Announcement • Aug 07
Playmates Toys Limited to Report First Half, 2026 Results on Aug 21, 2026 Playmates Toys Limited announced that they will report first half, 2026 results on Aug 21, 2026 New Risk • Jun 25
New minor risk - Share price stability The company's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 75% of German stocks, typically moving 11% a week. This is considered a minor risk. Share price volatility indicates the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. It also increases the risk of potential losses in the short term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Minor Risks Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (11% average weekly change). Market cap is less than US$100m (€63.0m market cap, or US$71.5m). Board Change • May 20
Less than half of directors are independent No new directors have joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: No new directors. 6 experienced directors. 1 highly experienced director. 3 independent directors (4 non-independent directors). Independent Non-Executive Director Charles Ip was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2021. The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Minority of independent directors. Insufficient board refreshment. Announcement • Apr 08
Playmates Toys Limited, Annual General Meeting, May 22, 2026 Playmates Toys Limited, Annual General Meeting, May 22, 2026, at 10:30 China Standard Time. Location: 11/f., the toy house, 100 canton road, tsimshatsui, kowloon, Hong Kong Announcement • Feb 06
Playmates Toys Limited to Report Fiscal Year 2025 Results on Mar 13, 2026 Playmates Toys Limited announced that they will report fiscal year 2025 results on Mar 13, 2026 Announcement • Aug 04
Playmates Toys Limited Provides Group Earnings Guidance for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 Playmates Toys Limited provided group earnings guidance for the six months ended June 30, 2025. The unaudited revenue of the Group for the Period was approximately HKD 186 million as compared to HKD 445 million for the corresponding period in 2024, and the Group is expected to record a net loss of approximately HKD 26 million for the Period as compared to a net profit of HKD 91 million for the corresponding period in 2024. The year-over-year comparison was mainly driven by: as disclosed in the Previous Announcement, (A) decrease in revenue due to (i) the anticipated decline in Godzilla x Kong product shipments as it lapped the Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire movie release in March 2024; (ii) moderating demand for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles ("TMNT") products in the absence of any major entertainment event for the TMNT brand; and (B) increase in product development, tooling and media production expenses in preparation for upcoming product launches; disruption in shipments to the U.S. market in April amidst escalating trade tensions, and payment of tariffs in effect for goods entering the U.S. starting in Second Quarter 2025; and a net unrealised and realised gain of approximately HKD 9 million of the Group's treasury investment in listed equity securities for the Period as compared to a net unrealised and realised gain of HKD 21 million for the corresponding period in 2024. Announcement • Aug 02
Playmates Toys Limited to Report First Half, 2025 Results on Aug 15, 2025 Playmates Toys Limited announced that they will report first half, 2025 results on Aug 15, 2025 Announcement • Apr 07
Playmates Toys Limited, Annual General Meeting, May 30, 2025 Playmates Toys Limited, Annual General Meeting, May 30, 2025, at 10:30 China Standard Time. Location: 11/f., the toy house, 100 canton road, tsimshatsui, kowloon, Hong Kong Announcement • Feb 06
Playmates Toys Limited to Report Fiscal Year 2024 Results on Mar 14, 2025 Playmates Toys Limited announced that they will report fiscal year 2024 results on Mar 14, 2025 New Risk • Nov 11
New minor risk - Market cap size The company's market capitalization is less than US$100m. Market cap: €92.6m (US$98.6m) This is considered a minor risk. Companies with a small market capitalization are most likely businesses that have not yet released a product to market or are simply a very small company without a wide reach. Either way, risk is elevated with these companies because there is a chance the product may not come to fruition or the company's addressable market or demand may not be as large as expected. In addition, if the company's size is the main factor, it is less likely to have many investors and analysts following it and scrutinizing its performance and outlook. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Share price has been highly volatile over the past 3 months (13% average weekly change). High level of non-cash earnings (25% accrual ratio). Minor Risks Unstable dividend paying track record with dividend experiencing an annual drop of over 20% in the past. Market cap is less than US$100m (€92.6m market cap, or US$98.6m). Declared Dividend • Aug 26
First half dividend of HK$0.02 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of HK$0.02. Ex-date: 5th September 2024 Payment date: 27th September 2024 Dividend yield will be 44%, which is higher than the industry average of 2.5%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is covered by both earnings (26% earnings payout ratio) and cash flows (83% cash payout ratio). The dividend has increased by an average of 1.8% per year over the past 10 years. However, payments have been volatile during that time. Earnings per share has grown by 83% over the last 5 years. Unless this trend reverses, it should provide support to the dividend and adequate earnings cover. Reported Earnings • Aug 26
