The sector sees dramatic improvement in profitability and cashflow thanks to cutback on marketing expenses and headcount reduction.
Topline growth is recovering but still clouded by sluggish macro conditions. It is understandable that investors treat these China proxies – one way or another – with caution.
The sector’s valuation will remain pressured before the property market stabilizes and key macro indicators show concrete signs of improvement, in our view.
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