Tingyi (322 HK): Results sound - HOLD (unchanged)
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 11:38AM Revenue rose 32.9% to US$4,272.1m, comprising US$2,084.8m from instant noodles, up 40.1% YoY, US$1,924.1m from beverage, up 26.7% YoY, US$149.9m from bakery, up 36.7% YoY, and US$113.2 from others, 14.9% YoY. Gross margin enhanced 0.6pcp to 32.2%. Net profit increased 33.7% to US$260.4m (our forecasts: turnover US$4,337.7m, net profit: US$249.3m).
The key investment themes are as follows:
- FY12/08A results within expectation.
- Instant noodle in solid expanding mode.
- Bottled water to regain market share after rumors ceased.
- RDT tea to recover but pressure exists for long term.
- Minor forecast adjustments with target price up to HK$9.64.

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