Equity, Bottom-up Analyst, Investics Research

Sameer Taneja

A buy-side analyst with over 15 years of experience investing in Asian markets and specializing in the mid-small cap space, emphasizing value investing in companies with good free cash flows/dividends and long-term holding horizons. 
Exempt Financial Adviser (EFA) under CrossASEAN Research Pte Ltd. It is important to note that the information provided by Investics Research is based on publicly available data and own knowledge, which has been gathered and analyzed from a variety of sources. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information provided, it is not guaranteed to be free from errors or omissions. All forecasts and estimates are based on information that has been obtained from public sources that are considered to be reliable. The sources include but are not limited to, company announcements, exchange filings, presentations, etc. Investics does not guarantee the accuracy and completeness of the forecasts, estimates, and/or other information.

Equity, Bottom-up Analyst

Oriental Watch (398 HK): Strong Data Points for H1 FY24, 14% Yield + >50% Mkt Cap in Cash

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Investics Research

It is important to note that the information provided by Investics Research is based on publicly available data and own knowledge, which has been gathered and analyzed from a variety of sources. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information provided, it is not guaranteed to be free from errors or omissions. All forecasts and estimates are based on information that has been obtained from public sources that are considered to be reliable. The sources include but are not limited to, company announcements, exchange filings, presentations, etc. Investics does not guarantee the accuracy and completeness of the forecasts, estimates, and/or other information.

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/oriental-watch-holdings" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:19950:1" rel="noopener">Oriental Watch (398 HK)</a> reported a steady result, with 2023 earnings &lt;18% YoY ( adjusted for one-time gains in 2022 &lt;5% YoY), which was broadly in line with our expectations. </li>
<li>The DPS for FY23 was 61 cents (FY22: 74 cents) lower than our expectation of 65 cents, a 100% payout ratio equating to a 14% dividend yield.</li>
<li>Cash at 1.07 bn represents &gt; 50% of market capitalization. We believe the management will dip into reserves when it requires to manage a decent payout for shareholders.</li>
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Oriental Watch (398 HK) reported a steady result, with 2023 earnings &lt;18% YoY ( adjusted for one-time gains in 2022 &lt;5% YoY), which was broadly in line with our expectations. 
The DPS for FY23 was 61 cents (FY22: 74 cents) lower than our expectation of 65 cents, a 100% payout ratio equating to a 14% dividend yield.
Cash at 1.07 bn represents &gt; 50% of market capitalization. We believe the management will dip into reserves when it requires to manage a decent payout for shareholders.


Oriental Watch: Steady FY23, Dividend Yield 14%, Cash >50% of Market Cap