Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd
| Morningstar Rating for Stocks | Fair Value | Economic Moat | Capital Allocation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOCK|@v | LOCK|l&L | LOCK|l%@>Wms |
HKEx Earnings: A Continued Recovery in Trading Activity, Boosted by China Stimulus
We maintain our HKD 300 fair value estimate for wide-moat HKEx following third-quarter 2024 results. The exchange looks to have recovered from its recent slump in trading activity, with the third quarter showing high-single-digit annual revenue growth, similar to the prior quarter. Moreover, new stimulus measures announced by the Chinese government around the end of the third quarter have more broadly sparked a rally in the Hang Seng Index and trading activity. This sets the exchange up for a strong last quarter, though the shares screen as slightly overvalued at current prices.
