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<ul><li>Short interest signals were sharply divided this week.</li><li>Big increases hit FCEL , URA , and SOLS , while covers accelerated in ASIC , FTEC , and PB .</li><li>Borrow markets flashed stress in several small-caps, with LVWR and VFS hitting near-zero availability.</li></ul>

Short interest signals were sharply divided this week.Big increases hit FCEL , URA , and SOLS , while covers accelerated in ASIC , FTEC , and PB .Borrow markets flashed stress in several small-caps, with LVWR and VFS hitting near-zero availability.

Short Sellers Charge Into Energy and Niche Names as Week Closes Mixed

Consumer Analyst / Channel Surveillance Specialist, Trudence Capital Advisors

Pranav Bhavsar

Consumer Analyst / Channel Surveillance Specialist

Trudence Capital Advisors

Trudence Capital Advisors Private Limited is a SEBI-registered Research Analyst, holding SEBI registration number INH000015747. Our firm is dedicated to providing independent and unbiased research on Indian mid to large-cap companies. Trudence Capital is known for its counter-consensus views, with a focus on forensic research and on-ground primary investigations. Our research approach is thorough, involving detailed analysis of accounting practices and governance, alongside extensive channel checks.

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/vinfast-auto-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36550:1" rel="noopener">Vinfast (VFS US)</a> is in severe financial distress, with negative gross margins (-57.4%), a $4.3B liquidity crisis, and total dependence on its parent for funding.</li>
<li>The company has significant operational risks, including reliance on related-party sales for 27.6% of deliveries and material weaknesses in its internal financial controls.</li>
<li>Despite its instability, VinFast is pursuing a high-risk, debt-funded $2 billion expansion into India, launching two SUVs and inaugurating a new manufacturing facility.</li>
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Vinfast (VFS US) is in severe financial distress, with negative gross margins (-57.4%), a $4.3B liquidity crisis, and total dependence on its parent for funding.
The company has significant operational risks, including reliance on related-party sales for 27.6% of deliveries and material weaknesses in its internal financial controls.
Despite its instability, VinFast is pursuing a high-risk, debt-funded $2 billion expansion into India, launching two SUVs and inaugurating a new manufacturing facility.


Vinfast (VFS US) | The Day that Never Comes

ASEAN Insight Provider, CrossASEAN Research

Angus Mackintosh

ASEAN Insight Provider

CrossASEAN Research

At CrossASEAN Research we strive to produce unbiased and differentiated on the ground insights on companies across South East Asia. Our Research is produced for the most part after face to face meetings and conversations with company management to dig deep into the long term vision and strategy of the companies we cover. We seek to deliver investable and actionable themes on sectors and markets across SE Asia, often in collaboration with other Insight Providers across the region, pooling the vast experience of the analysts within the Smartkarma Ecosystem. We also offer bespoke work and tailor made trips for our clients. 

Insights across South East Asia

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/grab-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26950:1" rel="noopener">Grab</a> hosted "GrabX" in Singapore and online to showcase a range of AI-driven product offerings that promise to be future growth drivers for the company.</li>
<li>GrabFood For One and Shared Saver both have the potential to attract significant new business, but there was also the launch of AI-assistant Maya for Merchants to drive orders. </li>
<li>Additionally, Grab Unlimited continues to grow and be transformed into a fully-fledged loyalty program. Valuations are attractive, and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/grab-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26950:1" rel="noopener">Grab</a> is set to make a net profit this year.</li>
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Grab hosted "GrabX" in Singapore and online to showcase a range of AI-driven product offerings that promise to be future growth drivers for the company.
GrabFood For One and Shared Saver both have the potential to attract significant new business, but there was also the launch of AI-assistant Maya for Merchants to drive orders. 
Additionally, Grab Unlimited continues to grow and be transformed into a fully-fledged loyalty program. Valuations are attractive, and Grab is set to make a net profit this year.


