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.

Equity Bottom-Up

Mandarin Oriental International / Equity Bottom-Up

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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

Equity Analyst - Asia Consumer Sector, Investory

Devi Subhakesan

Equity Analyst - 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.

Chow Tai Fook Jewellery / Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>China gold jewelry demand slumped in 2Q2025, while investment demand for coins and bars remained resilient amidst rise in gold prices, according to data released by China Gold Association.</li>
<li>If gold rally continues, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/chow-tai-fook-jewellery-group" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:549:1" rel="noopener">Chow Tai Fook Jewellery (1929 HK)</a> faces heightened demand growth risk due to reliance on the competitive, price-sensitive, consumption-driven jewellery segment.</li>
<li>Chow Tai Fook’s 140% YTD rally reflects optimism on branding-driven earnings growth, but stretched valuations overlook downside risks to growth if gold prices keep rising.
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China gold jewelry demand slumped in 2Q2025, while investment demand for coins and bars remained resilient amidst rise in gold prices, according to data released by China Gold Association.
If gold rally continues, Chow Tai Fook Jewellery (1929 HK) faces heightened demand growth risk due to reliance on the competitive, price-sensitive, consumption-driven jewellery segment.
Chow Tai Fook’s 140% YTD rally reflects optimism on branding-driven earnings growth, but stretched valuations overlook downside risks to growth if gold prices keep rising.



Chow Tai Fook (1929 HK): Strong Rally, Weak Jewellery Demand. Growth Risks.

Founder, CEO, GSBR Research

Garvit Bhandari

Founder, CEO

Leading Provider of Equity and Investment Research

GSBR Research

We are an independent equity research provider focused on covering global markets. The aim of the research is to provide an unbiased view of the fundamentals of the company.

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>The EU consumer discretionary sector is mixed but improving, though the recovery remains uneven across goods and services.</li>
<li>Tourism remains the standout, surpassing pre-pandemic levels with a record 2.99 billion nights in 2024. Hospitality, travel, and leisure therefore remain relatively bright spots.</li>
<li>Non-Food retail volumes returned to year-on-year growth in 2025, yet large-ticket categories such as autos and durables continue to lag the broader discretionary recovery.</li>
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The EU consumer discretionary sector is mixed but improving, though the recovery remains uneven across goods and services.
Tourism remains the standout, surpassing pre-pandemic levels with a record 2.99 billion nights in 2024. Hospitality, travel, and leisure therefore remain relatively bright spots.
Non-Food retail volumes returned to year-on-year growth in 2025, yet large-ticket categories such as autos and durables continue to lag the broader discretionary recovery.


EU Consumer Discretionary Sector - Mixed Trends

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/laopu-gold-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:44036:1" rel="noopener">Laopu Gold (6181 HK)</a>  is down nearly 20% since June’s lock-up expiry, despite strong 1H2025 results and subsequent analyst earnings upgrades.</li>
<li>The stock trades at 22x FY26E, the low end of its YTD P/E range, with a PEG below 0.8x.</li>
<li>China’s retail gold demand in 2Q2025 has shifted toward investment products - a trend that could support Laopu’s mostly investment-driven sales.</li>
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Laopu Gold (6181 HK)  is down nearly 20% since June’s lock-up expiry, despite strong 1H2025 results and subsequent analyst earnings upgrades.
The stock trades at 22x FY26E, the low end of its YTD P/E range, with a PEG below 0.8x.
China’s retail gold demand in 2Q2025 has shifted toward investment products - a trend that could support Laopu’s mostly investment-driven sales.


Laopu Gold (6181 HK): Technical Overhang Masks Strong Fundamentals – Gold Bulls Stay Put

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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.

LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE (MC FP)

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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

Chow Tai Fook (1929 HK): Strong Rally, Weak Jewellery Demand. Growth Risks.

Downside risk to the stock as stretched valuations overlook the risk of worsening jewellery sales if the gold rally continues.

Devi Subhakesan

EU Consumer Discretionary Sector - Mixed Trends

EU consumer discretionary sector shows mixed but improving performance, with tourism leading the way while large-ticket categories lag behind.

GSBR Research

Laopu Gold (6181 HK): Technical Overhang Masks Strong Fundamentals – Gold Bulls Stay Put

Investors confident in rising gold prices can see Laopu's current technicals driven stock weakness as an opportunity given it's strong growth...

Devi Subhakesan

Briefing. Massive Jobs Restatement, Rates Go Nowhere, Apple M&A?, Earnings Updates

The new "The Briefing" newsletter format aims to provide a quick overview of market events, with the latest report highlighting the S&P 500's...

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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

Chow Tai Fook (1929 HK): Strong Rally, Weak Jewellery Demand. Growth Risks.

Downside risk to the stock as stretched valuations overlook the risk of worsening jewellery sales if the gold rally continues.

Devi Subhakesan

EU Consumer Discretionary Sector - Mixed Trends

​EU consumer discretionary sector shows mixed but improving performance, with tourism leading the way while large-ticket categories lag behind.

GSBR Research

Laopu Gold (6181 HK): Technical Overhang Masks Strong Fundamentals – Gold Bulls Stay Put

Investors confident in rising gold prices can see Laopu's current technicals driven stock weakness as an opportunity given it's strong growth...

Devi Subhakesan

Briefing. Massive Jobs Restatement, Rates Go Nowhere, Apple M&A?, Earnings Updates

The new "The Briefing" newsletter format aims to provide a quick overview of market events, with the latest report highlighting the S&P 500's...

The Synopsis

EU consumer discretionary sector shows mixed but improving performance, with tourism leading the way while large-ticket categories lag behind.