Investment Rating - The investment rating for Meituan-W (03690) is "Buy" (maintained) [1] Core Views - The report emphasizes the potential of AI empowerment to enhance both customer experience and operational efficiency. Meituan's strategic upgrade to "Retail + Technology" aims to integrate technological capabilities deeply into local life services and retail businesses, focusing on areas such as instant retail, smart supply chains, and unmanned delivery [4][10] Summary by Sections Financial Performance - For 2023, Meituan's revenue is projected at 276,563 million, with a year-on-year growth of 26%. The adjusted net profit is expected to be 23,253 million, reflecting a significant increase of 730% [13] - Revenue forecasts for 2024, 2025, and 2026 are 336,699 million, 385,681 million, and 435,161 million respectively, with growth rates of 22%, 15%, and 13% [10] - Adjusted net profit forecasts for the same years are 42,305 million, 52,213 million, and 70,790 million, with growth rates of 82%, 23%, and 36% [10] Business Strategy - Meituan has accelerated its layout in B-end SaaS since 2016, providing comprehensive solutions for merchants in management, marketing, and supply chain [5] - The company is focusing on AI's role in enhancing operational efficiency in the restaurant SaaS sector, drawing parallels with successful overseas examples [5][6] - The report highlights Meituan's investment in robotics and automation technologies, with over 30 investments in related companies since 2021 [9] Market Positioning - Meituan's strategic focus on AI and technology integration is expected to create a competitive edge in the retail sector, particularly in enhancing customer experience through personalized services and operational efficiencies [7][10] - The report notes the significant advancements in Meituan's unmanned delivery capabilities, including the development of autonomous driving technology and drone delivery services [8][9] Future Outlook - The report maintains a positive long-term outlook on Meituan's operational and organizational capabilities, emphasizing the importance of its "extreme execution" strategy in the retail sector [10] - The anticipated acceleration of generative AI commercialization and macroeconomic improvements are expected to positively impact Meituan's business performance [6][10]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for Meituan-W (03690) is "Buy" (maintained) [1] Core Views - The report emphasizes the potential of AI empowerment to enhance both customer experience and operational efficiency. Meituan's strategic upgrade to "Retail + Technology" aims to integrate technological capabilities deeply into local life services and retail businesses, focusing on instant retail, smart supply chains, and unmanned delivery [4][10] Summary by Sections Financial Performance - For 2023, Meituan's revenue is projected at 276,563 million, with a year-on-year growth of 26%. The adjusted net profit is expected to be 23,253 million, reflecting a significant increase of 730% [13] - Revenue forecasts for 2024, 2025, and 2026 are 336,699 million, 385,681 million, and 435,161 million respectively, with growth rates of 22%, 15%, and 13% [10][13] - Adjusted net profit predictions for the same years are 42,305 million, 52,213 million, and 70,790 million, with growth rates of 82%, 23%, and 36% [10][13] Business Strategy - Meituan has accelerated its layout in B-end SaaS since 2016, providing comprehensive solutions for merchants in management, marketing, and supply chain [5] - The company is focusing on AI's role in enhancing operational efficiency in the restaurant SaaS sector, drawing parallels with successful overseas examples [5][6] - Meituan's "QianNiuHua" system offers a full-process digital solution for local retailers, aiming to reduce costs and improve efficiency [6] Technological Advancements - The report highlights Meituan's commitment to technology innovation, particularly in unmanned delivery and AI applications, which are expected to significantly enhance operational efficiency [7][9] - The company has made substantial investments in robotics and automation technologies, with over 30 investments in related companies since 2021 [9] Market Position - Meituan's core local business segment generates 57% of its revenue from commission and delivery marketing services, indicating a strong market presence [9] - The report suggests that AI can significantly improve advertising efficiency, as evidenced by the performance of major overseas companies [9]

Investment Rating - The report assigns a "Buy" rating for Alibaba with a target price of $156.00, representing a potential upside of 16% from the current price of $134.01 [3][4]. Core Insights - The report emphasizes that Alibaba's long-term value is driven by its investments in AI and cloud infrastructure, with a planned investment of RMB 380 billion over the next three years [4]. - The restructuring of Alibaba's e-commerce business is expected to enhance operational efficiency and focus on strategic growth in both domestic and international markets [4]. - The report highlights significant growth in revenue and profit, with a projected increase in operating profit and earnings per share over the next few years [3][4]. Financial Summary - For the fiscal year ending March 31, 2023, Alibaba reported total revenue of RMB 868.69 billion, with a year-on-year