Grab Holdings (GRAB US) - New Products with a Heavy Hint of AI

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/goto-gojek-tokopedia-tbk-pt" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:25976:1" rel="noopener">GoTo Gojek Tokopedia</a>'s 4Q2024 is likely just the start of the positive impact of its barbell strategy of enticing new users through affordable products before monetising through premium offerings.</li>
<li>The rapid turnaround of the fintech business as it booked its first quarterly positive adjusted EBITDA was a key standout and was front and centre of management results comments.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/goto-gojek-tokopedia-tbk-pt" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:25976:1" rel="noopener">GOTO</a> remains upbeat in its prospects for 2025, providing its first guidance for adjusted EBITDA, and highlighting the positive contribution from fintech and mid-teens growth for ODS. </li>
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GoTo Gojek Tokopedia's 4Q2024 is likely just the start of the positive impact of its barbell strategy of enticing new users through affordable products before monetising through premium offerings.
The rapid turnaround of the fintech business as it booked its first quarterly positive adjusted EBITDA was a key standout and was front and centre of management results comments.

GOTO remains upbeat in its prospects for 2025, providing its first guidance for adjusted EBITDA, and highlighting the positive contribution from fintech and mid-teens growth for ODS. 


GoTo Gojek Tokopedia (GOTO IJ) - Entering New Territory

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/vinfast-auto-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36550:1" rel="noopener">Vinfast (VFS US)</a> continues to progress in building out its EV brand, being the number one auto brand in Vietnam, and expanding into Indonesia, the Philippines, India, and the US.</li>
<li>A key trend for <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/vinfast-auto-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36550:1" rel="noopener">Vinfast (VFS US)</a> has been the shift in sales to related GSM towards direct retail sales, which now make up around 80% of total EV sales.</li>
<li>Its strategies to showcase EVs through ride-hailing, leasing batteries, providing captive charging infrastructure, and guaranteed resale values are proving to be successful one, being rolled out across markets. </li>
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Vinfast (VFS US) continues to progress in building out its EV brand, being the number one auto brand in Vietnam, and expanding into Indonesia, the Philippines, India, and the US.
A key trend for Vinfast (VFS US) has been the shift in sales to related GSM towards direct retail sales, which now make up around 80% of total EV sales.
Its strategies to showcase EVs through ride-hailing, leasing batteries, providing captive charging infrastructure, and guaranteed resale values are proving to be successful one, being rolled out across markets. 


Vinfast (VFS US) - Direct-To-Consumer Taking Over

Vietnam

VinFast is a Vietnamese multinational automotive company specializing in the design and manufacture of electric vehicles (EVs), e-scooters, and e-buses. The company offers a range of electric cars and provides related battery lease and charging services. VinFast was founded in June 2017 and is headquartered in Hai Phong, Vietnam.

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VinFast (VFS US)

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ORTEX Market Intel

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Angus Mackintosh

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GOTO remains upbeat in its prospects for 2025, providing its first guidance for adjusted EBITDA, and highlighting the positive contribution from...

Angus Mackintosh

Vinfast (VFS US) - Direct-To-Consumer Taking Over

Vinfast's strategies to showcase EVs through ride-hailing, leasing batteries, captive charging infrastructure, and guaranteed resale values are...

Angus Mackintosh

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Short Sellers Charge Into Energy and Niche Names as Week Closes Mixed

Short interest signals were sharply divided this week. Big increases hit FCEL , URA , and SOLS , while covers accelerated in ASIC , FTEC , and PB...

ORTEX Market Intel

Vinfast (VFS US) | The Day that Never Comes

​Vinfast (VFS US) faces severe financial distress, negative gross margins, a liquidity crisis, and operational risks, yet is pursuing a high-risk...

Pranav Bhavsar

Grab Holdings (GRAB US) - New Products with a Heavy Hint of AI

Grab hosted "GrabX" in Singapore and online to showcase a range of AI-driven product offerings that promise to be future growth drivers for the...

Angus Mackintosh

GoTo Gojek Tokopedia (GOTO IJ) - Entering New Territory

GOTO remains upbeat in its prospects for 2025, providing its first guidance for adjusted EBITDA, and highlighting the positive contribution from...

Angus Mackintosh

Vinfast (VFS US) - Direct-To-Consumer Taking Over

Vinfast's strategies to showcase EVs through ride-hailing, leasing batteries, captive charging infrastructure, and guaranteed resale values are...

Angus Mackintosh

Vinfast (VFS US) faces severe financial distress, negative gross margins, a liquidity crisis, and operational risks, yet is pursuing a high-risk...