HK/China Equity Long-Short

Osbert Tang, CFA

Equity Capital Markets

Huaqin Technology / Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/huaqin-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:48099:1" rel="noopener">Huaqin (3296 HK)</a>'s leadership position in the smart product ODM platform business is an important strength, with 3-year EPS CAGR forecast at 22.8%.</li>
<li>At a maximum IPO price of HK$77.70, it is priced at 13.7x FY26 PER. Relative to an average of 13.2x for global peers, it is not particularly cheap.</li>
<li>It should trade at a premium to <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shanghai-longcheer-technology-co-ltd-64676fe9-6624-4553-a2d4-3e9ecf3a5d6e" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:46338:1" rel="noopener">Shanghai Longcheer (9611 HK)</a> though. At a 20-25% discount to A-share, Huaqin's H-share is valued at HK$84.70-90.70 (15-16x FY26 PER).</li>
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Huaqin (3296 HK)'s leadership position in the smart product ODM platform business is an important strength, with 3-year EPS CAGR forecast at 22.8%.
At a maximum IPO price of HK$77.70, it is priced at 13.7x FY26 PER. Relative to an average of 13.2x for global peers, it is not particularly cheap.
It should trade at a premium to Shanghai Longcheer (9611 HK) though. At a 20-25% discount to A-share, Huaqin's H-share is valued at HK$84.70-90.70 (15-16x FY26 PER).


Huaqin Co., Ltd (3296 HK) IPO: Marginally Attractive, at Best

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Arun George

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Sigenergy Technology / Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sigenergy-technology-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:44468:1" rel="noopener">Sigenergy Technology (6656 HK)</a> priced its IPO at HK$324.20 per share, raising gross proceeds of approximately US$562 million. The shares will begin trading on 16 April.</li>
<li>The IPO was discussed in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/sigenergy-ipo-the-investment-case" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:230084" rel="noopener">Sigenergy IPO: The Investment Case</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/sigenergy-6656-hk-ipo-valuation-insights" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:230285" rel="noopener">Sigenergy (6656 HK) IPO: Valuation Insights</a>. </li>
<li>The peers' market sentiment has increased since the IPO launch. The retail and international subscription rates are above the median. My analysis suggests that the IPO price is attractive.</li>
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Sigenergy Technology (6656 HK) priced its IPO at HK$324.20 per share, raising gross proceeds of approximately US$562 million. The shares will begin trading on 16 April.
The IPO was discussed in Sigenergy IPO: The Investment Case and Sigenergy (6656 HK) IPO: Valuation Insights. 
The peers' market sentiment has increased since the IPO launch. The retail and international subscription rates are above the median. My analysis suggests that the IPO price is attractive.


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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/huaqin-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:48099:1" rel="noopener">Huaqin (3296 HK)</a>, the world’s largest consumer electronics original design manufacturer, has launched an H Share listing to raise US$580 million.</li>
<li>I discussed the H Share listing in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/huaqin-h-share-listing-the-investment-case" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:229484" rel="noopener">Huaqin H Share Listing: The Investment Case</a>. </li>
<li>Given my previously discussed bearish investment case and the unattractive AH discount, I would avoid the H Share listing. </li>
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Huaqin (3296 HK), the world’s largest consumer electronics original design manufacturer, has launched an H Share listing to raise US$580 million.
I discussed the H Share listing in Huaqin H Share Listing: The Investment Case. 
Given my previously discussed bearish investment case and the unattractive AH discount, I would avoid the H Share listing. 


