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<p><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/beijing-kuaishou-technology-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:29725:1" rel="noopener">Kuaishou Technology (1024 HK)</a> is the second-largest short video platform by average DAUs (daily active users) in 9M20, according to iResearch. Helped by a strong reception by both institutional and retail investors, Kuaishou is likely to price at the top-end of the IPO price range of HK$105-115 per share, according to press reports. The shares will start trading on 5 February.</p><div class="content-highlight"><p>The stage seems set for Kuaishou to follow the strong post-listing performance of recent tech listings in Hong Kong and the US. Early indications suggest that Kuaishou's grey market price has hit HK$250 per share, slightly more than twice the rumoured IPO price, <a href="http://www.aastocks.com/en/stocks/news/aafn-con/NOW.1073287/ipo-news" target="_blank" rel="noopener">according to Chinese media</a>. Our analysis suggests that a valuation of 2x the rumoured IPO price of HK$115 per share can be justified on stretched but plausible assumptions.</p></div>

Kuaishou Technology (1024 HK) is the second-largest short video platform by average DAUs (daily active users) in 9M20, according to iResearch. Helped by a strong reception by both institutional and retail investors, Kuaishou is likely to price at the top-end of the IPO price range of HK$105-115 per share, according to press reports. The shares will start trading on 5 February.The stage seems set for Kuaishou to follow the strong post-listing performance of recent tech listings in Hong Kong and the US. Early indications suggest that Kuaishou's grey market price has hit HK$250 per share, slightly more than twice the rumoured IPO price, according to Chinese media. Our analysis suggests that a valuation of 2x the rumoured IPO price of HK$115 per share can be justified on stretched but plausible assumptions.

Kuaishou IPO: Is It Worth Twice the IPO Price?

<div><p><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/beijing-kuaishou-technology-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:29725:1" rel="noopener">Beijing Kuaishou Technology Co Ltd (1496219D CH)</a> is the second-largest short video platform by average DAUs (daily active users) in 9M20, according to iResearch. At the proposed IPO price range of HK$105-115 per share, Kuaishou will have a market cap of $55.6-60.9 billion. At the mid-point of the IPO price range, the total proceeds are HK$40,150 million ($5.2 billion). </p></div><div><p>Ten cornerstone investors will subscribe for $2.45 billion of the offer shares. The cornerstone investors include Capital Group, Temasek, GIC, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, BlackRock, Fidelity, Invesco, Boyu Capital and Morgan Stanley Investment.</p></div><div><div class="content-highlight"><p>In <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/kuaishou-ipo-initiation-dancing-to-its-own-tune" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:45032" rel="noopener">Kuaishou IPO Initiation: Dancing to Its Own Tune</a>, we stated that while Kuaishou’s performance over the track record period is distorted due to various factors, we believe that the underlying fundamentals are attractive. In <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/kuaishou-ipo-thrill-seekers" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:47104" rel="noopener">Kuaishou IPO: Thrill Seekers</a>,  we noted that the PHIP which discloses 9M20 results and key operating data for 11M20 reinforces our view that Kuaishou is worth a look. Overall, we would participate in the IPO due to an attractive IPO price range.</p></div></div>

Beijing Kuaishou Technology Co Ltd (1496219D CH) is the second-largest short video platform by average DAUs (daily active users) in 9M20, according to iResearch. At the proposed IPO price range of HK$105-115 per share, Kuaishou will have a market cap of $55.6-60.9 billion. At the mid-point of the IPO price range, the total proceeds are HK$40,150 million ($5.2 billion). Ten cornerstone investors will subscribe for $2.45 billion of the offer shares. The cornerstone investors include Capital Group, Temasek, GIC, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, BlackRock, Fidelity, Invesco, Boyu Capital and Morgan Stanley Investment.In Kuaishou IPO Initiation: Dancing to Its Own Tune, we stated that while Kuaishou’s performance over the track record period is distorted due to various factors, we believe that the underlying fundamentals are attractive. In Kuaishou IPO: Thrill Seekers,  we noted that the PHIP which discloses 9M20 results and key operating data for 11M20 reinforces our view that Kuaishou is worth a look. Overall, we would participate in the IPO due to an attractive IPO price range.

