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Thomas Chong * | Equity Analyst852 3743 8016 | thomas.chong@jefferies.comZoey Zong * | Equity Analyst852 3743 8163 | zoey.zong@jefferies.com We would like to thank Fiona Fan, employee of Evalueserve Inc., for providing research support services to our preparation of this report.We would like to thank Han Wang, employee of Evalueserve Inc., for providing research support services to our preparation of this report.Company DescriptionKuaishouKuaishou is one of the leading live-streaming platforms globally by gross billings from virtual gifting, average live-streaming MPU, average DAU,and live-streaming e-commerce GMV. Its mission is to become China's most customer-focused company to meet its users' needs. KuaishouFlagship (2011) and Kuaishou Express (2019) are the company's two most popular apps, designed to cater to different user needs, in line withthe company’s philosophy of embracing all lifestyles.Company Valuation/RisksKuaishouWe have a Buy rating and HKD81 PT based on PE valuation. Risks include (1) slower-than-expected growth in the number of users and timespent due to intense competition and disruptive innovation; (2) macro headwinds leading to softer-than-expected advertising growth; and (3)stringent regulations.Analyst Certification:I, Thomas Chong, certify that all of the views expressed in this research report accurately reflect my personal views about the subject security(ies) andsubject company(ies). I also certify that no part of my compensation was, is, or will be, directly or indirectly, related to the specific recommendations orviews expressed in this research report.I, Zoey Zong, certify that all of the views expressed in this research report accurately reflect my personal views about the subject security(ies) and subjectcompany(ies). I also certify that no part of my compensation was, is, or will be, directly or indirectly, related to the specific recommendations or viewsexpressed in this research report.Registration of non-US analysts:Thomas Chong is employed by Jefferies Hong Kong Limited, a non-US affiliate of Jefferies LLC and is not registered/qualified as a research analyst with FINRA. This analyst(s) may not be an associated person of Jefferies LLC, a FINRA member firm, and therefore maynot be subject to the FINRA Rule 2241 and restrictions on communications with a subject company, public appearances and trading securities held bya research analyst.Registration of non-US analysts:Zoey Zong is employed by Jefferies Hong Kong Limited, a non-US affiliate of Jefferies LLC and is not registered/qualifiedas a research analyst with FINRA. This analyst(s) may not be an associated person of Jefferies LLC, a FINRA member firm, and therefore may not be subjectto the FINRA Rule 2241 and restrictions on communications with a subject company, public appearances and trading securities held by a research analyst.As is the case with all Jefferies employees, the analyst(s) responsible for the coverage of the financial instruments discussed in this report receivescompensation based in part on the overall performance of the firm, including investment banking income. We seek to update our research as appropriate,but various regulations may prevent us from doing so. Aside from certain industry reports published on a periodic basis, the large majority of reports arepublished at irregular intervals as appropriate in the analyst's judgement.Investment Recommendation Record(Article 3(1)e and Article 7 of MAR)Recommendation PublishedRecommendation DistributedCompany Specific DisclosuresExplanation of Jefferies RatingsBuy - Describes securities that we expect to provide a total return (price appreciation plus yield) of 15% or more within a 12-month period.Hold - Describes securities that we expect to provide a total return (price appreciation plus yield) of plus 15% or minus 10% within a 12-month period.Underperform - Describes securities that we expect to provide a total return (price appreciation plus yield) of minus 10% or less within a 12-month period.The expected total return (price appreciation plus yield) for Buy rated securities with an average security price consistently below $10 is 20% or more withina 12-month period as these companies are typically more volatile than the overall stock market. For Hold rated securities with an average security priceconsistently below $10, the expected total return (price appreciation plus yield) is plus or minus 20% within a 12-month period. For Underperform ratedsecurities with an average security price consistently below $10, the expected total return (price appreciation plus yield) is minus 20% or less within a 12-month period.NR - The investment rating and price target have been temporarily suspended. Such suspensions are in compliance with applicable regulations and/orJefferies policies.CS - Coverage Suspended. Jefferies has suspended coverage of this company.NC - Not covered. Jefferies does not cover this company.Please see important disclosure information on