[ET Net News Agency, 16 May 2018] Daiwa Research lowered its target price for Man Wah
Holdings (01999) to HK$6.8 from HK$7.8, and retained its "hold" rating.
The research house said Man Wah's FY2018 results were largely in line with Daiwa's
estimates. But it sees continued headwinds for Man Wah's export business' margins and
believes the rapid growth period of its China business has peaked.
Despite Man Wah's leading market position and solid cash generation, Daiwa believes the
consensus earnings estimates remain too optimistic.
While the company guides for a >300 net store addition in FY2018, Daiwa expects a lower
incremental contribution from its new stores due to (1) openings mostly being in
lower-tier cities, (2) an increasing mix of Fleming or bedding stores, which has roughly
half the average sales per store versus CHEERS sofa stores, and (3) the lack of planned
price hikes. (KL)