Hong Leong Asia - UOB Kay Hian 2025-02-28: 2024 Results In Line, Dividend Doubles

• In our view, Hong Leong Asia remains undervalued given the positive outlook for its businesses.
• Hong Leong Asia posted strong 2024 results with PATMI growing 35.3% y-o-y, driven by its two main segments. Despite a challenging domestic market, China Yuchai recorded strong unit sales volume. The Building Material Unit benefitted from the ongoing construction industry upcycle and faces a strong orderbook going into 2025.

Stable results in line.

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• Top-line growth was driven by increased revenue contributions from Yuchai (+4.1% y-o-y) and the Building Materials Unit (BMU) (+4.9% y-o-y). Higher unit sales from Yuchai and ongoing cost-saving initiatives boosted overall margins, with 2024 overall gross (+0.4ppt y-o-y) and PATMI (+0.5ppt y-o-y) margins rising y-o-y.

Muted end to 2024.

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Read also UOB's most recent report:
2025-03-24 Hong Leong Asia - Attractive Valuations Despite Recent Rise In Share Price.

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