First half 2024 earnings released: EPS: HK$0.077 (vs HK$0.074 in 1H 2023) First half 2024 results: EPS: HK$0.077 (up from HK$0.074 in 1H 2023). Revenue: HK$445.1m (up 28% from 1H 2023). Net income: HK$91.5m (up 5.2% from 1H 2023). Profit margin: 21% (down from 25% in 1H 2023). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 80% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 12% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Announcement • Aug 09
Playmates Toys Limited to Report First Half, 2024 Results on Aug 23, 2024 Playmates Toys Limited announced that they will report first half, 2024 results on Aug 23, 2024 New Risk • Jun 18
New minor risk - Market cap size The company's market capitalization is less than US$100m. Market cap: €93.1m (US$99.8m) This is considered a minor risk. Companies with a small market capitalization are most likely businesses that have not yet released a product to market or are simply a very small company without a wide reach. Either way, risk is elevated with these companies because there is a chance the product may not come to fruition or the company's addressable market or demand may not be as large as expected. In addition, if the company's size is the main factor, it is less likely to have many investors and analysts following it and scrutinizing its performance and outlook. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Share price has been highly volatile over the past 3 months (20% average weekly change). High level of non-cash earnings (297% accrual ratio). Minor Risks Unstable dividend paying track record with dividend experiencing an annual drop of over 20% in the past. Market cap is less than US$100m (€93.1m market cap, or US$99.8m). Announcement • Apr 09
Playmates Toys Limited, Annual General Meeting, May 24, 2024 Playmates Toys Limited, Annual General Meeting, May 24, 2024, at 10:30 China Standard Time. Location: 11/F., The Toy House, 100 Canton Road, Tsimshatsui, Kowloon Hong Kong Kowloon Hong Kong Agenda: To receive and consider the accounts and the reports of the directors and auditors of the Company for the year ended 31 December 2023; To re-elect the retiring directors of the Company; to appoint Grant Thornton Hong Kong Limited as the auditors of the Company; and to consider other business matters. Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Apr 04
Now 21% undervalued after recent price drop Over the last 90 days, the stock has fallen 9.5% to €0.067. The fair value is estimated to be €0.084, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 29% over the last 3 years. Meanwhile, the company has become profitable. New Risk • Apr 03
New minor risk - Market cap size The company's market capitalization is less than US$100m. Market cap: €86.8m (US$93.5m) This is considered a minor risk. Companies with a small market capitalization are most likely businesses that have not yet released a product to market or are simply a very small company without a wide reach. Either way, risk is elevated with these companies because there is a chance the product may not come to fruition or the company's addressable market or demand may not be as large as expected. In addition, if the company's size is the main factor, it is less likely to have many investors and analysts following it and scrutinizing its performance and outlook. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Share price has been highly volatile over the past 3 months (12% average weekly change). Minor Risks Unstable dividend paying track record with dividend experiencing an annual drop of over 20% in the past. Market cap is less than US$100m (€86.8m market cap, or US$93.5m). Announcement • Mar 16
Playmates Toys Limited Declares Special Interim Dividend the Year Ended 31 December 2023, Payable on 24 April 2024 Playmates Toys Limited declared special interim dividend of HKD 0.03 per share for the year ended 31 December 2023. Ex-dividend date is 03 April 2024, Record date is 09 April 2024 and Payment date is 24 April 2024. Announcement • Mar 15
Playmates Toys Limited Declares Second Interim Dividend the Year Ended 31 December 2023, Payable on 24 April 2024 Playmates Toys Limited declared second interim dividend of HKD 0.03 per share for the year ended 31 December 2023. Ex-dividend date is 03 April 2024, Record date is 09 April 2024 and Payment date is 24 April 2024. Announcement • Mar 01
Playmates Toys Limited to Report Q4, 2023 Results on Mar 15, 2024 Playmates Toys Limited announced that they will report Q4, 2023 results on Mar 15, 2024 New Risk • Nov 27
New minor risk - Market cap size The company's market capitalization is less than US$100m. Market cap: €90.1m (US$98.5m) This is considered a minor risk. Companies with a small market capitalization are most likely businesses that have not yet released a product to market or are simply a very small company without a wide reach. Either way, risk is elevated with these companies because there is a chance the product may not come to fruition or the company's addressable market or demand may not be as large as expected. In addition, if the company's size is the main factor, it is less likely to have many investors and analysts following it and scrutinizing its performance and outlook. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Share price has been highly volatile over the past 3 months (16% average weekly change). Minor Risks Paying a dividend despite having no free cash flows. Large one-off items impacting financial results. Market cap is less than US$100m (€90.1m market cap, or US$98.5m). Upcoming Dividend • Aug 31
