Thailand: Moderately Attractive Due to Poor Momentum
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Four Pillars of GDP: Driven by private consumption
Overall, Thailand has moderate GDP growth with an economy mainly driven by private consumption. Government consumption has slowed down recently as it’s beginning to dampen GDP growth.
Earnings expected to grow at slower pace in 2017
Earnings growth was strong in 2016, but EPS is expected to grow below the Asian average in 2017. Most analysts, however, expect it to be back in line with the region in 2018.
A. Stotz Four Elements: Thailand’s rank relative to Asia
Overall, Thailand is moderately attractive considering all our four elements: Fundamentals, Valuation, Momentum, and Risk.
Fundamentals: Thailand’s market has a moderately strong profitability and return-on-equity profile.
Valuation: Its price-to-book valuation is again moderately attractive considering the ROE.
Momentum: It has poor price momentum alongside moderate earnings growth.
Risk: Thailand has a low volatility profile, which could intrigue some investors.
Strong performance in Information Technology and Energy
Top 3 largest sectors: Financials: 18% of the market; Energy: 14%; Consumer Staples: 11%.
Best sector & stock: Information Technology: +5.7% & Hana Microelectronics PCL: +19.2%.
Worst sector & stock: Health Care: -7.7% & Chularat Hospital PCL: -13.5%.
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