Cxmt Corporation, a Chinese memory chip manufacturer, has overtaken Tencent to become the company with the highest market capitalization among all companies listed on both the mainland China and Hong Kong stock exchanges. This milestone was achieved just over two weeks after its debut on the STAR Market.
Closing with a market value of approximately 3.54 trillion yuan, Cxmt Corporation surpassed Tencent's valuation of around 3.44 trillion yuan. The shift highlights a significant rotation of capital from internet platforms toward semiconductor hardware, fueled by the ongoing artificial intelligence boom and a changing valuation landscape for tech stocks.
Where the story begins
On Thursday, shares of Cxmt Corporation briefly rose more than 4% during the session before closing down 1.2%, giving it a total market value of about 3.54 trillion yuan. In contrast, Tencent's shares fell 4.5% after releasing its second-quarter earnings, reducing its market value to roughly 3.44 trillion yuan. Since its market debut, Cxmt Corporation's stock price has surged over 500%, making it a key target for investors betting on China's AI and semiconductor supply chains.
Headquartered in Hefei, Anhui province, Cxmt Corporation is the world's fourth-largest DRAM producer, supplying memory chips for smartphones, high-performance computing, and AI servers. The company's stock exploded immediately upon listing, jumping approximately 467% on its first day and continuing to climb. Its inclusion in the MSCI China All Shares Index, which took effect in early August, further boosted demand from passive funds tracking the benchmark.
Why this valuation shift matters
The rise of Cxmt Corporation past Tencent is viewed by the market as a signal that the AI-driven rally is increasingly favoring hardware companies. According to Gary Tan, a portfolio manager at Allspring Global Investments, this milestone sends a clear message that chips are becoming the new "clicks." As the role of intelligent agents expands within internet traffic, the gap between the valuations of chip companies and internet platforms could continue to widen.
Risks and disclaimers
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