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Shanghai Fudan-Zhangjiang Bio-Pharmaceutical Ltd (SEHK:1349) reported ongoing losses, with net losses deepening at a 29.4% annual rate over the past five years and no visible turnaround in profit margins this year. The company’s Price-to-Sales ratio stands at 4.4x, higher than the Hong Kong Pharmaceuticals industry average of 2.5x. However, it is more attractive versus peers at 6.6x. Shares are trading at HK$3.27, significantly under an indicated fair value of HK$22.18. Despite weak earnings...

Sichuan Expressway (SEHK:107) posted a net profit margin of 18%, up from last year’s 10.8%, while earnings grew 37.4% year-over-year, well ahead of its five-year average growth of 6.3% per year. The stock currently trades at a Price-To-Earnings Ratio of 8.7x, lower than both the peer average of 9.4x and the Hong Kong Infrastructure industry’s 9x benchmark. Its share price of HK$5.11 is notably above the estimated fair value of HK$2.15. With revenue forecast to outpace the broader Hong Kong...

Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (SEHK:1398) posted annual earnings growth of 2.6% over the last five years and is now forecast to grow earnings at 3.4% per year going forward. Revenue is projected to climb at 8.8% per year, slightly outpacing the wider Hong Kong market, with net profit margins holding at a healthy 51.6%. This is down from 54.2% last year, highlighting some pressure on profitability despite solid ongoing profits. Investors may note that ICBC's earnings growth is...

China Galaxy Securities (SEHK:6881) delivered standout results, with earnings soaring 76.9% over the past year, far outpacing its 5-year annual average of just 1.7%. Net profit margins reached 27.2%, beating last year’s 22.6%, and the share price at HK$11.18 trades below the estimated fair value of HK$12.84, helping the stock's valuation case. While earnings and revenue growth are expected to lag the broader Hong Kong market, ongoing profit gains and a competitive Price-to-Earnings Ratio...

Chongqing Iron & Steel (SEHK:1053) remains in the red, with losses deepening at an average annual rate of 65% over the past five years. Revenue is forecast to grow by 1.6% per year, trailing the broader Hong Kong market’s 8.7% average. Earnings are expected to rebound sharply and grow 65.21% annually, potentially turning the company profitable within three years. Investors may be eyeing this shift, as the company’s margin picture hasn’t improved yet. Forecasts and valuation have started to...

CALB Group recently announced that it has secured regulatory acceptance to register and issue up to RMB5 billion in medium-term notes over two years, with two tranches already completed. The company also released unaudited financial statements for the nine months ending September 30, 2025, highlighting both active financial management and adherence to PRC compliance requirements. Let's examine how the expanded medium-term notes issuance may influence CALB Group's investment narrative and...

Liaoning Port (SEHK:2880) reported a net profit margin of 14.5%, a jump from last year’s 9.8%, and delivered 41.1% earnings growth over the past year, rebounding from a five-year average decline of 13.4% per year. Market watchers point to these high-quality earnings and stronger margins as encouraging signals, even as valuation and growth expectations pose new questions for investors. See our full analysis for Liaoning Port. Next, we will put the numbers side-by-side with the most...

JD Logistics (SEHK:2618) shares have edged up recently, with investors keeping an eye on the company’s performance as it navigates shifting demand in China’s logistics sector. The stock’s month return is down 3%. See our latest analysis for JD Logistics. While JD Logistics’ 1-day and 7-day share price returns have edged modestly higher, momentum has clearly faded compared to earlier in the year. The company now sits at a 1-year total shareholder return of -20.7%, which highlights the...

China Zheshang Bank (SEHK:2016) reported a net profit margin of 35.6% in 2016, down from the previous year's 37.3%. Earnings showed 6% annualized growth over the past five years but turned negative in the latest period. The bank’s Price-To-Earnings ratio stood at 4.6x, which is well below the peer average of 11.2x and the Hong Kong Banks industry average of 5.9x. The share price at HK$2.53 remained significantly below the estimated fair value of HK$6.87. With revenue and earnings growth...

COSCO SHIPPING Energy Transportation (SEHK:1138) reported average annual earnings growth of 31.9% over the past five years, with net profit margins currently at 14.2%, up from 13.9% last year. The most recent year saw earnings growth of 1.7%, and the company is presently trading at a Price-To-Earnings ratio of 16.8x. This valuation appears more attractive than peer averages, although it remains higher than the Hong Kong oil and gas industry benchmark. Looking ahead, forecasts for 11.31%...

Agricultural Bank of China (SEHK:1288) posted a net profit margin of 45% for the latest period, edging ahead of last year’s 44.3%. Earnings grew 5.8% over the past year, outpacing its five-year average of 5.5% per year. The share price closed at HK$5.92, well below the estimated fair value of HK$11.21 based on discounted cash flow. Earnings are forecast to rise at 3.6% annually in the coming years. The bank stands out for its attractive dividends and high-quality past profits, even as its...

Guangshen Railway (SEHK:525) remains profitable, with average earnings growth of 50.7% per year over the past five years, though earnings declined in the most recent year. Looking ahead, the company is forecasting annual earnings growth of 6.11%, and revenue is expected to rise by 3.7% per year. Net profit margin currently stands at 4.5%, just below last year's 4.8%, signaling some margin compression despite past gains for long-term holders. See our full analysis for Guangshen Railway. To put...