growth of 2% [3]. - Operating profit for FY2023 was RMB 100.35 billion, with a significant increase of 44.1% year-on-year [11]. - The net profit for FY2023 was RMB 65.57 billion, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 39.3% [11]. - The forecast for FY2025 projects total revenue to reach RMB 1,004.55 billion, with operating profit expected to be RMB 143.68 billion [3][11]. - The report anticipates a substantial increase in earnings per share, projected to be RMB 7.5 in FY2025, up from RMB 3.4 in FY2023 [3][11]. Business Segments Performance - The e-commerce segment, including Taobao and Tmall, is expected to generate significant revenue, with a forecast of RMB 467.89 billion for FY2026 [9]. - Alibaba Cloud is projected to continue its growth trajectory, with revenue expected to reach RMB 134.06 billion by FY2026, benefiting from increasing demand for AI services [9]. - The report notes that the international e-commerce segment has shown a robust growth of 32% year-on-year, although it still faces challenges in profitability [4][9].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "BUY" rating for the company with a target price (TP) revised to HK$98.00 from the previous HK$107.00, reflecting a 53% upside potential based on the current price of HK$64.05 [1][4][7]. Core Insights - The company reported 4Q24 revenue at the upper range of guidance, driven by strong Advanced Packaging (AP) growth, although weak margins in both Semiconductor (SEMI) and Surface Mount Technology (SMT) segments led to net income missing estimates. The report emphasizes a positive outlook on structural demand for TCB and other AP tools, particularly in AI applications, despite challenges in mainstream and non-AI sectors [4][10][11]. - The earnings forecasts for 2025 and 2026 have been cut by 28% and 16% respectively, reflecting adjustments in revenue and margin expectations due to competitive dynamics in the packaging business [4][7][27]. Revenue and Earnings Forecasts - Revenue projections for the years ending December are as follows: - 2025E: HK$14,934 million - 2026E: HK$17,908 million - 2027E: HK$20,458 million - Reported net profit estimates are: - 2025E: HK$1,286 million - 2026E: HK$1,771 million - 2027E: HK$2,265 million - Core EPS estimates are: - 2025E: HK$3.088 - 2026E: HK$4.253 - 2027E: HK$5.439 [8][31]. Financial Performance - The company reported a flat revenue of HK$3.4 billion in 4Q24, with gross profit margins decreasing to 37.2%, down from 42.3% in 4Q23. The operating profit margin fell significantly to 0.1% [10][20]. - The 4Q24 results showed a net income of HK$4 million, a drastic decline of 94% year-over-year, primarily due to weak demand in automotive and industrial sectors, along with a one-time restructuring cost of HK$95 million [10][20]. Market Position and Growth Potential - The report highlights that AP revenues are expected to exceed 30% of total revenues and contribute over 50% to net income from 2025 onwards, indicating a strong growth trajectory driven by AI demand [4][11]. - The company aims to capture 35-40% of the global TCB market share by 2027, with significant investments planned for R&D in AP tools [10][11]. Valuation Metrics - The report uses a valuation multiple of 23x the 2026E EPS to assess the company's value, reflecting a competitive landscape in the mainstream packaging business [7][26]. - Key financial metrics include: - Core P/E for 2025E: 20.7x - EV/EBITDA for 2025E: 14.1x - P/B ratio for 2025E: 1.7x [8][31].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for Budweiser APAC (01876.HK) with a target price of HKD 10, while the current price is HKD 8.66 [2][6]. Core Insights - The company reported a total revenue of USD 6.246 billion and normalized EBITDA of USD 1.807 billion for the year 2024, reflecting a year-on-year decline of 7.0% and 6.3% respectively. The normalized net profit attributable to shareholders was USD 778 million, showing a decrease of 15.2% [2][7]. - The fourth quarter results showed revenue and normalized EBITDA of USD 1.142 billion and USD 228 million respectively, with a year-on-year decline of 11.0% and 7.2% [2][7]. - The company plans to distribute a dividend of USD 750 million, which is a 7% increase, resulting in a payout ratio of 103.25% [2]. Financial Performance Summary - For the fiscal year 2024, Budweiser APAC's total sales volume decreased by 8.8%, with a significant decline in the Chinese market, where sales volume and price per ton saw year-on-year declines of 11.8% and 1.4% respectively [6][7]. - The company experienced a mixed performance across regions, with the Asia Pacific West region facing challenges while the Asia Pacific East region showed strong growth, particularly in South Korea [6][7]. - The overall gross margin for 2024 was 50.4%, with a slight year-on-year increase of 0.6 percentage points [6][7]. Future Outlook - Looking ahead to 2025, the company aims to prioritize market share recovery and has implemented significant management changes to drive this strategy. The new leadership is expected to bring renewed energy to the company's operations [6][7]. - The company plans to enhance its product offerings and increase marketing expenditures, particularly in key regions such as Fujian and Guangdong [6][7]. - The projected net profit for 2025 is adjusted to USD 815 million, with a corresponding PE ratio of 18 times [6][7].

