Research Update: Sun Hung Kai Properties Outlook Revised To Negative On Weakening Property Development Margins; 'A+' Ratings Affirmed

Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd.'s (SHKP) adjusted EBITDA margin will likely reduce due to falling home prices in Hong Kong. As a result, the debt-to-EBITDA ratio of the Hong Kong-based company could temporarily rise above our downside trigger of 3.5x. We expect the company to utilize its sizable property development and rental income to reduce debt and restore the leverage to a level commensurate with the ratings. On Oct. 8, 2024, S&P Global Ratings revised its rating outlook on SHKP to negative from stable. At the same time, we affirmed our 'A+' long-term issuer credit rating on SHKP and the 'A+' issue ratings on the company's guaranteed senior unsecured notes. The negative rating outlook reflects our expectation that SHKP's margins

...- Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd.'s (SHKP) adjusted EBITDA margin will likely reduce due to falling home prices in Hong Kong. As a result, the debt-to-EBITDA ratio of the Hong Kong-based company could temporarily rise above our downside trigger of 3.5x. - We expect the company to utilize its sizable property development and rental income to reduce debt and restore the leverage to a level commensurate with the ratings. - On Oct. 8, 2024, S&P Global Ratings revised its rating outlook on SHKP to negative from stable. At the same time, we affirmed our 'A+' long-term issuer credit rating on SHKP and the 'A+' issue ratings on the company's guaranteed senior unsecured notes. - The negative rating outlook reflects our expectation that SHKP's margins and leverage will remain strained over the next 12-24 months. However, we expect the company to temper land acquisitions and reduce debt, such that the debt-to-EBITDA ratio falls to 3.5x or below over the period....

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