Equity Research Analyst - Long-Short

Raj S, CA, CFA

Equity Bottom-Up

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LiDAR adoption accelerating. The TAM remains larger than consensus implies for further years, driven by rising ADAS penetration and expanding Robotics use cases across China and Globally.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/robosense-technology-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:39903:1" rel="noopener">Robosense Technology (2498 HK)</a> lagged in 1H25 but recovering now. 1H25 execution issues reverse in 2H25 as EMX ramps and anchor customers penetration rises, bringing shipments back to consensus levels.</li>
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Long-Term optionality intact. Robotics growth, overseas programs, and new fusion products position RoboSense for structural upside as global LiDAR adoption broadens through 2026–2030. Within LiDAR, We like both <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/robosense-technology-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:39903:1" rel="noopener">Robosense</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hesai-group" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36743:1" rel="noopener">Hesai</a>
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LiDAR adoption accelerating. The TAM remains larger than consensus implies for further years, driven by rising ADAS penetration and expanding Robotics use cases across China and Globally.

Robosense Technology (2498 HK) lagged in 1H25 but recovering now. 1H25 execution issues reverse in 2H25 as EMX ramps and anchor customers penetration rises, bringing shipments back to consensus levels.

Long-Term optionality intact. Robotics growth, overseas programs, and new fusion products position RoboSense for structural upside as global LiDAR adoption broadens through 2026–2030. Within LiDAR, We like both Robosense and Hesai



RoboSense Technology (2498.HK) – LiDAR Tech Challenger - Execution Reset, 2026e Recovery in Focus

Asian Hedge Fund Manager, Long Short Equity, Macro

David Mudd

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/robosense-technology-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:39903:1" rel="noopener">Robosense Technology (2498 HK)</a> has seen its sales of LiDAR solution systems grow substantially as it achieved the ability to mass produce for its customers.
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<li>The company integrates proprietary hardware and software, creating a barrier to entry for most LiDAR competitors, who produce only the hardware system.</li>
<li>Robosense announced a strong set of results for 3Q24 and expects to be profitable at some time in 2025.  The company has been actively buying back shares. </li>
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Robosense Technology (2498 HK) has seen its sales of LiDAR solution systems grow substantially as it achieved the ability to mass produce for its customers.

The company integrates proprietary hardware and software, creating a barrier to entry for most LiDAR competitors, who produce only the hardware system.
Robosense announced a strong set of results for 3Q24 and expects to be profitable at some time in 2025.  The company has been actively buying back shares. 


Robosense Technology, Driving in the Fast Lane While No One Is Looking

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<li>Hong Kong's Secular Bull Market continues with the index breaking  above its long term resistance levels.  Market breadth is expanding with 87% of stocks trading above their 200  (DMA).</li>
<li>Hong Kong market valuations are well below all other Asian markets.  This year, the materials and healthcare sectors have been the best performers.</li>
<li>Robosense Technology (2498 HK)  reported solid earnings in its LIDAR business with robotics posting surprising growth.  Deutsche Bank and China Renaissance both rate the company a BUY and raise targets.</li>
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Hong Kong's Secular Bull Market continues with the index breaking  above its long term resistance levels.  Market breadth is expanding with 87% of stocks trading above their 200  (DMA).
Hong Kong market valuations are well below all other Asian markets.  This year, the materials and healthcare sectors have been the best performers.
Robosense Technology (2498 HK)  reported solid earnings in its LIDAR business with robotics posting surprising growth.  Deutsche Bank and China Renaissance both rate the company a BUY and raise targets.


BUY/SELL/HOLD: Hong Kong Market Update (September 10)

Head of Research, IPOs & Placements, Aequitas Research

Sumeet Singh

Head of Research, IPOs & Placements

IPOs and Placements coverage across Asia Pacific

Aequitas Research

We cover all listing across the Asia Pacific along with follow-up placements. As of Dec 2020, our team had covered 539 IPOs with a hit rate of 73.5% and 685 placements with a hit rate of 66.8%.

We combine fundamental bottom-up views with our proprietary quantitative framework to provide a holistic coverage across new listings and placements. Our coverage includes pre-IPO notes before the deal is launched, follow-up analysis once the deal is live and post-listing trading analysis as well.

Event-Driven

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/robosense-technology-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:39903:1" rel="noopener">Robosense Technology (2498 HK)</a> raised around US$126m in its Hong Kong IPO in Jan 2024. The lockup on its shareholders will expire soon.</li>
<li>The company provides LiDAR and perception solutions to its customers. As of March 2024, it had design wins for mass production of LiDAR products with 22 automotive OEMs and suppliers.</li>
<li>In this note, we talk about the upcoming lock-up expiry and possible deal dynamics.</li>
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Robosense Technology (2498 HK) raised around US$126m in its Hong Kong IPO in Jan 2024. The lockup on its shareholders will expire soon.
The company provides LiDAR and perception solutions to its customers. As of March 2024, it had design wins for mass production of LiDAR products with 22 automotive OEMs and suppliers.
In this note, we talk about the upcoming lock-up expiry and possible deal dynamics.


Robosense IPO Lock-Up Expiry - US$2.8bn Lockup Expiry for 99% of the Stock, CCASS Movement

Covering IPOs, Healthcare and Technology Stocks

Andrei Zakharov

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<li>RoboSense Technology shares significantly outperformed in 2025 with shares up ~43% over the year versus a ~18% gain on the HSI.</li>
<li>Chinese mass producer of LiDAR products and sensor systems has successfully completed a placing of new shares and raised ~$HK1B or ~US$131M in March. </li>
<li>I think the stock is overvalued vs. peers given long path to profitability, lower relative gross margin profile and intense competition in Mainland China.</li>
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RoboSense Technology shares significantly outperformed in 2025 with shares up ~43% over the year versus a ~18% gain on the HSI.
Chinese mass producer of LiDAR products and sensor systems has successfully completed a placing of new shares and raised ~$HK1B or ~US$131M in March. 
I think the stock is overvalued vs. peers given long path to profitability, lower relative gross margin profile and intense competition in Mainland China.


RoboSense Technology: Premium Multiple Is Not Justified. Long Path To Profitability

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RoboSense Technology Co., Ltd provides LiDAR and perception solutions. The Company offers hardware, sensors, and AI perception software. RoboSense Technology applies its products in a wide range of application scenarios, particularly ADAS (advanced driving assistance system) and robotics. RoboSense Technology serves customers in China and North America.

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