BOCOM International·2025-05-07 13:42Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for all covered companies in the internet and education sectors, indicating a positive outlook for their performance [4]. Core Insights - The fundamental aspects of the internet and education industries continue to support valuation, with a focus on service platform opportunities. The report anticipates a potential increase in market expectations due to low base effects in the first half of 2025 [1][3]. - The report highlights the expected growth in Gross Merchandise Volume (GMV) for major e-commerce players, with projections of +6% for the industry, +6% for Alibaba, +10% for JD.com, +13% for Pinduoduo, and +15% for Kuaishou [3]. - The report notes that the valuation of most companies is currently lower than the average level for 2024, presenting opportunities for companies with stable performance and potential for business expansion, particularly those leveraging AI [3]. Company Performance - In April 2025, the stock price performance of covered companies showed significant variation, with notable increases for companies like Cloud Music (+22%) and Youdao (+17%), while companies like TAL Education saw a decline of -34% [5]. - The report indicates that the proportion of Hong Kong Stock Connect holdings for covered companies has increased, with Alibaba's holding rising to 8.7% as of April 2025 [3][6]. - The report anticipates a small wave of companies returning to Hong Kong for listing, as nearly 30 companies meet the conditions for such a move [3]. Financial Metrics - The report provides a detailed valuation summary for various companies, including projected earnings per share (EPS) and price-to-earnings (P/E) ratios for FY25E and FY26E. For instance, Tencent is projected to have a P/E of 17.4 for FY25E, while Alibaba is expected to have a P/E of 10.7 [4]. - The average P/E ratio across the covered companies is projected to be 16.0 for FY25E, indicating a generally favorable valuation environment [4][9]. Market Trends - The report notes that the market for Chinese concept stocks listed in the U.S. is facing potential delisting risks, but the impact is expected to be less severe than in previous years [3]. - The report highlights the increasing trading volume of Chinese concept stocks in Hong Kong, with a significant rise in trading activity since the introduction of dual-class share structures [7][8].