HSBC Initiates 'Hold' on Lenskart Despite 7,000-Store Expansion Roadmap
HSBC set a Rs 513 target (~2% upside) on Lenskart, flagging stretched valuation against strong fundamentals. It frames Lenskart as a retail business with tech support, expecting store count to grow to ~7,000 from ~2,500, backed by ~20% organised market share and sub-1-year store payback.
HSBC initiated 'Hold' on Lenskart with Rs 513 target, citing strong fundamentals but stretched valuation. It views Lenskart as a retail business with tech support, expecting expansion to ~7,000 India stores from 2,500 currently.
Why this matters
HSBC's cautious 'Hold' follows comparisons of Lenskart's tech-led scale against Titan EyeCare's optometry-led service in India's Rs 30,000 cr eyewear market, testing whether growth justifies valuation.
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