Risk factor
Very high price volatility
Profitability factor
Greatly undervalued vs peers
About
CEC International Holdings Limited (0759.HK) operates as an investment holding company with a diversified portfolio spanning three primary segments: retail, electronic component manufacturing, and property investment. Its retail arm, prominently known as 759 STORE, serves consumers both in mainland China and internationally. This segment offers a broad selection of daily necessities, encompassing convenience foods, groceries, household and personal care items, as well as specialized products like frozen goods, alcoholic beverages, and kitchenware. As of April 30, 2022, CEC International operated 172 retail outlets. Beyond retail, the group maintains a robust electronic components manufacturing division. This segment specializes in the design, development, production, and sale of a diverse array of components. These include various types of coils, inductors, transformers, line filters, and electrolytic capacitors, alongside ferrite and electro-ceramic materials, and plastic and metal parts. These components are vital for applications in power supply units, telecommunications, data networking, digital audio-visual devices, home appliances, and portable multimedia equipment. The third core business line is investment property holdings. Furthermore, CEC International's operations extend to other diversified ventures, including the provision of information technology services, wholesale and trading of food and household goods, manufacturing of plastic bags and bottled water, and food packaging. Established in 1979, the company is headquartered in Kwun Tong, Hong Kong. CEC International Holdings Limited operates as a subsidiary of Ka Yan China Development (Holding) Company Limited.
Company Valuation
Based on key historical and expected multiples, the stock is greatly undervalued relative to its peers. In particular, the stock is 'cheap' on EV/EBITDA, undervalued on P