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3690.HKEX
Meituan
Consumer Discretionary · Internet & Direct Marketing Retail

Chinese technology platform for local services including food delivery, hotel booking, movie ticketing, and bike-sharing across China.

HQ: ChinaListed: Hong Kong

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Meituan (3690.HKEX) AI OPINIONS & ADVISOR ANALYSIS

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Updated on 28 November 2025Deep analysis 28 November 2025

PublisherRusslan Ramdowar
25 min readAudit All Past Forecasts
AI ThinkerAdvisor config deprecated

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Investment framework Framework

Model rating

Buy

5-Year Return Est.

+109.8%

3690.HKEX does not currently pay dividends

Historical prices and published forecast

Historical prices and published forecastObserved prices and the selected advisor's published projection share a split-adjusted price basis. Prices after the forecast start are later observations, not information known at publication. Forecasts are uncertain. Values in HKD.26.13140.05253.97367.89481.81Nov 2020May 2023Nov 2025May 2028Nov 2030Forecast starts
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Quarterly Events ForecastPrice targets, total returns and complete scenario reasoning

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ADVISOR CONFIGURATION DEPRECATED

1. Investment Thesis — Base Case

Our most reasonable scenario assumes a gradual but steady recovery for Meituan, anchored by its resilient food delivery business. We expect the regulatory environment in China to remain stable, without major new crackdowns, but also without significant loosening, creating a predictable operational landscape. Competition, particularly from Douyin, will remain a persistent challenge, capping margin expansion in the in-store segment, but Meituan will retain its overall market leadership due to its superior logistics and user base. Growth will be driven by a modest recovery in Chinese consumption and the slow, methodical expansion of new initiatives like KeeTa internationally. Profitability will improve through disciplined cost control and operational efficiencies rather than aggressive price hikes. The stock price is expected to appreciate in line with earnings growth, reflecting a gradual recovery.

2. Scenarios & Signals

2.1. Bull Case

The bull case envisions a significant re-rating driven by a stabilized and supportive regulatory environment in China, fostering innovation. A strong rebound in Chinese consumer confidence fuels higher transaction volumes across all segments, particularly in-store services and travel. Meituan's new initiatives, such as drone delivery and the KeeTa international brand, achieve rapid adoption and a clear path to profitability, creating new revenue streams. Furthermore, intense competition from rivals like Douyin subsides as the market matures, allowing Meituan to leverage its logistical network and scale to achieve significant margin expansion. This combination of top-line growth, improved profitability, and positive market sentiment drives the stock price to levels reflecting its dominant market position and future growth prospects, far exceeding current valuations.

2.2. Bear Case

The bear case is predicated on two primary headwinds: intensified competition and renewed regulatory scrutiny. Aggressive expansion by competitors like Douyin into local services continues to erode Meituan's market share in the high-margin in-store dining segment, triggering a protracted price war that decimates profitability. Concurrently, Chinese regulators could impose new, stricter rules regarding merchant take-rates or labor standards for delivery riders, directly compressing core business margins. A persistent slowdown in the Chinese economy would further dampen consumer discretionary spending, leading to stagnant growth. In this scenario, new ventures fail to gain traction and become a significant cash drain, leading to a sustained decline in investor confidence and a de-rating of the stock to new lows.

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