HSBC initiates Lenskart at 'Hold', Rs 513 target despite plan to nearly triple store count to 7,000
HSBC sees only ~2% upside on Lenskart with a Rs 513 target, balancing a strong integrated manufacturing-retail model and sub-one-year store payback against rich valuations. The eyewear leader holds ~20% organised market share in a market growing 13% annually, with expansion from ~2,500 to ~7,000 stores planned.
HSBC initiated coverage on Lenskart with a 'Hold' rating and Rs 513 target, citing limited upside despite expansion plans to ~7,000 stores from 2,500. It praised the integrated manufacturing-retail model and store economics.
Why this matters
HSBC's 'Hold' tempers Lenskart's aggressive 7,000-store roadmap, echoing prior coverage signals that flagged rich valuations against a strong integrated manufacturing-retail model.
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