Analyst

Steve

Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shiseido-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:5718:1" rel="noopener">Shiseido Company (4911 JP)</a> relies heavily on Japan and China, each making up over one quarter of sales. </li>
<li>The long thesis is simple - I expect improvement in both regions in the near future, and the valuation is very attractive.</li>
<li>Blackstone just announced a potential bid for <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/l-occitane-international-sa" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:6772:1" rel="noopener">L'Occitane (973 HK)</a>, which I have written extensively about.  We could potentially see a pickup in interest in the sector.</li>
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Shiseido Company (4911 JP) relies heavily on Japan and China, each making up over one quarter of sales. 
The long thesis is simple - I expect improvement in both regions in the near future, and the valuation is very attractive.
Blackstone just announced a potential bid for L'Occitane (973 HK), which I have written extensively about.  We could potentially see a pickup in interest in the sector.


Shiseido (4911 JP):  This Fallen Angel Is Fixable

Equity Long-Short

Mo Aziz

China Tourism Group Duty Free Corp Ltd / Equity Bottom-Up

China Tourism Group Duty Free Corp Ltd (601888 CH)

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<li>European luxury goods maker enjoyed its best week in the past 52 weeks, spurred by better-than-expected results by LVMH, the industry leader and widely viewed as the bellwether  </li>
<li>China's market was cited as resilient and very strong in certain categories, defying the general market perception that Chinese demand is soft</li>
<li>The key European luxury goods share price has risen by an average of 8.2% YTD, China Tourism Group share price performance has lagged. Good buying opportunity    </li>
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European luxury goods maker enjoyed its best week in the past 52 weeks, spurred by better-than-expected results by LVMH, the industry leader and widely viewed as the bellwether  
China's market was cited as resilient and very strong in certain categories, defying the general market perception that Chinese demand is soft
The key European luxury goods share price has risen by an average of 8.2% YTD, China Tourism Group share price performance has lagged. Good buying opportunity    


LVMH & Richemont Said Chinese Demand for Luxury Goods Is Strong; POSITIVE for China Tourism Group

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs, Douglas Research Advisory

Douglas Kim

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs

LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE / Equity Bottom-Up

LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE (MC FP)

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<li>In this insight, we provide the income statement comparisons of the eight largest global luxury brand Korea operations including Louis Vuitton Korea, Prada Korea, Ralph Lauren Korea, and Moncler Korea.</li>
<li>In 2022, Korea spent $16.8 billion in luxury goods, representing per capita consumption of $325 per person, surpassing the United States ($280 per person) and China ($55 per person). </li>
<li>Luxury brand spending in Korea is often a leading indicator of global luxury brand spending. Luxury brand spending in Korea has been weak this year and this continued in 3Q23.</li>
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In this insight, we provide the income statement comparisons of the eight largest global luxury brand Korea operations including Louis Vuitton Korea, Prada Korea, Ralph Lauren Korea, and Moncler Korea.
In 2022, Korea spent $16.8 billion in luxury goods, representing per capita consumption of $325 per person, surpassing the United States ($280 per person) and China ($55 per person). 
Luxury brand spending in Korea is often a leading indicator of global luxury brand spending. Luxury brand spending in Korea has been weak this year and this continued in 3Q23.


Income Statement Analysis of Global Luxury Brand Korea Operations and Luxury Brand Spending Slowdown

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/moncler-spa" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:21206:1" rel="noopener">Moncler SpA (MONC IM)</a> is an outstanding compounder with clear market leading position in luxury outerwear.</li>
<li>Moat is increasing every year through relentless focus on brand building.  </li>
<li>We believe that Moncler deserves a higher PE multiple than its current 22x forward expected earnings.      </li>
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Moncler SpA (MONC IM) is an outstanding compounder with clear market leading position in luxury outerwear.
Moat is increasing every year through relentless focus on brand building.  
We believe that Moncler deserves a higher PE multiple than its current 22x forward expected earnings.      


