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GMD – Better-Than-Expected 2021 Business Results

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image18-02-2022
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: Seaports, Logistics
: Thu Anh Tran
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  • In 4Q/2021, revenue reached VND 1,038 billion, +47% YoY, NPATMI reached VND 190 billion, +226% YoY. Thereby, for 2021, revenue/NPATMI reached VND 3,206 billion (+23% YoY)/605 billion (+63% YoY). Both were 20% higher than our forecasts thanks to solid growth in port operation, high profits from associates and costs tightening scheme.
  • Import-Export turnover recovery upon economies reopening, coupled with the competitive advantage of location and demand guaranteed by strategic partner CMA-CGM, will be supportive the growth of throughput at GML terminal. We expect GML’s throughput to reach 1,560 TUEs (+95 % YoY) for 2022F, fulfilling phase I capacity. More capacity to be added with the construction for the second phase in mid-2022. Projected net profit for GML comes at VND 343 billion, significantly underpinning GMD’s profit from JVs to grow by 114% YoY.
  • Port operation of GMD’s Hai Phong terminals will continue to grow as Nam Dinh Vu terminal attracts new services. The start of Nam Dinh Vu phase II on December 28th 2021 will create more growth potential for Nam Dinh Vu when Nam Hai and Nam Hai Dinh Vu terminals are already operating at full capacity. We expect the throughput at GMD’s Hai Phong terminals to reach 1.2 Mn TEUs (+16.6% YoY) in 2022F.
  • Current 2022 forecasts, revenue of VND 3,214 Bn (+0.3% YoY) and PBT of VND 996 Bn (+ 23.6 % YoY), and target price of VND 55,700 are under review.

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VCB – Beating expectations, preparing for the private placement

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image17-02-2022
: VCB
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: Thanh Nguyen Ngoc
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  • 4Q21 earnings beat our forecasts by 11% (VND 8.1 trillion versus VND 7.3 trillion in PBT) due to extensive cost reduction. Total operating income was somewhat up to expectations with a 1% deviation, while provisions were higher than our projections given the deterioration of a interbank loan. For the whole year, VCB reported VND 27,372 bn (USD 1.2 bn, 19% YoY) in PBT, exceeding our estimates by 3%.
  • We revise up our 2022-2023 projections as a result of the better-than-expected figures. We make major changes in the forecasts of CASA, funding costs, deposit growth, credit costs and service income. Ultimately, 2022-2023 PBT is revised up by 11% and 1% to VND 36,758 bn (USD 1.6 bn, 34% YoY) and VND 41,035 bn (USD 1.8 bn, 12% YoY), respectively.
  • We factor in the private placement deal in 2022 with conservative inputs. We come up with a new forward 2022 book value per share at VND 39,709. The target price is revised up by 23%, at VND 112,800/share as a result of the private placement to foreign investors and robust earnings growth in the base case. This is equivalent to a BUY recommendation and an upside of 29% from the closing price of February 17, 2022.

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REE – One-off earnings boosted the business results in 4Q2021

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image16-02-2022
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: Utilities
: Nguyen Ngoc Thao
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  • In 4Q2021, revenue/ NPAT grew by 14% YoY/ 22% YoY to VND 1,898 bn (or USD 83 mn)/ VND 792 bn (or USD 34 mn). This is a record-high thanks to one-off earnings in the real estate segment and the contribution from the power segment.    
  • For the year 2021, NPAT reached VND 1.854 bn (or USD 81 bn), +14% YoY. In which, the power segment increased by 25% while other segments decreased.
  • We reiterate our BUY recommendation on REE with a TP of VND 84,300, an implied return in the next 12 months of 23% as of Feb 15th, 2022.

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Starting the year well with strong growth in exports

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image15-02-2022
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: Macroeconomics
: Ha My
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  • Trade surplus continued at the start of 2022.
  • Non-electronic domestic exports took the lead in Jan 2022.
  • Imports of consumer goods contracted for the first time in 11 months.
  • Escalating external risks might act as drags on the exports outlook.

