DBS issued a research report stating that FWD (01828) is projected to achieve an 18% compound annual growth rate in new business value and contract service margin (CSM) by fiscal years 2026-27, ranking among the top performers in the industry. Recovery in the Thai business, coupled with strong demand in Hong Kong and Japan, is expected to support robust growth in first-year premium income. The brokerage initiated coverage with a 'Buy' rating and a target price of HK$50. The current valuation is only 0.6 times P/[adjusted net worth (ANW) + CSM], which is more attractive compared to the pan-Asian peer average of 1.1 times.