Core Viewpoint - The MSCI China Index has seen a significant increase of 32% over the past year, with an 18% rise year-to-date, returning to its 20-year average P/E ratio of 11.5 times, close to the average of 11.9 times, prompting questions about the sustainability of this upward trend. JPMorgan identifies three main factors supporting a positive outlook for Chinese stocks, particularly in the internet and consumer sectors [1]. Group 1: Consumer Recovery - The recovery of Chinese consumption is a key theme for the second half of 2025, with retail sales growth averaging 5.4% since 2023, compared to 9-10% pre-COVID, but recent signs indicate a rebound [2]. - An increase in consumption will improve the current supply-demand balance, alleviate deflationary pressures, and enhance corporate pricing power and profitability [2]. - Stocks to watch include Alibaba, Tencent, Beike, MGM China, Sands China, Anta, and China Resources Beer, as their EPS and FCF trends are beginning to recover, while their stock prices remain lagging and valuations attractive [3]. Group 2: Addressing Overcapacity - The Chinese government is taking steps to address supply-demand imbalances, particularly in the real estate sector, which has negatively impacted GDP growth by 2-2.5% annually over the past four years [5]. - The focus on upstream self-sufficiency has led to overcapacity in various sectors, with ongoing discussions about meaningful supply-side reforms [7]. - The industrial capacity utilization rate remains low, with high fixed asset investment in manufacturing contributing to this issue [7]. Group 3: Capital Costs and Equity Risk Premium - Despite the MSCI China Index's mean reversion, the equity risk premium (ERP) indicates that the Chinese stock market remains undervalued due to a significant decline in government bond yields [11]. - The ERP currently exceeds 7%, a historically high level, suggesting potential for compression if consumption improves and supply-demand balance is restored [12]. - The low interest rates and expected continued decline in rates may lead to a rotation from high-dividend stocks to undervalued growth stocks as net asset returns improve [13].
小摩:推动中国股票下一轮上涨的三大因素!超配互联网和消费
贝塔投资智库·2025-07-07 03:58