Greater China Equity Long/Short Analyst

Eric Chen

With a blend of sell-side and buy-side perspectives, Eric has covered and researched hundreds of Greater China equities in TMT and consumer spaces - two sectors woven together by the overarching thesis of technology empowering consumption. 

Eric is highly experienced in fundamental equity long short strategy. He seeks to produce differentiated and original research that combines holistic qualitative framework, unique angles and robust modelling. The process helps gain deep insights into critical value drivers misunderstood by the market, which results in mis-priced stocks and hence long/short opportunities.

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Hainan Meilan International Airport / Equity Bottom-Up

Hainan Meilan International Airport (357 HK)

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<li>Meilan Airport is both a strategic asset and a key beneficiary in China’s blueprint for Hainan. The hub holds an indispensable yet underappreciated position in Hainan’s DFS market.</li>
<li>While jump in depreciation and plunging passenger traffic in 2022 dealt heavy blow to the company, they also pave the way for a strong turnaround as re-opening revives travel demand.</li>
<li>We expect the company’s net profit to reach RMB600 million in 2023 and further double to RMB1.2 billion by 2025, driving share price to double in three years.</li>
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Meilan Airport is both a strategic asset and a key beneficiary in China’s blueprint for Hainan. The hub holds an indispensable yet underappreciated position in Hainan’s DFS market.
While jump in depreciation and plunging passenger traffic in 2022 dealt heavy blow to the company, they also pave the way for a strong turnaround as re-opening revives travel demand.
We expect the company’s net profit to reach RMB600 million in 2023 and further double to RMB1.2 billion by 2025, driving share price to double in three years.


Meilan Airport (357 HK): A Strategic Asset to Ride on Hainan DFS Investment Theme