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FPT – 2021 Results Showed Solid Performance in Every Core Business Pillars

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image14-02-2022
: FPT
: Retailing
: Tung Do
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  • 2021 revenue and PBT respectively posted VND 35.7 trillion (+19.5% YoY) and VND 6.3 trillion (+20.4% YoY), accomplishing 100% and 97% of our full-year forecast.
  • Tech sector revenue grew by 23% YoY to VND 20.7 trillion, while PBT jumped by 25% YoY to VND 2.8 trillion. In which, global IT services recorded a jump of +21%YoY/+23% YoY in Revenue/PBT, largely fueled by robust DX demand (+72% YoY in revenue) and US market (+52% YoY in revenue). At the same time, domestic IT services PBT’s growth rate increased by 29% YoY/34% YoY in Revenue/PBT, slightly decelerated compared to 9M 2021 figures, driven by large contracts with corporates in Banking, Real estate, Manufacturing and Government sectors. Additionally, IT services segment experienced a record high in signed revenue in 2021.
  • FPT shared guidance for 2022 with revenue/PBT jumping by 19% YoY/20% YoY vs our current forecasts for 2022F: revenue/PBT of VND 44 trillion (+23% YoY)/VND 8.2 trillion (+29% YoY). Current TP of of VND 118,400 are under review.

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PDR – Astral City project is the main pillar for high growth in 2022

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image11-02-2022
: PDR
: Real Estate
: Tran Hoang The Kiet
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  • In 2021, PDR recorded revenue and NPAT-MI of VND 3,620 bn (-7% YoY) and VND 1,865 bn (+53% YoY), respectively, owing to the transfer part of Nhon Hoi – Binh Dinh (High-rise) in Zone 4 and land plots in Zone 9.
  • In 2022, we see the interesting growth story supported by Astral City project in Binh Duong with targeted PBT before SG&A of VND 3,000 Bn (contributing over 80% of target PBT). PDR plans to achieve revenue and PBT in 2022 of VND 10,030 bn (+177% YoY) and VND 3,635 bn (+55% YoY).
  • Astral City (total land area 3.7 ha), key driver of PDR during 2022 is well-located in the middle of the South business hub - Binh Duong as a core of a nuclear city with 8 blocks of mid-to-high end apartments (total of 4,966 units). Currently, PDR has finished the foundation construction part of this project.
  • From our view, the residential real estate is still a key pillar for PDR during 2021 – 2023 with projects in Binh Duong, Ba Ria – Vung Tau, Binh Dinh. The expansion plan into Industrials Parks, Logistics is longer term. We will need to observe for evaluation from further progress in upcoming times. Therefore, we recommend to OBSERVE the stock.

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PVD - 4Q2021 result update

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image10-02-2022
: PVD
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: Vu Tran
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  • Revenue to reach VND 1,334 bn in 4Q2021, up 61.9% YoY. The drilling segment was the main growth driver with revenue of VND720 bn, up 65.7% YoY.
  • Gross profit margin to improve to 10.2% (in Q4/2021) from 4.4% (in 4Q2020), pushing gross profit up 3.8x.
  • Joint venture profits and other profits both decreased. So, 4Q2021 PBT was only VND54 bn, up 3.8% YoY.
  • In 2022, PVD's ring utilization rate is forecasted to be better, which will improve its core profit. However, the current valuation is not very attractive in our opinion. We still maintain our recommendation to SELL PVD stock with a target price of 19,900 VND/share.
  • For 2022, we forecast that total revenue and NPATMI will reach VND5,905 bn, up 37.1% YoY and VND179 bn, up 229.4% YoY, respectively. In long term, we expect that the kicking off major projects like Block B will be the main catalyst for PVD, then improving the PVD’s valuation.

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LHG – Industrial park segment is the growth driver in 2022

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image09-02-2022
: LHG
: Real Estate
: Hoang Minh Thang
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  • In Q4 2021, LHG's revenue and NPAT-MI reached VND 64bn (-65% yoy) and VND 28bn (-63% yoy) due to LHG recognized zero industrial park (IP) land sale.
  • In 2021, LHG recorded revenue and NPAT-MI of VND 782bn (+16% yoy) and VND 295bn (+49% yoy), in line with our forecast. The IP segment brought strong growth to LHG in H1 2021, with IP land sale reaching 12 hectares (+20% yoy) and the rent reaching 200 USD per sqm (+5% yoy).
  • In 2022, the IP land demand will the growth of the IP segment, as well as LHG’s revenue and earnings growths in total. As a result, revenue and NPAT-MI are expected to grow strongly in 2022, estimated at VND 907 bn (+17%) and VND 369bn (+28%), which translates to an equivalent EPS of VND 6,928 per share. The current target price of LHG is VND 62,300 per share, and this will be updated in the upcoming report as the IP lease price is rising faster than we expected. Compared to the closing price on Feb 8th 2022, LHG has 2022 forward PE valuation of 7.3, and forward PB valuation at 1.6.