Upcoming dividend of HK$0.02 per share at 2.6% yield Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 07 September 2023. Payment date: 29 September 2023. Payout ratio is a comfortable 48% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 2.6%. Lower than top quartile of German dividend payers (4.9%). Lower than average of industry peers (2.9%). Reported Earnings • Aug 27
First half 2023 earnings released: EPS: HK$0.074 (vs HK$0.001 loss in 1H 2022) First half 2023 results: EPS: HK$0.074 (up from HK$0.001 loss in 1H 2022). Revenue: HK$347.2m (up 30% from 1H 2022). Net income: HK$87.0m (up HK$88.4m from 1H 2022). Profit margin: 25% (up from net loss in 1H 2022). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 95% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 102% per year, which means it is tracking significantly ahead of earnings growth. Announcement • Aug 12
Playmates Toys Limited to Report First Half, 2023 Results on Aug 25, 2023 Playmates Toys Limited announced that they will report first half, 2023 results on Aug 25, 2023 Board Change • Aug 06
Less than half of directors are independent Following the recent departure of a director, there are only 3 independent directors on the board. The company's board is composed of: 3 independent directors. 4 non-independent directors. Independent Non-Executive Director Charles Ip was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2021. The company's minority of independent directors is a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Board Change • May 26
Less than half of directors are independent Following the recent departure of a director, there are only 3 independent directors on the board. The company's board is composed of: 3 independent directors. 4 non-independent directors. Independent Non-Executive Director Charles Ip was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2021. The company's minority of independent directors is a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Announcement • May 20
Playmates Toys Limited Appoints Chan, Helen as Director Playmates Toys Limited at its Annual General Meeting held on 19 May 2023, approved the appointment of Ms. Chan, Helen as a director of the Company. Buying Opportunity • Mar 25
Now 26% undervalued Over the last 90 days, the stock is up 54%. The fair value is estimated to be €0.085, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 28% over the last 3 years. Meanwhile, the company has become profitable. Upcoming Dividend • Mar 16
Upcoming dividend of HK$0.02 per share at 3.2% yield Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 23 March 2023. Payment date: 17 April 2023. Trailing yield: 3.2%. Lower than top quartile of German dividend payers (4.8%). Higher than average of industry peers (2.4%). Reported Earnings • Mar 11
Full year 2022 earnings released: EPS: HK$0.008 (vs HK$0.036 in FY 2021) Full year 2022 results: EPS: HK$0.008 (down from HK$0.036 in FY 2021). Revenue: HK$504.2m (down 19% from FY 2021). Net income: HK$9.72m (down 77% from FY 2021). Profit margin: 1.9% (down from 6.9% in FY 2021). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 92% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 38% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Reported Earnings • Aug 20
First half 2022 earnings released: HK$0.001 loss per share (vs HK$0.012 profit in 1H 2021) First half 2022 results: HK$0.001 loss per share (down from HK$0.012 profit in 1H 2021). Revenue: HK$267.5m (up 25% from 1H 2021). Net loss: HK$1.41m (down 110% from profit in 1H 2021). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 76% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 3% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Announcement • Aug 10
Playmates Toys Limited to Report First Half, 2022 Results on Aug 19, 2022 Playmates Toys Limited announced that they will report first half, 2022 results on Aug 19, 2022 Board Change • Apr 27
High number of new directors There are 5 new directors who have joined the board in the last 3 years. Executive Chairman Michael Chan was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2021. The company’s lack of board continuity is considered a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Upcoming Dividend • Mar 10
Upcoming dividend of HK$0.02 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 17 March 2022. Payment date: 08 April 2022. Payout ratio is a comfortable 55% but the company is not cash flow positive. Trailing yield: 4.0%. Within top quartile of German dividend payers (3.5%). Higher than average of industry peers (2.5%). Announcement • Mar 06
Playmates Toys Limited Announces Interim Dividend for the Year Ended December 31, 2021, Payable on April 08, 2022 Playmates Toys Limited announced interim dividend of HKD 0.02 per share for the year ended December 31, 2021. Record date is March 22, 2022. Payment date is April 08, 2022. Ex-dividend date is March 17, 2022. Reported Earnings • Mar 05