Investment Rating - The report assigns an "Accumulate" rating for JD Logistics (02618) [2] Core Insights - JD Logistics has turned profitable in 2023 with an adjusted net profit of 2.76 billion RMB, a year-on-year increase of 218.8%, and achieved a record high adjusted profit margin of 5.8% in Q3 2024 [6][31] - The integrated supply chain logistics industry is expected to continue consolidating, with JD Logistics poised to increase its order volume through integration with the Taotian platform [6][8] - The company has established a highly coordinated network comprising six major components: warehousing, comprehensive transportation, last-mile delivery, large items, cold chain logistics, and cross-border logistics [17][41] Summary by Sections 1. Company Overview - JD Logistics was established in 2007 as an internal logistics department of JD Group and began serving external customers in 2017, becoming a leader in integrated supply chain services [17][18] - The company has significantly expanded its external customer base, with external revenue exceeding 50% since 2021 [19][25] 2. Market Dynamics - The integrated supply chain logistics market in China reached 2,026 billion RMB in 2020 and is projected to grow to 3,190 billion RMB by 2025, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.5% [6] - JD Logistics ranks as the fifth largest integrated logistics service provider globally and second in China, capturing approximately 1.7% of the third-party logistics spending in 2023 [6] 3. Business Growth and Efficiency - The company has seen significant growth in its business volume, with a notable increase in warehouse efficiency and revenue per square meter from 3,494 RMB in 2020 to 5,207 RMB in 2023 [6][41] - The integration of technology, including cloud computing and AI, has enhanced operational efficiency and positioned JD Logistics as a technology-driven logistics service provider [6][41] 4. Financial Projections - JD Logistics is expected to achieve net profits of 6.53 billion RMB, 7.73 billion RMB, and 8.95 billion RMB for the years 2024, 2025, and 2026, respectively, with corresponding P/E ratios of 13.9, 11.8, and 10.2 [8][9]

Investment Rating - The report assigns a rating of "Neutral" for the company, indicating that the expected performance is within a range of -5% to 5% relative to the benchmark index [12]. Core Insights - The company is projected to experience significant revenue growth, with total revenue expected to reach 81.17 billion in 2027, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 12.67% from 2024 to 2027 [6][8]. - The gross profit margin is anticipated to improve gradually, reaching 82.50% by 2027, indicating strong operational efficiency [7]. - The net profit attributable to the parent company is forecasted to grow steadily, with an expected net profit of 19.64 billion in 2026 and 23.31 billion in 2027 [6][8]. Financial Summary - The company's total assets are projected to increase from 242.58 billion in 2024 to 311.55 billion in 2027, demonstrating robust asset growth [6]. - The current ratio is expected to improve significantly from 1.51 in 2024 to 3.59 in 2027, indicating enhanced liquidity [7]. - The earnings per share (EPS) is forecasted to rise from 26.10 in 2024 to 34.10 in 2027, reflecting strong profitability growth [7][8]. Revenue Breakdown - The revenue from accommodation bookings is expected to grow from 3.48 billion in 2023 to 2.39 billion in 2025, with a year-over-year growth rate of 20% [4]. - Transportation ticketing revenue is projected to increase from 4.16 billion in 2023 to 5.60 billion in 2025, with a year-over-year growth rate of 12% [4]. - The revenue from travel resorts is anticipated to grow significantly, with a year-over-year growth rate of 20% expected in 2025 [4].

