ComfortDelGro - DBS Research 2023-11-15: UK Public Transport Turning A Corner

• We maintain our BUY recommendation on ComfortDelGro (SGX:C52) with higher revised target price of S$1.67 on earlier than expected UK Public Transport turnaround and higher margins for Taxi & Private hire segment.

3Q23 slightly ahead of expectations

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UK Public Transport turned profitable in 3Q23.

• UK Public Transport segment reported operating profit of S$6.1m, a turnaround from four consecutive quarters of losses. This was due to UK fare indexation kicking in and renewal of contracts at much higher margins as the bidding environment has turned more sensible and less aggressive, according to management.
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Taxi & Private Hire margin continues to improve with introduction of platform fees and lower rental discounts in China.

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2025-08-15 ComfortDelGro - Steady Growth Story Remains Intact; Driving Growth Beyond Borders.

Previous report by DBS:
2025-06-06 ComfortDelGro - Growing Not Grabbing The Taxi Pie.

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