An US$26.3 billion backlog provides impressive revenue visibility through 2030. However, a large order book does not automatically translate into higher shareholder returns. Steel costs, labour expenses, delivery schedules and contract margins will determine how much profit actually reaches the bottom line. The November 10 rally also deserves attention because the order announcement came after market hours.
UOB is my second watch. Its earnings highlight a bigger challenge facing Singapore banks: falling interest margins can gradually erode profitability even when headline profits look strong.
Wilmar is more of a recovery story, and I would wait for evidence that core earnings have stabilised.
My ranking: Yangzijiang for growth, UOB for earnings recovery, and Wilmar for turnaround potential.
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