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Doosan Robotics  / Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/doosan-robotics" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36816:1" rel="noopener">Doosan Robotics (DOOSANROBO KS)</a> is a global industrial and collaborative robotics leader. It has opened the books on an up to US$318 million IPO.  </li>
<li>In <em><strong><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/doosan-robotics-ipo-the-bull-case" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:111689" rel="noopener">Doosan Robotics IPO: The Bull Case</a></strong></em>, we highlighted the key elements of the bull case. In this note, we outline the bear case.</li>
<li>The bear case rests on business plan forecasts based on shaky assumptions, high cash burn, rising cash collection cycle and deteriorating balance sheet strength.</li>
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Doosan Robotics (DOOSANROBO KS) is a global industrial and collaborative robotics leader. It has opened the books on an up to US$318 million IPO.  
In Doosan Robotics IPO: The Bull Case, we highlighted the key elements of the bull case. In this note, we outline the bear case.
The bear case rests on business plan forecasts based on shaky assumptions, high cash burn, rising cash collection cycle and deteriorating balance sheet strength.


APAC IPOs & Placements, Aequitas Research

Ethan Aw

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/doosan-robotics" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36816:1" rel="noopener">Doosan Robotics (DOOSANROBO KS)</a> is looking to raise up to US$314m in its Korean IPO. </li>
<li>Doosan Robotics (DR) manufactures and sells collaborative robots (Cobots). The firm’s product portfolio primarily includes different series of robot arms as well as its coffee module. </li>
<li>In our previous notes, we talked about the company’s past performance. In this note, we undertake a peer comparison.</li>
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Doosan Robotics (DOOSANROBO KS) is looking to raise up to US$314m in its Korean IPO. 
Doosan Robotics (DR) manufactures and sells collaborative robots (Cobots). The firm’s product portfolio primarily includes different series of robot arms as well as its coffee module. 
In our previous notes, we talked about the company’s past performance. In this note, we undertake a peer comparison.


Doosan Robotics IPO - Peer Comparison - Has Niche Offerings but Doesn’t Lack Competition

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/doosan-robotics" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36816:1" rel="noopener">Doosan Robotics (DOOSANROBO KS)</a> is a global industrial and collaborative robotics leader. It has opened the books on an up to US$318 million IPO.   </li>
<li>The international bookbuilding will run from 28 August to 15 September, while the domestic book will be open from 11 to 15 September. Pricing will be announced on 19 September.</li>
<li>The bull case rests on the market share gains, rapid forecasted growth, the industry’s largest product lineup, rapid expansion in sales channels and key accounts growth.</li>
</ul>



Doosan Robotics (DOOSANROBO KS) is a global industrial and collaborative robotics leader. It has opened the books on an up to US$318 million IPO.   
The international bookbuilding will run from 28 August to 15 September, while the domestic book will be open from 11 to 15 September. Pricing will be announced on 19 September.
The bull case rests on the market share gains, rapid forecasted growth, the industry’s largest product lineup, rapid expansion in sales channels and key accounts growth.


<ul>
<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/doosan-robotics" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36816:1" rel="noopener">Doosan Robotics (DOOSANROBO KS)</a> is looking to raise up to US$314m in its Korean IPO. </li>
<li>Doosan Robotics (DR) manufactures and sells collaborative robots (Cobots). The firm’s product portfolio primarily includes different series of robot arms as well as its coffee module. </li>
<li>In this note, we will talk about the not-so-positive aspects of the deal.</li>
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Doosan Robotics (DOOSANROBO KS) is looking to raise up to US$314m in its Korean IPO. 
Doosan Robotics (DR) manufactures and sells collaborative robots (Cobots). The firm’s product portfolio primarily includes different series of robot arms as well as its coffee module. 
In this note, we will talk about the not-so-positive aspects of the deal.


Doosan Robotics IPO - The Negatives - But Losses Continue to Widen

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs, Douglas Research Advisory

Douglas Kim

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs

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<li>Our base case valuation per share of Doosan Robotics is 42,826 won, which is 65% higher than the high end of the IPO valuation range. </li>
<li>We estimate Doosan Robotics to generate sales of 61.7 billion won (up 37.2% YoY) in 2023 and 97.7 billion won (up 58.2% YoY) in 2024. </li>
<li>If Doosan Robotics is compared to Fanuc, Doosan Robotics' valuation would be much lower. However, one could argue that Doosan Robotics should have higher valuation than Rainbow Robotics.</li>
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Our base case valuation per share of Doosan Robotics is 42,826 won, which is 65% higher than the high end of the IPO valuation range. 
We estimate Doosan Robotics to generate sales of 61.7 billion won (up 37.2% YoY) in 2023 and 97.7 billion won (up 58.2% YoY) in 2024. 
If Doosan Robotics is compared to Fanuc, Doosan Robotics' valuation would be much lower. However, one could argue that Doosan Robotics should have higher valuation than Rainbow Robotics.


South Korea

Doosan Robotics Inc. develops and manufactures industrial equipment. The Company manufactures robots, linear actuation devices, automated production equipment, and other products. Doosan Robotics conducts businesses in South Korea.

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Doosan Robotics (454910 KS)

Doosan Robotics IPO: The Bear Case

The bear case rests on business plan forecasts based on shaky assumptions, high cash burn, rising cash collection cycle and deteriorating balance...

Arun George

Doosan Robotics IPO - Peer Comparison - Has Niche Offerings but Doesn’t Lack Competition

Doosan Robotics (DOOSANROBO KS) is looking to raise up to US$314m in its Korean IPO. In our previous notes, we talked about the company’s past...

Ethan Aw

Doosan Robotics IPO: The Bull Case

The bull case rests on the market share gains, rapid forecasted growth, the industry’s largest product lineup, rapid expansion in sales channels...

Arun George

Doosan Robotics IPO - The Negatives - But Losses Continue to Widen

Doosan Robotics (DOOSANROBO KS) is looking to raise up to US$314m in its Korean IPO. In this note, we will talk about the not-so-positive aspects...

Ethan Aw

Doosan Robotics IPO Valuation Analysis

Our base case valuation per share of Doosan Robotics is 42,826 won, which is 65% higher than the high end of the IPO valuation range.

Douglas Kim

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