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<ul><li>AI integration enhances platform potential.</li><li>Tuya continues to drive AI into its product offerings, laying the groundwork for long-term revenue opportunities and broader market engagement.</li><li>While the near-term financial impact remains modest, recent developments highlight Tuya’s dedication to advancing its AIoT capabilities and positioning for future growth through next-gen AI use cases</li></ul>

AI integration enhances platform potential.Tuya continues to drive AI into its product offerings, laying the groundwork for long-term revenue opportunities and broader market engagement.While the near-term financial impact remains modest, recent developments highlight Tuya’s dedication to advancing its AIoT capabilities and positioning for future growth through next-gen AI use cases

TUYA: AI Development Continues to Drive Company into New Markets

<ul><li>Tuya reported another solid quarter, with revenue of $82.1 million, up 27% Y/Y (revenue of $299 million in FY24 was up 30% Y/Y).</li><li>Gross margin stayed in the upper-40s (47.8%). IoT PaaS revenue grew 26% Y/Y to $59.3 million.</li><li>Cash and equivalents grew to $1,017 million, and the company has no debt. </li></ul>

Tuya reported another solid quarter, with revenue of $82.1 million, up 27% Y/Y (revenue of $299 million in FY24 was up 30% Y/Y).Gross margin stayed in the upper-40s (47.8%). IoT PaaS revenue grew 26% Y/Y to $59.3 million.Cash and equivalents grew to $1,017 million, and the company has no debt. 

Tuya, Inc. - 4Q24 Earnings Show Continued Strength with 27% Y/Y Revenue Growth and Expense Control

<ul><li>Tuya is accelerating its AI efforts, with the integration of DeepSeek and Mistral, its introduction of AI driven dolls, and its introduction of AI hardware development frameworks.</li><li>The company is fully embracing AI into its product to drive adoption growth.</li><li>The strategic integration of AI addresses market demands for greater automation and customization, boosting its product intelligence. </li></ul>

Tuya is accelerating its AI efforts, with the integration of DeepSeek and Mistral, its introduction of AI driven dolls, and its introduction of AI hardware development frameworks.The company is fully embracing AI into its product to drive adoption growth.The strategic integration of AI addresses market demands for greater automation and customization, boosting its product intelligence. 

Tuya, Inc. - AI Efforts Accelerating Adoption and Position It for More Growth

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs, Douglas Research Advisory

Douglas Kim

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs

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<li>On 18 November, it was announced that 65 Equity Partners (backed by Temasek) will invest US$100 million (S$134 million) for a 13% stake in Tuya Inc (TUYA US). </li>
<li>Net cash as a percentage of market cap is currently at 92%. Tuya's sales growth and improvement in operating margin in 1Q-3Q 2024 have also been impressive this year.</li>
<li>Comps are trading at average EV/EBITDA of 13.7x in 2025 versus 2.3x for for Tuya. If Tuya continues its turnaround, its valuation gap versus its peers could decrease further. </li>
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On 18 November, it was announced that 65 Equity Partners (backed by Temasek) will invest US$100 million (S$134 million) for a 13% stake in Tuya Inc (TUYA US). 
Net cash as a percentage of market cap is currently at 92%. Tuya's sales growth and improvement in operating margin in 1Q-3Q 2024 have also been impressive this year.
Comps are trading at average EV/EBITDA of 13.7x in 2025 versus 2.3x for for Tuya. If Tuya continues its turnaround, its valuation gap versus its peers could decrease further. 


Tuya: Improving Sales Growth and Profit Margins Help to Clench Investment by 65 Equity Partners

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

Event-Driven

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<strong><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/tuya-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:32158:1" rel="noopener">Tuya Inc (TUYA US/2391 HK)</a></strong>, a leading IoT cloud platform in China, was listed on the 18th March 2021 at <a href="https://ir.tuya.com/news/news-details/2021/Tuya-Inc.-Announces-Pricing-of-Initial-Public-Offering-3804b1542/default.aspx#:~:text=(%22Tuya%22%20or%20the%20%22,allotment%20option%20for%20underwriters%20to" target="_blank" rel="noopener">US$21.00/ADS</a>. The share price is currently down 92.5%. </li>
<li>Tuya subsequently established a primary dual-listing in Hong Kong on the 5th July 2022, priced at <a href="https://www1.hkexnews.hk/listedco/listconews/sehk/2022/0627/2022062701451.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">HK$19.30/share</a>. Those shares are down ~23% </li>
<li>Temasek-Backed 65 Equity Partners has now acquired a 13% stake (equivalent to ~6.2% of the voting rights) in Tuya, with a view to establishing a secondary listing on the SGX.</li>
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Tuya Inc (TUYA US/2391 HK), a leading IoT cloud platform in China, was listed on the 18th March 2021 at US$21.00/ADS. The share price is currently down 92.5%. 
Tuya subsequently established a primary dual-listing in Hong Kong on the 5th July 2022, priced at HK$19.30/share. Those shares are down ~23% 
Temasek-Backed 65 Equity Partners has now acquired a 13% stake (equivalent to ~6.2% of the voting rights) in Tuya, with a view to establishing a secondary listing on the SGX.


Tuya Inc (TUYA US/2391 HK): Third Listing A Charm? Not So Fast ...

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Tuya Inc., doing business as Tuya Smart, provides IoT cloud platform. The Company offers solutions which enables brands, retailers, OEMs, and manufacturers to develop, launch, manage, and monetize software-enabled devices and services. Tuya Smart serves customers worldwide.

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TUYA: AI Development Continues to Drive Company into New Markets

Tuya continues to drive AI into its product offerings, laying the groundwork for long-term revenue opportunities and broader market engagement.

Water Tower Research

Tuya, Inc. - 4Q24 Earnings Show Continued Strength with 27% Y/Y Revenue Growth and Expense Control

Tuya reported another solid quarter, with revenue of $82.1 million, up 27% Y/Y (revenue of $299 million in FY24 was up 30% Y/Y).

Water Tower Research

Tuya, Inc. - AI Efforts Accelerating Adoption and Position It for More Growth

Tuya is accelerating its AI efforts, with the integration of DeepSeek and Mistral, its introduction of AI driven dolls, and its introduction of AI...

Water Tower Research

Tuya: Improving Sales Growth and Profit Margins Help to Clench Investment by 65 Equity Partners

Tuya's net cash as a percentage of market cap is currently at 92%. Tuya's sales growth and improvement in operating margin in 1Q-3Q 2024 have also...

Douglas Kim

Tuya Inc (TUYA US/2391 HK): Third Listing A Charm? Not So Fast ...

This Temasek-led development will have a marginal impact on Tuya. And Temasek-held vehicles on the SGX are already aplenty. Unless you have strong...

David Blennerhassett

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