Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs, Douglas Research Advisory

Douglas Kim

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs

Equity Capital Markets

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<p><strong>Based on our updated valuation analysis of JD Logistics, our base case valuation of JD Logistics is $47.6 billion, which is 40% higher than the high end of the expected IPO valuation range of $34 billion.  We continue to have a positive view of JD Logistics IPO.</strong></p>
<p>We based our base case valuation using 2.3x EV/S valuation multiple and applying our 2022 estimated sales of 123.4 billion RMB. We lowered our EV/S valuation multiple slightly to 2.3x from 2.5x previously (May 3rd), mainly due to recent poor weakness of IPO related shares performance combined with lower gross margins of the company in 1Q 2021.</p>
<p>Although our base case valuation suggests a 40% upside from the high end of the IPO valuation of $34 billion, due to the recent weakness of the overall IPO environment, it is highly unlikely that the IPO shares of JD Logistics will shoot up similar to the Kuaishou Tech IPO. Nonetheless, we believe that JD Logistics has excellent fundamentals and it is one of the most attractive logistics companies in China. It also appears that the recent IPO weakness may have led to the IPO price range being toned down a bit, which would be favorable to the long-term investors of JD Logistics. </p>
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Based on our updated valuation analysis of JD Logistics, our base case valuation of JD Logistics is $47.6 billion, which is 40% higher than the high end of the expected IPO valuation range of $34 billion.  We continue to have a positive view of JD Logistics IPO.
We based our base case valuation using 2.3x EV/S valuation multiple and applying our 2022 estimated sales of 123.4 billion RMB. We lowered our EV/S valuation multiple slightly to 2.3x from 2.5x previously (May 3rd), mainly due to recent poor weakness of IPO related shares performance combined with lower gross margins of the company in 1Q 2021.
Although our base case valuation suggests a 40% upside from the high end of the IPO valuation of $34 billion, due to the recent weakness of the overall IPO environment, it is highly unlikely that the IPO shares of JD Logistics will shoot up similar to the Kuaishou Tech IPO. Nonetheless, we believe that JD Logistics has excellent fundamentals and it is one of the most attractive logistics companies in China. It also appears that the recent IPO weakness may have led to the IPO price range being toned down a bit, which would be favorable to the long-term investors of JD Logistics. 


JD Logistics: An Attractive IPO With a 40% Upside

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Shifara Samsudeen, ACMA, CGMA

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<p><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/jd-logistics" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:31500:1" rel="noopener">JD Logistics (2618 HK)</a>  has set the terms for its Hong Kong IPO where the company plans to issue 609.2m shares at an indicative IPO price range of HK$39.36-43.36 per share. At the midpoint of the IPO price range of HK$41.36 per share, JD Logistics will raise net proceeds of HK$24.7bn (US$3.18bn) at a market capitalisation of HK$251.9bn and post-money enterprise value of HK$234.0bn.</p><table class="table table-striped"><tbody>
<tr><td colspan="2" style="width: 256.0pt;"><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>JD Logistics IPO Details</strong></p></td></tr>
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<td style="width: 171.55pt;"><p>No. of Shares Issued</p></td>
<td style="width: 84.45pt;"><p style="text-align: right;">        609,160,800</p></td>
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<td style="width: 171.55pt;"><p>IPO Price per Share (HK$)</p></td>
<td style="width: 84.45pt;"><p style="text-align: right;">39.36-43.36</p></td>
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<td style="width: 171.55pt;"><p>Offer as a % of Outstanding Shares</p></td>
<td style="width: 84.45pt;"><p style="text-align: right;">10.0%</p></td>
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<td style="width: 171.55pt;"><p>Total Shares Outstanding (m)</p></td>
<td style="width: 84.45pt;"><p style="text-align: right;">                 6,091.6</p></td>
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<td style="width: 171.55pt;"><p>Net Proceeds (HK$m)</p></td>
<td style="width: 84.45pt;"><p style="text-align: right;">24713</p></td>
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<td style="width: 171.55pt;"><p>Market Capitalisation (HK$m)</p></td>
<td style="text-align: right; width: 84.45pt;"><p>                251,949</p></td>
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<td style="width: 171.55pt;"><p>Enterprise Value (HK$m)</p></td>
<td style="text-align: right; width: 84.45pt;"><p>                221,843</p></td>
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</tbody></table><div style="text-align: left;" class="content-caption"><em>Source: Company Disclosures, LSR (Enterprise Value is calculated after adjusting for net cash and net proceeds from the IPO)</em></div><p>The company also has entered into cornerstone investment agreements with 7 investors who have agreed to subscribe for approx. HK$11,882m (approx. 49% of the net proceeds at the midpoint of the IPO price) worth of shares offered at the IPO. These cornerstone investors include Softbank, Temasek, Tiger Global, China Structural Reform Fund and China Chengtong Investment, Blackstone, Mathew Funds and Oaktree.</p><p>JD Logistics (JDL) plans to use approx. 55% of the net IPO proceeds on upgrading and expanding its logistics network in the next 12-36 months while another 20% of the net proceeds will be spent on developing advanced technologies for supply chain solutions and logistics services.</p>