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Ton Dong A – 2022 sales can be flat, new growth engine can come in 2023

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image08-02-2022
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: Materials
: Tu Pham
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  • 2021 results were strong as NPAT reached VND 1,200 bn, increasing by 320% YoY. The high demand from North American and European markets boosted export volume to grow by 137% YoY to 496,000 tons and total selling volume increased by 20% YoY,  reaching 800,000 tons.  The gross margin improved from 7.4% in 2020 to roughly 15% in 2021.
  • For 2022, the company sets a selling volume target of 820,000 tons of products, increasing by 2.5% as its domestic selling volume is expected to grow by 40% YoY, but exporting activities can face more challenges.
  • The company aims to keep the gross margin at roughly 12% in 2022, lower than that of roughly 15% in 2021, as the benefits from increasing steel prices and the disruption of the production chain are likely to fade.
  • The 1st phase of Ba Ria – Vung Tau factory can operate in 1Q/2023 and increase the company’s design capacity by 47%. This can solve TDA’s obstacle as its utilization reached roughly 94% in 2021.
  • 2021 NPAT is estimated to be VND 1,200 bn, equivalent to EPS of VND 10,500/share after the IPO. At minimum order price of VND 58,000/share, Ton Dong A’s 2021 PER is roughly 5.5 after the offering, which is higher compared to HSG’s (4.0x) and NKG’s (3.6x). The potential can come from the new factory, which allows the company to continue growing in 2023. However, we think there are also risks, such as potential safeguard duties or quotas in foreign markets.

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Elevated inflation risks due to higher oil prices

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image07-02-2022
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: Macroeconomics
: Ha My
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  • Russia – Ukraine crisis is leading to a surge in oil prices.
  • Elevated inflation risks due to higher oil prices.
  • Oil at US$100 will be painful for Vietnam’s economy.

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KDH – One-off gain supported the business results

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image28-01-2022
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: Real Estate
: Tran Hoang The Kiet
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  • In 2021, KDH recorded revenue and NPAT-MI of VND 3,738 bn (-18% YoY) and VND 1,202 bn (+4% YoY), respectively, owing to the handover of Safira (234 units), Lovera Vista (1,147 units) and Verosa Park (31 units) along with the consolidation gain from a land lot owned by Nguyen Thu Real Estate Development JSC in District 9. 
  • In Q4 2021, KDH handed over 101 units from Verosa Park (2 units) and Lovera Vista (99 units). For sale activity, KDH sold one unit in Lovera Vista and three units in Verosa Park. Moreover, KDH intends to open sale in Armena project in Q1 2022 (previously at Q4 2021). From our view, it is feasible as the construction progress of Armena is positive.
  • In 2022F, we expect NPAT-MI growth of 2022 at 32% YoY thanks to the recognition of Armena and Clarita projects, along with sooner-than-expected revenue of Le Minh Xuan (expanded). The current target price is VND 56,000 is under review as we have not factored the value of newly acquired land lot of KDH in District 9.

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TCB – 4Q21 earnings review: beating expectations slightly

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image27-01-2022
: TCB
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: Thanh Nguyen Ngoc
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  • 4Q21 earnings modestly beat our forecasts by 4% (VND 6.1 trillion versus VND 5.9 trillion in PBT) mainly due to robust NIM and strong NFI growth. As a result, TCB reported 2021 PBT at VND 23,238 bn (USD 1.0 bn, 47% YoY), exceeding our prior estimates of VND 23,010 bn).
  • The extensive growth in 4Q21 and the whole year results came from high credit growth quota, NIM expansion, the rise of bancassurance, settlement and securities segments. Asset quality has been well maintained during the year in spite of the pandemic impact, leading to controlled credit costs and thereby, the resiliency of operation efficiency.
  • We currently have a forward 2022 PBT forecast of VND 29,357 bn (USD 1.3 bn, 26% YoY). The 2022 book value per share is projected at VND 32,746. We are revising the forecasts and currently have a target price of VND 71,000/share and a BUY This translates to an upside of 39% from the closing price of January 27, 2022.

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