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Hong Kong (HSI) Market Analysis & Valuation
UpdatedJul 27, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies2267
- 7D2.5%
- 3M18.8%
- 1Y43.1%
- YTD29.5%
The market has climbed by 2.5% over the past week, with every sector up and the Communication Services sector leading the way. As for the past 12 months, the market is up 43%. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 11% per annum.
Market Valuation and Performance
Has the Hong Kong Market valuation changed over the past few years?
| Date | Market Cap | Revenue | Earnings | PE | Absolute PE | PS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 28 Jul 2025 | HK$55.6t | HK$43.6t | HK$3.9t | 12x | 14.2x | 1.3x |
| Wed, 25 Jun 2025 | HK$52.9t | HK$43.6t | HK$3.9t | 11.1x | 13.6x | 1.2x |
| Fri, 23 May 2025 | HK$50.7t | HK$43.2t | HK$3.8t | 11.1x | 13.2x | 1.2x |
| Sun, 20 Apr 2025 | HK$46.7t | HK$42.5t | HK$3.7t | 10.4x | 12.5x | 1.1x |
| Tue, 18 Mar 2025 | HK$49.4t | HK$43.5t | HK$3.6t | 10.6x | 13.9x | 1.1x |
| Thu, 13 Feb 2025 | HK$45.9t | HK$43.0t | HK$3.5t | 10.2x | 13.1x | 1.1x |
| Sat, 11 Jan 2025 | HK$42.5t | HK$42.5t | HK$3.6t | 9.7x | 11.7x | 1x |
| Mon, 09 Dec 2024 | HK$44.1t | HK$42.8t | HK$3.7t | 10x | 12.1x | 1x |
| Wed, 06 Nov 2024 | HK$45.4t | HK$43.5t | HK$3.7t | 9.9x | 12.3x | 1x |
| Fri, 04 Oct 2024 | HK$46.7t | HK$43.7t | HK$3.6t | 10.2x | 13x | 1.1x |
| Sun, 01 Sep 2024 | HK$40.4t | HK$43.6t | HK$3.6t | 8.9x | 11.2x | 0.9x |
| Tue, 30 Jul 2024 | HK$39.6t | HK$42.6t | HK$3.5t | 9.1x | 11.4x | 0.9x |
| Thu, 27 Jun 2024 | HK$41.1t | HK$42.5t | HK$3.5t | 9.5x | 11.8x | 1x |
| Sat, 25 May 2024 | HK$42.0t | HK$43.2t | HK$3.4t | 9.8x | 12.2x | 1x |
| Mon, 22 Apr 2024 | HK$39.1t | HK$43.2t | HK$3.4t | 9.1x | 11.5x | 0.9x |
| Wed, 20 Mar 2024 | HK$38.2t | HK$43.9t | HK$3.5t | 8.9x | 11x | 0.9x |
| Fri, 16 Feb 2024 | HK$36.4t | HK$43.9t | HK$3.4t | 8.6x | 10.8x | 0.8x |
| Sun, 14 Jan 2024 | HK$37.2t | HK$45.6t | HK$3.5t | 9.2x | 10.7x | 0.8x |
| Tue, 12 Dec 2023 | HK$37.0t | HK$45.7t | HK$3.5t | 8.8x | 10.7x | 0.8x |
| Thu, 09 Nov 2023 | HK$38.4t | HK$45.2t | HK$3.4t | 9x | 11.2x | 0.9x |
| Sat, 07 Oct 2023 | HK$39.0t | HK$45.0t | HK$3.4t | 9.1x | 11.4x | 0.9x |
| Mon, 04 Sep 2023 | HK$40.2t | HK$45.4t | HK$3.5t | 9.2x | 11.6x | 0.9x |
| Wed, 02 Aug 2023 | HK$43.0t | HK$45.8t | HK$3.7t | 9.8x | 11.8x | 0.9x |
| Fri, 30 Jun 2023 | HK$40.9t | HK$45.5t | HK$3.6t | 9.7x | 11.5x | 0.9x |
| Sun, 28 May 2023 | HK$41.9t | HK$46.6t | HK$3.7t | 9.5x | 11.2x | 0.9x |
| Tue, 25 Apr 2023 | HK$44.3t | HK$47.5t | HK$3.8t | 9.7x | 11.6x | 0.9x |
| Thu, 23 Mar 2023 | HK$43.0t | HK$47.5t | HK$4.1t | 8.9x | 10.5x | 0.9x |
| Sat, 18 Feb 2023 | HK$43.5t | HK$47.6t | HK$4.2t | 9x | 10.3x | 0.9x |
| Mon, 16 Jan 2023 | HK$44.8t | HK$48.4t | HK$4.3t | 8.9x | 10.4x | 0.9x |
| Wed, 14 Dec 2022 | HK$48.6t | HK$46.7t | HK$4.2t | 8.9x | 11.7x | 1x |
| Fri, 11 Nov 2022 | HK$36.0t | HK$45.5t | HK$4.0t | 8x | 8.9x | 0.8x |
| Sun, 09 Oct 2022 | HK$38.0t | HK$45.6t | HK$4.0t | 8.4x | 9.4x | 0.8x |
| Tue, 06 Sep 2022 | HK$40.9t | HK$46.7t | HK$4.1t | 9.1x | 9.9x | 0.9x |
| Thu, 04 Aug 2022 | HK$41.2t | HK$46.8t | HK$4.3t | 8.6x | 9.5x | 0.9x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
9.5x
Current Market PE
- Investors are optimistic on the Hong Kong market, and appear confident in strong long term growth rates.
- The market is trading at a PE ratio of 14.2x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 11.5x.
Past Earnings Growth
- The earnings for companies in the Hong Kong industry have declined 3.3% per year over the last three years.
- Revenues have also declined 2.3% per year.
- This means overall sales from these companies are declining and profits are subsequently falling as well.
Sector Trends
Which sectors have driven the changes within the Hong Kong Market?
| HK Market | 2.46% | |
| Materials | 8.85% | |
| Industrials | 5.52% | |
| Energy | 5.08% | |
| Tech | 3.36% | |
| Real Estate | 3.35% | |
| Consumer Staples | 2.65% | |
| Telecom | 2.53% | |
| Utilities | 2.22% | |
| Consumer Discretionary | 1.32% | |
| Healthcare | 1.00% | |
| Financials | 0.47% | |
Sector PE
- Investors favour the Healthcare sector the most for future growth even though it's trading below its 3-year average PE ratio of 211x.
- The market's confidence is likely because analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 29.5% which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 1.0% per year.
Forecasted Growth
- Analysts are most optimistic on the Healthcare sector, expecting annual earnings growth of 29% over the next 5 years.
- This is better than its past earnings decline of 1.0% per year.
- In contrast, the Energy industry is expected to see its earnings growth to stay flat over the next few years.
Top Stock Gainers and Losers
Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?
| Company | Last Price | 7D | 1Y | Valuation | Sector | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 700 Tencent Holdings | HK$555.50 | 6.5% +HK$308.2b | 55.1% | PE23x | Telecom | |
| 2628 China Life Insurance | HK$23.15 | 15.2% +HK$86.2b | 118.0% | PE5.2x | Financials | |
| 1299 AIA Group | HK$74.05 | 6.8% +HK$49.2b | 41.0% | PE14.4x | Financials | |
| 981 Semiconductor Manufacturing International | HK$53.10 | 12.4% +HK$46.7b | 224.2% | PE88.7x | Tech | |
| 267 CITIC | HK$12.36 | 10.6% +HK$34.3b | 71.7% | PE5.6x | Industrials |
