
Summary of the Conference Call for Pop Mart Company Overview - Pop Mart has undergone three development stages: opening offline stores, establishing product models with the launch of the first IP "Cat Zodiac Blind Box," and exploring diversified product forms while accelerating overseas expansion. In 2023, revenue grew by 36% and profit increased by 128%, indicating a strong recovery momentum [2][5][21]. Core Business Insights - Artist IP is the main revenue source for Pop Mart, accounting for approximately 77% of total revenue, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of about 72% over the past five years [2][6]. - The sales channels are diversified, with retail stores and online channels contributing 48% and 30% of revenue in 2023, respectively, while robot stores accounted for about 10% [2][6]. - The company has over 40 million registered members, maintaining a repurchase rate of 40% to 50% [4][17]. Financial Performance - From 2017 to 2021, Pop Mart experienced rapid growth in revenue and net profit, with CAGRs of over 100% and 350%, respectively. However, in 2022, the pandemic impacted growth, leading to a slowdown. In 2023, the company returned to strong growth with a revenue increase of 36% and profit growth of 128% [5][21]. - Future net profit forecasts for the next three years are projected to reach 2.6 billion, 3.9 billion, and 5 billion yuan, respectively [4][23]. Market Position and Competition - The Chinese trendy toy market is fragmented, with Pop Mart holding a leading market share of 12%, up from 9% in 2019. The second-ranked company has an 8% market share, while others range from 1% to 2% [2][10]. - The global trendy toy market was nearly $20 billion in 2019, with China's retail scale reaching 35.2 billion yuan in 2022, growing at a CAGR of about 28% over the past seven years [9]. IP Creation and Operation - Pop Mart has strong IP creation and operation capabilities, utilizing three cooperation models: proprietary IP, exclusive IP, and non-exclusive IP. The company has over 50 artist IPs, significantly outpacing competitors [11][14]. - Popular IPs like "Jasmine" have maintained annual sales exceeding 100 million yuan for over seven years, showcasing the company's ability to extend IP lifecycles [13]. Product Diversification and Innovation - In addition to traditional blind boxes, Pop Mart is exploring new product forms, with Mega Collections and plush toys contributing 13% and 10% of revenue, respectively, in the first half of 2024 [15][16]. - The company has maintained innovation in blind boxes, enhancing playability and product quality, and has introduced high-end toys in collaboration with international brands [16]. Sales Channels and Performance - Pop Mart's sales channels include offline retail stores, robot stores, and online platforms. In 2023, retail stores, online channels, and robot stores contributed approximately 47%, 33%, and 10% of revenue, respectively [18][19]. - The online platform, particularly Douyin, has seen significant growth, with sales exceeding 200 million yuan in the first half of 2024 [20]. Overseas Expansion - Since 2018, Pop Mart has been expanding its overseas business, achieving revenue of 1.066 billion yuan in 2023, accounting for 23% of total revenue. This is expected to rise to 30% in the first half of 2024 [4][21]. - The company has established 92 retail stores and 162 robot stores in Hong Kong, Macau, and overseas regions by the end of 2024 [22]. Future Outlook - The company's valuation is currently high, but considering future growth, the target price is set at around 125 yuan based on a 40x valuation for 2025 [23].