Earnings growth and profitability in India are significantly higher than that in both Asia and the World as a whole. However, the Indian business community operates with higher balance sheet risk, as debt is somewhat higher in the majority of Indian sectors compared to the global average.
Read MoreIndia’s ROE is expected at 16% in 2017, well above the World average. Consumer Staples is the most profitable sector by far, with an ROE of 34%! However, it’s the most expensive sector in India even when taking the high ROE into account.
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Read MoreOverall, Thailand is the second most attractive market in Asia and GDP growth is mainly driven by exports. Investment is, however, a drag on GDP growth.
Read MoreAnalysts have had positive recommendations on Thailand for 5 years now, and it’s currently a “buy” in Asia.
Read MoreOverall, the Taiwanese economy has been growing fairly slowly. Exports and investment are dragging on growth in private consumption. Taiwan’s forward-looking dividend yield is the highest in Asia.
Read MoreAnalyst recommendations have gradually improved over the past five years, and now Indonesia is on the verge of a “buy” recommendation.
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Read MoreUnlike most of its peers in Asia, who are often led by private consumption, the Singapore economy is driven by net exports. Singapore has a cheap valuation as a whole due to relatively weak fundamentals.
Read MoreHigh growth remains a feature of The Philippines’ economy, however, strong private consumption and investment have been greatly reduced by a severe trade deficit. The country has the highest valuation in Asia.
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