- LHN (SGX:41O)'s FY24 revenue and adjusted PATMI beat our expectations at 110%/119% of our FY24e forecast, respectively. Earnings beat expectations from lower administration expenses due to bonus provisioning and higher co-living revenue.
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- The strength of the Coliwoo brand is reflected by the estimated 70-80% direct sourcing of customers.
- We raise our FY25e earnings forecast for LHN by 19% from lower administration costs and higher co-living revenue.
- LHN's share price is trading at 5.1x forward P/E and a 27% discount to a book value of S$0.608.
The Positive
Capacity & utilisation growth.
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- Demand from Coliwoo is largely from foreign guests. Margins were lower in 1H24 due to upfront expenses in new Coliwoo units, and the retrofit segment of healthcare dorm revenue.
The Negative
Losses in Hong Kong car parks (facilities management).
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