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SEHK:902
SEHK:902Renewable Energy

Huaneng Power (SEHK:902) Earnings Soar 244% — Reinforcing Bullish Margin and Value Narratives

Huaneng Power International (SEHK:902) reported a striking 244.5% surge in earnings over the past year, leaving its five-year annual growth average of 37.8% behind. Net profit margin climbed to 5% from just 1.4% a year ago, pointing to a meaningful expansion in profitability. As the company extends its earnings streak, investors are now eyeing the sustainability of this growth amid slower revenue and earnings forecasts than the broader Hong Kong market. See our full analysis for Huaneng Power...
SEHK:38
SEHK:38Machinery

First Tractor (SEHK:38) Margin Decline Challenges Bullish Growth Narrative Despite Forecast-Beating Outlook

First Tractor (SEHK:38) is expecting earnings to grow 17.6% per year, with revenue projected to expand by 9% annually. Both are outpacing Hong Kong market averages of 12.3% for earnings and 8.6% for revenue. The company’s net profit margin, however, has slipped from 8.4% last year to 7.5%, even as five-year earnings growth averaged a robust 18.7% per year. Despite these longer-term gains, the most recent period saw negative earnings growth, giving investors a mixed short-term view while...
SEHK:1877
SEHK:1877Biotechs

Junshi Biosciences (SEHK:1877) Losses Worsen Despite 23.7% Revenue Growth, Challenging Bullish Narratives

Shanghai Junshi Biosciences (SEHK:1877) remains unprofitable, with annual losses worsening by an average of 2.7% over the past five years, and net profit margins showing no signs of improvement. Despite this, analysts expect revenue to grow at a robust 23.7% per year, significantly outpacing the 8.6% growth forecast for the broader Hong Kong market. With the company expected to stay in the red for at least three more years, investors are weighing the attraction of high sales growth against...
TSX:NGD
TSX:NGDMetals and Mining

New Gold (TSX:NGD) Profit Margin Jumps to 20.1%, Significantly Outpacing Sector Narratives

New Gold (TSX:NGD) surged to a net profit margin of 20.1% this year, up from 2.3% a year ago. The company has now achieved profitability over the past five years, with earnings rising by an average of 32.2% per year. Earnings growth over the last year was a remarkable 1,140.3%, significantly exceeding the company’s long-term trend. Forecasts indicate continued annual growth of 32.68% for earnings and 17.1% for revenue, both outpacing the broader Canadian market. These results demonstrate...
NasdaqGS:TRS
NasdaqGS:TRSPackaging

TriMas (TRS) Margin Expansion Outpaces Expectations, Testing Bullish Valuation Narratives

TriMas (TRS) just delivered a standout earnings performance, with net profit margins hitting 4.3%, up from last year's 2.9%. Over the past year, earnings growth surged 66%, well above its already impressive five-year average of 32.2%. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to climb 71.9% per year, far outpacing the US market and sector averages, even as revenue growth projections remain more modest. With profitability momentum building and margin improvements clear, investors now have to...