“翻倍”的蜜雪：海外还没“甜”，投资很难“蜜”

Core Insights - The article discusses the potential for the company, Mixue Ice City, to replicate its domestic success in overseas markets, particularly in Southeast Asia, while also evaluating the current risk-reward ratio of its stock price after a significant increase post-IPO [1][14]. Group 1: Overseas Market Expansion - Southeast Asia is seen as a primary target for expansion due to its geographical proximity to China, a large Chinese population, and a similar tea culture, making it an attractive market for tea brands [1][5]. - Mixue entered Vietnam in 2018 and Indonesia in 2020, quickly establishing itself as a leading tea brand in both countries by leveraging its supply chain advantages and offering lower prices than local competitors [1][2]. - As of the end of 2024, 80% of Mixue's overseas stores are located in Indonesia and Vietnam, but these markets contribute only about 5% to the company's total revenue, indicating a significant gap compared to other brands like Pop Mart and Miniso, which have higher overseas revenue shares [2]. Group 2: Challenges in Overseas Operations - In 2024, Mixue significantly slowed its overseas store openings, adding only 564 new locations, and experienced nearly 20% negative revenue growth, with same-store sales declining over 30% [5][10]. - The decline is attributed to several factors, including low franchise entry barriers leading to market saturation, poor management oversight, and supply chain issues causing frequent stockouts [7][8][9]. - A notable incident in Indonesia saw a major stockout during Ramadan due to ordering mismanagement, severely impacting sales and franchisee confidence [9]. Group 3: Future Growth Potential - Despite current challenges, the company is working to improve its supply chain in Southeast Asia, aiming to establish local production facilities to reduce reliance on imports and improve logistics [10]. - The potential for store expansion in Southeast Asia remains significant, with estimates suggesting a possible increase to 15,000 stores based on market conditions, compared to the current number [11][13]. - The company is also enhancing its franchise management and oversight to address issues of franchisee dissatisfaction and operational inefficiencies [10]. Group 4: Financial Projections and Valuation - The company is expected to see a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12% in revenue from 2024 to 2029, with profit growth projected at 18% CAGR during the same period, indicating a positive outlook for profitability despite revenue challenges [19][20]. - Current valuations suggest that the stock may be overvalued, with a price-to-earnings growth (PEG) ratio of 1.4, higher than comparable companies, indicating that the market may have priced in optimistic growth expectations prematurely [22][24]. - Investors are advised to wait for a more favorable valuation before considering investment, particularly as the company approaches a period of stock unlocks that may increase selling pressure [22][30].