JD Logistics (2618 HK)  has set the terms for its Hong Kong IPO where the company plans to issue 609.2m shares at an indicative IPO price range of HK$39.36-43.36 per share. At the midpoint of the IPO price range of HK$41.36 per share, JD Logistics will raise net proceeds of HK$24.7bn (US$3.18bn) at a market capitalisation of HK$251.9bn and post-money enterprise value of HK$234.0bn.
JD Logistics IPO Details

No. of Shares Issued
        609,160,800


IPO Price per Share (HK$)
39.36-43.36


Offer as a % of Outstanding Shares
10.0%


Total Shares Outstanding (m)
                 6,091.6


Net Proceeds (HK$m)
24713


Market Capitalisation (HK$m)
                251,949


Enterprise Value (HK$m)
                221,843

Source: Company Disclosures, LSR (Enterprise Value is calculated after adjusting for net cash and net proceeds from the IPO)The company also has entered into cornerstone investment agreements with 7 investors who have agreed to subscribe for approx. HK$11,882m (approx. 49% of the net proceeds at the midpoint of the IPO price) worth of shares offered at the IPO. These cornerstone investors include Softbank, Temasek, Tiger Global, China Structural Reform Fund and China Chengtong Investment, Blackstone, Mathew Funds and Oaktree.JD Logistics (JDL) plans to use approx. 55% of the net IPO proceeds on upgrading and expanding its logistics network in the next 12-36 months while another 20% of the net proceeds will be spent on developing advanced technologies for supply chain solutions and logistics services.

JD Logistics IPO Valuation: Implied Offer Multiples Are Not Cheap but Justifiable

Oshadhi Kumarasiri

Event-Driven

<p>Following the listing of the logistics business on the Hong Kong stock exchange, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/jd-com-inc-adr" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:446:1" rel="noopener">JD.com Inc (ADR) (JD US)</a> could potentially present investors with an entirely new investment angle in terms of holdcos.</p><p>After examining JD.com’s holdco structure, we see a limited upside potential for JD.com unless <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/jd-logistics" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:31500:1" rel="noopener">JD Logistics (2618 HK)</a> pops over 100% on its trading debut.</p>

Following the listing of the logistics business on the Hong Kong stock exchange, JD.com Inc (ADR) (JD US) could potentially present investors with an entirely new investment angle in terms of holdcos.After examining JD.com’s holdco structure, we see a limited upside potential for JD.com unless JD Logistics (2618 HK) pops over 100% on its trading debut.

