DBS keeps 'buy' call on DFI Retail Group following new CEO appointment

DBS' sum-of-the-parts analysis on DFI is a base case per share equity value of US$5.16.

DBS Group Research has stayed bullish on DFI Retail Group, following the appointment of a new group CEO that is seen as a “standard periodical refresh” every five to six years.

“This current refresh is likely part of the Group's long-standing practice,” notes DBS in its May 3 note, as it maintains its “buy” call and US$3.80 target price.

The incoming CEO, Scott Price, has around two decades of consumer and retail industry experience, working for companies such as Walmart, DHL and Coca-Cola.

“We believe the new CEO will continue to build upon the initiatives undertaken by the outgoing CEO, i.e., expansion of e-commerce platform and revamping of the grocery retail business,” says DBS.

“We continue to believe that there is significant value waiting to be unlocked with the appropriate corporate actions,” adds DBS, citing how DFI is a key beneficiary of China reopening with return of Mainland tourist to Hong Kong to shop for cosmetics.

Its investment thesis is further supported by its sum-of-the-parts analysis which indicated a base case per share equity value of US$5.16.

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