[ET Net News Agency, 8 December 2020] CICC Research lowered its target price for Shimao
Group (00813) by 31% to HK$31.09 and maintained its "outperform" rating.
The research house said Shimao's management softened growth guidance at a press
conference on Saturday. CICC thinks its share price will continue to face some pressure
short term. But it expects Shimao to generate above-peers average growth in the medium
term by capitalizing on its abundant land reserves and solid financials.
Management expects average sales growth of less than 10% for top 10 peers and expects
Shimao to exceed this level, implying over 10% sales growth given its favorable resources.
CICC thinks Shimao is capable of seizing more market share and keeping its top-10 position
in the medium term.
CICC cut its 2020-2021 earnings forecasts by 3% and 7% to Rmb12.4bn (+19%) and Rmb14.6bn
(+18%) on the lag in delivery and weaker sales growth. (KL)