Huaqin H Share Listing (3296 HK): Valuation Insights

Victory Giant Technology (HuiZhou) / Equity Capital Markets

Victory Giant Technology (HuiZhou) (2476 HK)

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/victory-giant-technology-huizhou-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:48083:1" rel="noopener">Victory Giant (2476 HK)</a>'s H-share IPO is expected to generate keen interest, given its leadership position in the PCB market in the field of AI and high-performance computing.</li>
<li>Both its business segment and geographical exposure are diversified. Its 3-year EPS CAGR of 61.5% is the second highest among HA IPOs since 2025.</li>
<li>The IPO valuation of 18x FY26 PER is at a steep discount to peers. It justifies a 0-10% discount to its A-share, meaning a fair H-share price of HK$305.9-341.6.</li>
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Victory Giant (2476 HK)'s H-share IPO is expected to generate keen interest, given its leadership position in the PCB market in the field of AI and high-performance computing.
Both its business segment and geographical exposure are diversified. Its 3-year EPS CAGR of 61.5% is the second highest among HA IPOs since 2025.
The IPO valuation of 18x FY26 PER is at a steep discount to peers. It justifies a 0-10% discount to its A-share, meaning a fair H-share price of HK$305.9-341.6.


Victory Giant Technology (2476 HK) IPO: It Will Be Hot

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/victory-giant-technology-huizhou-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:48083:1" rel="noopener">Victory Giant (2476 HK)</a>, the world’s leading PCB manufacturer for AI and high-performance computing, has launched an H Share listing to raise US$2.2 billion.</li>
<li>I discussed the H Share listing in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/victory-giant-h-share-listing-the-investment-case" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:228918" rel="noopener">Victory Giant H Share Listing: The Investment Case</a>. </li>
<li>The proposed AH discount of 36.8% (based on the 10 April A Share price) is attractive. Overall, I would participate in the listing.</li>
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Victory Giant (2476 HK), the world’s leading PCB manufacturer for AI and high-performance computing, has launched an H Share listing to raise US$2.2 billion.
I discussed the H Share listing in Victory Giant H Share Listing: The Investment Case. 
The proposed AH discount of 36.8% (based on the 10 April A Share price) is attractive. Overall, I would participate in the listing.


Victory Giant H Share Listing (2476 HK): Valuation Insights

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Seres Group is a Chinese automotive manufacturer specializing in new energy vehicles (NEVs), including the AITO series, and their core components like batteries and electric motors. The company also produces traditional fuel vehicles, motorcycles, commercial vehicles, and auto parts. Seres Group was founded in September 1986 and is headquartered in Chongqing, China.

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Huaqin Co., Ltd (3296 HK) IPO: Marginally Attractive, at Best

Huaqin is a smart product ODM platform leader with strong EPS growth, but its IPO price is not cheap compared to global peers. At 20-25% discount...

Osbert Tang, CFA

Sigenergy (6656 HK) IPO: Trading Debut

The peers' market sentiment has increased since the IPO launch. The retail and international subscription rates are above the median of large HKEx...

Arun George

Victory Giant Technology (2476 HK) IPO: It Will Be Hot

Victory Giant's H-share IPO is expected to attract interest due to its leadership in the PCB market for AI and high-performance computing, with a...

Osbert Tang, CFA

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Huaqin Co., Ltd (3296 HK) IPO: Marginally Attractive, at Best

​Huaqin is a smart product ODM platform leader with strong EPS growth, but its IPO price is not cheap compared to global peers. At 20-25% discount...

Osbert Tang, CFA

Sigenergy (6656 HK) IPO: Trading Debut

The peers' market sentiment has increased since the IPO launch. The retail and international subscription rates are above the median of large HKEx...

Arun George

Huaqin H Share Listing (3296 HK): Valuation Insights

Huaqin, the world’s largest consumer electronics original design manufacturer, has launched an H Share listing to raise US$580 million. In this...

Arun George

Victory Giant Technology (2476 HK) IPO: It Will Be Hot

​Victory Giant's H-share IPO is expected to attract interest due to its leadership in the PCB market for AI and high-performance computing, with a...

Osbert Tang, CFA

Victory Giant H Share Listing (2476 HK): Valuation Insights

Victory Giant, the world’s leading PCB manufacturer for AI and high-performance computing, has launched an H Share listing to raise US$2.2 billion....

Arun George

Huaqin is a smart product ODM platform leader with strong EPS growth, but its IPO price is not cheap compared to global peers. At 20-25% discount...

Victory Giant's H-share IPO is expected to attract interest due to its leadership in the PCB market for AI and high-performance computing, with a...