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Core Viewpoint - Goldman Sachs has identified the "Ten Giants" of the Hong Kong stock market, which includes Tencent, Alibaba, BYD, Xiaomi, Meituan, Midea, NetEase, Ctrip, Anta, and Heng Rui Pharmaceutical, with a total market capitalization of approximately $1.6 trillion. Notably, Baidu and JD.com are excluded from this list [3]. Group 1: Market Overview - The global home appliance market is projected to reach a sales volume of 3.9 trillion RMB in 2024, with China, Europe, and North America accounting for 66.8% of the total sales [4]. - In 2023, Midea, Haier, and Gree's combined sales (excluding commercial) reached 670 billion RMB, representing 70% of China's home appliance sales, indicating a high market concentration [4]. Group 2: Business Segmentation - Midea has transitioned to a new business segmentation focusing on To C (Consumer) and To B (Business) models, with To C representing smart home products and To B covering commercial and industrial solutions [6]. - In 2023, Midea's smart home revenue was 246.35 billion RMB, accounting for 66% of total revenue, while commercial/industrial revenue was 104.5 billion RMB, making up 25.7% [7][9]. Group 3: Competitive Landscape - Midea's air conditioning sales have recently surpassed Gree's, with the "Gree-Midea ratio" dropping to 76.8% in the first half of 2024, indicating Midea's growing market share [12]. - Midea's decision to stop disclosing detailed smart home revenue may be strategic, aiming to avoid direct competition with Gree and to focus on broader business goals [14][16]. Group 4: International Expansion - Midea's overseas revenue has shown consistent growth, with a 7.7% annual increase from 2019 to 2024, resulting in a projected overseas revenue of 169 billion RMB in 2024, which is 41.5% of total revenue [18]. - In 2024, Midea's domestic and international gross profit margins are projected to be 26.2% and 26.8%, respectively, indicating a competitive edge in international markets [23]. Group 5: E-commerce Performance - Midea's online sales have stabilized at over 20% of total revenue, with online revenue reaching 856.2 billion RMB in 2024, reflecting a growing importance of e-commerce in its business model [26][31]. - The gross profit margin for online sales is significantly higher than that of offline sales, with online gross profit margin reaching 31% in 2024 compared to 25.2% for offline [29]. Group 6: Consumer Trends - The home appliance market in China is experiencing a consumption upgrade, with a shift towards higher quality and more advanced products, as consumers increasingly prioritize features and performance [34]. - Despite the high sales of air conditioners in China, the overall home appliance penetration remains low compared to developed markets, suggesting significant growth potential for companies like Midea [36].