Sector Update
Motor ' A Gradual Recovery Neutral
Sector Update
MBM Resources ' Fair value RM5.05 Outperform
Tan Chong ' Fair value RM4.60 Market Perform
DRB-HICOM ' Fair value RM3.45 Outperform
- Auto sales for Mar of 53,583 units were 21.7% higher mom (-15.3% yoy) that marks the second consecutive mom gain. TIV for 1Q12 reached 138,544 units, down 12.5% yoy and 7.6% qoq.
- The MAA attributed the improved sales to positive consumer sentiment, the introduction of new models and a longer working month and expects the sales trend for Apr to be similar.
- Combined with the lingering effects of the stricter financing guidelines, nearly all marques continue to show yoy sales contraction with the exception of Toyota .