Sector and company
15
April
Sector Note – 1Q25F forecast: Recovery but slowdown
Projected growth of NPAT for 44 firms in KISVN's coverage portfolio is 9.8% yoy, reflecting a decline from 54.3% yoy in 4Q24 and 21.7% yoy in 3Q24. • Four sub-industries...
10
April
Power sector – Preview – [NEUTRAL] – 1Q25F Preview: Hydropower and renewable energy shine
Electricity consumption in 1Q25E is estimated at 73bn kWh (+5% yoy), in which hydropower plants are expected to reach 14bn kWh (+26% yoy), accounting for 19% of production in the...
09
April
Oil & Gas sector – Preview – [NEUTRAL] – 1Q25F Preview: Not All Smooth Sailing
Block B – O Mon is poised to become more active than ever, driven by the issuance of full LOAs for the EPCI packages, with PVS positioned as the key...
09
April
Seafood sector – Preview – [Neutral] – 1Q25F Preview: “Wait & See”
We expect that the 1Q25F’s earnings for most enterprises could see a modest yoy growth, driven by gross margin expansion thanks to lower aquafeed costs and well controlled costs of...
25
February
VCB – Earnings review – [BUY] – Strengthening credit growth
4Q24 PBT was down -8.5%yoy to VND10.7tn due to absence of provision reversal as in 4Q23. Otherwise, some items contributed to the 4Q24 profit: Net interest incomes (+8.1%yoy), other incomes...
25
February
MWG – Brief – [HOLD] – Waiting for the long-term growth to kick-off
In 4Q24, MWG reported a net revenue of VND34,574bn (+10.0% yoy) and NPAT of VND852bn. BHX opended 44 stores (to 1,770 stores; +72 YTD). Sales / store was maintained at...
25
February
GAS – In-depth – [BUY +16%] – Adopting new sources of growth
We maintain a BUY rating for GAS stock with a target price of VND79,300/share for long-term investment strategies: Despite a vibrant LNG segment, high provisions and a poorer oil price...
22
February
CTG – Brief – [NONRATED] – An impressive profit growth rate
4Q24 PBT surged by+59.1%yoy to VND12,245bn thanks to higher net interest incomes (+12%yoy), FX (+38%yoy), high incomes from bad-debt collections (+71%yoy), controllable operating expenses (4Q24’s 31% vs 4Q23’s 34%), and...
19
February
REE – Brief – [NONRATED] – Profit gains through cost reduction
REE recorded a revenue of VND2,334bn (+15% yoy). The main reason comes from an improvement in M&E and Water segments. Hence, gross profit and NPAT amounted to VND1,015bn (+10% yoy)...
Featured Analysis
Market commentary: Foreigners net sell “VIC”
Derivatives: Continued correction
Market commentary: Cautious developments
March 2025: Muted sound of real estate issuance
Market commentary: Wide-spread selling pressure
Derivatives: Profit-taking pressure
Sector Note – 1Q25F forecast: Recovery but slowdown
