Asian Equities Analyst, Logistics & Transport, Tracking Traffic

Daniel Hellberg

Asian Equities Analyst, Logistics & Transport

Tracking Traffic

Focusing on Asian logistics, transportation, and travel companies

Equity Capital Markets

Cainiao Smart Logistics Network / Equity Capital Markets

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<li>J&amp;T debuted with a rich valuation, but little investor enthusiasm to date</li>
<li>Focusing on J&amp;T's valuation alone could be a boon to CaiNiao's valuation...</li>
<li>...but, with few other comps, J&amp;T's lackluster early performance could be a drag</li>
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J&amp;T debuted with a rich valuation, but little investor enthusiasm to date
Focusing on J&amp;T's valuation alone could be a boon to CaiNiao's valuation...
...but, with few other comps, J&amp;T's lackluster early performance could be a drag


CaiNiao Smart Logistics Pre-IPO Part 5 | For Better or Worse, J&T IPO Will Impact CaiNiao Valuation

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<li>Acquiring parent Alibaba's express investments could soak up much of CaiNiao's IPO proceeds</li>
<li>Such transfers would help Alibaba, but the potential benefit to CaiNiao is less clear</li>
<li>The transfers of these stakes could become an important aspect of CaiNiao's IPO process</li>
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Acquiring parent Alibaba's express investments could soak up much of CaiNiao's IPO proceeds
Such transfers would help Alibaba, but the potential benefit to CaiNiao is less clear
The transfers of these stakes could become an important aspect of CaiNiao's IPO process


CaiNiao Smart Logistics Pre-IPO Part 4 | Acquiring BABA's Express Stakes Could Soak Up IPO Proceeds

Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>Chinese parcel volume growth slowed in July (+22%) vs firmer pace in Q2 (+32%)</li>
<li>At company level, there are signs the steep price declines from H1 are moderating</li>
<li>If worst of price declines is in rearview mirror, beat down names are worth a look</li>
</ul>


Chinese parcel volume growth slowed in July (+22%) vs firmer pace in Q2 (+32%)
At company level, there are signs the steep price declines from H1 are moderating
If worst of price declines is in rearview mirror, beat down names are worth a look


Monthly Chinese Express Tracker | July Volume Growth Eased | Price Declines Moderating (August 2024)

IPOs and Catalysts/Events, Global Equity Research Ltd

Arun George

IPOs and Catalysts/Events

Uncompromised, Independent, Conflict-Free Research

Global Equity Research Ltd

Global Equity Research was started in 2017 by a group of experienced research professionals. It was founded on a passionate belief in the importance and the need for uncompromised, independent, conflict-free research. We aim to provide differentiated and actionable primary and bottom up fundamental research.

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/cainiao-smart-logistics-network-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36859:1" rel="noopener">Cainiao Smart Logistics (1437124D HK)</a>, a global leader in e-commerce logistics, has filed for a HKEx IPO to raise at least US$1 billion at a US$15-20 billion valuation.</li>
<li>In <em><strong><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/cainiao-smart-logistics-ipo-the-bull-case" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:115312" rel="noopener">Cainiao Smart Logistics IPO: The Bull Case</a></strong></em>, we highlighted the key elements of the bull case. In this note, we outline the bear case.</li>
<li>The bear case rests on declining global cross-border market share, China logistics decelerating growth, high related-party transactions, and FCF burn. </li>
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Cainiao Smart Logistics (1437124D HK), a global leader in e-commerce logistics, has filed for a HKEx IPO to raise at least US$1 billion at a US$15-20 billion valuation.
In Cainiao Smart Logistics IPO: The Bull Case, we highlighted the key elements of the bull case. In this note, we outline the bear case.
The bear case rests on declining global cross-border market share, China logistics decelerating growth, high related-party transactions, and FCF burn. 


Cainiao Smart Logistics IPO: The Bear Case

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<li>In this insight we first consider which comparables are the most appropriate for CaiNiao</li>
<li>We then discuss which valuation multiples make sense, plus some potential pitfalls </li>
<li>We believe CaiNiao and their bankers could justify a valuation up to 310 bn CNY</li>
</ul>


In this insight we first consider which comparables are the most appropriate for CaiNiao
We then discuss which valuation multiples make sense, plus some potential pitfalls 
We believe CaiNiao and their bankers could justify a valuation up to 310 bn CNY


CaiNiao Smart Logistics Pre-IPO Part 3 | Key Comps, Valuation Multiples | 310 Bn CNY Justifiable

Hong Kong

Cainiao Smart Logistics Network Ltd. operates as an investment company. The Company provides equity investments, investment management, and other services. Cainiao Smart Logistics Network is located in Hong Kong.

Cainiao Smart Logistics Network (1437124D HK)

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Cainiao Smart Logistics Network (1437124D HK)

CaiNiao Smart Logistics Pre-IPO Part 5 | For Better or Worse, J&T IPO Will Impact CaiNiao Valuation

For better or worse, we believe investors will view J&T Global Express' recent IPO as the primary reference point for CaiNiao's planned IPO in Hong...

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CaiNiao Smart Logistics Pre-IPO Part 4 | Acquiring BABA's Express Stakes Could Soak Up IPO Proceeds

The transfer of Alibaba's logistics investments to CaiNiao could require billions of dollars of new funds in the short- to medium-term, potentially...

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Monthly Chinese Express Tracker | July Volume Growth Eased | Price Declines Moderating (August 2024)

There are growing signs the worst of the steep unit price declines that have weighed down the Chinese express sector over the past year are now...

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Cainiao Smart Logistics IPO: The Bear Case

The bear case rests on declining global cross-border market share, China logistics decelerating growth, high related-party transactions, and FCF burn.

Arun George

CaiNiao Smart Logistics Pre-IPO Part 3 | Key Comps, Valuation Multiples | 310 Bn CNY Justifiable

In this insight we present an approach to valuing CaiNiao, including which comps and multiples make the most sense. We believe a valuation of up to...

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