The GDP in Philippines is driven by private consumption and investment. Philippines has good ROE relative to other Asian countries. High PE and low dividend yield makes it look expensive. Fundamentals are good and valuations are the worst; as fundamentals are not strong enough to support high multiples.
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Profitble Growth maintained its #2 rank, and has been stable in the top- three deciles. This means FNH ranks better than 472 of 590 large Consumer Staples companies globally.
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Read MoreThe GDP in Korea is driven by private consumption and investment. The earnings growth outlook is slow after a rebound in 2015. Korea’s ROE is weak at less than 10%. Valuations are below book value and there is great price and earnings momentum.
Read MoreIn many stock markets around the world there are legislation and/or listing rules that ensure some level of shareholder protection and corporate governance. In Asia this is not always the case and the level of corporate governance varies considerably between countries.
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Read MoreThe GDP in India is driven by private consumption. India has the highest earnings growth in Asia and strong profitability. Looking at our FVMR, India is relatively attractive in Asia and is mainly driven by strong fundamentals.
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Read MoreThe GDP in Hong Kong is driven by private consumption and exports. Hong Kong has the lowest ROE in Asia, but offers the third highest dividend yield. Looking at our FVMR, Hong Kong is currently least attractive in Asia.
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The most valuable thing I learned is that you get the most from employees when they love their jobs and respect their teammates and the people they work for.
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