First Read: SITC International "2026 AIC: positive outlook for both rate..."

Research evidence excerpt

First Read: SITC International "2026 AIC: positive outlook for both rate..."

Forecast returns

Forecast price appreciation -1.5%

Forecast dividend yield 7.3%

Forecast stock return 5.8%

Market return assumption 10.9%

Forecast excess return -5.1%

Company Description

Established in 1991, SITC International is a leading intra-Asia shipping logistics company

providing integrated transportation and logistics solutions. SITC has a high-frequency, high-

density business model and expanding logistics network to meet its clients' needs.

Valuation Method and Risk Statement

We use EV/IC valuation method to derive our price target.

We believe potential downside risks for SITC may come from the following: 1) intensified

competition in intra-Asia shipping; and 2) ocean container volume that can be meaningfully

impacted by an economic recession. Upside risks to our valuation could come from better-

than-expected intra-Asia shipping demand and cost advantage expansion.

We believe potential downside risks for the shipping industry may come from the following:

1) increased emphasis globally on emissions reductions could lead to incremental costs for the

company to comply with regulations, which may not be fully passed through to customers;

and 2) increases in ocean carriers' profitability could trigger increased scrutiny and

intervention from regulators. While upside risk may come from meaningful disruption in

shipping schedules caused by port congestion, terrorist attacks or other factors could move

the whole container shipping industry from overcapacity to undercapacity and lead to

meaningful increases in freight rates and profitability.

First Read: SITC International 26 May 2026 ab 2