Investment Rating - The report assigns an "Outperform" rating to the company with a target price of HKD 12.60, corresponding to a 27x P/E for 2026 [4][15][17]. Core Insights - The company has achieved rapid expansion from Southeast Asia to a global logistics operator covering 13 countries, leveraging a highly flexible regional agency model [4][18]. - Southeast Asia serves as the profit foundation, while improvements in profitability are observed in China, with emerging markets expected to form a second growth engine [4][18]. - The company has successfully entered new markets in the Middle East and Latin America, enhancing its global network [4][19]. Financial Summary - Total revenue is projected to grow from USD 8.849 billion in 2023 to USD 17.405 billion by 2027, with annual growth rates of 22%, 16%, 18%, 18%, and 22% respectively [3][14]. - Gross profit is expected to increase from USD 473 million in 2023 to USD 1.923 billion in 2027 [3]. - The company anticipates a return to profitability with net income projected to rise from a loss of USD 1.101 billion in 2023 to a profit of USD 864 million by 2027 [3][13]. Revenue Forecast - Revenue from Southeast Asia is expected to grow significantly, reaching USD 8.283 billion by 2027, with a CAGR of 34% from 2025 to 2027 [14][13]. - Revenue from China is projected to stabilize, with a slight increase to USD 7.109 billion by 2027 [14][13]. - New market revenues are anticipated to grow rapidly, reaching USD 1.958 billion by 2027, reflecting a strong CAGR of 43% [14][13]. Profitability Metrics - The company is expected to achieve a gross margin improvement, with gross margins projected to rise from 5.34% in 2023 to 11.05% in 2027 [3][14]. - Net profit margins are forecasted to improve significantly, with net profit margins expected to reach 4.96% by 2027 [3][14]. Valuation Methodology - The report utilizes both P/E and P/B valuation methods, ultimately favoring the P/E method due to its reflection of the company's brand value and operational efficiency [15][17]. - The target price of HKD 12.60 is based on a 27x P/E for 2026, while a P/B valuation suggests a lower target price of HKD 10.64 [17].
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