负重赴港的凯乐士 冲刺“物流机器人第一股”

Core Viewpoint - Zhejiang Kailesi Technology (Kailesi) is seeking to go public on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, potentially becoming the first logistics robotics stock in Hong Kong, backed by logistics giant SF Express, which holds an 8.4588% stake in the company [1] Group 1: Company Overview - Kailesi is a provider of integrated intelligent in-house logistics robots, focusing on three core types: multi-directional shuttle cars, autonomous mobile robots, and sorting conveyors, addressing the entire in-house logistics process [2] - The company aims to reduce reliance on manual labor and enhance operational efficiency through the integration of robotics and intelligent software [2] - As of 2024, Kailesi holds a 1.6% market share, ranking fifth in the industry, with a significant revenue increase of 60.3% year-on-year, reaching 552 million yuan in the first nine months of 2025 [3] Group 2: Market Dynamics - The global smart in-house logistics robot market is projected to grow from 42.6 billion yuan in 2020 to 118.3 billion yuan in 2024, with an expected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19.4% from 2025 to 2030 [2] - The Chinese market is expected to expand from 13.9 billion yuan in 2020 to 44 billion yuan in 2024, capturing 37.2% of the global market, with a projected CAGR of 20.2% [2] - Southeast Asia and the Middle East are identified as key growth regions, with market sizes expected to reach approximately 30 billion yuan and 53 billion yuan in 2024, respectively [3] Group 3: Financial Performance - Despite impressive growth, Kailesi faces significant profitability challenges, with a cumulative net loss of 629 million yuan from 2022 to 2024 and a net loss of 134 million yuan in the first nine months of 2025 [4][5] - The company attributes its losses to project delays related to lithium battery initiatives and a general slowdown in the industry, although it anticipates narrowing losses in 2024 and 2025 due to revenue growth and cost optimization [4] - The majority of Kailesi's revenue comes from the sale of robots and systems, with multi-functional systems accounting for 79% of this revenue in 2024, although their gross margin remains low [5] Group 4: Future Prospects - Kailesi aims to leverage its IPO to strengthen its market position and capitalize on the demand for logistics automation, with plans to use the raised funds for product line expansion, technology development, capacity enhancement, global market entry, and operational funding [5][6]