Investment Research - Asia Consumer Sector, Investory

Devi Subhakesan

Investment Research - Asia Consumer Sector

ASIA CONSUMER: INSIGHTS AND INVESTMENT IDEAS

Investory

Investory is a Singapore-based boutique independent equity research firm founded in January 2017 with a primary focus on consumption themes across Asia-Pacific.

We aim to generate investible ideas based on consumption trends and outlook. We screen our ideas on several parameters - product potential, long-term growth and management commitment being the most critical.  We follow a fundamental analysis approach in our stock selection process and are not restricted by market cap.

We aspire to grow into a leading source of unbiased research, free of conflict of interest, for investors yearning for independent and disciplined analysis. 

We also undertake bespoke research mandates to support our Institutional clients’ investment needs.

Our team comprises of professionals with extensive experience in the Asian equity markets, in areas ranging from research, servicing institutional clients and investment management.

Equity Capital Markets

BrainBees Solutions / Equity Capital Markets

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<li>We highlight several red flags  with regard to <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/brainbees-solutions" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36115:1" rel="noopener">BrainBees Solutions (0172540D IN)</a> operations, business strategy and governance for investors' careful consideration.</li>
<li>At the announced IPO price band of Rs440 - Rs465, Brainbees implied EV/Revenues (FY24) works out to 3.5X - 3.7X - a significant discount to India listed online retail verticals.</li>
<li>Despite seemingly inexpensive relative valuations, we do not see a compelling reason to invest in the company, specially given the several red flags discussed below.</li>
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We highlight several red flags  with regard to BrainBees Solutions (0172540D IN) operations, business strategy and governance for investors' careful consideration.
At the announced IPO price band of Rs440 - Rs465, Brainbees implied EV/Revenues (FY24) works out to 3.5X - 3.7X - a significant discount to India listed online retail verticals.
Despite seemingly inexpensive relative valuations, we do not see a compelling reason to invest in the company, specially given the several red flags discussed below.


BrainBees Solutions IPO: Five Facts Why FirstCry Is Not a First Class Company

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/brainbees-solutions" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36115:1" rel="noopener">BrainBees Solutions (0172540D IN)</a> that operates FirstCry, India's leading Online Mom and Child vertical, has launched a USD500 mn IPO that closes on August 8th.</li>
<li>The IPO pricing suggest a post-money equity valuation of around USD 2.8 billion and an EV/Revenue multiple in the range of 3.5X-3.7X.</li>
<li>Brainbees operates in an attractive online vertical noted for its high frequency purchases and long term customer relationship. However it has not built significant competitive advantages versus leading horizontal platforms.</li>
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BrainBees Solutions (0172540D IN) that operates FirstCry, India's leading Online Mom and Child vertical, has launched a USD500 mn IPO that closes on August 8th.
The IPO pricing suggest a post-money equity valuation of around USD 2.8 billion and an EV/Revenue multiple in the range of 3.5X-3.7X.
Brainbees operates in an attractive online vertical noted for its high frequency purchases and long term customer relationship. However it has not built significant competitive advantages versus leading horizontal platforms.


Brainbees Solutions (FirstCry) IPO: Key Facts, Financials and Valuations

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Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<ul><li>Covid created unusual demand trends causing some companies to invest in the wrong areas</li><li>Current consumer landscape is cautious with consumers spending less due to inflation and interest rates</li><li>Market is cautious on consumer sector, presenting buying opportunities for quality companies</li></ul><p><em>This content is sourced through publicly available sources and has been machine generated. Information displayed is for general informational purposes only.</em></p>

Covid created unusual demand trends causing some companies to invest in the wrong areasCurrent consumer landscape is cautious with consumers spending less due to inflation and interest ratesMarket is cautious on consumer sector, presenting buying opportunities for quality companiesThis content is sourced through publicly available sources and has been machine generated. Information displayed is for general informational purposes only.

From Resilient Retailers to Struggling Brands - A consumer sector deep dive

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Hamed Khorsand

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Independent Stock Specific Research

BWS Financial Inc

BWS provides independent stock specific research focused on companies with distinct value that are going through a special situation where there is a tangible catalyst not priced in. The catalyst can be anything from new product, restructuring, M&A, management change, change in business strategy, etc. BWS’s focus is to understand the change and evaluate the potential return for investors.

BWS utilizes a self formed proprietary approach in discovering stocks by putting great emphasis on deep research. BWS does generate short recommendations following a similar criteria.

Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>SYM had an increase in system costs. SYM’s management highlighted delays in construction of systems in the quarter resulting in the Company to taking back EPC work.   </li>
<li>SYM suggests bringing the EPC work in-house would be more efficient. We do not agree. This creates additional headwinds as to timing and could create a new risk for SYM.  </li>
<li>During the earnings call, SYM’s management referred to delays in permits and product delivery resulting in people not having anything to do. This is a characterization of a construction/contracting company.</li>
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SYM had an increase in system costs. SYM’s management highlighted delays in construction of systems in the quarter resulting in the Company to taking back EPC work.   
SYM suggests bringing the EPC work in-house would be more efficient. We do not agree. This creates additional headwinds as to timing and could create a new risk for SYM.  
During the earnings call, SYM’s management referred to delays in permits and product delivery resulting in people not having anything to do. This is a characterization of a construction/contracting company.


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<li>We are initiating coverage of Symbotic (SYM) with a Sell Rating and $10 target. </li>
<li>The latest quarterly report from SYM suggests there could be little in the form of catalysts with the biggest news being related to a business owned by the CEO</li>
<li>We believe investors are putting too much reliance on SYM generating revenue from Wal-Mart (WMT) even though WMT is also using SYM’s competition for warehouse automation. </li>
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We are initiating coverage of Symbotic (SYM) with a Sell Rating and $10 target. 
The latest quarterly report from SYM suggests there could be little in the form of catalysts with the biggest news being related to a business owned by the CEO
We believe investors are putting too much reliance on SYM generating revenue from Wal-Mart (WMT) even though WMT is also using SYM’s competition for warehouse automation. 


United States

Walmart Inc. operates discount stores, supercenters, and neighborhood markets. The Company offers merchandise such as apparel, house wares, small appliances, electronics, musical instruments, books, home improvement, shoes, jewelry, toddler, games, household essentials, pets, pharmaceutical products, party supplies, and automotive tools. Walmart serves customers worldwide.

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BrainBees Solutions IPO: Five Facts Why FirstCry Is Not a First Class Company

No compelling reason to invest despite seemingly inexpensive relative valuations, specially given the several red flags discussed here.

Devi Subhakesan

Brainbees Solutions (FirstCry) IPO: Key Facts, Financials and Valuations

Brainbees USD500 mn IPO closes on August 8th. India's leading player in the Online Mom and Kid vertical has not built significant competitive...

Devi Subhakesan

From Resilient Retailers to Struggling Brands - A consumer sector deep dive

Covid created unusual demand trends causing some companies to invest in the wrong areas. Current consumer landscape is cautious with consumers...

MAGELLAN - IN THE KNOW

SYM: Now a General Contractor?

On the earnings call, SYM sounded like it was in the contractor business than being an automated tech company. Delays in building systems could...

BWS Financial Inc

SYM: Symbolic Overvaluation, Sell

We believe the market has put too much value on SYM's relationship with Wal-Mart (WMT) even though WMT is using SYM's competitor and in-house...

BWS Financial Inc

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