从被“杀人鲸”做空到港股热捧 禾赛科技180天大逆袭

Core Viewpoint - Hesai Technology (禾赛科技) successfully listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on September 16, 2023, becoming the first lidar company to achieve dual listing in both the US and Hong Kong markets [2][9] Company Overview - Hesai primarily provides 3D lidar solutions, including design, development, manufacturing, and sales of advanced lidar products, widely used in commercial and passenger vehicles, robotics, and other non-automotive sectors [3] Financial Performance - In Q2 2023, Hesai achieved revenue of 710 million RMB, a year-on-year increase of over 50%, and net profit of 44 million RMB, marking a return to profitability [4] Business Structure - The company's revenue is primarily derived from two core segments: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) accounting for 62.7% and robotics at 34.1%. Both segments experienced triple-digit growth due to the booming downstream industries [5] Market Trends - The lidar market penetration in the ADAS sector is accelerating, with a projected installation of over 1.5 million units in China by 2024, a year-on-year increase of 179.7% [5] - In Q2 2023, Hesai's ADAS lidar shipments reached 300,000 units, a year-on-year increase of 276%, with significant orders from nine major domestic automakers [5] Robotics Sector - In Q2 2023, Hesai's lidar shipments in the robotics sector reached 49,000 units, a staggering year-on-year increase of 743.6%, with total shipments for the first half of the year at 98,000 units, up 692.9% [6] - Hesai is expected to lead the Chinese robotics lidar market in the first half of 2025 [6] IPO Details - The IPO raised a total of 4.16 billion HKD (approximately 533 million USD), with 50% allocated for R&D, 35% for production capacity, and 10% for working capital [8] Market Sentiment - Following a short-sell report from Blue Orca Capital questioning Hesai's profitability, domestic institutions have expressed optimism about the company's growth potential, citing strong downstream demand and a solid market position [7][9] - Multiple domestic investment institutions have issued reports favoring Hesai's future growth, emphasizing the increasing demand for lidar in both ADAS and robotics applications [9][10]