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HT1 VN_Company Update_Negative earnings growth in 2Q19 due to high base of exchange rate gain last year_20190815

At the current price, HT1 is trading at PER 2019 and 2020 levels of 8.6x and 8.1x respectively. We maintain our Market Perform rating for the stock, with a 1-year TP of VND 16,500/share based on a target PE and EV/EBITDA of 8x and 6x respectively. Although we think that the turnaround in HT1 business results has been largely reflected in the stock price, the cash dividend of 12% on par (equivalent to dividend yield of 8% and expected to be paid in November) can be a supportive catalyst for HT1 shareholders.

15/08/2019

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VNM VN_Company Update_Market recovery and price hike to foster growth in 2019_20190813

At the current price of VND 120,600/share, VNM shares are trading at a 2019E PER of 21.3x and an EV/EBITDA of 13.3x, and a PER of 19.7x and EV/EBITDA of 12.2x for 2020E. While these levels are not expensive, they are not yet attractive in our view given VNM’s lack interesting growth outlook. All in, we raise our 12-month target price for VNM to VND 130,000 (from VND 127,000), based on an unchanged target P/E of 23x applied to our slightly higher 2019E EPS. We see no strong catalysts that could trigger a re-rating in stock’s valuation in the near term. As our new target price offers a 7.8% upside potential, (which is higher than SSI’s projected overall market return from now until year end 2019 of 5.6%), we upgrade our recommendation on VNM from Underperform to Market Perform. 

13/08/2019

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PVS VN_Company Update_Lower earnings forecast for 2019/2020 on one-off expenses. Maintain Outperform rating_20190813

Our current base case assumption that Brent oil price will average at USD 65/bbl in 2019-2020. Accordingly, our 1-year target price for PVS arrives at VND 25,100/share (from VND 27,000/share) on a lower earnings forecast for 2019F/2020F, which is based on a lower target P/E of 12x (from 13x, vs. regional median level of 12.8x) and target P/B of 1x. We reiterate an Outperform rating for the ticker, based on current market price.

13/08/2019

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ACV VN_Company Update_Resilient growth despite slowdown in Chinese arrivals_20190813

We roll over our valuation to a mid-2019-20F base, and use an unchanged target EV/EBITDA of 16x (15% premium to the global average). We raise our 12-month target price to VND100,500/share (from 95,200/share) for an 18% upside potential, and upgrade our rating to OUTPERFORM (from Market Perform). We note that ACV is an Animal Spirits top pick on the Vietnam consumer premiumisation theme. The key downside risks to our call would be greater-than-expected depreciation of the VND vs. the JPY and lower-than-expected tourist arrivals.

13/08/2019

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BMP VN_Company Update_Slimmer earnings despite encouraging sales volume in 1H 2019_20190813

At the current price, BMP shares are trading at 2019 and 2020 PERs of 9.6x and 9.0x, which is below the historical 3-year average of 11x due to the slowdown in BMP business results in recent years. Although we expect no significant growth in the company’s earnings in 2019-2020, an encouraging dividend yield of 8% can be a supportive variable for the stock price ahead.

13/08/2019

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AAA VN_Company Update_Strong profit from IP segment continues to boost 2Q19 earnings_20190812
At the current price, AAA is trading at 2019 and 2020 PER levels of 7.6x and 7.5x respectively. We maintain our Outperform rating for the stock, with an unchanged target price of VND 20,100/share based on the SOTP method. AAA is an interesting case to follow in the coming years, given the short-term profit boosts from property and long-term prospects from the penetration into biodegradable product lines. Besides, the cash dividend of 10% on par, equivalent to a dividend yield of 5.7%, can also be a supportive catalyst for the stock price

12/08/2019

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GAS VN: Lower earnings forecasts for 2019-2020 on pipeline closure expenses and reduced gas volume estimates
We revised our 1-yr target price to VND 114,500 (from VND 128,000), based on an unchanged target P/E of 17x on our 2H19-1H20E EPS. In our revised base case, we assume that GAS will be not permitted to keep additional profit from the “take or pay” price scheme change of approximately VND 3tn in 2020, and take into account decommissioning expenses. We expect GAS to post strong earnings in 2H 2019, thanks to one-off earnings as mentioned above. Given the 12% upside potential to our 1-yr target price, we downgrade our recommendation from Buy to Outperform.

