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TH International Ltd

THCHNASDAQ

SectorConsumer Discretionary

IndustryRestaurants

Beta (adjusted)0.65

Intrinsic Value

Insufficient data for a value estimateNot enough reliable inputs to publish a fair value for this company yet.

Market Price $1.32Price as of 1 Oct 2026

Data confidenceNot applicable

Market Cap $42.3M

Enterprise Value $315.6M

Shares Outstanding 32.5M diluted

Moat Rating None

Next Earnings Date11 Nov 2026

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Thesis

Street consensus, scenarios, merits, risks, and invalidation triggers

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Thesis Summary

TH International Limited (Tims China) faces severe financial headwinds, characterized by a substantial debt burden, rapid cash consumption, and declining revenues. Despite a strong loyalty program with over 35 million members, the company's operational performance has deteriorated, with Q1 2026 revenues falling 14.6% year-over-year and store contribution margins dropping to 1.8%. The ongoing reliance on high-cost convertible debt financing to sustain operations poses significant dilution and default risks for equity holders.

This section is the 12-month view: analyst targets and the probability-weighted scenarios built from them. The intrinsic value at the top of this page answers a different question: what the business is worth today.

Our research · scenarios, merits, risks, and invalidation triggersResearch as of 19 Jun 2026

Scenarios · 12-month scenario targetsAnchored at research date

Bear CaseDownside scenario

The company fails to stabilize its store network, leading to continued net closures and revenue contraction. Cash burn remains unsustainably high, exhausting the newly agreed US$55.0 million convertible note facility. Severe liquidity constraints and material weaknesses in internal controls over financial reporting lead to further equity dilution or restructuring.

Base CaseCentral scenario

The company continues its strategic store pruning, stabilizing its footprint but struggling to achieve meaningful profitability. Revenue growth remains flat to negative as intense competition in the Chinese coffee market (from Luckin Coffee and Starbucks) limits pricing power and market share expansion. High interest expenses from the senior secured convertible notes drag down net income.

Bull CaseUpside scenario

Successful transition to an asset-light franchise model, combined with menu innovation (such as the 'coffee + food' strategy) and capital injections from strategic partners, drives store-level profitability and corporate breakeven.

Scenarios reflect our research view at the research date.

Key Investment Merits

Large and growing loyalty program with 35.9 million registered members as of March 31, 2026.
High digital integration, with digital orders accounting for 91.0% of company-owned store revenues.
Strategic backing and brand alignment with Tim Hortons (THRI) providing ongoing financing support.

Key Investment Risks

Significant financial distress, including a history of substantial net losses and rapid cash consumption.
Intense competitive landscape in China's branded coffee market, dominated by aggressive domestic and international players.
High debt burden and potential equity dilution from outstanding senior secured convertible notes.

Thesis Invalidation Triggers

Sustained positive net new store openings and a return to double-digit revenue growth.
Achieving positive adjusted corporate EBITDA and positive free cash flow for consecutive quarters.
A major strategic partnership or equity injection that eliminates the going concern risk without diluting existing shareholders.

All scenarios are estimates and subject to change. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

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