Vipshop, Initial due diligence

Company stats

  • online discount retailer for various brands in the People’s Republic of China
  • limited inventory risk
  • 6.5bn market cap
  • 6.7bn cy15 revenue
  • COGS is 75% of revenue (5.1bn)
  • SG&A is largest expense line item at 71% of gross profit (1.2bn)
  • 4% (260mm) net income margin
  • >20% expected EPS growth
  • multiple compression from China fears

Competition

  • Alibaba (191bn)
  • Dangdang (500mm)
  • JD (31bn)
  • Jumei (700mm)