Head of Research, Krungthai XSpring

Waraporn Wiboonkanarak

Head of Research

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Krungthai XSpring

Krungthai XSpring is a full service broker. The company provides a wide range of investment services such as Securities Brokerage, Derivative Agent Business, Securities Borrowing and Lending, Securities Trading, Underwriting, Financial Advisory, Wealth Advisory, Private Fund Management and International Markets Securities Trading. 

In terms of credibility, Fitch Ratings has assigned Krunghtai XSpring a long-term rating of AA- and a national short-term rating of F1+ with stable outlook.

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<ul><li>The SET rebounded in line with other Asian markets amid easing US–China trade tensions and growing optimism over 3Q25 bank earnings and new economic stimulus measures.</li><li>Recently, the index has fluctuated sharply but managed to sustain its upward momentum toward the 1,300-point level.</li><li>Therefore, we recommend buying on dips, as the index may see short-term pullbacks until trading volume strengthens.</li></ul>

The SET rebounded in line with other Asian markets amid easing US–China trade tensions and growing optimism over 3Q25 bank earnings and new economic stimulus measures.Recently, the index has fluctuated sharply but managed to sustain its upward momentum toward the 1,300-point level.Therefore, we recommend buying on dips, as the index may see short-term pullbacks until trading volume strengthens.

Krungthai XSpring Technical Eng. October 21, 2025

Global Healthcare Analyst

Tina Banerjee

Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/align-technology-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:2817:1" rel="noopener">Align Technology (ALGN US)</a> is better investment idea than its Chinese competitor <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/angelalign-technology-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:31480:1" rel="noopener">Angelalign Technology (6699 HK),</a> due to its larger global scale of operation, early mover advantage, and cheaper valuation.    </li>
<li>Align Technology is well-positioned for 20%+ revenue and earnings growth through 2024, driven by large and underpenetrated TAM of 19 million annual ortho starts.</li>
<li>Align Technology shares are trading at a steep discount to Angelalign Technology shares. Price erosion due to the increasing competition remains the key risks for both the companies.</li>
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Align Technology (ALGN US) is better investment idea than its Chinese competitor Angelalign Technology (6699 HK), due to its larger global scale of operation, early mover advantage, and cheaper valuation.    
Align Technology is well-positioned for 20%+ revenue and earnings growth through 2024, driven by large and underpenetrated TAM of 19 million annual ortho starts.
Align Technology shares are trading at a steep discount to Angelalign Technology shares. Price erosion due to the increasing competition remains the key risks for both the companies.


Align Technology (ALGN US) Vs. Angelalign Technology (6699 HK): Which One Is Better Investment

HK/China Healthcare Analyst (ex-Fosun Pharma)

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

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<li>Currently, Angelalign could not be compared with Align Technology in many aspects, but Angelalign’s PE/TTM indicates it may have already overdrawn the performance of the next few years.</li>
<li>The growth outlook of Angelalign has uncertainties. Any deceleration in revenues and profits in any given year is likely to lead to a significant valuation correction. </li>
<li>High valuation cannot be supported without certainty of growth. Therefore, based on our analysis, our view is that Angelalign could be a short-term trade, but not long-term hold.</li>
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Currently, Angelalign could not be compared with Align Technology in many aspects, but Angelalign’s PE/TTM indicates it may have already overdrawn the performance of the next few years.
The growth outlook of Angelalign has uncertainties. Any deceleration in revenues and profits in any given year is likely to lead to a significant valuation correction. 
High valuation cannot be supported without certainty of growth. Therefore, based on our analysis, our view is that Angelalign could be a short-term trade, but not long-term hold.


Angelalign Technology (6699.HK) - Uncertain Growth Outlook

The IPO of <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/angelalign-technology-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:31480:1" rel="noopener">Angelalign Technology (6699 HK)</a> was obviously very successful, with the share price hitting an all-time high of HK$490/share in June 2021. However, in the following months, Angelalign’s share price continued to fall and was closed at HK$318.8/share on Oct. 25, down about 35%. On the other hand, Angelalign released it 2021 interim report. The revenue in 2021/1H was RMB571 million, up 85.0% YoY, and the net profit was RMB95.7 million, up 55.8% YoY, indicating good growth momentum. This insight mainly analyzed some points about the business and the concerns that worth investors’ attention.

