Analyst: Tencent's stock price is undervalued
Morningstar analyst Ivan Su reports that Tencent is likely to benefit from the recent surge in game licenses approved by authorities. Su predicts that Tencent's revenue will grow by 13.1% and 10.4% in 2025 and 2026, respectively, with adjusted earnings per share expected to rise by 20.1% this year. The analyst noted that Chinese authorities approved 463 game licenses in the third quarter, a 34% year-over-year increase and a 23% year-over-year increase through September, suggesting that the Chinese gaming industry is poised for double-digit growth in the coming quarters. Morningstar believes Tencent's stock is undervalued, trading at a 20% discount to its current valuation, and maintains its fair value estimate for Tencent's ADRs at $102.