HSBC raise R&F Properties (02777) to HK$22
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HSBC Global Research raised its target price for Guangzhou R&F Properties to HK$22 from HK$19.7, and maintained its "hold" rating. The research house noted R&F reported generally in line FY17 results. Even with an enlarged equity base after the Wanda hotel purchase, net gearing increased to 183% as of end-17 (vs. 177% as of end-16), mainly due to aggressive FY17 land banking. On the back of a richer project pipeline, R&F reiterated its ambition to scale up with strong growth in contracted sales targets (FY18 Rmb130bn, implied y-o-y growth of +59%; FY20 Rmb300bn, implied three-year CAGR of 54%). HSBC forecasts R&F's contracted sales to reach Rmb135bn, up by 65% y-o-y in FY18e, slightly higher than the company's guidance. HSBC believes R&F has shown strong growth ambition supported by an enlarged land bank and saleable resources. However, persistently high leverage amid a rising interest rate environment remains an uncomfortable reality. |
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