Equity Analyst - Asia Consumer Sector, Investory

Devi Subhakesan

Equity Research experience of over 20 years include working at leading Asset Management and Brokerage/Investment Banking Firms.  

I focus primarily on the Asia consumer sector and analyse emerging trends and evolving consumption behaviours to publish investment insights on segments where women and/or youth drive purchasing decisions.

My approach combines in-depth industry and company research with rigorous valuation analysis to help investors make informed investment decisions.

Equity Analyst - Asia Consumer Sector

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Investory

Investory is a Singapore-based boutique independent equity research firm founded in January 2017 with a primary focus on consumption themes across Asia-Pacific.

We aim to generate investible ideas based on consumption trends and outlook. We screen our ideas on several parameters - product potential, long-term growth and management commitment being the most critical.  We follow a fundamental analysis approach in our stock selection process and are not restricted by market cap.

We aspire to grow into a leading source of unbiased research, free of conflict of interest, for investors yearning for independent and disciplined analysis. 

We also undertake bespoke research mandates to support our Institutional clients’ investment needs.

Our team comprises of professionals with extensive experience in the Asian equity markets, in areas ranging from research, servicing institutional clients and investment management.

Event-Driven

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/miniso-group-holding-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36659:1" rel="noopener">MINISO</a>  has confirmed that it is considering a possible spin-off listing of TOP TOY, its pop toy division, signalling its intent to unlock value from its collectible toy business.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/pop-mart-international-group-l" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:29016:1" rel="noopener">Pop Mart International Group L (9992 HK)</a>, the leading player in the pop toy retail segment, is trading at nearly 50x forward earnings compared to Miniso's 13.5x forward P/E.</li>
<li>TOP TOY is in an early stage of its growth curve compared to Pop Mart and could be valued at a discount given notably lower operating margins.</li>
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MINISO  has confirmed that it is considering a possible spin-off listing of TOP TOY, its pop toy division, signalling its intent to unlock value from its collectible toy business.

Pop Mart International Group L (9992 HK), the leading player in the pop toy retail segment, is trading at nearly 50x forward earnings compared to Miniso's 13.5x forward P/E.
TOP TOY is in an early stage of its growth curve compared to Pop Mart and could be valued at a discount given notably lower operating margins.


Miniso: TOP TOY Spin-Off - Early Stage Pop Mart. Valuation Upside

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Miniso: TOP TOY Spin-Off - Early Stage Pop Mart. Valuation Upside