RHB Research Summary - 24 Nov 2014

Genting Malaysia (GENM MK, NEUTRAL, TP: MYR4.21)
Blame It On The Luck Factor
9MFY14 Results Review
Genting Malaysia’s 9M14 core earnings of MYR950.5m fell below expectations due to subpar VIP holds in Malaysia, while its US segment continued to face headwinds from Bimini losses. Maintain NEUTRAL with our SOP-based TP reduced to MYR4.21 (3% upside). We lower our FY14 EPS by 5.6% and reduce our FY15-16 EPS forecasts by 7.1- 9.2% to factor in the impact from the GST implementation come Apr 2015.

IOI Properties Group (IOIPG MK, BUY, TP: MYR3.10)
Earnings On Track
Results Review
IOIPG’s 1QFY15 (Jun) results came in below expectations. Maintain BUY and MYR3.10 TP (26.5% upside). We expect 2H earnings to come in stronger as new projects are progressively rolled out in the coming months. New sales in 1QFY15 reached MYR370m, of which 85% were contributed by projects in Malaysia. Meanwhile, we expect IOI City Mall, which had a soft launch last weekend, to boost FY16 earnings.
Coastal Contracts (COCO MK, BUY, TP: MYR4.80)
Increased Sales of Premium OSVs
Results Review
9M14 MYR153m core profit was in line (met 79% of our/street estimates), buoyed by 14 vessel deliveries (9M13: 13 vessels). We retain our earnings forecast and BUY call, with our new TP at MYR4.80 (implied 13x P/E, 39% upside) after adjusting its shipbuilding valuations. Its MYR2.5bn orderbook is underpinned by vessel deliveries up to 2015 and GCSU long-term contract, while it expects JU rig delivery by 1H15.
Allianz Malaysia (ALLZ MK, BUY, TP: MYR13.50) (Upgraded)
Consistent Track Record
Results Review
Allianz’s 9M14 earnings of MYR225m was in line and met 76% of our FY14F forecasts, buoyed by AGIC’s double digit earned premium growth and underwriting margin of 16% (above industry’s 13%), ALIM’s strong investment performance and higher renewal premium. We upgrade to BUY with an unchanged SOP TP of MYR13.50 (13% upside). Valuations appear attractive again due to the recent retracement.

Genting (GENT MK, NEUTRAL, TP: MYR9.67) (Downgraded)
Lifted By Non-Gaming Divisions
9MFY14 Results Review
Genting’s 9MFY14 core earnings of MYR1.66bn were within our expectations as weakness in its gaming segments was offset by an improved showing from its plantation and O&G divisions. That said, we downgrade our TP to MYR9.67 (from MYR10.96) (a 2.8% upside) following our valuation revision on its listed subsidiaries in view of potential earnings headwinds ahead. Downgrade our call to NEUTRAL.

SKP Resources (SKP MK, BUY, TP: MYR0.85)
A Stronger 2HFY15 Awaits
Results Review
We deem SKP’s 1HFY15 (Mar) earnings of MYR20.2m in line despite reaching only 42.1% of our full-year estimate. Maintain BUY and MYR0.85 TP, a 17.2% upside. We expect 2HFY15 earnings to accelerate on the production of two new Dyson models, which started in early Nov 2014. No dividend was declared for the quarter under review. We make no changes to our earnings forecasts.

Petra Energy (PENB MK, NEUTRAL, TP:MYR2.08)
Results Review
Keeping Up The Pace
Petra Energy’s 9MFY14 core earnings of MYR17.4m came in above our expectations at 85% but missed consensus at only 50%. We maintain our NEUTRAL with a lower SOP-based TP of MYR2.08 (from MYR3.02). We raise our FY14 estimates by 10% on the back of higher work orders from its marine services segment but keep our FY15
numbers unchanged.

7-Eleven Malaysia (SEM MK, BUY, TP: MYR2.00)
Stronger Performance
Results Review
7-Eleven’s 3Q14 results were broadly in line, with net profit improving 109% YoY to MYR17.1m, partly contributed by an increase in ASP and stronger other operating income. We maintain our BUY call and MYR2.00 TP, derived from 28x FY15F P/E, offering a 21.2% upside. Its 9M14 net profit makes up 70% of consensus’ FY14 net profit. We are confident that its business expansion plans are progressing well.

