M Idea Sound Bites | Asia Pacific October 10, 2024 11:59 AM GMT Dong E E Jiao Co.: Research Tactical Idea DEEJ's preliminary earnings range for 3Q2024 was a strong beat. In our view, these results should dispel fears in the investment community since May that a weak consumption economy and a tight government insurance budget would hamper DEEJ's performance. Key Takeaways We think a 43% to 73% YoY net profit growth range will very likely lead consensus estimates for the full year to rise... …making short-ter ...

M Update Will Semiconductor Co Ltd Shanghai | Asia Pacific October 10, 2024 07:49 AM GMT 3Q24 beat thanks to more sensors adopted in phones and cars; OW Reaction to earnings Unchanged Modest upside Largely unchanged Impact to our investment thesis Financial results versus consensus Impact to next 12-month consensus EPS Solid 3Q24 earnings growth: Will Semi reported its preliminary 3Q24 net income, which is in the range of Rmb0.9-1.1bn, implying 3Q net income of Rmb1bn (up 24% Q/Q) at the mid-point. This is ...

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Investment Rating - The report assigns a "Buy" rating for Naura (002371.SZ) with a 12-month target price raised to Rmb502, reflecting a 14.6% increase from the previous target of Rmb438 [1][11]. Core Insights - Naura is positioned to benefit from the strong growth in China's semiconductor industry, with expected capital expenditures (capex) rising to US$36 billion in 2024, US$40 billion in 2025, and US$42 billion in 2026, up from US$30 billion in 2023 [1][10]. - The company is expected to achieve a revenue growth of 31% year-over-year (YoY) in Q3 2024, reaching Rmb8.1 billion, driven by increasing demand from domestic foundries and integrated device manufacturers (IDMs) [2][10]. - Naura's competitive advantage lies in its comprehensive product offerings across various semiconductor manufacturing processes, including etching, deposition, and cleaning tools, which positions it well to capture market opportunities [2][10]. Summary by Sections Revenue and Earnings Forecast - The report anticipates Naura's revenues for 2024E to be Rmb30,554 million, with subsequent years showing growth to Rmb41,064 million in 2025E, Rmb50,543 million in 2026E, and Rmb59,447 million in 2027E, reflecting increases of 4%, 11%, and 16% respectively [5][10]. - Net income is projected to grow to Rmb5,991 million in 2024E, Rmb8,581 million in 2025E, Rmb10,727 million in 2026E, and Rmb12,030 million in 2027E, with growth rates of 0%, 11%, 18%, and 19% respectively [5][10]. Margin Analysis - The gross margin is expected to sustain at 43% in Q3 2024, compared to 41% in 2023 and 45% in the first half of 2024 [2][10]. - Operating expenses are projected to decrease, with the operating expense ratio expected to be 22% in Q3 2024, down from 25% in 2023 [2][10]. Market Position and Competitive Landscape - Naura is recognized as a leader in the domestic semiconductor equipment market, benefiting from its technology leadership and strong relationships with first-tier customers [2][10]. - The company is expanding its product line to include high-end tools, which will enhance its market share and competitive positioning within the semiconductor value chain [2][10].

Investment Rating - The investment rating for Angel Yeast is "Sell" with a 12-month target price of Rmb30.3, reflecting a downside of 16.8% from the current price of Rmb36.42 [1][2][15]. Core Insights - The company is expected to achieve 23% year-on-year sales growth in Q3 2024, driven by a rebound in domestic bakery yeast volume and strong overseas demand, which is projected to grow over 20% year-on-year [1][3]. - Despite the sales growth, the company anticipates a contraction in gross profit margin (GPM) and net profit margin (NPM) due to rising logistics costs, with expected GPM/NPM contractions of 1.5 percentage points and 0.7 percentage points year-on-year, respectively [1][2]. - The management has raised the full-year sales growth estimate for 2024 from approximately 10% to 12.5%, with net profit growth now expected to reach 9% year-on-year [1][2][12]. Summary by Sections Sales and Growth - The company reported a year-to-date sales growth of approximately 12% and aims for over 20% sales growth in October [3][4]. - Domestic sales in the baking segment grew 7%-8% year-on-year in September, while overseas sales surged by 40% year-on-year [3][4]. Profitability and Costs - Logistics costs have increased significantly, impacting overseas profitability, although these costs are stabilizing [5][6]. - Raw material prices, particularly for molasses, have shown a downward trend, which may influence pricing strategies moving forward [7][8]. Capacity and Future Outlook - The utilization rate remains high at around 90%, with new production capacity expected from the Egyptian and Russian factories in Q4 2024 [9]. - The company is exploring mergers and acquisitions to enhance growth, although suitable targets are limited [9]. Financial Estimates - Revised financial estimates indicate a 2% increase in net profit estimates for 2024-2026, with expected sales growth of 12.5% and net profit growth of 9% for 2024 [12][14].

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10 October 2024 | 7:54AM CST Clean Technology: Solar: Data Update: Minor changes to estimates We make minor changes to estimates for our solar coverage, reflecting the latest industry trends in 3Q24 (for details see our newly launched monthly tracker). As a result, our 2024E-30E book values for main value chain players are fine-tuned by 2% on average, and our 2024E-30E EBITDA for Hangzhou First is tweaked by -1%. Accordingly, our 12m target prices change by -1% to 0%. We do not view these changes as materia ...

M Update Guangzhou Automobile Group | Asia Pacific October 7, 2024 10:06 AM GMT Thoughts on the share outperformance GAC-H rose 19% today (Oct 7), significantly outperforming the market (Hang Seng Index +1.6%) and H-share peers (DFM +6.8% and BAIC +11.8%). We believe this was driven mainly by: 1) potential short position coverage; and 2) expanded A/H share premium of 220% from previous trough of ~50% in 2018. Although we have not heard of any material fundamental changes at this point during the Chinese Nat ...