The share price of CapitaMalls Asia has been rising and with strong momentum too. Amidst bullish calls by research houses, I would not be surprised if its share price were to go even higher.
Citigroup adds CapitaMalls Asia (JS8.SG) to its Focus List.
"In the next few years, we expect China to be the key driver of CMA's earnings growth, as the company harvests gains from multi-year investments that have expanded its footprint to 36 cities in the country. The majority of the China portfolio is still in the growth stage, or in the process of stabilisation. India, from a low base, also offers significant upside potential," it says, expecting its Singapore exposure offers a visible stream of recurring income.
CMA's competitive advantages in China can't be easily replicated, including a strong brand equity and solid track record as a first-mover, ability to tie up with other local developers ......