Examining JD.com from a Holdco Angle as the Company Prepares to List Its Logistics Unit

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<p><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/jd-logistics" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:31500:1" rel="noopener">JD Logistics (2618 HK)</a>  is looking to raise up to US$3.4bn in its Hong Kong IPO. </p>
<p>JD Logistics (JDL) was the leading supply chain solutions and logistics services provider in China in terms of revenue in 2018 and 2019. The company offers a full spectrum of supply chain solutions and logistics services ranging from warehousing to distribution, spanning across manufacturing to end-customers, covering regular and specialized items</p>
<p>In this note, we will take a look at index cut-offs, potential inclusions, and updates on JD.com’s valuation.</p>
<p>We had previously covered the IPO in:</p>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/jd-logistics-pre-ipo-peer-comparison-shielded-from-price-war" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:50575" rel="noopener">JD Logistics (京东物流) Pre-IPO - Peer Comparison - Shielded from Price War</a> </li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/jd-logistics-pre-ipo-tethered-to-jd-group-and-looking-beyond" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:48396" rel="noopener">JD Logistics (京东物流) Pre-IPO - Tethered to JD Group and Looking Beyond</a> </li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/jd-logistics-pre-ipo-thoughts-on-valuation" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:50953" rel="noopener">JD Logistics (京东物流) Pre-IPO - Thoughts on Valuation</a> </li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/jd-logistics-pre-ipo-phip-updates-and-fine-tuning-valuation" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:51008" rel="noopener">JD Logistics (京东物流) Pre-IPO - PHIP Updates and Fine-Tuning Valuation</a> </li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/jd-logistics-pre-ipo-index-implications-it-will-cut-close" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:51054" rel="noopener">JD Logistics (京东物流) Pre-IPO - Index Implications - It Will Cut Close</a> </li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/jd-logistics-pre-ipo-quick-note-new-phip-with-1q21-results-changes-narrative" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:51453" rel="noopener">JD Logistics (京东物流) Pre-IPO - Quick Note - New PHIP with 1Q21 Results Changes Narrative</a> </li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/jd-logistics-ipo-widening-its-lead" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:51583" rel="noopener">JD Logistics (京东物流) IPO - Widening Its Lead</a> </li>
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JD Logistics (2618 HK)  is looking to raise up to US$3.4bn in its Hong Kong IPO. 
JD Logistics (JDL) was the leading supply chain solutions and logistics services provider in China in terms of revenue in 2018 and 2019. The company offers a full spectrum of supply chain solutions and logistics services ranging from warehousing to distribution, spanning across manufacturing to end-customers, covering regular and specialized items
In this note, we will take a look at index cut-offs, potential inclusions, and updates on JD.com’s valuation.
We had previously covered the IPO in:


JD Logistics (京东物流) Pre-IPO - Peer Comparison - Shielded from Price War 

JD Logistics (京东物流) Pre-IPO - Tethered to JD Group and Looking Beyond 

JD Logistics (京东物流) Pre-IPO - Thoughts on Valuation 

JD Logistics (京东物流) Pre-IPO - PHIP Updates and Fine-Tuning Valuation 

JD Logistics (京东物流) Pre-IPO - Index Implications - It Will Cut Close 

JD Logistics (京东物流) Pre-IPO - Quick Note - New PHIP with 1Q21 Results Changes Narrative 

JD Logistics (京东物流) IPO - Widening Its Lead 


JD Logistics (京东物流) IPO - Updated Index Implications and Impact on JD.com (京东) HoldCo Valuation

