Blue Lotus China New Economy Research, Blue Lotus Research Institute

Eric Wen

Blue Lotus China New Economy Research

China growth and global non-US Internet equities

Blue Lotus Research Institute

Blue Lotus Research is a Hong Kong Type 4 Licensed investment advisory firm focusing on Chinese growth equities and global non-US Internet equities

Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>Despite the drastic bull turn in Chinese equity sending MNSO’s share 41% from its trough, we see MNSO’s investment in Yonghui Superstores as a risk venture.</li>
<li>We believe the market has overestimated the scalability of the Pangdonglai rectification program for offline retail. </li>
<li>We downgrade the stock to SELL rating and cut TP to US$18/ADS</li>
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Despite the drastic bull turn in Chinese equity sending MNSO’s share 41% from its trough, we see MNSO’s investment in Yonghui Superstores as a risk venture.
We believe the market has overestimated the scalability of the Pangdonglai rectification program for offline retail. 
We downgrade the stock to SELL rating and cut TP to US$18/ADS


[Miniso (MNSO US, SELL, TP US$18) Rating Change]: We Took Our Stand on Yonghui Acquisition…DG2SELL

Equity Analyst, LightStream Research

Oshadhi Kumarasiri

Equity Analyst

Long-Short Analysis on Japan, Asia and the World

LightStream Research

LightStream conducts quantitatively rigorous and data-driven analysis with a focus on Japan and Asia.

We consistently cover the Tech, Consumer and Industrial sectors, and provide ECM and Events coverage more broadly.

We supplement traditional qualitative insights from company relationships with a robust quantitative foundation that examines as much historical data as is available.
We further refine the accuracy of our insights and calls through the use of alternative data to flesh out current trends, and through a valuation framework that emphasises non-superficial peer group selection and a proper attempt to understand the metrics and changes that have driven security valuations in the past.

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<li>After hitting the bottom during the COVID crisis, the only direction left for <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/miniso-group-holdings" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:29673:1" rel="noopener">MINISO Group Holdings (MNSO US)</a> to move is up.</li>
<li>Given the current valuations, Miniso could generate multi-bagger returns during favourable market conditions.</li>
<li>In addition, Miniso could help investors generate sizable returns in the short-term on the short side with increased short exposure to Chinese E-commerce.</li>
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After hitting the bottom during the COVID crisis, the only direction left for MINISO Group Holdings (MNSO US) to move is up.
Given the current valuations, Miniso could generate multi-bagger returns during favourable market conditions.
In addition, Miniso could help investors generate sizable returns in the short-term on the short side with increased short exposure to Chinese E-commerce.


Miniso: Genuinely Undervalued & A Decent Long Hedge to Increase Short Exposure to Chinese E-Commerce

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<li>Miniso (MNSO) reported C2Q24 revenue (3.2%)/1.9% vs. our estimate/consensus. Non-GAAP NI (5.6%)/(2.7%) vs. our estimate/consensus. </li>
<li>Recent weak economic data in both China and U.S.,along with MNSO's deceleration in overseas average store sales;</li>
<li>We cut TP from US$34 to US$24 and maintain BUY.</li>
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Miniso (MNSO) reported C2Q24 revenue (3.2%)/1.9% vs. our estimate/consensus. Non-GAAP NI (5.6%)/(2.7%) vs. our estimate/consensus. 
Recent weak economic data in both China and U.S.,along with MNSO's deceleration in overseas average store sales;
We cut TP from US$34 to US$24 and maintain BUY.


[Miniso Group (MNSO US, BUY, TP US$24) TP Change]: Management Might Have Been Overly Optimistic

Head of Research, IPOs & Placements, Aequitas Research

Sumeet Singh

Head of Research, IPOs & Placements

IPOs and Placements coverage across Asia Pacific

Aequitas Research

We cover all listing across the Asia Pacific along with follow-up placements. As of Dec 2020, our team had covered 539 IPOs with a hit rate of 73.5% and 685 placements with a hit rate of 66.8%.

We combine fundamental bottom-up views with our proprietary quantitative framework to provide a holistic coverage across new listings and placements. Our coverage includes pre-IPO notes before the deal is launched, follow-up analysis once the deal is live and post-listing trading analysis as well.

Event-Driven

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<li>PCAOB officials concluded their Hong Kong visit last month and PCAOB is due to announce its annual judgment on whether it had adequate access to US listed China companies.</li>
<li>The Hong Kong visit was on the back of the 26th Aug 2022 announcement by PCAOB and CSRC that they had entered into an agreement with US authorities for access.</li>
<li>In this note, we'll talk about the latest developments, possible outcomes and implications.</li>
</ul>


PCAOB officials concluded their Hong Kong visit last month and PCAOB is due to announce its annual judgment on whether it had adequate access to US listed China companies.
The Hong Kong visit was on the back of the 26th Aug 2022 announcement by PCAOB and CSRC that they had entered into an agreement with US authorities for access.
In this note, we'll talk about the latest developments, possible outcomes and implications.


