Analysis of Valuation Dynamics and International Capital Acceptance for Biren Technology's Hong Kong Stock Market Debut
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| Core Metric | Data |
|---|---|
| Offer Price | HK$19.6 |
| Opening Price | HK$35.7 (+82.14%) |
| Closing Price | HK$34.6 (+75.82%) |
| Intraday High | HK$42.88 (+118%) |
| Closing Market Capitalization | HK$82.5 billion (approx. RMB 74 billion) |
| Fundraising Amount | HK$5.583 billion |
| Public Offering Subscription | 2347.53x |
| International Placement Subscription | 25.95x |
This is the largest IPO of a Hong Kong “Specialist Technology Company” (18C company) to date, as well as the largest IPO of a chip design company on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange [3].
Biren Technology brought in
| Investor Type | Representative Institutions | Subscription Share |
|---|---|---|
| International Institutions | UBS, Southern Fund | ~40% |
| Chinese-funded Institutions | Ping An Life, Taikang Life | ~32% |
| Industrial Capital | Digital China, ZTE | ~14% |
| Others | Zhonghe Capital, etc. | ~14% |
Public Offering (Chinese Capital + Retail Investors): 2347.53x
International Placement (International Institutions): 25.95x
International/Public Subscription Ratio: 1.11%
This disparity reveals:
- Extreme Enthusiasm from Chinese Capital: The 2347x oversubscription reflects the pursuit of the domestic substitution theme by domestic capital
- Relative Rationality from International Parties: Although 25.95x falls under the “enthusiastic” category, it stands in stark contrast to the enthusiasm of Chinese capital
- Attitude of International Capital: Cautiously optimistic rather than blindly chasing high prices
| Dimension | Indicator | Score (1-10) | Weight | Weighted Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Share of Cornerstone Investors | UBS and others account for 40% | 7.5 | 25% | 1.875 |
| International Placement Subscription Multiple | Enthusiastic response of 25.95x | 8.0 | 20% | 1.600 |
| International Capital Inflow | Approximately US$150 million | 6.5 | 20% | 1.300 |
| Short Selling Control | Moderate short selling (15-20%) | 6.0 | 15% | 0.900 |
| Research Report Coverage | CICC, Goldman Sachs, etc. | 7.0 | 20% | 1.400 |
Composite Score |
7.08/10 |
| Company | Price-to-Sales (P/S) Ratio | Premium Relative to NVIDIA |
|---|---|---|
Biren Technology (Debut Day) |
244.8x |
716% |
| Moore Threads (STAR Market) | ~100x+ | 233% |
| Muxi Semiconductor (STAR Market) | ~100x+ | 233% |
| NVIDIA (Reference) | 30x | Benchmark |
| Mature Semiconductor Companies | 8x | -73% |
Biren Technology’s P/S ratio of 244.8x represents a 716% premium over NVIDIA’s 30x, and a 3061% premium over the 8x ratio of mature market players [1][6].
