ASEAN Insight Provider, CrossASEAN Research

Angus Mackintosh

In Equity Sales and Research for more than 25 years covering Asian markets. Possesses in-depth knowledge of a wide range of companies, economies, and markets in Asia. Over his career, he has specialised in HK/China and ASEAN markets at various different Investment Banks, most recently heading equities in Indonesia for Bank of America Merrill Lynch in Jakarta for more than three years. Whilst in Jakarta, he produced a well-read daily and weekly product on the Indonesian market, which included company visits, as well as political, economic and sector commentary. A former racing skier, who enjoys ultra-marathons and surfing in his spare time.

ASEAN Insight Provider

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CrossASEAN Research

At CrossASEAN Research we strive to produce unbiased and differentiated on the ground insights on companies across South East Asia. Our Research is produced for the most part after face to face meetings and conversations with company management to dig deep into the long term vision and strategy of the companies we cover. We seek to deliver investable and actionable themes on sectors and markets across SE Asia, often in collaboration with other Insight Providers across the region, pooling the vast experience of the analysts within the Smartkarma Ecosystem. We also offer bespoke work and tailor made trips for our clients. 

Insights across South East Asia

Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/astra-international-tbk-pt" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:46:1" rel="noopener">Astra International</a> recently released finely balanced set of FY2024 results, with weaker auto sales offset by stronger 2W and financial segment performance, with other segments also performing above expectations.</li>
<li>Financial services growth was driven by stronger multifinance growth, whilst the heavy equipment division saw stronger growth from mining contracting and gold offsetting slower growth from coal mining.</li>
<li>Astra continues investing in sustainable energy, nickel, and healthcare and looks for new opportunities. Valuations remain attractive on less than 6x forward PER and yield &gt; 8%. </li>
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Astra International recently released finely balanced set of FY2024 results, with weaker auto sales offset by stronger 2W and financial segment performance, with other segments also performing above expectations.
Financial services growth was driven by stronger multifinance growth, whilst the heavy equipment division saw stronger growth from mining contracting and gold offsetting slower growth from coal mining.
Astra continues investing in sustainable energy, nickel, and healthcare and looks for new opportunities. Valuations remain attractive on less than 6x forward PER and yield &gt; 8%. 


Astra International (ASII IJ) - Resilience in Motion