Full year 2021 earnings: Revenues and EPS in line with analyst expectations Full year 2021 results: EPS: HK$0.036 (up from HK$0.025 loss in FY 2020). Revenue: HK$625.1m (up 116% from FY 2020). Net income: HK$43.0m (up HK$73.0m from FY 2020). Profit margin: 6.9% (up from net loss in FY 2020). The move to profitability was driven by higher revenue. Revenue was in line with analyst estimates. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 43% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 17% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Announcement • Feb 19
Playmates Toys Limited to Report Fiscal Year 2021 Results on Mar 04, 2022 Playmates Toys Limited announced that they will report fiscal year 2021 results on Mar 04, 2022 Board Change • Jan 02
High number of new directors There are 5 new directors who have joined the board in the last 3 years. Executive Chairman Michael Chan was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2021. The company’s lack of board continuity is considered a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Executive Departure • Sep 07
Executive Director Bing Kin Cheng has left the company On the 31st of August, Bing Kin Cheng's tenure as Executive Director ended after 11.4 years in the role. As of June 2021, Bing Kin still personally held 2.00m shares (€44k worth at the time). A total of 2 executives have left over the last 12 months. The current median tenure of the management team is 4.33 years. Reported Earnings • Aug 18
First half 2021 earnings released: EPS HK$0.012 (vs HK$0.045 loss in 1H 2020) The company reported a strong first half result with improved earnings, revenues and profit margins. First half 2021 results: Revenue: HK$214.0m (up 155% from 1H 2020). Net income: HK$14.5m (up HK$67.1m from 1H 2020). Profit margin: 6.8% (up from net loss in 1H 2020). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 14% per year whereas the company’s share price has fallen by 12% per year. Executive Departure • May 27
Independent Non-Executive Director has left the company On the 21st of May, Ching Kwok Lee's tenure as Independent Non-Executive Director ended after 13.9 years in the role. As of March 2021, Ching Kwok personally held 1.87m shares (€47k worth at the time). Ching Kwok is the only executive to leave the company over the last 12 months. Announcement • May 16
Playmates Toys Limited Provides Earnings Guidance for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 Playmates Toys Limited provided earnings guidance for the three months ended March 31, 2021 . The company announced that, based on a review of the Group's unaudited management accounts for the three months ended 31 March 2021, the unaudited revenue of the Group for the three months ended 31 March 2021 is approximately HKD 90 million as compared to HKD 47 million for the correspondence period in 2020, and the unaudited profit before income tax of the Group for the three months ended 31 March 2021 is approximately HKD 9 million as compared to the loss before income tax of HKD 21 million for the correspondence period in 2020. The favorable comparison was driven by: (i) severe COVID-19 restrictions starting in the first quarter of last year, (ii) government stimulus leading to increased consumer spending in major markets during the first quarter of 2021, (iii) solid performance of product line tied to the "Godzilla vs. Kong" movie release in March 2021, and (iv) continued strong demand for "Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir" toy line. Reported Earnings • Mar 27
Full year 2020 earnings released: HK$0.025 loss per share (vs HK$0.032 loss in FY 2019) The company reported a mediocre full year result with weaker revenues, although its control over expenses remained stable and losses reduced. Full year 2020 results: Revenue: HK$289.2m (down 19% from FY 2019). Net loss: HK$30.1m (loss narrowed 19% from FY 2019). Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 74 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. Reported Earnings • Mar 07
Full year 2020 earnings released: HK$0.025 loss per share (vs HK$0.032 loss in FY 2019) The company reported a mediocre full year result with weaker revenues, although its control over expenses remained stable and losses reduced. Full year 2020 results: Revenue: HK$289.2m (down 19% from FY 2019). Net loss: HK$30.1m (loss narrowed 19% from FY 2019). Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 86 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. Announcement • Feb 20
Playmates Toys Limited to Report Fiscal Year 2020 Results on Mar 05, 2021 Playmates Toys Limited announced that they will report fiscal year 2020 results on Mar 05, 2021 Announcement • Aug 31
Playmates Toys Limited Provides Earnings Guidance for the Six Months Ended 30 June 2020 Playmates Toys Limited provided earnings guidance for the six months ended 30 June 2020. For the period, the company expects revenue of the Group to be approximately HKD 84 million as compared to HKD 157 million for the corresponding period in 2019. The Group expects to report a net loss of approximately HKD 53 million as compared to a net loss of HKD 20 million for the corresponding period in 2019. The increase in loss was mainly attributed to underperformance of both established and new brands while global economic activities were devastated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Announcement • Aug 08
Playmates Toys Limited to Report First Half, 2020 Results on Aug 21, 2020 Playmates Toys Limited announced that they will report first half, 2020 results on Aug 21, 2020