COSCO SHIPPING Development (SEHK:2866) posted net profit margins of 6.3%, rising from 5.5% a year earlier, with EPS surging 46.3% over the past year. Despite these headline gains, earnings have contracted by an average of 21.9% per year over the last five years. The stock trades at an 8x price-to-earnings ratio, well below peers and the broader Hong Kong Trade Distributors industry. This signals a value tilt as investors weigh recent margin expansion against the company’s longer-term earnings...

Yangtze Optical Fibre And Cable Limited (SEHK:6869) is expected to deliver revenue growth of 13.1% per year and a strong annual EPS increase of 34.6%, both outpacing the Hong Kong market averages. However, the company’s net profit margin has slipped to 4.5% from 9.1% last year, and its most recent earnings show a negative trend despite a solid five-year compound annual growth of 7.4%. Investors are weighing upbeat growth forecasts and a trading price below estimated fair value against the...

Jiangsu Expressway (SEHK:177) delivered a 3.7% earnings growth with net profit margins at 21.1%, down from last year’s 25.5%. Over the past five years, earnings have grown at 7.9% per year, while revenue is forecast to increase at just 1.5% per year compared to the Hong Kong market’s 8.7%. With earnings expected to grow at 6.95% annually, which is still behind the wider market, the current results spotlight a steady but slower trajectory as profitability continues to lag sector averages. See...

Xinhua Winshare Publishing and Media (SEHK:811) delivered earnings growth of 10% over the past year, outpacing its five-year average of 6.8% per year. Net profit margin improved to 14%, up from 12.5% in the previous year, reflecting a clear boost in profitability. With earnings forecast to grow 7.17% per year and revenue at 3.4% per year, both slower than the broader Hong Kong market, investors are focused on how the company's undervalued share price and strong margins shape its investment...

China Energy Engineering (SEHK:3996) has delivered consistent earnings growth of 11.8% per year over the last five years and is expected to maintain positive momentum, with earnings forecast to grow by 5.5% annually. Revenue is projected to increase at 5.9% per year, which trails the broader Hong Kong market’s 8.7% pace, while profit margins dipped slightly from 2% to 1.9% year over year. With high-quality past earnings and valuation metrics that remain attractive compared to peers, investors...

Sinopharm Group (SEHK:1099) just released third quarter and nine-month earnings, revealing year-over-year drops in both revenue and net income. Investors are watching closely because the results highlight softer operating performance. See our latest analysis for Sinopharm Group. Sinopharm Group’s latest earnings miss has clearly weighed on sentiment, but the market’s reaction has not wiped out the longer-term gains. The share price has slipped 7.1% year-to-date and traded modestly higher over...

COSCO SHIPPING Holdings (SEHK:1919) posted net profit margins of 20.6%, up from 13.1% a year ago, with earnings growing 105.9% over the past year despite an average annual decline of 2.5% over the previous five years. Market expectations point to an annual decline in earnings of 16.6% and a slight contraction in revenue of 0.3% per year over the next three years. The shares currently trade at HK$13.49, well below the estimated fair value of HK$33.05. Margins and valuation look attractive for...

Guolian Minsheng Securities (SEHK:1456) posted a significant surge in net profit margin to 24.8%, up from 6.9% last year, marking a notable improvement in profitability. Earnings ballooned by 805.4% over the past year, far surpassing the five-year average annual growth rate of 1.4%. Looking forward, analysts project annual revenue growth of 15.4%, handily outpacing the broader Hong Kong market forecast of 8.7% per year. The company’s Price-to-Earnings Ratio of 21.3x stands below both peers...

China Suntien Green Energy (SEHK:956) posted net profit margins of 8.2%, down from last year’s 9.7%, with negative earnings growth in the most recent period and just 1.4% average earnings growth annually over five years. Looking forward, revenue is forecast to grow 8.3% per year and earnings by 10.3% per year, both trailing the Hong Kong market averages of 8.7% and 12.4% respectively. Despite a price-to-earnings ratio of 10.1x that looks attractive relative to peers averaging 30.3x, the...

Maanshan Iron & Steel (SEHK:323) has remained unprofitable, with losses widening at an average pace of 63.6% per year over the past five years. Although revenue is forecast to grow modestly at 0.4% each year, which is well behind the Hong Kong market’s 8.7% pace, analysts expect earnings to turn around sharply, with projected annual earnings growth of 74.66% and a return to profitability within three years. See our full analysis for Maanshan Iron & Steel. The real test is how these numbers...

Huaneng Power International recently reported its earnings for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, revealing net income of CNY 14.84 billion and earnings per share of CNY 0.81, despite sales declining to CNY 172.97 billion from CNY 184.40 billion a year earlier. This highlights a substantial improvement in profitability and earnings efficiency, indicating enhanced cost management or margin gains even as top-line growth slowed. We'll explore how Huaneng Power International's strong...

At the recent Indonesia International Data Center & Cloud Computing Summit, Inspur Digital Enterprise Technology showcased its prefabricated modular data center solution featuring air-liquid hybrid cooling and rapid deployment capabilities, engaging with local operators for collaborative growth in the region. This approach focuses on reducing both construction timelines and energy consumption, appealing to markets seeking cost-effective and sustainable data center infrastructure. We'll...