FCL posted a largely in-line set of 1QFY15 results, with growth coming from better performances across most of its operating units, particularly in Australia and China. 1QFY9/15 EPS formed 24% of our FY15 estimate. However, we lower our FY15-16 earnings by 2-5% to reflect a lower A$. Looking ahead, planned new residential launches in Singapore such as Northpark Residences in addition to strong unrecognised presales of S$3.6bn should underpin its profits. Apart from looking for growth opportunities in Singapore and Australia, the group remains selective in China.
We maintain Add with a slightly lower RNAV-based target price of S$2.02. Key potential catalysts are asset recycling and earnings delivery.
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