HK/China Healthcare Analyst (ex-Fosun Pharma)

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

Equity Capital Markets

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<li>Chagee may think that US IPO will help it gain greater imagination space/higher valuation. Although the tariff war is “a big surprise”, conservative IPO pricing still secure a good debut.</li>
<li>If Chagee can successfully achieve internationalization and reverse the trend of declining performance, its market value could reach US$10.9 billion. However, Chinese concept stocks would still face valuation discounts.</li>
<li>If same store GMV fails to stabilize, or overseas market penetration is lower-than-expected, or conflict between China and the US escalates, share price would face correction, with valuation falling below Starbucks.</li>
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Chagee may think that US IPO will help it gain greater imagination space/higher valuation. Although the tariff war is “a big surprise”, conservative IPO pricing still secure a good debut.
If Chagee can successfully achieve internationalization and reverse the trend of declining performance, its market value could reach US$10.9 billion. However, Chinese concept stocks would still face valuation discounts.
If same store GMV fails to stabilize, or overseas market penetration is lower-than-expected, or conflict between China and the US escalates, share price would face correction, with valuation falling below Starbucks.


Chagee Holdings - Thoughts on the IPO Debut and the Valuation Outlook

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Devi Subhakesan

Equity Analyst - Asia Consumer Sector

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/chagee-holdings-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:45011:1" rel="noopener">Chagee Holdings (CHA US)</a> 's IPO valuation discount to its peers, including HK-listed tea-beverage players as well as US-listed China-based coffee-beverage player, suggest a strong potential upside on listing.</li>
<li>US Investor concern over impact of tariffs and caution due to lingering memories of the Luckin Coffee scandal could translate to higher risk premium for the stock.</li>
<li>Expect Chagee to trade at a discount to budget beverage peers like <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/mixue-group" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:40623:1" rel="noopener">Mixue Group (2097 HK)</a> given its limited room for network expansion within China and likely slower overseas growth.</li>
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Chagee Holdings (CHA US) 's IPO valuation discount to its peers, including HK-listed tea-beverage players as well as US-listed China-based coffee-beverage player, suggest a strong potential upside on listing.
US Investor concern over impact of tariffs and caution due to lingering memories of the Luckin Coffee scandal could translate to higher risk premium for the stock.
Expect Chagee to trade at a discount to budget beverage peers like Mixue Group (2097 HK) given its limited room for network expansion within China and likely slower overseas growth.


Chagee IPO: Is It Worth the Risks? Peer Comparison and Valuation Analysis.

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<li>Chagee is seeking up to US$411 million by offering nearly 14.7 million ADS priced between US$26 and US$28 each, with market value to reach about US$4.8-US$5.1 billion.</li>
<li>Chagee is facing performance headwinds. Whether the current high growth of Chagee is sustainable in the future is uncertain. This makes us tend to be conservative in Chagee’s valuation expectations </li>
<li>Based on our forecast, P/E is about 11.5-12.3x if based on 2025 net profit. Such valuation is attractive, but "valuation discount" may occur due to market turmoil and geopolitical conflicts.</li>
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Chagee is seeking up to US$411 million by offering nearly 14.7 million ADS priced between US$26 and US$28 each, with market value to reach about US$4.8-US$5.1 billion.
Chagee is facing performance headwinds. Whether the current high growth of Chagee is sustainable in the future is uncertain. This makes us tend to be conservative in Chagee’s valuation expectations 
Based on our forecast, P/E is about 11.5-12.3x if based on 2025 net profit. Such valuation is attractive, but "valuation discount" may occur due to market turmoil and geopolitical conflicts.


Pre-IPO Chagee Holdings - IPO Pricing Is Attractive, But Share Price May Underperform

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/chagee-holdings-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:45011:1" rel="noopener">Chagee Holdings (CHA US)</a> is offering 14.68 million shares for USD26 to USD28 each to raise upto USD411 million in its initial public offering in the US.</li>
<li>Chagee's premium branded teahouses blend traditional tea culture with modern, tech-driven service, distinctly setting itself apart from bubble tea kiosks. </li>
<li>Chagee's IPO is priced at a discount to forward valuations of recently listed (in HK) China-based freshly brewed drinks players and leading Cafe companies.</li>
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Chagee Holdings (CHA US) is offering 14.68 million shares for USD26 to USD28 each to raise upto USD411 million in its initial public offering in the US.
Chagee's premium branded teahouses blend traditional tea culture with modern, tech-driven service, distinctly setting itself apart from bubble tea kiosks. 
Chagee's IPO is priced at a discount to forward valuations of recently listed (in HK) China-based freshly brewed drinks players and leading Cafe companies.


Chagee IPO: Luckin X Starbucks of Tea. Pricing, Valuation, Key Facts & Financials

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<li>The main reason behind declining performance is related to the increase in regional market density brought about by newly opened teahouses. Franchisees would be more cautious about investing in Chagee.</li>
<li>With the passage of time and the declining same store GMV, the low teahouse closure rate will gone. Product strategy of "flagship product + classic basics " also has risks.</li>
<li>Based on our forecast of 2025 net profit of about RMB3 billion (or US$400 million) and US IPO market value of US$5 billion, P/E is about 12.5x. </li>
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The main reason behind declining performance is related to the increase in regional market density brought about by newly opened teahouses. Franchisees would be more cautious about investing in Chagee.
With the passage of time and the declining same store GMV, the low teahouse closure rate will gone. Product strategy of "flagship product + classic basics " also has risks.
Based on our forecast of 2025 net profit of about RMB3 billion (or US$400 million) and US IPO market value of US$5 billion, P/E is about 12.5x. 


Pre-IPO Chagee Holdings - Some Points Worth the Attention

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