Stocks in the news (bem, bh, gunkul, ktc, or) 21.07.26
BEM.BK — Bangkok Expressway and Metro
Operates expressways and the MRT Blue Line in Bangkok; also manages commercial development and advertising space at stations and along routes. Core infrastructure play on Bangkok urban mobility.
| Market Cap (THB) | 101.85B |
| Market Cap (USD) | $3.04B |
| Current Price | 6.80 THB |
| 52-Week Range | 4.84 – 6.95 |
| P/E (TTM) | 27.20 |
| P/BV | 2.63 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.21% |
| Avg Daily Value | ~THB 288M |
BEM: BEM, together with the Expressway Authority of Thailand (EXAT), is upgrading the Udon Ratthaya Expressway by adding Easy Pass lanes and improving road surfaces at toll plazas to enhance traffic flow and customer convenience. While the earnings impact is limited, the initiative reflects continued operational improvements and supports the long-term quality of BEM’s expressway franchise.
BH.BK — Bumrungrad Hospital
Thailand’s leading private tertiary hospital and medical tourism hub, offering comprehensive specialty care, international patient services, and advanced treatments including robotic surgery and wellness programs.
| Market Cap (THB) | 146.27B |
| Market Cap (USD) | $4.37B |
| Current Price | 183.50 THB |
| 52-Week Range | 136.00 – 214.00 |
| P/E (TTM) | 21.10 |
| P/BV | 4.47 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.72% |
| Avg Daily Value | ~THB 802M |
BH: BH expects to accelerate execution of its growth strategy in 2H26 and has upgraded its Sports Medicine & Joint Center under the “Move Better, Play Stronger, Live Fuller” concept to capture the rapidly growing Active Lifestyle trend across Asia-Pacific.
Comment: Similar to BDMS – what is the next item that can move the figures.
GUNKUL.BK — Gunkul Engineering
Renewable energy developer and EPC contractor focused on solar and wind power plants in Thailand, Vietnam and Japan; also manufactures electrical equipment and provides O&M services.
| Market Cap (THB) | 47.52B |
| Market Cap (USD) | $1.42B |
| Current Price | 5.30 THB |
| 52-Week Range | 1.57 – 5.45 |
| P/E (TTM) | 24.32 |
| P/BV | 3.19 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.15% |
| Avg Daily Value | ~THB 858M |
GUNKUL: GUNKUL’s three subsidiaries signed PPAs for three solar and wind power projects with a combined capacity of 57.2MW, increasing its attributable renewable installed capacity to 2,121MW and strengthening its long-term growth pipeline.
Comment: It’s just a beautiful period for this company
KTC.BK — Krungthai Card
Major credit-card and personal-loan provider in Thailand; also offers merchant acquiring, e-money, hire-purchase and provincial retail lending under the KTC brand.
| Market Cap (THB) | 104.42B |
| Market Cap (USD) | $3.12B |
| Current Price | 40.50 THB |
| 52-Week Range | 24.40 – 41.25 |
| P/E (TTM) | 12.90 |
| P/BV | 2.17 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.54% |
| Avg Daily Value | ~THB 725M |
KTC: KTC reported 2Q26 net profit of THB2.23bn (+17.1% YoY), bringing 1H26 net profit to THB4.40bn (+17.4% YoY), supported by portfolio growth and disciplined asset quality management. The NPL ratio remained low at 1.86%.
Comment: Ah…an easy double in the past 12 months…can it still double from here?
OR.BK — PTT Oil and Retail Business
Thailand’s largest fuel retailer and convenience-store operator (Café Amazon, 7-Eleven partnerships at stations); also runs lubricant, non-oil lifestyle and international expansion businesses under the PTTOR umbrella.
| Market Cap (THB) | 157.20B |
| Market Cap (USD) | $4.69B |
| Current Price | 13.10 THB |
| 52-Week Range | 10.40 – 15.60 |
| P/E (TTM) | 16.79 |
| P/BV | 1.34 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.58% |
| Avg Daily Value | ~THB 233M |
OR: OR has partnered with Minor Food to expand four restaurant brands across PTT Station locations nationwide, targeting more than 150 outlets by 2030. The partnership supports OR’s strategy to strengthen its non-oil business and enhance customer traffic across its retail network.
Comment: Minor Food is planning to IPO in Singapore.
Side-by-Side Comparison — As of 20 July 2026
| Ticker | Mkt Cap (USD) | Price (THB) | P/E (TTM) | P/BV | Div Yield | YTD 2026 | Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEM.BK | $3.04B | 6.80 | 27.20 | 2.63 | 2.21% | ▲ +27.10% | View → |
| BH.BK | $4.37B | 183.50 | 21.10 | 4.47 | 2.72% | ▲ +16.51% | View → |
| GUNKUL.BK | $1.42B | 5.30 | 24.32 | 3.19 | 4.15% | ▲ +178.95% | View → |
| KTC.BK | $3.12B | 40.50 | 12.90 | 2.17 | 4.54% | ▲ +54.29% | View → |
| OR.BK | $4.69B | 13.10 | 16.79 | 1.34 | 4.58% | ▼ –1.50% | View → |
Data as of 20 July 2026 close. YTD calculated from 30 Dec 2025 closing prices. Market Cap USD converted at the fixed rate of 33.50 THB/USD. Avg Daily Value approximated from 3-month average volume × last price. Not investment advice.
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