China ADRs Delisting - Friday Could Be Judgment Day for over US$800bn Mcap of Stocks

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<li>Miniso (MNSO) reported C1Q24 revenue in-line with our estimate/consensus. Non-GAAP NI beat our estimate/consensus by 4.2%/2.6%, mainly due to better gross margin from IP sales.</li>
<li>Company cited pressure on profits in C2Q24 due to store expansion, yet we still believe MNSO can maintain an OPM of 20% for entire 2024</li>
<li>We maintain a BUY rating on the stock and maintain TP at US$34/ADS</li>
</ul>


Miniso (MNSO) reported C1Q24 revenue in-line with our estimate/consensus. Non-GAAP NI beat our estimate/consensus by 4.2%/2.6%, mainly due to better gross margin from IP sales.
Company cited pressure on profits in C2Q24 due to store expansion, yet we still believe MNSO can maintain an OPM of 20% for entire 2024
We maintain a BUY rating on the stock and maintain TP at US$34/ADS


[Miniso Group (MNSO US, BUY, TP US$34) Earnings Review]: No News Is Good News…Maintain BUY

China

MINISO Group Holding is a value retailer with a focus on offering products that are aesthetically pleasing, good-quality, and affordable.

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Miniso (MNSO US)

[Miniso (MNSO US, SELL, TP US$18) Rating Change]: We Took Our Stand on Yonghui Acquisition…DG2SELL

Despite a significant increase in MNSO's share value due to Chinese equity, their investment in Yonghui Superstores is seen as risky.

Blue Lotus Research Institute

Miniso: Genuinely Undervalued & A Decent Long Hedge to Increase Short Exposure to Chinese E-Commerce

It might take some time for Miniso to generate multi-bagger returns on a stand-alone basis, but it could still help investors generate sizable...

Oshadhi Kumarasiri

[Miniso Group (MNSO US, BUY, TP US$24) TP Change]: Management Might Have Been Overly Optimistic

Miniso reports lower than expected revenue and non-GAAP net income, attributed to weak economic data in China and the U.S. Overseas store sales...

Blue Lotus Research Institute

China ADRs Delisting - Friday Could Be Judgment Day for over US$800bn Mcap of Stocks

PCAOB officials concluded their Hong Kong visit last month and PCAOB is due to announce its annual judgment on whether it had adequate access to US...

Sumeet Singh

[Miniso Group (MNSO US, BUY, TP US$34) Earnings Review]: No News Is Good News…Maintain BUY

Miniso (MNSO) meets revenue expectations in Q1 but beats non-GAAP net income estimates, citing pressure on profits in Q2 from store expansion....

Blue Lotus Research Institute

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[Miniso (MNSO US, SELL, TP US$18) Rating Change]: We Took Our Stand on Yonghui Acquisition…DG2SELL

​Despite a significant increase in MNSO's share value due to Chinese equity, their investment in Yonghui Superstores is seen as risky.

Blue Lotus Research Institute

Miniso: Genuinely Undervalued & A Decent Long Hedge to Increase Short Exposure to Chinese E-Commerce

It might take some time for Miniso to generate multi-bagger returns on a stand-alone basis, but it could still help investors generate sizable...

Oshadhi Kumarasiri

[Miniso Group (MNSO US, BUY, TP US$24) TP Change]: Management Might Have Been Overly Optimistic

​Miniso reports lower than expected revenue and non-GAAP net income, attributed to weak economic data in China and the U.S. Overseas store sales...

Blue Lotus Research Institute

China ADRs Delisting - Friday Could Be Judgment Day for over US$800bn Mcap of Stocks

PCAOB officials concluded their Hong Kong visit last month and PCAOB is due to announce its annual judgment on whether it had adequate access to US...

Sumeet Singh

[Miniso Group (MNSO US, BUY, TP US$34) Earnings Review]: No News Is Good News…Maintain BUY

​Miniso (MNSO) meets revenue expectations in Q1 but beats non-GAAP net income estimates, citing pressure on profits in Q2 from store expansion....

Blue Lotus Research Institute

Despite a significant increase in MNSO's share value due to Chinese equity, their investment in Yonghui Superstores is seen as risky.

Miniso reports lower than expected revenue and non-GAAP net income, attributed to weak economic data in China and the U.S. Overseas store sales...

Miniso (MNSO) meets revenue expectations in Q1 but beats non-GAAP net income estimates, citing pressure on profits in Q2 from store expansion....