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Arun George

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<div><p><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/jd-logistics" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:31500:1" rel="noopener">JD Logistics (2618 HK)</a> is the largest player in China’s integrated supply chain logistics services market, with a 2.2% revenue market share in 2019, according to CIC. JD Logistics was founded with the formation of <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/jd-com-inc-adr" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:446:1" rel="noopener">JD.com Inc (ADR) (JD US)</a>’s in-house logistics department in 2007.</p></div><div><p>At the proposed IPO price range of HK$39.36-43.36 per share, JD Logistics will have a market cap of HK$239,766-264,132 million ($30.9-34.0 billion). At the mid-point of the IPO price range, the net proceeds are HK$24,713 million ($3.2 billion). Seven cornerstone investors will purchase $1.5 billion worth of the offer shares (47.16% of the offer shares at the mid-point of the IPO price range). The cornerstone investors are <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/softbank-group-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:315:1" rel="noopener">Softbank Group (9984 JP)</a>, Temasek, Tiger Global, China Structural Reform Fund, Blackstone,  Matthews Funds and Oaktree. </p></div><div><p>In <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/jd-logistics-ipo-initiation-the-flow-of-things" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:48279" rel="noopener">JD Logistics IPO Initiation: The Flow of Things</a>, we stated that JD Logistics is an indirect play on the shift of some customer behaviour permanently to online shopping, particularly in fast-moving consumer goods. We concluded that JD Logistics fundamentals are attractive and it remains well-placed to address consumers demand faster and more flexible supply chain logistics services.</p></div><div><p>In <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/jd-logistics-ipo-prioritizing-market-share-gains-over-margins" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:50976" rel="noopener">JD Logistics IPO: Prioritizing Market Share Gains over Margins</a>,  we noted that the PHIP which discloses the 2020 results and recent developments underscore the positives which are strong growth, rising margin and cash generation. However, the outlook is mixed as JD Logistics cautions that it will pursue market share gains at the cost of profitability over the medium term. We opined that JD Logistics has the right ingredients to ride out the industry’s current price-competitive dynamics and deliver good shareholder returns over the medium term. </p></div><div><div><div class="content-highlight"><p>Overall, based on valuation analysis, we think that the IPO price range is attractive, particularly in the context of JD Logistics' positioning and higher than peers forecasted growth. </p></div></div></div>

JD Logistics (2618 HK) is the largest player in China’s integrated supply chain logistics services market, with a 2.2% revenue market share in 2019, according to CIC. JD Logistics was founded with the formation of JD.com Inc (ADR) (JD US)’s in-house logistics department in 2007.At the proposed IPO price range of HK$39.36-43.36 per share, JD Logistics will have a market cap of HK$239,766-264,132 million ($30.9-34.0 billion). At the mid-point of the IPO price range, the net proceeds are HK$24,713 million ($3.2 billion). Seven cornerstone investors will purchase $1.5 billion worth of the offer shares (47.16% of the offer shares at the mid-point of the IPO price range). The cornerstone investors are Softbank Group (9984 JP), Temasek, Tiger Global, China Structural Reform Fund, Blackstone,  Matthews Funds and Oaktree. In JD Logistics IPO Initiation: The Flow of Things, we stated that JD Logistics is an indirect play on the shift of some customer behaviour permanently to online shopping, particularly in fast-moving consumer goods. We concluded that JD Logistics fundamentals are attractive and it remains well-placed to address consumers demand faster and more flexible supply chain logistics services.In JD Logistics IPO: Prioritizing Market Share Gains over Margins,  we noted that the PHIP which discloses the 2020 results and recent developments underscore the positives which are strong growth, rising margin and cash generation. However, the outlook is mixed as JD Logistics cautions that it will pursue market share gains at the cost of profitability over the medium term. We opined that JD Logistics has the right ingredients to ride out the industry’s current price-competitive dynamics and deliver good shareholder returns over the medium term. Overall, based on valuation analysis, we think that the IPO price range is attractive, particularly in the context of JD Logistics' positioning and higher than peers forecasted growth. 

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JD Logistics, Inc. offers logistics services. The Company provides cargo transportation, cargo distribution, warehousing, and other services. JD Logistics is located in China.

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JD Logistics (2618 HK)

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Oshadhi Kumarasiri

JD Logistics (京东物流) IPO - Updated Index Implications and Impact on JD.com (京东) HoldCo Valuation

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Zhen Zhou, Toh

JD Logistics IPO: Valuation Insights

The net proceeds are $3.2 billion at the mid-point of the IPO price range. We think that the IPO price range is attractive due to JD Logistics'...

Arun George

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