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SIP – The quiet giant

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image13-09-2022
: SIP
: Real Estate
: Le Tu Quoc Hung
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  • SIP’s IP portfolio has a total area of up to 3,207 ha in prime location. In particular, the available for lease area is approximately 1,000 hectares. This is enough supply for SIP to exploit in the long term.
  • Residential real estate and utility services segments are oriented to sustainable development in the long term. We see that SIP is oriented to follow the model of 1 closed ecosystem that deploys other complementary business activities to support industrial park’s operation.
  • In 2022, SIP plans consolidated revenue of VND 5,200 billion and NPAT of VND 668 billion, down 7% and 26% YoY respectively. In the first 6 months of 2022, SIP recorded revenue of VND 3,086.7 billion, up 3% and completed 59.4% of the year plan. Meanwhile, NPAT reached VND 501.26 billion, down 9% YoY and completed 60% of the year plan.
  • We saw SIP as a potential investment not only in terms of land bank but also the ability to exploit accompanying services to increase the added – value for the firm. Besides, a healthy balance sheet will help SIP maintain an annual cash dividend of at least 2,000 VND/share. After adjusting the unearned revenue target to synchronize the accounting method with other peers, the adjusted P/B of SIP is 1.33, which is lower than the industry average of 2.

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Apple iPhone 14's early release date could help phone boost ICT retailers and distributors’ iPhone revenue in Q4-2022

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image12-09-2022
: MWG
: Retailing
: Tung Do
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  • Apple revealed the iPhone 14 series on September 7, 1 week earlier than the iPhone 13’s announcement date in last year, with starting prices staying the same.
  • The iPhone 14, 14 Pro, and 14 Pro Max products are expected to be available in Vietnam from October 7 or October 14 (3-4 weeks after the release date of tier 1 markets).
  • ICT retailers will have 1-2 weeks more to sell new iPhone products in Q4 this year compared to the same period last year. This, combined with the fact that iPhone products (1) make up the majority of retailers' total Apple products sales (~2/3) and (2) generally record good purchasing power in the first quarter of launching, will significantly boost Apple's revenue of ICT retailers, and distributors in Q4-2022.

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DXG – Business operations affected by market

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image09-09-2022
: DXG
: Real Estate
: Anh Tran
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  • In 2Q2022, DXG’s revenue and NPATMI posted a significant fall compared with the same period in 2021 with VND 1,550 bn (-56.5% YoY) and VND 133 bn (-55.4% YoY), respectively. In which, DXG's two main segments which are real estate and brokerage services being significantly affected by the market's difficulties.
  • In 2H2022, we estimate the revenue and NPATMI to be VND 3,877 bn (+16% HoH or +8% YoY) and VND 476 bn (+18% HoH or +45% YoY). In 2022, we forecast the revenue and NPATMI to be VND 7.219 bn (-28% YoY) and VND 879 bn (-24% YoY), respectively, completing 66% and 75% of 2022 plan. EPS is estimated at VND 1.447/share.

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DBD – Nhon Hoi anti-cancer factory continues to miss out with GMP – EU standards approval plan

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image08-09-2022
: DBD
: Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology
: Cao Ngoc Quan
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  • By the end of the first half of 2022, DBD recorded net revenue and PBT of VND 696 billion (+16% YoY) and VND 135 billion (+17.6% YoY), completing 43% and 63% of the annual plan, respectively. The two main sales channels were ETC (hospital) and OTC (pharmacy) with positive growth, recording net revenue of VND 369 billion (+13% YoY) and VND 257 billion (+13% YoY).
  • DBD has been expanding coverage in drugstores thanks to the data ownership of 40,000 pharmacies that has been standardized to build a Master Coverage Plan (MCP) for the sales team. The company pushed the number of retailers up from 14,800 in 2021 to 17,500 in 6M2022.
  • The process of approving the GMP – EU standards for Nhon Hoi anti-cancer factory could not be completed with the plan because the approval of the factory abroad has not been given priority by the European health organizations. The company set new plans to achieve GMP – EU standards for the production line of injectables and pills (belonging to Nhon Hoi anti-cancer factory) in June 2023 and March 2024, respectively.

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The drilling market is gaining strength

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image07-09-2022
: PVD
: Oil & Gas
: Vu Tran
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  • Demand for drilling rigs worldwide, especially in the Middle East, has increased sharply.
  • There is a shortage of rig supply as there has been no newbuild rig in the last few years while the older rigs have left the market.
  • The rig supply-demand gap is forecasted to narrow until mid-year 2024, which will support the global rig day rate as well as in Southeast Asia. Currently, the rig day rates and utilization rates in Southeast Asia are higher compared to the pre-Covid period.

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PC1 – Financial expenses ate most of gross profit in 2Q2022

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image06-09-2022
: PC1
: Power
: Nguyen Ngoc Thao
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  • In 2Q2022, PC1 posted revenue and NPATMI of VND 1.518 bn (or USD 63.3 mn) and VND 63 bn (or USD 3 mn), -49% YoY and -81% YoY, respectively. PC1 hit a 3-year trough in terms of NPATMI. We forecast core earnings in 2022 to grow by 10% YoY (excluding financial income from revaluation in 2021). Revenue and NPATMI are forecasted to be VND 7.342 bn and VND 477 bn (or USD 306 bn and 20 mn), -25% YoY and -31% YoY, respectively.
  • Earnings are expected to recover and climb to a new high level owing to (1) The power construction segment will likely benefit from the upcoming wind power market; (2) Nickel mine will be the growth engine in the medium term; (3) Numerous real estate projects are waiting to contribute to profits.
  • We raised our target price for by 25% to VND 43,800 factoring the nickel mine and its industrial park real estate, offering an upside of 6% compared to the closing price as of Sep 06th, 2022. Hence, investors can ACCUMULATE this stock when the market encounters a deep correction. 