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<p><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/beijing-kuaishou-technology-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:29725:1" rel="noopener">Beijing Kuaishou Technology Co Ltd (1496219D CH)</a> is the second-largest short video platform by average DAUs (daily active users) in 9M20, according to iResearch. Kuaishou has started pre-marketing for Hong Kong IPO to raise up to $5-6 billion. Kuaishou which was previously seeking a $50 billion valuation is now being valued by the syndicate at $65-91 billion, according to <a href="http://www.aastocks.com/en/stocks/news/aafn-con/NOW.1070003/ipo-news" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chinese media reports</a>. Potential IPO investors seem to be more sanguine and according to these same reports are said to be a seeking a $60-70 billion valuation. </p>
<p>In <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/kuaishou-ipo-initiation-dancing-to-its-own-tune" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:45032" rel="noopener">Kuaishou IPO Initiation: Dancing to Its Own Tune</a>, we stated that while Kuaishou’s performance over the track record period is distorted due to various factors, we believe that the underlying fundamentals are attractive. In <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/kuaishou-ipo-thrill-seekers" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:47104" rel="noopener">Kuaishou IPO: Thrill Seekers</a>,  we noted that the PHIP which discloses 9M20 results and key operating data for 11M20 reinforces our view that Kuaishou is worth a look. </p>
<div class="content-highlight"><p>In this note, we update our forecasts and valuation presented in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/kuaishou-ipo-valuation-first-look" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:46787" rel="noopener">Kuaishou IPO: Valuation First Look </a>for the latest set of results. Overall, based on valuation analysis, we think that a $65 billion valuation is justifiable (the low-end of the rumoured syndicate range) but would be hesitant to participate at a higher valuation.</p></div>
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Beijing Kuaishou Technology Co Ltd (1496219D CH) is the second-largest short video platform by average DAUs (daily active users) in 9M20, according to iResearch. Kuaishou has started pre-marketing for Hong Kong IPO to raise up to $5-6 billion. Kuaishou which was previously seeking a $50 billion valuation is now being valued by the syndicate at $65-91 billion, according to Chinese media reports. Potential IPO investors seem to be more sanguine and according to these same reports are said to be a seeking a $60-70 billion valuation. 
In Kuaishou IPO Initiation: Dancing to Its Own Tune, we stated that while Kuaishou’s performance over the track record period is distorted due to various factors, we believe that the underlying fundamentals are attractive. In Kuaishou IPO: Thrill Seekers,  we noted that the PHIP which discloses 9M20 results and key operating data for 11M20 reinforces our view that Kuaishou is worth a look. 
In this note, we update our forecasts and valuation presented in Kuaishou IPO: Valuation First Look for the latest set of results. Overall, based on valuation analysis, we think that a $65 billion valuation is justifiable (the low-end of the rumoured syndicate range) but would be hesitant to participate at a higher valuation.


Kuaishou IPO: Valuation and Forecast Update

<p><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/beijing-kuaishou-technology-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:29725:1" rel="noopener">Beijing Kuaishou Technology Co Ltd (1496219D CH)</a> is the second-largest short video platform by average DAUs (daily active users) in 9M20, according to iResearch. Users access the platform primarily through a family of mobile apps comprising Kuaishou Flagship, Kuaishou Express and Kuaishou Concept, which is collectively referred to as the Kuaishou App. Kuaishou has got approval for a Hong Kong IPO to raise up to $5-6 billion, according to press reports. </p><div class="content-highlight"><p>In <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/kuaishou-ipo-initiation-dancing-to-its-own-tune" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:45032" rel="noopener">Kuaishou IPO Initiation: Dancing to Its Own Tune</a>, we stated that while Kuaishou’s performance over the track record period is distorted due to various factors, we believe that the underlying fundamentals are attractive. In <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/kuaishou-ipo-valuation-first-look" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:46787" rel="noopener">Kuaishou IPO: Valuation First Look</a>, we stated that the rumoured IPO valuation of $50 billion can be justified. The PHIP which discloses 9M20 results and key operating data for 11M20 reinforces our view that Kuaishou is worth a look. </p></div>

