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HSAI

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Hesai Group · Consumer Cyclical · China · $3.1B · Avg Vol: $34M/d

23
StockRank
Q
40
V
33
M
40
P/E (TTM)
37.8x
ROE
7.1%
D/E
0.1x
Dividend %
AI CONVICTION THESIS

Despite being a leader in LiDAR technology, Hesai operates in a highly capital-intensive, price-sensitive hardware market with low customer switching costs. It faces severe geopolitical headwinds and potential tariff/sanction risks in Western markets, violating our core quality and margin-of-safety requirements.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Hesai Group is a global leader in lidar solutions, specializing in the design, development, and manufacturing of high-performance lidar sensors for autonomous driving, advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), and robotics. The company holds a dominant market position through its proprietary technological innovations in lidar hardware and software, providing superior perception capabilities crucial for self-driving applications. Hesai's competitive moat is built on its cutting-edge products and strong partnerships with leading automotive and robotics firms.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY

Year2021202220232024CAGR
Revenue721M1.2B1.9B2.1B42.3%
EPS-23.39-5.95-3.81-0.79
Shares126M126M127M131M+4.5%
Debt064M559M739M241.0%
Equity-2.5B-3.1B3.9B3.9B1.8%
Op CF-228M-696M57M64M10.9%
Inv CF-2.0B1.1B-1.1B956M
Fin CF2.4B15M1.6B251M
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PRICE (1M)-13.2%
17.5319.1620.7922.4124.04May 4May 26Jun 15
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$18.77
RSI (14)
39.0
52W High
$30.85
From 52W High
0.6%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
40
ROIC
5.2%34.4
ROE
7.1%45.7
GP/Assets
1.7%3.2
Op. Margin
-1.3%13.0
FCF/Assets
N/A
Piotroski
13.2
Int. Cover
25.7x74.1
D/E Ratio
0.09x83.7
Current Ratio
4.97x94.4
Value
33
P/E (TTM)
37.8x18.8
EV/EBITDA
-112.0x98.5
P/FCF
N/A
P/B
14.6x2.8
P/S
6.1x6.7
Div Yield
N/A
Momentum
40
52W High %
61%22.6
RS 6M
-16%58.8
SMA 50/200
0.91x28.7
EPS Rev 4W
N/A
EPS Rev 12W
N/A
EPS Improve
+89%64.6
Q Growth
N/A

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$3.1B
P/E (Forward)
20.0x
Gross Margin
41.2%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Consumer Cyclical, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of HSAI are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
HSAIHesai Group(you)$3.1B23SELL
001696.SZChongqing Zongshen Power Machinery Co.,Ltd$2.5B24SELL
3677.HKJiangsu Zenergy Battery Technologies Group Co., Ltd.$2.4B22SELL
601966.SSShandong Linglong Tyre Co.,Ltd.$2.6B25SELL
603009.SSShanghai Beite Technology group Co., Ltd.$2.5B24SELL
603786.SSKEBODA TECHNOLOGY Co., Ltd.$2.9B15STRONG SELL
002703.SZZhejiang Shibao Company Limited$2.3B26SELL
002085.SZZhejiang Wanfeng Auto Wheel Co., Ltd.$3.7B16STRONG SELL
600151.SSShanghai Aerospace Automobile Electromechanical Co., Ltd.$2.9B13STRONG SELL
300100.SZShuanglin Co., Ltd.$2.6B15STRONG SELL

Peer medians: ROE 7.0% · P/E 23.9x · Gross margin 21.9%

Hesai Group (HSAI) — Stock Score Summary

Hesai Group (HSAI) has a MoatMap StockRank of 23/100 based on Quality (40/100), Value (33/100), and Momentum (40/100) factor scores. The current signal is SELL. Despite being a leader in LiDAR technology, Hesai operates in a highly capital-intensive, price-sensitive hardware market with low customer switching costs. It faces severe geopolitical headwinds and potential tariff/sanction risks in Western markets, violating our core quality and margin-of-safety requirements.

Hesai Group is a global leader in lidar solutions, specializing in the design, development, and manufacturing of high-performance lidar sensors for autonomous driving, advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), and robotics. The company holds a dominant market position through its proprietary technological innovations in lidar hardware and software, providing superior perception capabilities crucial for self-driving applications. Hesai's competitive moat is built on its cutting-edge products and strong partnerships with leading automotive and robotics firms.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$18.77
Market Cap$3.1B
P/E (TTM)37.81
P/E (Forward)20.02
Price/Book14.65
Return on Equity7.1%
Return on Invested Capital5.2%
Debt/Equity9.15
Gross Margin41.2%
Operating Margin-1.3%
Revenue Growth29.6%

Hesai Group operates in the Auto Parts industry, part of the Consumer Cyclical sector (China).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hesai Group’s (HSAI) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Hesai Group (HSAI) is 23/100, with a Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (40), Value (33), and Momentum (40) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Hesai Group have an economic moat?
Hesai Group (HSAI) has a Quality factor score of 40/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Hesai Group a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Hesai Group (HSAI) is Sell, based on a StockRank of 23/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Hesai Group in?
Hesai Group (HSAI) operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Auto Parts industry (China).