Smoore International Ranked 211 on Hurun China 500 Most Valuable Private Companies 2024

Feb.27

On February 25, Hurun Research Institute released the "2024 Hurun China 500 Most Valuable Private Companies", ranking non-state-owned enterprises.

On February 25, the Hurun Research Institute released the "2024 Hurun China 500 Most Valuable Private Companies", which lists the top 500 private companies in China based on their enterprise value. The market value of listed companies is calculated based on the closing price on November 15, 2024, while the valuation of non-listed companies is estimated based on comparable listed companies in the same industry or the latest round of financing. This is the sixth consecutive year that the Hurun Research Institute has released the "Hurun China 500 Most Valuable Private Companies".

Among them, Smoore International ranked 211th on the list with an enterprise value of 55.5 billion yuan, rising 102 places from the previous year, and is the only e-cigarette company on the list.

According to reports, Rupert Hoogewerf, a British national, founded the Hurun Report in 1999, creating China's first wealth ranking list, the "Hurun Rich List." The Hurun Report is renowned for its series of rich lists, focusing on studying the achievements of Chinese businesses and successful entrepreneurs globally.

References:

[1] 2024年 · 胡润中国500强

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[1] Smoore, CFU, Yinghe are among 8 E-cig-related Companies Making into 2024 Guangdong Manufacturing Industry Top 500

[2] E-Cig Firms See Mixed Fortunes in 2024 Shenzhen Top 500 Rankings

[3] 2024 Shenzhen Top 500 Enterprises Ranking and Development Report

[4] Vape Companies Enter 2023 Guangdong Manufacturing Industry Top 500

[5] 2024 Guangdong Top 500 Enterprises List: The Rankings Revealed

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