Investment Research - Asia Consumer Sector, Investory

Devi Subhakesan

Investment Research - Asia Consumer Sector. 

Equity Research experience of over 20 years. Earlier, Analyst for leading Buy and Sell-side institutions, covering markets in ASEAN, India, and North Asia. Expertise spans various sectors - Consumer Discretionary, Media, Textiles, Oil, Gas, and Coal.
Passionate about mindfulness and meditation.

Investment Research - Asia Consumer Sector

ASIA CONSUMER: INSIGHTS AND INVESTMENT IDEAS

Investory

Investory is a Singapore-based boutique independent equity research firm founded in January 2017 with a primary focus on consumption themes across Asia-Pacific.

We aim to generate investible ideas based on consumption trends and outlook. We screen our ideas on several parameters - product potential, long-term growth and management commitment being the most critical.  We follow a fundamental analysis approach in our stock selection process and are not restricted by market cap.

We aspire to grow into a leading source of unbiased research, free of conflict of interest, for investors yearning for independent and disciplined analysis. 

We also undertake bespoke research mandates to support our Institutional clients’ investment needs.

Our team comprises of professionals with extensive experience in the Asian equity markets, in areas ranging from research, servicing institutional clients and investment management.

Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>Sheng Siong reported a notable decline in same-store sales and operating profits (ex-one off income) for 6M/FY Dec2022 even as it marginally increased annual dividend payout to 70.5%.</li>
<li>With Singapore's 10-year Gov. bond yields at 3.34% (vs. sub1%, 3 years ago), dividend yield players like Sheng Siong (SSG SP) may not offer attractive risk-reward at current levels.</li>
<li>Sheng Siong has traded at dividend yields ranging 3%-3.9% over past 3 years, mostly at a premium to Gov. bond yields. Given muted dividend growth potential, stock faces downside risk.</li>
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Sheng Siong reported a notable decline in same-store sales and operating profits (ex-one off income) for 6M/FY Dec2022 even as it marginally increased annual dividend payout to 70.5%.
With Singapore's 10-year Gov. bond yields at 3.34% (vs. sub1%, 3 years ago), dividend yield players like Sheng Siong (SSG SP) may not offer attractive risk-reward at current levels.
Sheng Siong has traded at dividend yields ranging 3%-3.9% over past 3 years, mostly at a premium to Gov. bond yields. Given muted dividend growth potential, stock faces downside risk.


Sheng Siong (SSG SP): Slowing Sales. Dividend Yield Not Rewarding Enough