Core Viewpoint - The "new consumption forces" in the Hong Kong stock market have experienced a collective pullback after a period of exuberance, influenced by profit-taking ahead of the "618" shopping festival, a wave of stock unlocks, and valuation discrepancies with A-share counterparts [1][3][14]. Group 1: Market Performance - As of June 5, notable declines were observed in stocks such as Lao Pu Gold (down over 9%), Mixue Group (down over 7.7%), and Maogeping (down over 6.6%) [2]. - Despite the recent pullback, the valuation of these "new consumption stocks" remains significantly higher than their A-share peers, with Lao Pu Gold's price-to-earnings (PE) ratio at 107.9 times, compared to 15.96 times for its A-share competitor Lao Fengxiang [1][9]. - Year-to-date performance shows substantial gains for these stocks, with Lao Pu Gold up 315%, Mixue Group up 112.24%, and Pop Mart up 175.53% [2]. Group 2: Factors Influencing Valuation - The high valuations of Hong Kong's "new consumption forces" are attributed to several key factors, including concentrated shareholding structures that create a "scarcity effect" [15]. - For instance, Lao Pu Gold's major shareholders control approximately 92.99% of the company's shares, while Mixue Group's founders hold over 80% [15]. - The ability of these companies to reconstruct the young consumer ecosystem is also a significant factor, as they focus on emotional value and experiential marketing [15][16]. Group 3: Comparison with A-share Peers - The PE ratios of Hong Kong's leading consumption stocks are markedly higher than those of their A-share counterparts, with Maogeping's PE at 65.72 times compared to 21.6 times for its A-share competitor Perlay [10]. - Despite lower valuations, A-share companies like Perlay have higher revenue and net profit figures, indicating a divergence in performance metrics [11][12]. Group 4: Market Trends and Future Outlook - Analysts suggest that the strong performance of Hong Kong's "new consumption forces" could have a demonstrative effect on A-share markets, potentially leading to a shift in consumer focus from traditional to new consumption categories [17]. - The ongoing valuation recovery in the Hong Kong market, with the Hang Seng Technology Index PE at approximately 20.17 times, indicates a positive trend for these stocks [16]. - However, the sustainability of this trend remains uncertain, as the business models of these companies have yet to be fully validated in the market [18].

Core Viewpoint - The recent pullback of Hong Kong's "new consumption forces" follows a period of exuberance, driven by profit-taking ahead of the "6.18" shopping festival, a wave of stock unlocks, and valuation discrepancies that have raised market caution [2][4][12]. Group 1: Market Performance - On June 5, notable consumer stocks such as Lao Pu Gold, Mixue Ice City, and Pop Mart experienced significant declines, with Lao Pu Gold dropping over 9%, Mixue Group down over 7.7%, and Mao Ge Ping down over 6.6% [3]. - Despite the pullback, the valuations of these "new consumption stocks" remain significantly higher than their A-share counterparts, with Lao Pu Gold's price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio reaching 107.9 times, far exceeding A-share competitors [2][9]. - As of June 4, Lao Pu Gold's market capitalization was HKD 171.6 billion, with a year-to-date increase of 315%, while Pop Mart and Mixue Group saw increases of 175.53% and 112.24%, respectively [3][9]. Group 2: Valuation Discrepancies - The high valuations of Hong Kong's "new consumption forces" are attributed to several factors, including concentrated shareholding, which creates a natural "scarcity effect" [14][15]. - Lao Pu Gold's major shareholders control 92.99% of the company's shares, while Mixue Group's founders hold over 80% [15]. - The valuation premium for these companies is also supported by their strong performance in the young consumer market, focusing on emotional value and innovative marketing strategies [15][16]. Group 3: Future Implications - Analysts suggest that the performance of Hong Kong's new consumption leaders could influence A-share markets, with the potential for a ripple effect in consumer sectors [12][17]. - The ongoing valuation recovery in Hong Kong, with the Hang Seng Technology Index's P/E ratio at approximately 20.17 times, indicates a trend of re-evaluation of assets [16]. - The new consumption sector in Hong Kong is seen as a potential leader, with the possibility of expanding into A-share markets, although the sustainability of this trend remains uncertain [17].