Pintaras Jaya (PINT MK, BUY, TP: MYR4.92)
1QFY15 Net Profit Grows 9% YoY
Results Review
Pintaras Jaya’s 1QFY15 (Jun) results met our forecast. We maintain our BUY call, earnings forecasts and TP of MYR4.92 (implying a 13% upside). Being a dominant player, Pintaras Jaya is well-positioned to capitalise on the strong prospects of the piling segment, backed by the Klang Valley MRT project, a proliferation of high-rise developments and capacity shortage – which should boost piling rates.
Southern Steel (SSB MK, NEUTRAL, TP: MYR1.46)
In Red At The Start Of FY15
Results Review
Southern Steel’s 1QFY15 (Jun) results (MYR21.7m net loss) were below consensus and our estimates due to stiff competition from imported steel, a drop in steel prices and deeper losses from its associates. We maintain our NEUTRAL call, but cut our earnings forecasts for the next two years. Therefore, our book-based TP of 0.7x FY15F P/BV (-1 SD) is trimmed accordingly to MYR1.46 (from MYR1.49) (4.2% upside).

Sarawak Oil Palms (SOP MK, BUY, TP: MYR6.60)
Decent 3Q Earnings
Results Review
We continue to like SOP for its better production growth outlook and as the sole biodiesel supplier in Sarawak. Maintain BUY and MYR6.60 TP (11.9% upside). SOP’s production should benefit from drier conditions in Sarawak compared to its typically excessive rainfall. We trim our FY14 earnings forecast slightly although SOP’s 9M14 core earnings were in line, making up only 72% of our full-year forecast.

Economic Highlights - Inflation Inched Higher In October, BNM Could Revisit Raising Rates In March 2015
(Published 24 Nov 2014)
The headline inflation rate inched higher to 2.8% YoY in October (Sep: +2.6%). The fuel price hike on 2 Oct exerted some pressure on inflation but was mitigated by the higher base effect when the fuel prices were raised in Sep 2013. This was reflected in a faster increase in the core inflation rate, largely due to a sharp pick-up in transportation cost. In contrast, the prices of food & non-alcoholic beverages inched lower in September.

Research Summary: 24 July 2014

Research Summary: 24 July 2014

Research House	Type	Company/Sector	Report Title	Rating/Call	Target
RHB	Company update	Prestariang	Fully priced in for now	Neutral	RM2.34
RHB	Results review	Westports	Earnings improved on higher volume	Buy	RM3.29
RHB	News flash	AZRB	Bags MYR185m Putrajaya building/road job	Buy	RM0.96
RHB	Results review	Daibochi	Another unexciting Quarter	Take profit	RM3.75
RHB	Results review	Pantech	Margin improves but sales decline	Neutral	RM1.25
CIMB	Results note	Daibochi	Signs of stable costs	Hold	RM4.38
Maybank	Company update	Hartalega	Transitioning to higher growth; U/G to BUY	Buy	RM7.30
Maybank	Results review	Westports	Waiting for tariff revision	Buy	RM2.85
Maybank	Technical	KPS		Take profit
Kenanga	Results note	Pantech	1Q15 in-line	Outperform	RM1.23
Kenanga	Results note	Westports	2Q14 results inline	Outperform	RM3.13
Kenanga	On radar	Pintaras	Bright prospects	Trading buy	RM4.78

Research Summary: 26 June 2014

Research Summary: 26 June 2014

Research House	Type	Company/Sector	Report Title	Rating/Call	Target
RHB	News flash	Datasonic	To partake in fuel subsidy project	Buy	RM2.50
RHB	News flash	Prestariang	Private placement to raise RM70m-80m	Buy	RM2.25
RHB	Results review	Hai-O	In transition	Neutral	RM2.73
RHB	Company update	7-Eleven	On an expansion spree	NR	N/A
RHB	Company update	Pintaras Jaya	Investability improves	Buy	RM4.88
RHB	Results review	VS Industry	Lacks re-rating catalyst	Neutral	RM1.75
CIMB	Company note	7-eleven	Strong growth but priced in	Hold	RM1.85
CIMB	Flash note	Prestariang	Private placement a positive surprise	Add	RM2.23
Maybank	Company update	Petronas Chemicals	Oil price kicker to ASP	Hold	RM6.85
Maybank	Technical	Titijaya		Short-term buy
Kenanga	Results note	Hai-O	FY14 within expectations	Market perform	RM2.47
Kenanga	On radar	SKP Resources	Bouncing back	Trading buy	RM0.57
Affin	Results note	Hai-O	Long-term prospects remain intact	Add	RM3.01