SITC(HK:01308) Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2025-10-28 01:29Company Overview - Company maintains earnings forecast for Hai Feng International (01308) and keeps the outperform rating unchanged, with a target price of HKD 36 per share, corresponding to a P/E ratio of 10.0/11.9 for 2025/2026, indicating a potential upside of 27.0% from the current stock price [1] Recent Performance - In Q3 2025, the company reported revenue of USD 796 million, a year-on-year decrease of 1.7% and a quarter-on-quarter decrease of 11.9%. The container shipping volume reached 920,179 TEU, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 8.9% but a quarter-on-quarter decrease of 11.0%. The average freight rate (excluding slot exchange fees) was USD 712 per TEU, down 12.0% year-on-year and 5.7% quarter-on-quarter [2] Market Trends - The supply of small container ships in the Asian region is expected to remain tight, with only a 1-2% annual increase in new supply over the next three years. Currently, 11.2% of vessels are over 25 years old. The tight supply is driven by the need for small vessels to support feeder services after the Red Sea detour and increased demand for small vessels in long-haul alliances. As of October 2025, the capacity of vessels under 3,000 TEU has increased by 8.5% compared to the end of 2023, with a 2.2% increase in the Asian region. Rental rates for 1,700/2,750 TEU vessels have increased by 37.8% and 16.4% year-on-year, respectively [3] Industry Dynamics - The trend of industrial transfer due to U.S. tariff policies may accelerate, with trade volume between China and ASEAN countries expected to continue increasing. For the period from January to September 2025, the year-on-year growth rates for imports and exports between China and ASEAN countries were +9.6%. The current U.S. tariff framework is likely to expedite the transfer of industries from China to Southeast Asian countries, further driving economic growth in these regions and stabilizing trade volumes in the Asian region [4]