Equity Analyst, LightStream Research

Oshadhi Kumarasiri

An equity research analyst with over 7 years of experience in multiple sectors. Previously worked for one of the world's largest asset managers with about USD2.5trn in AUM, covering small and micro-cap companies in the consumer sphere across Europe and developed Asia. Also experienced in covering multiple industries including banking, insurance and asset management, retail, tech, telco and REIT.

Equity Analyst

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LightStream Research

LightStream conducts quantitatively rigorous and data-driven analysis with a focus on Japan and Asia.

We consistently cover the Tech, Consumer and Industrial sectors, and provide ECM and Events coverage more broadly.

We supplement traditional qualitative insights from company relationships with a robust quantitative foundation that examines as much historical data as is available.
We further refine the accuracy of our insights and calls through the use of alternative data to flesh out current trends, and through a valuation framework that emphasises non-superficial peer group selection and a proper attempt to understand the metrics and changes that have driven security valuations in the past.

Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>While domestic revenues may have slowed, Uniqlo's domestic OP shows upside potential driven by gross margin growth and a gradual reduction in SG&amp;A costs.</li>
<li>Meanwhile, we expect Uniqlo’s International business OP to surpass ¥75bn, driven by a rebound in China demand  and strong momentum in South Korea, SE Asia &amp; Ocenia.</li>
<li>Thus, we see the upcoming earnings as a compelling opportunity for trading <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/fast-retailing-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:751:1" rel="noopener">Fast Retailing (9983 JP)</a>.</li>
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While domestic revenues may have slowed, Uniqlo's domestic OP shows upside potential driven by gross margin growth and a gradual reduction in SG&amp;A costs.
Meanwhile, we expect Uniqlo’s International business OP to surpass ¥75bn, driven by a rebound in China demand  and strong momentum in South Korea, SE Asia &amp; Ocenia.
Thus, we see the upcoming earnings as a compelling opportunity for trading Fast Retailing (9983 JP).


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Fast Retailing: Earnings Preview