Managing Director, Zero One, Zero One

Vincent Fernando, CFA

20 years of experience researching capital markets in Asia and the USA.

Managing Director, Zero One

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<li>Apple shares have fallen significantly on a weakening outloook; Yet manufacturers Quanta and Pegatron's shares still haven't reacted negatively.</li>
<li>Inventory levels appear too high across Apple's key contract manufacturers based on our analysis.</li>
<li>We see Quanta &amp; Pegatron at risk of margin pressure in 2023E with negative operating leverage potentially causing significant profit declines.</li>
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Apple shares have fallen significantly on a weakening outloook; Yet manufacturers Quanta and Pegatron's shares still haven't reacted negatively.
Inventory levels appear too high across Apple's key contract manufacturers based on our analysis.
We see Quanta &amp; Pegatron at risk of margin pressure in 2023E with negative operating leverage potentially causing significant profit declines.


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