Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Morning Call | 15 August 2012

MORNING CALL                                       15 AUGUST 2012

FLOWS;

BUYS: Gamuda, CIMB, AMMB

SELLS: AirAsia, MHB, PCHEM

TECHNICAL CALLS
Huayang (RM2.06) : Share price fell 5% yesterday, following the listing of it's placement shares ( 14.4m share priced at RM1.82). Co is still the best proxy for affordable housing play, and the solid earnings growth (cir 30% for FY13-14) should support the stock's valuation.
Huayang is expected to generate about RM550m sales in FY12, has unbilled sales of RM505m ( as at Dec 2012) and RM810m worth of new property launches in FY13, will continue to underpin growth over the next 2-3 years. Co has also proposed a bonus issue ( 1 for 4 held ) & together with the private placement, will enlarge share cap by 37% to 198m shares from 144m shares. Trading at just 4.6x FY13 PE & 0.93x P/Bk, we are positive on recent proposals, proceeds of which will enable the group to finance future land acquisitions & improved trading liquidity. BOW.
(AK)
 
STOCK OF THE DAY

Puncak(RM1.30) - the stock dropped from a high of 4.88 in Oct'2007 to a low of 0.95 in Dec'2011; it then rebounded to 1.89 before consolidating in a triangle formation for the last 6 months. Despite the overhanging negative news on the water sector consolidation tussle with the Selangor govt, the stock exhibits steady accumulation around the 1.30 levels. For the more aggressive funds, we would advocate a trading buy on Puncak as we are of the opinion that the buyers of this stock are aware of its intrinsic value.  Puncak has a SOP value of 3.64, with 3/4  of the value coming from the secured water treatment business under Puncak Niaga Sdn Bhd. The more controversial business of water distribution under Syabas contributes to 25% of the SOP. Hence, even if PR wins the Selangor state election, investors are assured of at least 2.73 ie the value of the water treatment business. However if BN wins, Puncak should benefit even more with a potential part to play in the Selangor state water sector consolidation exercise or a higher value being placed for its assets in the event of any takeover. Puncak is also a play in marginal oilfields through its subsidiary, Puncak Oil & Gas, which is involved in offshore pipe laying and also owns vessel for this business.
(PT)