A picture too gloomy
The current share prices of Chinese metals names imply that metal prices are to
fall 20%-45% from DB's FY08 forecast. We don't believe this will happen.
Following a 40%-60% correction from recent peaks, Chinese metals companies
are not only trading at historical lows but also at a huge discount to their global
peers. We find this hard to justify on an industry average earnings CAGR of 35%
during 2007-09F. We see attractive value emerging and recommend investors
accumulate Chinese nonferrous metals names. Zijin remains our top pick.
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DISCLOSURES AND ANALYST CERTIFICATIONS ARE LOCATED IN APPENDIX 1
Industry Strategy
Top picks
Zijin Group. (2899.HK),HKD7.84 Buy
Hunan Nonferrous (2626.HK),HKD3.15 Buy
China Moly (3993.HK),HKD8.50 Buy
Jiangxi Copper (0358.HK),HKD15.74 Buy
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Strong metal pricing suggests sustained robust earnings growth
Despite the massive correction of equities, the LME metal prices have performed
well ytd, further confirming that the sell-off of metal equities is not justified. YTD,
nonferrous metals on LME have gained 8%-15% on a robust demand from
emerging markets including China, and the weaker US dollar. We believe strong
metal prices will translate into strong FY08 earnings for Chinese metal companies.
Target prices cut on higher cost of equity
We have incorporated a higher cost of equity into our DCF models for the Chinese
metal companies. Based on this, coupled with company-specific issues, we have
cut our target price for Zijin Mining (2899 HK, Buy) to HK$10.0 (from HK$17.0); for
Hunan Nonferrous Metals (2626 HK, Buy) to HK$4.20 (from HK$5.20), for China
Moly (3993 HK, Buy) to HK$11.50 (from HK$18.0) and for Jiangxi Copper (358 HK,
Buy) to HK$20.0 (from HK$25.0). We have also upgraded Hunan Nonferrous
Metals to Buy from Sell on attractive valuations. We stay overweight on the
Chinese nonferrous metals space. Zijin Mining remains our top pick. (Valuation
details on company pages in this note).
DCF-based target prices; economic slowdown risk to pricing outlook
We use DCF to derive target prices for Chinese nonferrous metal companies. Our
discount rate is calculated on a company-specific WACC, which is based on the
CAPM using DB estimates for the China equity risk premium of 5.3%, a risk-free
rate of 4.9% and a company-specific beta for each stock. Key risks to our positive
view on the Chinese nonferrous metal sector include: 1) a dramatic slowdown of
global and Chinese economy, which will have a significant negative impact on the
metals pricing outlook; 2) production interruptions as a result of power shortage in
China (as we have just experienced in 1Q08) and lack of enough raw materials; 3)
a substantial rise in raw material prices due to rising inflation and global mining
bottlenecks. The sharp rise in raw material prices will likely result in a margins
squeeze for some Chinese metal companies such as Jiangxi Copper and HNC,
which source most of their respective raw materials from the international market.
(Risks details on company pages in this note.)

Table of Contents
What’s in the price?......................................................... 3
De-risking overdone................................................................................3
Current equities prices imply too bearish a case for metals prices...............4
Value emerging.................................................................................. 5
The trough valuations.....................................................................5
Trading discount to global average suggests good time to buy ............6
Strong profitability and core earnings ..............................................6
Metal prices still strong .................................................................... 8
Gold: new highs in the pipeline....................................................8
Copper: expecting further strength in 2Q08 .............................8
Aluminum: the best performer ytd.......................................................9
Lower TPs, stay Overweight........................................................... 12
Target prices cut on higher COE............................................12
Zijin Mining: still our top Chinese metals play....................................13
FY07: another strong year............................................................... 16
Strong FY07 results..................................................................16
Remarkable profitability ................................................................17
Ongoing metal reserves increase ................................................17
Rising production in FY08 .......................................................17
Lower target price on higher COE; Buy......................................... 18
Target price cut on higher COE and removal of acquisition premium............18
DCF-based target price of HK$10.0; Buy ...................................18
Zijin band charts.......................................................................20
Risks ..........................................................................................20
Negatives already in price .............................................................. 23
Upgrade to Buy on valuations ......................................................23
TP cut on higher COE, but upgrade to Buy .....................................24
DCF-based target price of HK$4.20; Buy ...........................................24
Don’t forget organic growth........................................................... 29
No acquisitions, no good?............................................................29
Stronger moly pricing in FY08 ......................................................29
FY07 results review ......................................................................... 30
Strong earnings, but below market expectations on higher cost.......30
Moving to high value products ....................................................30
Lower TP, maintain Buy.................................................................. 32
Lower target price on higher COE .................................................32
DCF-based target price of HK$11.5, Buy ................................32
Copper: expecting further strength ............................................... 36
Copper price likely to reach new high in 2Q08 ..................................36
Supply: production interruptions to persist ..................................36
Demand: no slowdown in sight ..........................................................37
Lower TP, maintain Buy.................................................................. 39
Lower target price on higher COE ....................................................39
DCF-based target price of HK$20.0, Buy ...................................39