| Financial Indicator | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 1H2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue (10,000 RMB) | 49.9 | 6,203 | 33,700 | 5,890 |
| Net Loss (100 million RMB) | 14.74 | 17.44 | 15.38 | 16.01 |
| R&D Expenses (100 million RMB) | 10.18 | 8.86 | 8.27 | 5.72 |
| Gross Margin (%) | 100 | 76.4 | 53.2 | 31.9 |
- Cumulative Losses: Cumulative net losses from 2022 to 1H2025 exceededRMB 6.3 billion[1][7]
- Revenue Growth: 443% YoY growth in 2024, but from an extremely low base
- Revenue Required to Justify Current Valuation: Approximately RMB 2.7 billion (needing 8x growth)
- Expected Break-Even: 2027-2028
International capital behavior can be observed from the debut day’s price movement:
- After opening 82.14% higher, it once surged to a 118% increase
- The closing gain pulled back to 75.82%
- Interpretation: Some international capital chose totake profitsduring the surge, showing a cautious attitude towards the high valuation
| Indicator | Biren Technology (Hong Kong Stock) | Moore Threads (STAR Market) | Muxi Semiconductor (STAR Market) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listing Venue | HKEX (18C) | Shanghai Stock Exchange STAR Market | Shanghai Stock Exchange STAR Market |
| Debut Day Gain | 75.82% | 425.46% | 692.95% |
| Closing Market Capitalization | HK$82.5 billion | RMB 282.3 billion | RMB 332 billion |
| International Capital Participation | Moderate (~40%) |
Low (domestic capital-dominated) | Low (domestic capital-dominated) |
| Valuation Rationality | Overvalued by ~8x | Extremely overvalued | Extremely overvalued |
- Biren Technology, listed in Hong Kong, has greater international capital participation(with participants such as UBS)
- Moore Threads and Muxi Semiconductor, listed on the STAR Market, are basically domestic capital-dominated
- However, the valuations of all three are significantly detached from fundamentals, with a domestic substitution theme premium
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Current Status of Acceptance:
- International capital has interestin the domestic GPU track, butremains cautiousabout the current high valuation
- The participation of international institutions such as UBS in cornerstone subscriptions indicates strategic exploratory positioning
- Although the 25.95x international placement is enthusiastic, it is far lower than the 2347x public offering, reflecting rational divergence
- International capital has
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Valuation Acceptance:
- 8x premium relative to NVIDIA, P/S ratio of 245x far exceeding the reasonable range
- International capital chose to take profitsafter the intraday surge (gain pulled back from 118% to 76%)
- International capital remains aware of the valuation bubble
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Long-Term Outlook:
- ★★★★☆: Strong demand for domestic substitution, technological breakthroughs are expected
- Expected to be included in the Hong Kong Stock Connectin the future, attracting more international capital
- After product performance is verified, international capital may gradually increase positions
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Risk Warnings:
- Current valuation has seriously overdrawngrowth over the next 3-5 years
- Sustained losses + high R&D investment test the sustainability of cash flow
- International geopolitical uncertainties may affect the supply chain
- Current valuation has
[1] Guancha.cn - “Hong Kong Stock Exchange Welcomes ‘First Domestic GPU Stock’ Biren Technology: Fundraises HK$5.6 Billion, Stock Price Rises 76% on Debut Day” (https://www.guancha.cn/economy/2026_01_03_802582.shtml)
[2] Lianhe Zaobao - “Biren Technology Surges 118% on Hong Kong IPO Debut” (https://www.zaobao.com.sg/realtime/china/story20260102-8041492)
[3] Xinhua News Agency - “CICC Leads Sponsorship for Biren Technology, the ‘First GPU Stock on Hong Kong Stock Exchange’, to Complete Hong Kong Listing” (http://www.news.cn/finance/20260104/ee36dedb6b0e47749b755ee01355fbe1/c.html)
[4] Securities Times - “Biren Technology Secures US$372.5 Million in Subscriptions from 23 Cornerstone Investors” (https://www.stcn.com/article/detail/3552426.html)
[5] Securities Times Network - “Complete Breakdown! Biren Technology Lists, Market Capitalization Surges to HK$90 Billion” (https://www.stcn.com/article/detail/3568288.html)
[6] Sina Finance - “Starting at HK$80 Billion: Who Earned the Most from the ‘First GPU Stock on Hong Kong Stock Exchange’?” (https://cj.sina.cn/articles/view/5243756079/1388d5e2f02001o6v4)
[7] Xinhua Finance - “0.2% Domestic Market Share, RMB 1.6 Billion Half-Year Loss: Can Biren Become the ‘First GPU Stock on Hong Kong Stock Exchange’?” (https://finance.sina.com.cn/roll/2025-12-18/doc-inhcetxr6542522.shtml)

Chart Description: The above chart displays (1) a radar chart of international capital acceptance, (2) P/S valuation comparison between domestic GPUs and NVIDIA, (3) Biren Technology’s revenue and loss trends, and (4) analysis of IPO subscription multiples and cornerstone investors.

Chart Description: The above chart provides a complete summary of Biren Technology’s Hong Kong stock debut, including core IPO data, international capital acceptance scores, valuation bubble analysis, and core conclusions.
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