The IPO of Angelalign Technology (6699 HK) was obviously very successful, with the share price hitting an all-time high of HK$490/share in June 2021. However, in the following months, Angelalign’s share price continued to fall and was closed at HK$318.8/share on Oct. 25, down about 35%. On the other hand, Angelalign released it 2021 interim report. The revenue in 2021/1H was RMB571 million, up 85.0% YoY, and the net profit was RMB95.7 million, up 55.8% YoY, indicating good growth momentum. This insight mainly analyzed some points about the business and the concerns that worth investors’ attention.

Angelalign Technology (6699.HK) - Some Points Worth the Attention

Equity Analyst, LightStream Research

Shifara Samsudeen, FCMA, CGMA

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 Capital Markets

Angelalign Technology / Equity Capital Markets

<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/angelalign-technology-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:31480:1" rel="noopener">Angelalign Technology (6699 HK)</a> , one of the leading clear alignment treatment solution providers in China has set the terms for its IPO. The company plans to issue approx. 16.8m shares (10% of the outstanding shares post-IPO) at an indicative price range of HK$147-173 per share. At the midpoint of the above price range of HK$160 per share, Angelalign will raise net proceeds of HK$2.5bn (US$324m) at a market capitalisation of HK$26.5bn and a post-money valuation of HK$22.9bn.<table class="table table-striped"><tbody>
<tr><td colspan="2" style="width: 225.0pt;">Angelalign Technology IPO Details</td></tr>
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<td style="width: 162.3pt;">No. of Shares Issued</td>
<td style="width: 62.7pt;">   16,829,600</td>
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<td style="width: 162.3pt;">IPO Price per Share (HK$)</td>
<td style="width: 62.7pt;">147-173</td>
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<td style="width: 162.3pt;">Offer as a % of Outstanding Shares</td>
<td style="width: 62.7pt;">10.2%</td>
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<td style="width: 162.3pt;">Total Shares Outstanding (m)</td>
<td style="width: 62.7pt;">165.81</td>
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<td style="width: 162.3pt;">Net Proceeds (HK$m)</td>
<td style="width: 62.7pt;">          2,513.0</td>
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<td style="width: 162.3pt;">Market Capitalisation (HK$m)</td>
<td style="width: 62.7pt;">        26,529.1</td>
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<td style="width: 162.3pt;">Enterprise Value (HK$m)</td>
<td style="width: 62.7pt;">        22,945.5</td>
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</tbody></table>Source: Company disclosures, LSR (net proceeds, market cap and EV are at the midpoint of the IPO price range)The company plans to use approx. 40% of the net proceeds from the IPO on funding the construction of new manufacturing facilities and R&amp;D center and plans to utilise another 18.3% of the net IPO proceeds on further strengthening its R&amp;D capabilities.

Angelalign Technology (6699 HK) , one of the leading clear alignment treatment solution providers in China has set the terms for its IPO. The company plans to issue approx. 16.8m shares (10% of the outstanding shares post-IPO) at an indicative price range of HK$147-173 per share. At the midpoint of the above price range of HK$160 per share, Angelalign will raise net proceeds of HK$2.5bn (US$324m) at a market capitalisation of HK$26.5bn and a post-money valuation of HK$22.9bn.
Angelalign Technology IPO Details

No. of Shares Issued
   16,829,600


IPO Price per Share (HK$)
147-173


Offer as a % of Outstanding Shares
10.2%


Total Shares Outstanding (m)
165.81


Net Proceeds (HK$m)
          2,513.0


Market Capitalisation (HK$m)
        26,529.1


Enterprise Value (HK$m)
        22,945.5

Source: Company disclosures, LSR (net proceeds, market cap and EV are at the midpoint of the IPO price range)The company plans to use approx. 40% of the net proceeds from the IPO on funding the construction of new manufacturing facilities and R&amp;D center and plans to utilise another 18.3% of the net IPO proceeds on further strengthening its R&amp;D capabilities.

Angelalign IPO Valuation: Limited Upside from the Top End

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Krungthai XSpring Technical Eng. October 21, 2025

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This insight has analyzed why Align Technology is a better investment idea than Angelalign Technology and thrown light on former’s fundamental...

Tina Banerjee

Angelalign Technology (6699.HK) - Uncertain Growth Outlook

Before buying at the bottom, we analyzed some points that worth attention, including shortage of orthodontists, concerns on DTC model, fierce...

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

Angelalign Technology (6699.HK) - Some Points Worth the Attention

This article analyzed Angelalign in terms of some points about business and concerns, such as fierce competition, product positioning,...

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

Angelalign IPO Valuation: Limited Upside from the Top End

We believe implied valuation multiples at the lower end of the IPO price range seems more attractive compared to peers while we think there is very...

Shifara Samsudeen, FCMA, CGMA

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