Moncler (MONC IM):  Not Just A Fashion Down Jacket Brand

Equity Analyst, LightStream Research

Oshadhi Kumarasiri

Equity Analyst

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.

Mandarin Oriental International / Equity Bottom-Up

Mandarin Oriental International (MAND SP)

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<li>While traditional luxury brands may encounter challenges as affluent Chinese consumers shift to local high-end brands, there are still opportunities within small niches in the luxury sector.</li>
<li>Luxury travel, driven by trends like micro trips and the increasing number of High-Net-Worth Individuals, represents a potential area of growth in the luxury sector.</li>
<li>The thriving luxury travel market opens up investment potential in sectors such as luxury hotels and premium cosmetics.</li>
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While traditional luxury brands may encounter challenges as affluent Chinese consumers shift to local high-end brands, there are still opportunities within small niches in the luxury sector.
Luxury travel, driven by trends like micro trips and the increasing number of High-Net-Worth Individuals, represents a potential area of growth in the luxury sector.
The thriving luxury travel market opens up investment potential in sectors such as luxury hotels and premium cosmetics.


APAC Luxury Industry Series: Luxury Travel Shines Amid Challenges for Traditional Luxury Goods

France

LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE is a diversified luxury goods group. The Company produces and sells wine, cognac, perfumes, cosmetics, luggage, and watches and jewelry.

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LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE (MC FP)

Shiseido (4911 JP): This Fallen Angel Is Fixable

Shiseido heavily relies on Japan and China for sales, and with expected improvements in these regions, the company's attractive valuation makes it...

Steve

LVMH & Richemont Said Chinese Demand for Luxury Goods Is Strong; POSITIVE for China Tourism Group

European luxury goods producers performing well and attributed to Chinese consumers. China Tourism Group is the primary beneficiary of Chinese...

Mo Aziz

Income Statement Analysis of Global Luxury Brand Korea Operations and Luxury Brand Spending Slowdown

In this insight, we provide income statement comparisons of the eight largest global luxury brand Korea operations including Louis Vuitton Korea,...

Douglas Kim

Moncler (MONC IM): Not Just A Fashion Down Jacket Brand

Moncler SpA (MONC IM) is a leading luxury outerwear brand with a strong market position and increasing brand value, deserving of a higher valuation.

Steve

APAC Luxury Industry Series: Luxury Travel Shines Amid Challenges for Traditional Luxury Goods

Luxury travel, driven by trends like micro trips and the increasing number of High-Net-Worth Individuals, represents a potential area of growth in...

Oshadhi Kumarasiri

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Shiseido (4911 JP): This Fallen Angel Is Fixable

​Shiseido heavily relies on Japan and China for sales, and with expected improvements in these regions, the company's attractive valuation makes it...

Steve

LVMH & Richemont Said Chinese Demand for Luxury Goods Is Strong; POSITIVE for China Tourism Group

​European luxury goods producers performing well and attributed to Chinese consumers. China Tourism Group is the primary beneficiary of Chinese...

Mo Aziz

Income Statement Analysis of Global Luxury Brand Korea Operations and Luxury Brand Spending Slowdown

In this insight, we provide income statement comparisons of the eight largest global luxury brand Korea operations including Louis Vuitton Korea,...

Douglas Kim

Moncler (MONC IM): Not Just A Fashion Down Jacket Brand

​Moncler SpA (MONC IM) is a leading luxury outerwear brand with a strong market position and increasing brand value, deserving of a higher valuation.

Steve

APAC Luxury Industry Series: Luxury Travel Shines Amid Challenges for Traditional Luxury Goods

Luxury travel, driven by trends like micro trips and the increasing number of High-Net-Worth Individuals, represents a potential area of growth in...

Oshadhi Kumarasiri

Shiseido heavily relies on Japan and China for sales, and with expected improvements in these regions, the company's attractive valuation makes it...

European luxury goods producers performing well and attributed to Chinese consumers. China Tourism Group is the primary beneficiary of Chinese...

Moncler SpA (MONC IM) is a leading luxury outerwear brand with a strong market position and increasing brand value, deserving of a higher valuation.