Malaysia’s benchmark index retreated as profit-taking in key heavyweights weighed on sentiment, while overall market activity remained active. Summary FBM KLCI fell 0.83% to 1,684.93 , dragged by losses in banking and selected large-cap names, despite steady trading participation. Market Performance FBM KLCI : 1,684.93 (-0.83%) FBM Mid 70: -0.00% (flat) FBM Small Cap: -0.23% FBM ACE: +0.20% Broad market was mixed , with weakness concentrated in large caps. Market Breadth & Trading Activity Total volume: 3.54 billion shares Total value: RM4.19 billion Gainers: 456 Losers: 678 Unchanged: 550 Market breadth turned negative , reflecting cautious sentiment. Top Movers – KLCI Gainers Axiata (6888.MY) +1.54% Petronas Gas (6033.MY) +1.18% Sunway (5211.MY) +1.15% Losers Hong Leong Bank (5819.MY) -3.29% Maybank (1155.MY) -3.02% CIMB (1023.MY) -2.47% Banking sector weakness was the main ...
Maintain Buy with unchanged Target Price of RM2.40
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| Berjaya Auto Bhd |
We maintain our BUY call for Berjaya Auto due to its:
1. Attractive product pipeline going forward;
2. Aggressive expansion from its Philippines operations, helped by a booming auto market (projected growth of 15% in 2016); and,
3. Strong ability to capture market share (2.4% YTD from 1.5%).
Continuously filling its product pipeline.
We expect Berjaya Auto (BAuto) to maintain an interesting product launch schedule in 2016, mainly from its facelifted models and diesel variants. The face-lift completely knocked down (CKD) CX-5 was recently launched in February, while the CKD CX-3 is anticipated to hit the market by end-2016. As for its “diesel wave”, we believe Mazda 6 would be introduced by mid-year. The diesel CKD CX-5 is also likely to be offered, as the model is already being assembled in Malaysia for the Thailand market.
Strong growth from the Philippines.
The Philippines operations recorded a quarterly sales growth of 41.8% YoY, driven largely by the Mazda 2 and Mazda 3, which saw an increase of volume by 69.3% and 36.4% YoY respectively. The Philippines market would become increasingly significant for BAuto, with industry sales expected to grow 15% to 350,000 units.
Forecasts and risks.
We revised our earnings forecasts for FY16-18 down by 9.4%, 3.7% and 5.0% respectively. Downside risks for our recommendation and TP include: i) unfavourable forex movements, ii) disruption in product pipeline, and iii) lacklustre consumer spending.
Source: RHB Research
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