Investment Research - Asia Consumer Sector, Investory

Devi Subhakesan

Investment Research - Asia Consumer Sector

ASIA CONSUMER: INSIGHTS AND INVESTMENT IDEAS

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Equity Bottom-Up

Yum China Holdings, Inc. operates chain restaurants. The Company offers pizza, entrees, pasta, rice dishes, appetizers, soups, vegetables, beverages, and desserts. Yum China Holding conducts its business worldwide.

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/yum-china-holdings-inc-0533692c-6dae-4014-baa1-ed0b050638f2" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:29259:1" rel="noopener">Yum China Holdings (9987 HK)</a> reported a 33% YoY EPS growth on the back of 5% revenue growth for 3Q2024, showcasing robust shareholder value creation despite a challenging operating environment.</li>
<li>YumChina's 3Q results: New store additions and Innovative products continue to fire revenue growth despite challenging business environment; Operating margins improvement helped profit growth.</li>
<li>The company has plans to further step up the Capital returns program - a big driver in enhancing shareholder returns. </li>
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Yum China Holdings (9987 HK) reported a 33% YoY EPS growth on the back of 5% revenue growth for 3Q2024, showcasing robust shareholder value creation despite a challenging operating environment.
YumChina's 3Q results: New store additions and Innovative products continue to fire revenue growth despite challenging business environment; Operating margins improvement helped profit growth.
The company has plans to further step up the Capital returns program - a big driver in enhancing shareholder returns. 


Yum China: Durian Pizza to Share Repurchase - Art of Delivering Shareholder Value

SAIC Motor Corporation Ltd., through joint ventures, manufactures and markets automobiles and related parts and accessories.

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/saic-motor-corp-ltd-a" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20833:1" rel="noopener">SAIC Motor (600104 CH)</a>'s  49% subsidiary, JSW MG Motor India, reported that its newly launched MG Windsor EV become the best-selling passenger electric vehicle in India for October.</li>
<li>The MG Windsor EV is driving strong sales in the New Energy Vehicle (NEV) segment, thanks to its innovative Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) option, which significantly reduces the upfront cost for buyers.</li>
<li>By offering BaaS, JSW MG Motor makes switching to EVs more appealing, as the program decouples the battery cost from the vehicle, enabling a direct comparison with comparable ICE models.</li>
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SAIC Motor (600104 CH)'s  49% subsidiary, JSW MG Motor India, reported that its newly launched MG Windsor EV become the best-selling passenger electric vehicle in India for October.
The MG Windsor EV is driving strong sales in the New Energy Vehicle (NEV) segment, thanks to its innovative Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) option, which significantly reduces the upfront cost for buyers.
By offering BaaS, JSW MG Motor makes switching to EVs more appealing, as the program decouples the battery cost from the vehicle, enabling a direct comparison with comparable ICE models.


SAIC Motor (600104 CH): India Sub JSW MG Motor Drives EV Surge with Battery-As-A-Service

OLA Electric Mobility Limited manufactures electric vehicles. The Company focuses on designing, engineering, and manufacturing of electric scooters and bikes, as well as components like battery packs, motors, and vehicle frames. OLA Electric Mobility serves customers worldwide.

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<li>After two challenging months, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ola-electric-mobility-pvt-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:40618:1" rel="noopener">Ola Electric (OLAELEC IN)</a> ’s October sales rebounded strongly, driven by strong festive demand and deep discounts.</li>
<li>The company appears to have effectively managed its after-sales complaints crisis, easing  investor concerns ahead its 90-day lock-up expiry on November 5th.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ola-electric-mobility-pvt-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:40618:1" rel="noopener">Ola Electric (OLAELEC IN)</a>'s upside and path to profitability relies on increasing electric bike adoption, improving margins through in-house cell manufacturing, and leveraging PLI incentives.</li>
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After two challenging months, Ola Electric (OLAELEC IN) ’s October sales rebounded strongly, driven by strong festive demand and deep discounts.
The company appears to have effectively managed its after-sales complaints crisis, easing  investor concerns ahead its 90-day lock-up expiry on November 5th.

Ola Electric (OLAELEC IN)'s upside and path to profitability relies on increasing electric bike adoption, improving margins through in-house cell manufacturing, and leveraging PLI incentives.


Ola Electric's Volume Recovery: Eases Investor Concerns Ahead of Lock up Expiry on Nov 5th

Equity Capital Markets

LG Electronics Inc. manufactures and markets digital display equipment and home appliances. The Company produces and markets flat panel televisions, A/V products, washing machines, air conditioners and refrigerators as well as telecommunications equipment such as smart phones and tablets.

