BA anticipates it will not return to profit until 2024, though it sees investment opportunities in maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services in the EEC for long term growth. Comment: MRO services are a great money maker at scale. The question is whether Thailand will be considered competitive when compared to Singapore and the Philippines. […]

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AGE to buy 55 new transport trucks, hoping to boost revenue from logistic to Bt600-700m from Bt300m last year. Comment: Main story here is increasing coal prices and the inventory boost. AOT signs MOU with TAFA consortium to expand perishable goods cargo business at SIA. ATP30 mulls switching to EV van & EV bus for […]

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BJCHI sees recovery in 4Q after bottoming out in 3Q, supported by Bt3.2b backlog, of which Bt400m to be booked in 4Q. DOHOME maintains FY20 SSSG target above 5%, set Bt1.2b capex to add 3-4 home improvement stores (size L) and Dohome To Go (mini store) next year. Comment: This player is going out there […]

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DOHOME upbeats 3Q earnings from positive SSSG and order from government agencies, sees momentum carry thru 4Q from shopping tax break scheme and full quarter contribution from newly opened full scale outlet in Rayong and 2 Dohome To Go branches, expects demand for home repairing surge aft continuous rainfall. EPG reaffirms solid turnaround 3Q from […]

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AEONTS: 2Q21np (end of Aug20) at Bt 966m +82.3% qoq, +2.6% yoy, beats Bt 836m consensus, pays interim Bt 1.85 dps, XD Oct 19. Comment: A surprise for the market, people are still paying the minimum requirements on the loans/cards. Will this lead to more excitement into SAWAD and MTC? What about 2021 when the […]

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BJC maintained 240 mini BigC stores opening target, will open 2 BigC hypermarket before end of year, seeks to expand food & pharma to capture demand for health conscious consumers, will revamp foodcourt and commercial areas to boost recurring income. CHAYO upbeats 2H earnings from debt collection service, call center & telesales business, in talk […]

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ACG branches out from car dealership business to vehicle maintenance and parts sales services, FASTFIT, to expand client bases and mitigate risk from weak auto market. Comment: I find this to be a difficult business to do well in, they are up against incumbents such as BQUIK and ACT, and these are rather deep customer […]

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ANAN sees strong 4Q and momentum into next yr with 7 pjs ready to transfer and Bt37b backlog, of which Bt5-6b to transfer this yr. Comment: The share price is trading at 10x 9M19 earnings…so if 4Q19 is at the company suggests then it would be close to 5x, and then if they just maintain […]

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BGC expects 4Q turnaround from lower bottle production costs as gas & cullet price drops, full quarter contribution of 74mw solar farm, recovery sales volume as demand for F&B grows. Comment: When Singha Beer sneezes, BGC catches the flu. BJC’s firm on 4-5% revenue growth target this year, sets Bt10b next year capex for glass […]

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ALL to boost recurring income to 20% in 5 years after investing in the New Forum Plaza, to realize Bt4b backlog in 2H, on track to exceed Bt4.5b revenue this year. Comment: And its a trend amongst all the property developers to build a recurring income asset. Those that haven’t will continue to suffer ASIAN […]

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