Analysis of Xiaomi's High-End Strategy Sustainability and Impact Assessment on Hong Kong Stocks

Based on collected data and analysis, I will provide you with a comprehensive analysis report on the sustainability of Xiaomi’s high-end strategy and its impact on Hong Kong stocks.

According to the latest market information, the market performance of Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leica Edition shows the following characteristics:

• Booming Pre-sales
  : Sold out across all channels within hours, with JD.com pre-order volume exceeding one million [Context]
• Improved Premium Capacity
  : The top configuration version was resold at 20,000 yuan on second-hand platforms (official price starts at 8999 yuan), with a premium rate of 122% [Context]
• Brand Value Manifestation
  : In-depth cooperation with Leica and multiple intellectual property applications for the Ultra series indicate the construction of a technical moat [Context]

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Indicator	Xiaomi Group	Zhou Dafu	Sunny Optical	AAC Technologies
P/E Ratio	20.25x	21.48x	19.70x	19.01x
ROE	18.65%	23.29%	15.50%	12.80%
Net Profit Margin	9.84%	6.63%	10.20%	8.50%
YTD Return	+15.35%	+96.93%	-10.00%	-5.00%
Market Cap (HK$ Trillion)	1.02	0.13	0.71	0.45

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• 3-Year Gain
  : +249.55% (significantly outperforming the market)
• Current Stock Price
  : HK$39.22
• 52-Week Range
  : HK$32.20 - 61.45
• Recent Correction
  : Approximately 36% correction from the year’s high (from HK$61.45 to HK$39.22)

1. Construction of Technical Moat
   • Leica Strategic Cooperation
     : Continuously deepening image technology collaboration to form a differentiated competitive advantage
   • Intellectual Property Layout
     : Multiple patent applications related to the Ultra series to protect technical barriers [Context]
   • R&D Investment
     : Financial analysis shows the company adopts aggressive accounting policies, reflecting emphasis on R&D and innovation [0]

2. Improvement of Brand Premium Capacity
   • Continuous ASP Growth
     : Ultra series price increased to start at 8999 yuan, with second-hand market price exceeding 20,000 yuan
   • User Acceptance
     : Million-level pre-order volume reflects market recognition of high pricing
   • Brand Remodeling
     : Phased results achieved in transitioning from “cost-effectiveness” to “tech luxury”

3. Financial Data Support
   • ROE Improvement
     : An ROE of 18.65% indicates improved capital utilization efficiency [0]
   • Net Profit Margin
     : A net profit margin of 9.84% provides profit space for high-endization [0]
   • Healthy Cash Flow
     : The latest free cash flow reaches HK$31.998 billion [0]

4. Market Space
   • High-End Mobile Phone Market
     : Apple and Huawei dominate, but there is room for domestic substitution
   • Consumption Upgrade Trend
     : Zhou Dafu’s 96.93% YTD gain reflects strong demand for high-end consumption [0]

1. Valuation Pressure
   • DCF Valuation
     : Conservative scenario HK$17.08, base scenario HK$21.00, both lower than the current HK$39.22 [0]
   • Overly High Market Expectations
     : Current stock price already reflects expectations of high-endization success, with risk of unmet expectations
   • High P/E Ratio
     : A valuation of 20.25x is relatively high compared to traditional hardware manufacturers

2. Intense Competition
   • Apple’s Moat
     : iOS ecosystem is hard to shake
   • Huawei’s Return
     : Reshuffling of the high-end market
   • Competition from Samsung, OV
     : Continuous competition in the Android high-end market

3. Sustainability Doubts
   • Dependence on Single Hit Product
     : Can the success of the 17 Ultra be sustained in subsequent products?
   • Brand Perception Inertia
     : Consumers’ inherent impression of Xiaomi’s “cost-effectiveness” label
   • Technology Iteration Risk
     : The pace of image technology progress may be faster than moat construction

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• Sunny Optical
  : P/E 19.70x, down 10% YTD
• AAC Technologies
  : P/E19.01x, down5% YTD
• Xiaomi Group
  : P/E20.25x, up15.35% YTD

