Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2025-09-10 02:17Core Viewpoint - Morgan Stanley has slightly lowered the target price for China COSCO Shipping Holdings (01919) by 1% from HKD 9.6 to HKD 9.5, maintaining a "Underweight" rating [1] Summary by Relevant Categories Earnings Forecast - The earnings forecast for China COSCO Shipping Holdings for the first half of 2025 has led to a downward adjustment of profit predictions for 2025-2027 by 12%, 9%, and 9% respectively, primarily due to a decrease in container profits [1] Valuation Adjustments - Morgan Stanley has made slight adjustments to optimistic, baseline, and pessimistic assumptions regarding the company, noting that the book value per share (BPS) has increased following valuation extensions [1] Dividend and Currency Assumptions - The analysis now includes the cash dividend for 2025 and updates to currency assumptions, specifically anticipating a gradual appreciation of the Renminbi against the US dollar [1]