Quality-first, Business-perspective Strategy, Urbem (HK) Limited

Steven Chen

Quality-first, Business-perspective Strategy

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>Beaten-down industries often offer rare opportunities for investors to buy quality businesses at attractive prices;</li>
<li>We feel that the valuations of a few Hong Kong-based beauty service providers seem at least reasonable;</li>
<li>Then the question would be whether the "cheap" business is truly of high quality (i.e., a well-moated compounder);</li>
<li>As always, we advocate focusing solely on winners that are persistently profitable, high-return, and cash-rich;</li>
<li>We took a look at three such players in this space and concluded with only one of them worth an "investable" status.</li>
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Beaten-down industries often offer rare opportunities for investors to buy quality businesses at attractive prices;
We feel that the valuations of a few Hong Kong-based beauty service providers seem at least reasonable;
Then the question would be whether the "cheap" business is truly of high quality (i.e., a well-moated compounder);
As always, we advocate focusing solely on winners that are persistently profitable, high-return, and cash-rich;
We took a look at three such players in this space and concluded with only one of them worth an "investable" status.


A Look at Hong Kong's Beaten-Down Beauty Service Stocks

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Sumeet Singh

Head of Research, IPOs & Placements

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Union Medical Healthcare, the largest provider of aesthetic medical services in Hong Kong, plans to raise US$150m through its IPO in Hong Kong. As per media reports, the company is in the pre-marketing stage and could launch the IPO as soon as next month.In this insight take a look at some of the factors that could impact the deal. Post deal launch we will follow up with another insight to discuss valuations. At the outset a 64% CAGR in revenue appears impressive, however, a closer look reveals a few cracks in revenue and earnings growth. In addition, were one to exclude the revenue from unutilized of pre-paid treatments, there wouldn't be much earnings left.

Union Medical Healthcare, the largest provider of aesthetic medical services in Hong Kong, plans to raise US$150m through its IPO in Hong Kong. As per media reports, the company is in the pre-marketing stage and could launch the IPO as soon as next month.In this insight take a look at some of the factors that could impact the deal. Post deal launch we will follow up with another insight to discuss valuations. At the outset a 64% CAGR in revenue appears impressive, however, a closer look reveals a few cracks in revenue and earnings growth. In addition, were one to exclude the revenue from unutilized of pre-paid treatments, there wouldn't be much earnings left. 

Union Medical Healthcare Pre-IPO Review - Dressed up with More than Its Fair Share of Botox

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Modern Beauty Salon Holdings Limited operates beauty salons, spas, and fitness centers. The Company offers  services that include beauty and facial, spa and message, slimming, and fitness services.

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A Look at Hong Kong's Beaten-Down Beauty Service Stocks

The Hong Kong beauty service industry is among the hardest-hit throughout the pandemic. We recommend focusing solely on the highest-quality and...

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A Look at Hong Kong's Beaten-Down Beauty Service Stocks

The Hong Kong beauty service industry is among the hardest-hit throughout the pandemic. We recommend focusing solely on the highest-quality and...

Steven Chen

Union Medical Healthcare Pre-IPO Review - Dressed up with More than Its Fair Share of Botox

Union Medical Healthcare, the largest provider of aesthetic medical services in Hong Kong, plans to raise US$150m through its IPO in Hong Kong. As...

Sumeet Singh