2026-01-21 02:24Investment Rating - The report assigns a "Buy" rating for the company with a target price of HKD 45.50, indicating an upside potential of 12.6% from the current price of HKD 40.42 [5][8]. Core Insights - The company recorded a net revenue of HKD 12.2 billion for Q3 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of 14%. Adjusted EBITDA also rose by 14% to HKD 3.3 billion, with a normalized net win rate leading to a 7% increase in adjusted EBITDA [1]. - The company's market share is estimated to be around 20% for the full year of 2025, maintaining its position as the second-largest player in the industry. Management indicated an increase in market share for Q4 2025, with expectations for further growth in 2026 due to the utilization of new projects opening in December 2023 [1]. - Macau's gaming revenue is projected to grow by 9.1% year-on-year to MOP 247.4 billion in 2025, with a significant increase of 13.8% in the second half of 2025. The upcoming longer Spring Festival holiday in 2026 is expected to boost travel demand from mainland citizens, benefiting the tourism sector and the company [2]. - Competitors are facing increased brand fees and geopolitical concerns, which may lead to a preference for the company among investors. MGM China announced a new brand agreement that doubles its brand fees, raising market concerns for other competitors [3]. - The company's current valuation is at 10.6 times the 2026 EV/EBITDA, which is considered low compared to the pre-pandemic range of 10.0 to 14.0 times, suggesting potential for valuation re-rating as performance improves [4]. Financial Summary - Revenue projections for the company are as follows: FY22: HKD 11.474 billion, FY23: HKD 35.684 billion, FY24: HKD 43.432 billion, FY25E: HKD 48.574 billion, FY26E: HKD 52.232 billion [5]. - EBITDA projections are: FY22: HKD (0.553) billion, FY23: HKD 9.955 billion, FY24: HKD 12.188 billion, FY25E: HKD 14.020 billion, FY26E: HKD 14.971 billion [5].