Beijing Kuaishou Technology Co Ltd (1496219D CH) is the second-largest short video platform by average DAUs (daily active users) in 9M20, according to iResearch. Users access the platform primarily through a family of mobile apps comprising Kuaishou Flagship, Kuaishou Express and Kuaishou Concept, which is collectively referred to as the Kuaishou App. Kuaishou has got approval for a Hong Kong IPO to raise up to $5-6 billion, according to press reports. In Kuaishou IPO Initiation: Dancing to Its Own Tune, we stated that while Kuaishou’s performance over the track record period is distorted due to various factors, we believe that the underlying fundamentals are attractive. In Kuaishou IPO: Valuation First Look, we stated that the rumoured IPO valuation of $50 billion can be justified. The PHIP which discloses 9M20 results and key operating data for 11M20 reinforces our view that Kuaishou is worth a look. 

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<p>Kuaishou Technology (KT) is a content community and social platform that is looking to raise around US$5bn in its Hong Kong IPO. The company is backed by Tencent, Sequoia China, Baidu, DST Global, Boyu Capital, Temasek and others.</p><p>As of six months ended Jun 2020, it had 302m daily active users (DAUs), who spent 85 mins on average on the app every day. It also had 776m monthly active users (MAUs) and total e-commerce GMV of RMB109.6bn. On an average 1.1bn short videos were uploaded on its app during 1H20.</p><p>As per iResearch, Kuaishou was globally the largest live streaming platform by gross billings from virtual gifting and average live streaming MPUs, the second largest short video platform by average DAUs, and the second largest live streaming e-commerce platform by GMV, over six months ended June 30, 2020.</p><p>I have covered various aspects of the company’s performance in my previous notes: </p><ul>
<li> <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/kuaishou-technology-pre-ipo-the-positives-hot-segment-fast-growth" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kuaishou Technology Pre-IPO - The Positives - Hot Segment, fast growth</a>
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<li><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/kuaishou-technology-pre-ipo-the-negatives-ample-doubts-remain" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kuaishou Technology Pre-IPO - The Negatives - Ample Doubts Remain</a></li>
</ul><p>In this note, I’ll undertake a peer comparison, provide earnings forecasts and talk about valuations. </p>

Kuaishou Technology (KT) is a content community and social platform that is looking to raise around US$5bn in its Hong Kong IPO. The company is backed by Tencent, Sequoia China, Baidu, DST Global, Boyu Capital, Temasek and others.As of six months ended Jun 2020, it had 302m daily active users (DAUs), who spent 85 mins on average on the app every day. It also had 776m monthly active users (MAUs) and total e-commerce GMV of RMB109.6bn. On an average 1.1bn short videos were uploaded on its app during 1H20.As per iResearch, Kuaishou was globally the largest live streaming platform by gross billings from virtual gifting and average live streaming MPUs, the second largest short video platform by average DAUs, and the second largest live streaming e-commerce platform by GMV, over six months ended June 30, 2020.I have covered various aspects of the company’s performance in my previous notes: 
 Kuaishou Technology Pre-IPO - The Positives - Hot Segment, fast growth

Kuaishou Technology Pre-IPO - The Negatives - Ample Doubts Remain
In this note, I’ll undertake a peer comparison, provide earnings forecasts and talk about valuations. 

Kuaishou Technology Pre-IPO - Peer Comparison and Thoughts on Valuation

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Arun George

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Kuaishou will raise proceeds $5.2 billion at the mid-point of the IPO price range of HK$105-115 per share. Overall, we would participate in the IPO...

Arun George

Kuaishou IPO: Valuation and Forecast Update

Kuaishou is being valued by the syndicate at $65-91 bn, according to Chinese media reports. We think that a $65 bn valuation is justifiable but...

Arun George

Kuaishou IPO: Thrill Seekers

Kuaishou has got approval for a Hong Kong IPO to raise up to $5-6 billion, according to press reports. The PHIP which discloses new data points...

Arun George

Kuaishou Technology Pre-IPO - Peer Comparison and Thoughts on Valuation

Kuaishou is a content community and social platform that is looking to raise around US$5bn in its Hong Kong IPO. The company is backed by Tencent,...

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