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Pop Mart International Group (SEHK:9992) delivered impressive third-quarter 2025 results, with sales surging 245% to 250% from a year earlier. Gains were strong in both China and overseas markets. See our latest analysis for Pop Mart International Group. Despite the impressive 245% to 250% third-quarter revenue surge, Pop Mart International Group’s shares have recently pulled back, falling nearly 12% over the past month. That said, momentum remains remarkable in the bigger picture, with a...

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (SEHK:388) shares posted a mild move today, reflecting a quieter session for the wider Hong Kong market. Investors appear to be weighing recent trading activity while keeping an eye on longer-term performance trends. See our latest analysis for Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing. After a robust start to the year, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing’s momentum has cooled in recent months. While the share price return has soared over 48% year-to-date, the 1-year...

China Resources Building Materials Technology Holdings (SEHK:1313) reported a one-off loss of CN¥257.5 million over the twelve months to 30th September 2025, which dragged its net profit margin down to 1%, compared to 1.4% last year. Over the last five years, earnings have declined at an average rate of 60.9% per year, with earnings growth turning negative in the latest period. This has pushed recent performance far below its longer-term trends. Despite these setbacks, analyst forecasts point...

Nine Dragons Paper (Holdings) (SEHK:2689) reported a net profit margin of 2.8%, up from 1.3% the previous year, with earnings growth of 135.4% over the last twelve months. While revenue is forecast to grow by 5.3% per year and earnings are expected to increase by 20.3% annually, these figures show the company’s earnings momentum now outpacing the Hong Kong market average. For investors, the key story is accelerating profit improvement alongside robust earnings quality. However, questions...

China Shenhua Energy (SEHK:1088) reported annual revenue growth of 1.5%, trailing behind the broader Hong Kong market’s 8.6% growth rate. EPS trends have come under pressure, with a 7% compound annual growth rate over five years giving way to negative earnings growth in the past year and forecasts pointing to a 1% annual decline over the next three years. Despite net profit margins holding steady at 17.6%, just shy of last year's 17.7%, the latest results highlight a challenging outlook and...

Lai Sun Development (SEHK:488) remains unprofitable, with losses accelerating at an average rate of 4.2% per year over the last five years. Net profit margins have stalled with no visible improvement, and earnings growth was not measurable due to persistent unprofitability. With profits showing no signs of acceleration and no evidence of meaningful past earnings quality, investors are left with a stock trading at a price-to-sales ratio of just 0.2x, which is far below both the industry and...

China National Building Material (SEHK:3323) delivered a striking 630.7% earnings growth over the past year, rebounding after averaging a 35.5% annual decline for the prior five years. Net profit margins also climbed sharply, moving from 0.4% a year ago to 3.3%. Despite this headline improvement, current forecasts point to a 0.6% annual decline in future earnings and a modest 3.2% revenue growth rate. Both figures trail the broader Hong Kong market. See our full analysis for China National...

If you have been watching Industrial and Commercial Bank of China lately, you are not alone. Plenty of investors are eyeing this financial giant while weighing whether it is time to buy, hold, or take profits. After all, the stock has climbed an impressive 25.2% year-to-date, and a cool 35.9% over the past twelve months. Zoom out even further and the numbers get even more interesting: shares have nearly doubled over five years, returning 99.4%, with a three-year surge of 109.4%. That kind of...

If you’re eyeing Bank of China right now, you’re not alone. With sizable moves in its share price lately and some headlines stirring up investor sentiment, it’s a stock worth a closer look. Over the past week, Bank of China’s shares have crept up 2.6%, contributing to a sturdy 23.8% climb over the last year and an impressive 163.2% surge in the past five years. Those kinds of returns don’t just happen by accident. Clearly, something is shifting in how investors perceive the risks and...

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China Petroleum & Chemical (SEHK:386) delivered fourth quarter earnings that drew interest across the energy space. The company reported a steady uptick in annual revenue and solid double-digit annual net income growth, giving investors a closer look at its recent performance. See our latest analysis for China Petroleum & Chemical. Despite a recent earnings boost, China Petroleum & Chemical’s share price has experienced choppy trading this year, closing at HK$4.21 and posting a year-to-date...

If you’re eyeing Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) and wondering what comes next, you’re not alone. This is the type of stock that draws in both long-term investors hunting for steady growth and active traders hoping for short-term moves. Over the past year, HKEX has delivered a 39.1% gain, with a 104.0% total return over three years. These figures catch the attention of any market watcher. However, the journey has not been a straight climb; the past month saw a dip of 3.6%, and the...

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Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical (SEHK:338) remains unprofitable, with annual losses worsening at a rate of 35.6% over the last five years. Looking ahead, forecasts call for a striking 117.7% annual increase in earnings and a return to profitability within three years. This would position the company well above the market average for growth. Investors will note the appeal of sharp anticipated earnings improvement alongside a muted revenue growth outlook of just 0.1% per year. See our full...

Topsports International Holdings (SEHK:6110) posted a 13.3% annual decline in earnings over the past five years, with net profit margins dipping to 4.6% from last year's 6.3%. Despite this, analysts now forecast the company to deliver 14.2% annual earnings growth going forward, even as revenue is only expected to grow at 4.1% per year, which lags behind the Hong Kong market average of 8.6%. Margin compression remains front of mind for investors as they weigh upbeat earnings forecasts against...

If you’re trying to decide whether to buy, hold, or sell Xiaomi, you’re not alone. After an eye-catching surge over the past year, many investors are wondering if there is still room for growth or if caution is in order. Xiaomi’s stock recently closed at 46.34, and the numbers paint a dramatic picture: despite a short-term pullback of -6.3% over the last week and a steeper -17.4% drop in the past month, Xiaomi is up 81.4% in the past twelve months and 407.0% over the last three years...

WH Group (HKG:288) has had a rough month with its share price down 15%. However, a closer look at its sound financials...

Most readers would already be aware that WuXi Biologics (Cayman)'s (HKG:2269) stock increased significantly by 20% over...

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It is hard to get excited after looking at Innovent Biologics' (HKG:1801) recent performance, when its stock has...