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Flat Steel Sector – Prices have started to rebound but profit recovery might take long

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image05-09-2022
: HPG
: Materials
: Tam Pham
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  • Overseas prices have stopped falling; domestic prices started to regain.
  • Domestic consumption to recover from September amid high competition.
  • Gloomy outlook for the bottom line of flat steel producers in Q3 before sunshine comes from Q4.
  • We currently have an ACCUMULATE recommendation on NKG with the target price of VND 25,100/share.

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LTG – Plant protection business: challenges in 2022 create growth opportunities for 2023

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image31-08-2022
: LTG
: Food, Beverage & Tobacco
: An Nguyen
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  • 1H2022 revenue of the plant protection business (also named LTV) of Loc Troi Group (Upcom: LTG) had a negative growth of -6.6% YoY to VND1,948 bn. In Dec-2021, LTG terminated the partnership with Syngenta (accounting for ~30% of total sales of LTV), dragged down the revenue of LTV in 2022.
  • To fuel long-term growth of this business without Syngenta, LTG is restructuring its selling policy. Consequently, the Q2/2022 gross margin of the LTV segment went down to 20.6% (-2,890 bps QoQ; -1,450 bps YoY).  We expect that LTG will continue extending the new selling policy in 2H2022. As a result, 2022 gross margin of LTV will have a hard time to improve.
  • We believe that the 2022 performance will reflect all of the negative effect of the termination of the Syngenta partnership. 2023 results  are expected to show growth due to 1) 2022 low-base; 2) higher market share thanks to the successful selling strategy; and 3) LTG ‘s agriculture ecosystem.

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MWG – 7M 2022 Update

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image30-08-2022
: MWG
: Retailing
: Tung Do
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  • BHX sales grew for the fifth consecutive month despite the closure of about 400 stores in recent months. TGDD & DMX revenue, on the other hand, decreased slightly compared on monthly basis amid the low season.
  • We project that MWG is likely to miss this year's profit guidance mainly due to BHX's large loss after the restructuring process, but we believe that the chain's efficiency will improve more clearly in 2023.
  • Forecasted revenue / NPAT are VND 139 trillion (+13% YoY) / VND5,900 billion (+20% YoY) for 2022F and VND 162 trillion (+16% YoY) / VND 8,500 billion (+44% YoY) for 2023F. 2022F/2023F EPS stay at 4,000 VND / 5,700 VND respectively. 2022F/2023F P/E are4x/12.9x,<

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Textile & garment – Short-term challenges in 2H 2022

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image29-08-2022
: STK
: Textile & Garment
: Loan Nguyen
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  • In 1H2022, Vietnam's textile and garment exports were USD 18.53 Bn, up 20.8% YoY, driven by the strong pent-up demand after lockdowns ended in many developed countries and the recovery of domestic production activities.
  • Apparel demand starts to face softening demand, especially in the US, due to inflationary pressure to reduce new apparel orders. In addition, material prices have soared due to global disruptions, contracting garment companies’ gross margin.
  • In the next 3-5 years, we believe that the textile and garment industry will gradually regain its inherent growth momentum, thanks to favorable factors from the recovery of the importing countries' economies, the trend of changing orders from China to Vietnam, taking advantage of trade agreements and improving the production value chain. Therefore, the medium-term difficulties may be an investment opportunity for investors if stock prices discount.

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Updates on monetary market in Aug 2022

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image26-08-2022
: VDS
: Macroeconomics
: Ha My
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  • Credit growth slowed down in 3Q22.
  • The pressure to loosen the credit room is strong, the SBV may have to be more flexible in granting credit room.
  • Lending interest rates will increase more strongly in the second half of the year.

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HAX – Favorable business conditions support strong growth

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image25-08-2022
: HAX
: Automobiles
: An Nguyen
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  • A 50% reduction in registration fees for domestically produced cars  which expired in 1H2022  and rising private car demand after Covid-19 pandemic helped HAX sales growth by 23.3% YoY in Q2 2022 to  VND1,546 bn. Q2 2022 NPAT-MI surged to VND81 bn (+1,287 %YoY) thanks to higher average selling prices and huge financial profit from bank deposit ‘s interest (VND11.9 bn).   
  • 2022 sales are forecast to be VND6,043 bn (+8.9 %YoY) based on 1) favorable business conditions; and 2) higher market share thanks to the launching of the new showroom “Mercedes-Benz Haxaco Cần Thơ”. Accordingly, 2022 NPAT-MI of HAX should reach VND280 bn (+75% YoY), backed by 1) higher ASP; 2) absence of abnormal expenses related to Covid-19 pandemic; and 3) commissions from Mercedes-Benz.
  • With a FCFF valuation model (50%) and multiples comparison (50%) with an applied P/E of 5.5x, our target price is VND26,500. Adding a cash dividend of VND500, the 12-months expected return is 9.8% compared to the closing price on Aug 25th 2022. Therefore, we recommend to ACCUMULATE this stock.

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