Investment Rating - The report downgrades Budweiser APAC to "Hold" with a target price of HKD 9.36, reflecting a potential upside of 8.1% from the current price of HKD 8.66 [1][3]. Core Views - The report indicates that the Chinese beer market is unlikely to see significant improvement in demand until 2025, with sales, revenue, and profit margins expected to remain under pressure in the short term [1]. - The company's strategy to focus on high-end and core++ products may not yield immediate benefits, and the high revenue share from ultra-premium products could negatively impact overall sales performance [1]. - Despite having clear product and channel plans for 2025, the ability to translate these into improved performance remains uncertain [1]. - Following a significant stock price increase, the current valuation (19x 2025 P/E) is considered less attractive [1]. Sales and Market Performance - In Q4 2024, Budweiser APAC's sales in China fell sharply by 18.9% year-on-year, worsening from a decline of 14.8% in Q3 2024 [1]. - The company plans to focus on high-end products, particularly the Budweiser brand, while being more selective in investments in ultra-premium brands [1]. - The shift towards high-end family channels may further tilt the channel structure away from on-premise consumption [1]. Regional Insights - In South Korea, Budweiser APAC recorded high single-digit sales and revenue growth in Q4 2024, with management confident that price increases will drive growth and margin recovery [1]. - The company raised prices for high-end and ultra-premium products by 8.1% in November 2024, which is expected to significantly benefit revenue and profit margins in 2025 [1]. Financial Projections - Revenue for 2025 is projected at USD 6.134 billion, a decrease of 1.8% from 2024, with net profit expected to rise to USD 790 million, reflecting an 8.8% increase [7][16]. - The report anticipates EBITDA margins to recover to pre-pandemic levels in the South Korean market, supported by price increases and operational efficiency improvements [1][2].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for NetEase Cloud Music (9899.HK) and raises the target price to HKD 190, indicating a potential upside of 16% from the current price of HKD 163.2 [2][3][20] Core Insights - The company's revenue for 2H24 is projected at RMB 38.8 billion, a year-on-year decline of 2.0%, which is below market expectations by 3.3%. However, the gross margin improved by 3.6 percentage points to 32.4%, driven by growth in online music service revenue and optimized cost control. The adjusted net profit is expected to be RMB 8.2 billion, exceeding market expectations of RMB 5.9 billion, with an adjusted net profit margin increasing by 8.8 percentage points to 21.1% [1][2] - Online music services continue to show strong performance, with subscription revenue growing by 19% year-on-year. The 2H24 online music service revenue is expected to reach RMB 27.9 billion, reflecting a 20.0% year-on-year increase and a 7.9% quarter-on-quarter increase. The monthly active users (MAU) are steadily increasing, and the daily active users (DAU) to MAU ratio remains above 30%, indicating high user engagement and stickiness [1][2] - The social entertainment service segment is undergoing a strategic contraction, with revenue for 2H24 expected to be RMB 10.8 billion, down 33.4% year-on-year. The company is focusing on its core music business and has simplified its app to reduce distractions from non-core services. Despite the expected decline in social entertainment revenue, cost reductions are anticipated to mitigate the impact on overall profitability [2][3] Financial Projections - The report projects the following financial metrics for NetEase Cloud Music: - FY24 revenue: RMB 7.95 billion - FY25E revenue: RMB 8.08 billion - FY26E revenue: RMB 8.63 billion - FY27E revenue: RMB 9.16 billion - Adjusted net profit for FY25E: RMB 16.2 billion - Adjusted net profit for FY26E: RMB 18.1 billion - Target P/E for FY25E: 23.2x - Target P/E for FY26E: 20.8x [3][9]

Investment Rating - The report assigns a "Buy" rating for Budweiser APAC (1876 HK) with a target price of HKD 9.78, indicating a potential upside of 24.7% from the current price of HKD 7.84 [1][2][6]. Core Insights - The overall performance is led by strong results in the South Korean and Indian markets, with an increase in dividend payout ratio reflecting future operational confidence [2][6]. - For 2024, Budweiser APAC reported a revenue of USD 6.246 billion, a decline of 8.9% year-on-year, with normalized EBITDA at USD 1.807 billion, down 10.7% [6][16]. - The company faced challenges in the China market, with a significant drop in sales and revenue due to increased competition and changing consumer behavior [6][16]. - The Indian market showed robust growth, particularly in the premium segment, achieving nearly 20% growth in high-end products and doubling market share over the past five years [6][16]. - The South Korean market performed exceptionally well, with high single-digit sales growth leading to double-digit revenue growth, driven by product mix optimization and market share expansion [6][16]. - The report maintains a positive long-term growth outlook for Budweiser APAC, particularly as consumer spending recovers in China, supported by strong performance in South Korea [6][16]. Financial Overview - Revenue projections for Budweiser APAC show a recovery trend, with expected revenues of USD 6.563 billion in 2025, growing to USD 7.181 billion by 2027 [5][16]. - Net profit is projected to rebound to USD 837 million in 2025, with a further increase to USD 1.067 billion by 2027 [5][16]. - The company’s dividend yield is expected to remain attractive, with a payout ratio increasing to 96% in 2024, up from 82% in 2023 [6][16]. - The report highlights a significant increase in the number of distribution cities to 235, enhancing market reach and operational efficiency [6][8].