potential as a leader in hygiene services in Indonesia, which is a segment with a secular growth story.
- The company operates a rental model which means recurrent revenues with a high retention rate and annual price increases in a market with high barriers to entry.
- Ecocare Indo Pasifik (HYGN IJ) has entered the pest control market with services that can be offered to its existing 13,000 corporate customers, with cleaning services as an additional add-on.