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<li>LG Electronics India posted strong profit growth for FY24, reinforcing its leadership in India’s booming consumer durables sector—making now an ideal window for an IPO in India.</li>
<li>The company reportedly aims to raise USD1-USD1.5 billion early next year, potentially valuing its Indian operations at over USD10 billion.</li>
<li>With government initiatives improving housing quality, electrification, and water access, white goods penetration is set to rise, supporting future demand growth.</li>
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LG Electronics India posted strong profit growth for FY24, reinforcing its leadership in India’s booming consumer durables sector—making now an ideal window for an IPO in India.
The company reportedly aims to raise USD1-USD1.5 billion early next year, potentially valuing its Indian operations at over USD10 billion.
With government initiatives improving housing quality, electrification, and water access, white goods penetration is set to rise, supporting future demand growth.


LG Electronics India IPO: Strike While the Iron Is Hot. Cash in on Growth Momentum

Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) manufactures automobiles. The Company offers new and used cars, vans, trucks, and sport utility vehicles along with financing, leasing, and maintenance services. HMIL serves customers globally.

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<li>October saw a sharp USD10.2 billion foreign outflow from Indian equities, driven by a shift to China and Hong Kong as stimulus measures and appealing valuations improved market sentiment there.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/china-resources-beverage" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:41984:1" rel="noopener">China Resources Beverage (2460 HK)</a> 's IPO surged on strong investor optimism last week, while Hyundai Motor India's debut was subdued as institutional investors held back and retail investors exited.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bundl-technologies-private-limited-swiggy" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:35630:1" rel="noopener">Swiggy (1255298D IN)'s</a> IPO, set to open next week, faces headwinds from weak market sentiment, rising U.S. election uncertainty, and Zomato's USD1 billion QIP.</li>
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October saw a sharp USD10.2 billion foreign outflow from Indian equities, driven by a shift to China and Hong Kong as stimulus measures and appealing valuations improved market sentiment there.

China Resources Beverage (2460 HK) 's IPO surged on strong investor optimism last week, while Hyundai Motor India's debut was subdued as institutional investors held back and retail investors exited.

Swiggy (1255298D IN)'s IPO, set to open next week, faces headwinds from weak market sentiment, rising U.S. election uncertainty, and Zomato's USD1 billion QIP.


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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.
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Devi Subhakesan
Investment Research - Asia Consumer Sector
• Investory

SAIC Motor (600104 CH): India Sub JSW MG Motor Drives EV Surge with Battery-As-A-Service

BaaS can be a game changer in EV adoption. By separating the cost of battery from the vehicle itself, it allows buyers to focus on the true cost...

Devi Subhakesan

Ola Electric's Volume Recovery: Eases Investor Concerns Ahead of Lock up Expiry on Nov 5th

Expect the stock to stay range bound with near term valuations in line with well-established two wheeler peers TVS Motors and Bajaj Auto.

Devi Subhakesan

LG Electronics India IPO: Strike While the Iron Is Hot. Cash in on Growth Momentum

LG Electronics India is well poised for an IPO in India after strong profit growth, aiming to raise USD1-USD1.5 billion and potentially valuing...

Devi Subhakesan

Weekly Consumer: Market Timing Makes a Difference. CR Beverage Pops in HK, Hyundai Slumps in India

Market sentiment continues to be weak in India with steady outflow of foreign funds. This weighed on HMIL's lack lustre listing last week and led...

Devi Subhakesan

Yum China: Durian Pizza to Share Repurchase - Art of Delivering Shareholder Value

Well positioned to benefit from potential growth in retail spend and consumer confidence with effective deployment of announced stimulus package.

Devi Subhakesan

SAIC Motor (600104 CH): India Sub JSW MG Motor Drives EV Surge with Battery-As-A-Service

BaaS can be a game changer in EV adoption. By separating the cost of battery from the vehicle itself, it allows buyers to focus on the true cost...

Devi Subhakesan

Ola Electric's Volume Recovery: Eases Investor Concerns Ahead of Lock up Expiry on Nov 5th

Expect the stock to stay range bound with near term valuations in line with well-established two wheeler peers TVS Motors and Bajaj Auto.

Devi Subhakesan

LG Electronics India IPO: Strike While the Iron Is Hot. Cash in on Growth Momentum

​LG Electronics India is well poised for an IPO in India after strong profit growth, aiming to raise USD1-USD1.5 billion and potentially valuing...

Devi Subhakesan

Weekly Consumer: Market Timing Makes a Difference. CR Beverage Pops in HK, Hyundai Slumps in India

Market sentiment continues to be weak in India with steady outflow of foreign funds. This weighed on HMIL's lack lustre listing last week and led...

Devi Subhakesan

LG Electronics India is well poised for an IPO in India after strong profit growth, aiming to raise USD1-USD1.5 billion and potentially valuing...