07/08/2019

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VRE VN_Company Update_Highlights from 2Q19 results and analyst call_20190806

At the current share price of VND 35,000/share, VRE is trading at an EV/EBITDA of 14.1x, which is relatively lower than the regional peer average of 15.7x and 10.7% below fair value. Our rating is MARKET PERFORM for the stock

06/08/2019

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VCB VN_Company Update_Solid 1H19 with significant upside from the bancasurance deal and upcoming capital raising_20190802

We raise our 12-month target price to VND82,400, based on an unchanged PBR target of 3.0x applied to our 2020E BVPS of VND27,452 (previously VND81,300 using 2020E BVPS of VND27,093), for a potential upside of 2.36% from the current price of VND80,500. Please note that this does not consider the cash dividend of 8% at par in 2019E and 2020E. Given the limited potential upside, we maintain our Market Perform rating.

02/08/2019

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MWG VN_Company Update_1H19 business results are on track_20190801

At the current price of VND 103,700, shares of MWG are trading at 2019E and 2020E PERs of 12.0x and 10.1x respectively. The stock price has increased by 14% in the past one month. We think the main reasons for the good performance of the stock include: (i) the impressive business results of the company in 5M19, especially Bachhoaxanh; and (ii) the impressive performance of its covered warrants. We maintain our SOTP-based 12-month TP for MWG of VND160,300/share for a 54.6% upside potential, and reiterate our BUY rating.

01/08/2019

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GVR VN_Company Update_One-off income to secure 2019 earnings_20190731

Assuming that GVR will achieve its 2019 target, 2019 EPS would be VND 805. At the current price of VND 14,600 per share, GVR is being 2019 PER and PBR of 18x and 1.3x respectively. Amid a comparatively lower natural rubber price, more attention is being drawn to GVR divestment from its non-core business, land compensation income, and its land bank, particularly during the period of rising demand for industrial park.

31/07/2019

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HPG VN_Company Update_Positive earnings recovery in 2Q19_20190726

At the current price, HPG is trading at 2019E and 2020E PE of 7.9x and 5.9x respectively, which is attractive in our view. We maintain our BUY rating on the stock, with a 1-year target of VND 32,100/share (adjusted for 30% stock dividend) based on an unchanged target PE and EV/EBITDA of 9x and 7.5x respectively.

26/07/2019

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PAN VN_Company Update_On track to deliver over the long haul_20190726
At current market prices, PAN is trading at 2019F P/E of 17.1x and 2019 EV/EBITDA of 4.4x. Currently, PAN valuations look more attractive than other consumer peers such as VNM (2019P/E of 22.8x and EV/EBITDA of 14.2x) and MSN (2019P/E of 20x and EV/EBITDA of 9.8x).

26/07/2019

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PNJ VN_Company Update_A weak quarter concerns on sales growth remains_20190726

At the current price of VND 76,700/share, PNJ is trading at 2019 and 2020 PER of 15.6x and 13.7x respectively. Our target price for the company is VND 87,300 (+13.9% upside) with a target PE of 16.5x, equivalent to an OUTPERFORM rating.

26/07/2019

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HSG VN_Company Update_Positive recovery in 3Q19 profit margin_20190725

At the current price, HSG is trading at 2019 and 2020 PER forward metrics of 9.4x and 9x respectively. We maintain our Market Perform rating on the stock, with a target price of VND 8,100/share based on consistent PE, PB and EV/EBITDA targets of 7x, 0.6x and 6.5x respectively. We think that the recovery in profit margin and the stabilization in the galvanized steel market can be supportive factors for HSG in the coming time. However, we think that the stock can be more attractive in case the company shows improvement in sales volume and market share.

25/07/2019

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