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• Positive Transmission
  : Xiaomi’s high-endization success → improved order quality → improved ASP and profit margins for the supply chain
• Valuation Reconstruction
  : The market may re-evaluate the growth of the consumer electronics supply chain and grant higher valuation multiples
• Sector Linkage
  : Xiaomi drives increased attention to the entire consumer electronics sector

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• Opportunities
  : Higher specifications for high-end mobile phone lenses, increased per-unit value
• Risks
  : High customer concentration; Xiaomi’s underperforming high-endization will affect performance

：

• Opportunities
  : Growing demand for high-end acoustics and touch feedback
• Challenges
  : Overall smartphone market saturation, limited increments

: Pay attention to supply chain upgrade opportunities driven by Xiaomi’s high-endization, but be alert to the risk of weak overall demand in consumer electronics.

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• YTD Gain
  : +96.93%, significantly outperforming the market
• ROE Level
  :23.29%, indicating strong profitability
• P/E Valuation
  :21.48x, similar to Xiaomi

:

• Strong High-End Consumption Demand
  : Zhou Dafu’s sharp rise reflects an active high-end consumption market
• Obvious Consumption Stratification
  : Coexistence of high-end products and cost-effective products, in line with market stratification trends

:

• Not a luxury good in the traditional sense
• But an extension of “tech equity” — providing top-tier experience at a relatively reasonable price
• Similar to the “light luxury” concept: higher-end than mass brands but more accessible than traditional luxury goods

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• Consumers are willing to pay for brand premiums but pursue cost-effectiveness
• Domestic brands have the opportunity to gain recognition in the high-end market
• Tech products are becoming a new category of “luxury goods”

Dimension	Rating	Reason
High-Endization Sustainability	⭐⭐⭐☆☆	Technical moat is being built but needs continuous verification
Short-Term Stock Price Catalyst	⭐⭐⭐⭐☆	Booming sales of 17 Ultra are expected to boost short-term performance
Long-Term Investment Value	⭐⭐⭐☆☆	Valuation is high, need to wait for a better entry opportunity
Impact on Consumer Electronics Sector	⭐⭐⭐☆☆	Positive effect is limited, the overall industry is still under pressure
Impact on Luxury Sector	⭐⭐☆☆☆	Correlation is weak, impact is limited

1. Xiaomi Group (1810.HK)
   ：
   • Short-Term
     : Benefiting from the booming sales of 17 Ultra, there are trading opportunities
   • Medium to Long-Term
     : Current valuation has fully reflected expectations; it is recommended to wait for a correction to below HK$30 before considering entry
   • Focus Points
     : Performance of subsequent products, magnitude of gross margin improvement, overseas market expansion

2. Consumer Electronics Supply Chain
   :
   • Sunny Optical, AAC Technologies
     : Current valuation is reasonable, but overall industry demand is weak; it is recommended to allocate cautiously
   • Catalysts
     : Xiaomi’s high-endization continues to exceed expectations, AI phone penetration rate increases

3. Luxury Retail
   :
   • Zhou Dafu (1929.HK)
     : Huge YTD gain, short-term profit-taking pressure exists
   • Investment Logic
     : High-end consumption demand is independent of consumer electronics, more affected by macroeconomics and consumer confidence

1. Market Risks
   :
   • Global economic recession risk affects high-end consumption demand
   • Continuous saturation of the smartphone market
   • Geopolitical risks affect the supply chain

2. Company Risks
   :
   • High-endization strategy underperforms expectations
   • Excessive R&D investment affects short-term profits
   • Risk of core talent loss

3. Valuation Risks
   :
   • Current stock price is higher than DCF valuation
   • Overly high market expectations, risk of performance miss exists

The success of Xiaomi 17 Ultra provides

for the high-end strategy and demonstrates the possibility of brand premium improvement. However, from the perspective of long-term sustainability, the following still need to be observed:

1. Whether the
   technical moat
   can be continuously built and form a differentiated competitive advantage
2. Whether
   brand perception
   can truly shift from “cost-effectiveness” to “high-end technology”
3. Whether
   financial performance
   can continue to improve (gross margin, net profit margin, free cash flow)

For Hong Kong stocks, the success of Xiaomi’s high-endization is

but . In contrast, the performance of luxury retail stocks such as Zhou Dafu more reflects and has weak correlation with consumer electronics.

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