E-commerce disruption from Lazada, Shopee, and quick-commerce platforms offering 15-30 minute delivery, potentially reducing foot traffic to physical stores
Regulatory risk from Thai government policies on foreign ownership restrictions, minimum wage increases (affecting 50,000+ employees), and potential convenience store density limits in urban areas
Franchise agreement renewal risk - 7-Eleven master franchise agreement with Seven-Eleven Japan requires ongoing royalty payments and operational compliance
Lotus's (formerly Tesco Lotus) expansion into convenience format and Family Mart's aggressive growth targeting 3,000+ stores
Modern trade encroachment from Big C, Tops, and discount formats pressuring Makro's wholesale business
Digital wallet competition from true money, Rabbit LINE Pay, and banking apps reducing proprietary payment platform advantages
Elevated leverage (Debt/Equity 3.36x) limits financial flexibility during downturns, though strong FCF generation of $50.4B provides cushion
Low current ratio of 0.52 reflects working capital intensity and reliance on supplier credit, creating liquidity risk if payment terms tighten
Currency exposure to USD-denominated imports (estimated 15-20% of COGS) creates margin volatility when Thai baht weakens
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