ComfortDelgro, LHN Ltd, Wing Tai Holdings, Singtel, Nio

🚍 ComfortDelgro (CD SP) – Gaining Momentum with Australian Expansion

Recommendation: BUY
Target Price: SGD 1.65
Current Price: SGD 1.48
Broker: Maybank Research Pte. Ltd
Date of Recommendation: 6th September 2024

Investment Thesis: ComfortDelgro – Capitalizing on Zero-Emission Buses in Australia

ComfortDelgro (CD SP) continues to demonstrate growth, driven by its recent success in securing contracts in Australia. Through its Australian subsidiary, ComfortDelGro Corp Australia (CDCA), the company secured three franchises within the Victorian Department of Transport and Planning’s Metropolitan Zero Emission Bus (ZEB) tender. This strategic move enhances its presence in the region and positions ComfortDelgro as a leader in sustainable transport solutions.

Key Developments:
- New contract wins in Australia further solidify ComfortDelgro’s market share in the electric bus industry.
- The company’s Zero Emission Bus (ZEB) strategy aligns with global trends toward sustainable transportation, ensuring long-term growth potential.

Valuation:
With a revised DCF-based target price of SGD 1.65, ComfortDelgro’s valuation reflects its strong future earnings potential, particularly from its Australian operations. The current price of SGD 1.48 offers a 11.5% upside.

Share Price Catalysts:

Increasing adoption of electric vehicles and buses globally.
Continued success in securing government contracts.
Expansion into new international markets.

🏢 LHN Ltd (SGX: LHN) – Stable Operations in Co-living

Recommendation: BUY
Target Price: SGD 0.43
Current Price: SGD 0.39
Broker: Maybank Research Pte. Ltd
Date of Recommendation: 6th September 2024

Investment Thesis: LHN Ltd – Riding the Co-living Boom

LHN Ltd has released a positive business update for 3Q24, highlighting the stability of its Coliwoo co-living properties. The company’s occupancy rate reached 95%, reflecting increased demand from tourists and summer holidaymakers. LHN continues to expand its portfolio, with two Ministry of Health Holdings (MOHH) assets expected to contribute positively from September 2024 onwards.

Growth Drivers:
- Competitive pricing and strategic expansions in the co-living space.
- Expansion of its portfolio to accommodate the growing demand for flexible living spaces.

Valuation:
With a target price of SGD 0.43, the valuation is based on a 6.5x FY25E P/E multiple. The current price of SGD 0.39 offers investors a 10% upside as LHN continues to grow its presence in Singapore and ASEAN markets.

Share Price Catalysts:

Continued growth in the co-living sector driven by increased demand for flexible living arrangements.
Expansion of its property portfolio across Singapore and the region.

🏠 Wing Tai Holdings (SGX: W05) – Strategic Insider Buying

Recommendation: HOLD
Transacted Price: SGD 1.26
Broker: Maybank Research Pte. Ltd
Date of Recommendation: 6th September 2024

Investment Thesis: Wing Tai Holdings – Steady Insider Confidence

Recent insider trades reveal that Helen Chow, the wife of Wing Tai’s chairman Cheng Wai Keung, acquired an additional 70,000 shares of the company. This move brings her total holding, alongside her husband, to 61.51%. Such strategic insider buying reflects confidence in the company’s future growth prospects.

Key Insight:
- Insider accumulation often signals management’s belief in the undervaluation of the stock or expected positive developments.

Valuation:
Wing Tai is currently trading at SGD 1.26, and while the stock has potential, the recommendation is to hold as the company navigates its near-term challenges.

Share Price Catalysts:

Potential recovery in the real estate market, which could positively affect the company’s portfolio.

📶 Singtel (SGX: Z74) – Accelerating 5G Rollout in Australia

Recommendation: BUY
Target Price: SGD 3.58
Current Price: SGD 3.13
Broker: Maybank Research Pte. Ltd
Date of Recommendation: 6th September 2024

Investment Thesis: Singtel – Strong Expansion through Optus and TPG Telecom Partnership

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) recently approved a regional network-sharing agreement between Singtel’s Australian subsidiary Optus and TPG Telecom. This partnership allows Optus to fast-track its 5G network expansion across regional Australia, increasing 5G sites to over 2,400 by 2030.

Growth Opportunities:
- Optus’s strategic partnership with TPG enhances its ability to serve regional communities with faster and more reliable 5G services.
- The expansion is set to accelerate Singtel’s growth in the competitive Australian telecom market.

Valuation:
With a target price of SGD 3.58, Singtel is expected to benefit from the increasing demand for 5G services. The current price of SGD 3.13 offers investors a potential upside of 14.4%.

Share Price Catalysts:

Accelerated 5G rollout in regional areas of Australia.
Expansion of Singtel’s market share in Australia through its Optus subsidiary.

🚗 Nio (NIO) – Narrowing Losses and Surging Vehicle Sales

Recommendation: BUY
Target Price: USD 50.00
Current Price: USD 42.00
Broker: Maybank Research Pte. Ltd
Date of Recommendation: 6th September 2024

Investment Thesis: Nio – Strong Growth Prospects in EV Market

Nio reported an impressive 16.7% YoY reduction in net losses for 2Q24, accompanied by a surge in vehicle sales. The company’s revenue from vehicle sales more than doubled to RMB 15.7 billion, driven by strong demand for electric vehicles (EVs) and improvements in vehicle sales margins.

Strong Performance Drivers:
- Increasing demand for electric vehicles in China and globally.
- Record vehicle deliveries expected in Q3 2024, with total deliveries forecast to be between 61,000 and 63,000 vehicles.

Valuation:
Nio is trading at USD 42.00, with a target price of USD 50.00, reflecting a strong upside potential as the company continues to capitalize on the growing EV market.

Share Price Catalysts:

Rising demand for electric vehicles in China and other key markets.
Improving vehicle sales margins and reduced operational losses.

Conclusion
This report highlights key investment opportunities in ComfortDelgro, LHN Ltd, Wing Tai Holdings, Singtel, and Nio. Each of these companies demonstrates strong growth potential in their respective industries, from transportation and co-living to telecommunications and electric vehicles.

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