Equity Analyst, LightStream Research

Oshadhi Kumarasiri

An equity research analyst with over 7 years of experience in multiple sectors. Previously worked for one of the world's largest asset managers with about USD2.5trn in AUM, covering small and micro-cap companies in the consumer sphere across Europe and developed Asia. Also experienced in covering multiple industries including banking, insurance and asset management, retail, tech, telco and REIT.

Equity Analyst

Helens International Holdings IPO Valuation

Helens International Holdings IPO First Day Trading

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.

Equity Capital Markets

Helens International Holdings / Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/helen-s-international-holding" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:34113:1" rel="noopener">Helen's International Holding (9869 HK)</a> is the largest pub chain in China with around 528 pubs across a number of cities in the Eastern part of China. The company intends to raise around US$ 315-347m from the proposed Hong Kong IPO by selling 135m primary shares at an offer price range of HK$ 18.82-20.72 per share.</li>
<li>We think the IPO price range is rather expensive as it indicates a trailing EV/Sales of 21.1-23.2x. Although the growth prospects of Helens International seems excellent, the company may need to increase its revenue by around 6.0-7.0x to even remotely justify its IPO multiple.</li>
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Helen's International Holding (9869 HK) is the largest pub chain in China with around 528 pubs across a number of cities in the Eastern part of China. The company intends to raise around US$ 315-347m from the proposed Hong Kong IPO by selling 135m primary shares at an offer price range of HK$ 18.82-20.72 per share.
We think the IPO price range is rather expensive as it indicates a trailing EV/Sales of 21.1-23.2x. Although the growth prospects of Helens International seems excellent, the company may need to increase its revenue by around 6.0-7.0x to even remotely justify its IPO multiple.


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