Sector and company

02
June
HDG – Note – [NONRATED] – Earnings boosted by power segment
In 2Q25F, we assess that HDG's outlook could remain positive, supported by the power segment, which is expected to maintain its growth momentum, partially offsetting the decline in profit from...

02
June
Aviation – Note – [NONRATED] – Sweet spot
Vietnam's air travel sector saw a 6%YoY increase in both passengers and traffic in 1Q25, driven by a strong rebound in domestic travel and continued international growth, especially from China....

27
May
PPC – Earnings review – [HOLD] – 1Q25: The profit remains weak
In 1Q25, PPC recorded revenue of VND1,536bn, down 23% yoy, primarily due to (1) the average electricity price dropped 13% yoy and (2) the production’s PPC estimated recorded 1,090mn kWh...

23
May
PVB – Brief – [NONRATED] – 1Q25: Time to roll up the sleeves
PVB’s revenue stood at VND106bn in 1Q25 (-14% yoy, +87% qoq), notably higher than the 5-year average quarterly revenue of VND69bn. Gross profit came in at VND12.6bn (-63% yoy), translating...

23
May
STK – Brief – [NONRATED] – 1Q25: Earnings rebound from the low base
In 1Q25, STK’s revenue posted to VND376bn (+41.6% yoy/ +12.7% qoq), of which, virgin yarn: VND187bn (+17.8% yoy/ +7.9% qoq) and recycled yarn: VND189bn (+77.3% yoy/ +17.9% qoq). Gross margin...

23
May
VOS – Brief – [NONRATED] – Unfavorable time
In 1Q25, VOS reported a VND462bn revenue (-65% QoQ, -58% YoY). Shipping revenue down to VND477bn due to weak market and falling rates in both dry bulk and product tanker...

22
May
VCB – Earnings review – [BUY] – Subdued profit performance
1Q25 PBT was only up +1.3%yoy to VND10.86tn due to weak operating income growth despite lower risk provision expenses. 1Q25 PBT equaled 94% of KIS’s 1Q25 estimation. Our estimation was...

21
May
BSR – Brief – [NONRATED] – 1Q25: Prolonged difficulties
1Q25 volume grew 14% yoy, but revenue grew slower at 4% yoy, to VND31.9tn. 1Q25 gross profit remained weak at VND382bn under the pressures of (1) continued gross loss from...

19
May
GEG – Earnings Review – [HOLD] – 1Q25: Profit takes off, wind power surging
GEG‘s 1Q25 revenue grew to VND1,113bn, up 50% yoy. Next, the gross profit reached VND826bn, up 98% yoy, leading to the gross margin up to 74%, up 17% in 1Q25....