{I-bank focus}HK property sector view changed to "in-line"

    Morgan Stanley said property stocks could de-rate again on a slowing economy, and a sharp deterioration of visitation, retail sales, and sentiment. It changed its industry view to "in-line" from "attractive".
  The research house pegged its price targets to downcycle multiples. It prefers China and
HK office exposure. Strong balance sheets and high dividend yield should support the valuation.
  Even after the recent stock rebound, valuations still look attractive (45% discount to NAV, 0.5x P/B, and a 4.3% dividend yield). However, further economic growth deterioration and a decline in property prices are not in the price, Morgan noted.
  It now used a discount to NAV of 40-60%, similar to the last downcycle, which drives its price targets lower. Morgan prefers office over residential and retail, given a stable rental lease structure. Companies with strong balance sheets, higher dividend yields, and potential buybacks should outperform others.
  Morgan revised its ratings and target prices for the property stocks it rates as follOverweights:
  Name                     Rating                       Target Price (Change)
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  Wharf (00004)            Overweight                   HK$21.5 (-23%)
  Swire Prop (01972)       Overweight                   HK$32   (-14%) 
  SHKP (00016)             Overweight                   HK$132  (-16%) 
  Kerry (00683)            Overweight                   HK$32.0 (-22%) 
  HLP (00101)              Overweight                   HK$20.0 (-2%) 
  CK Asset (01113)         Equal-weight                 HK$60.0 (-13%)
  Hysan (00014)            Equal-weight                 HK$37.0 (-18%) 
  Fortune REIT (00778)     Underweight to Equal-weight  HK$10.1 (-2%) 
  Link REIT (00823)        Equal-weight                 HK$93.0 (0%) 
  Sino Land (00083)        Equal-weight                 HK$11.5 (-23%) 
  Champion REIT (02778)    Equal-weight to Underweight  HK$5.7  (0%)
  Wharf REIC (01997)       Equal-weight to Underweight  HK$48.0 (-19%)
  Henderson Land (00012)   Underweight                  HK$35.5 (-22%)