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0 BCG Matrix

High Market Growth

AirAsia China

AirAsia Thailand AirAsia Japan

AirAsia Philippines AirAsia India

High Market Share Low Market Share

AirAsia Malaysia Asia Aviation Capital Ltd.

Low Market Growth

 Figure: AirAsia’s Market Share in 2016

Source: AirAsia’s Annual Report 2016, https://www.airasia.com/cdn/docs/common-docs/investor-

relations/airasia-annual-report-2016.pdf

7.1 Stars

AirAsia Thai (2016) AirAsia Philippines (2016)

1. 16% increase in passenger 1. 11% increase in passenger

volume volume

2. 10% increase in revenue to THB 2. 21% increase in revenue to PHP

32.47bil 10,814.6mil

3. 22% total market share 3. 11% total market share

Figure: Market share and growth of AirAsia Thai and Philippines in 2016

Source: AirAsia’s Annual Report 2016, https://www.airasia.com/cdn/docs/common-docs/investor-

relations/airasia-annual-report-2016.pdf

Figure: Performance of AirAsia Thailand in 2016

Source: AirAsia’s Annual Report 2016, https://www.airasia.com/cdn/docs/common-docs/investor-

relations/airasia-annual-report-2016.pdf
 Figure: Performance of AirAsia Philippines in 2016

Source: AirAsia’s Annual Report 2016, https://www.airasia.com/cdn/docs/common-docs/investor-

relations/airasia-annual-report-2016.pdf

AirAsia Thai and Philippines are categorised as Stars under AirAsia, indicating that

both subsidiaries are holding high market share with high market growth.

In 2016, total market share of AirAsia Thai is 22% along with 16% of market growth,

leading to 10% increase in total revenue to THB32.47bil. AirAsia Philippines whose

total market share is 11% experienced a total growth of 11% along with 21% of

revenue growth.
AirAsia Thai and Philippines are generating high revenue for Nike and is expected to

generate more revenues in the future. Hence, it needs more supports for AirAsia

Thai and Philippines to maintain their position in current market. AirAsia ran various

campaigns and activities in Thailand and Philippines. Despite, AirAsia is adding 6

and 5 Airbus A320 to Thailand and Philippines respectively.

7.2 Question Mark

AirAsia India

1. 59% increase in revenue to INR 8.25bil

2. 68% increase in passenger volume to 2.5mil

3. 4% of total market share from 1.7% in 2015

Figure: Market share and growth of AirAsia India in 2016

Source: AirAsia’s Annual Report 2016, https://www.airasia.com/cdn/docs/common-docs/investor-

relations/airasia-annual-report-2016.pdf
 Figure: Market share and growth of AirAsia India in 2016

Source: AirAsia’s Annual Report 2016, https://www.airasia.com/cdn/docs/common-docs/investor-

relations/airasia-annual-report-2016.pdf

AirAsia India is falling under this category since it is holding little market share yet

experiencing rapid growth, 68% market growth, attributed to booming domestic

tourism. Despite, AirAsia Japan and China which are new are falling into Question

Mark. This mainly because both Japan and China are new, yet highly potential with

the reason that both are the top largest Asian market. (Lccs Reach 10% Market

Share In Domestic Japan. Partnerships Become Likely - But Complex 2017)

Question Marks also known as problem children, indicating that products falling

under this category are consuming a lot of money yet bringing minimal return or even

making loss. For instance, Japan who was making loss in 2015 and 2016. However,

since AirAsia India, Japan and China are having the potential to turn into stars,

AirAsia is investing more. For instance, AirAsia is adding 2 Airbus A320 and

introducing self-check-in facilities in India.

7.3 Cash Cow

AirAsia Malaysia

1. 49% total Market share in 2015 & 2016

2. MYR 6.297bil in 2015 & 2016

Figure: Market share and growth of AirAsia Malaysia in 2016

Source: AirAsia’s Annual Report 2016, https://www.airasia.com/cdn/docs/common-docs/investor-

relations/airasia-annual-report-2016.pdf

Undoubtedly, AirAsia Malaysia is a cash cow, holding high market share with low

market growth. In fact, AirAsia Malaysia is performing steadily where there is no

fluctuation in market share. AirAsia’s brand is incredibly strong in Malaysia. It is the

market leader in Malaysia, holding 49% of market share and is generating

reasonable profits, RM6.297bil. This indicates that AirAsia Malaysia is generating

high profits to AirAsia but due to low market growth, the investment required will be

low. Hence, profits generated from AirAsia Malaysia could be very supportive in

funding development of other subsidiaries.

 Figure: Performance of AirAsia Malaysia in 2016

Source: AirAsia’s Annual Report 2016, https://www.airasia.com/cdn/docs/common-docs/investor-

relations/airasia-annual-report-2016.pdf

7.4 Dog

Asia Aviation Capital Ltd. is AirAsia’s subsidiary, focusing on aircraft leasing and

after-market services. This subsidiary is falling under dog due to its low market share

and minimal growth. Dogs are normally considered as cash traps and are suggested

to divest, avoiding resources wastage.

Lately, AirAsia confirmed its decision to dispose Asia Aviation Capital with $1mil as

part of its monetisation plan, supporting its future expansion like Philippines and

Indonesia’s IPOs. (Puspadevi 2017)

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