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Guoco Group LimitedSEHK:53 Stock Report

Market Cap HK$22.8b
Share Price
HK$69.15
HK$135.32
48.9% undervalued intrinsic discount
1Y5.6%
7D-0.2%
1D
Portfolio Value
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Guoco Group Limited

SEHK:53 Stock Report

Market Cap: HK$22.8b

Guoco Group (53) Stock Overview

An investment holding company, engages in the principal investment, property development and investment, hospitality and leisure, and financial service businesses. More details

53 fundamental analysis
Snowflake Score
Valuation4/6
Future Growth0/6
Past Performance3/6
Financial Health5/6
Dividends3/6

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Price History & Performance

Summary of share price highs, lows and changes for Guoco Group
Historical stock prices
Current Share PriceHK$69.15
52 Week HighHK$80.50
52 Week LowHK$65.00
Beta0.28
1 Month Change-4.09%
3 Month Change-2.61%
1 Year Change5.57%
3 Year Change17.60%
5 Year Change-23.76%
Change since IPO426.86%

Recent News & Updates

Analysis Article Jan 08

Investors Continue Waiting On Sidelines For Guoco Group Limited (HKG:53)

With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 5.7x Guoco Group Limited ( HKG:53 ) may be sending very bullish signals at...
Analysis Article Dec 10

Guoco Group's (HKG:53) Returns On Capital Are Heading Higher

Did you know there are some financial metrics that can provide clues of a potential multi-bagger? Firstly, we'll want...

Recent updates

Analysis Article Jan 08

Investors Continue Waiting On Sidelines For Guoco Group Limited (HKG:53)

With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 5.7x Guoco Group Limited ( HKG:53 ) may be sending very bullish signals at...
Analysis Article Dec 10

Guoco Group's (HKG:53) Returns On Capital Are Heading Higher

Did you know there are some financial metrics that can provide clues of a potential multi-bagger? Firstly, we'll want...
Analysis Article Nov 14

Guoco Group (HKG:53) Is Increasing Its Dividend To $2.90

Guoco Group Limited ( HKG:53 ) will increase its dividend from last year's comparable payment on the 3rd of December to...
Analysis Article Nov 10

We Think Guoco Group (HKG:53) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...
Analysis Article Oct 20

Here's Why We Think Guoco Group (HKG:53) Might Deserve Your Attention Today

Investors are often guided by the idea of discovering 'the next big thing', even if that means buying 'story stocks...
Analysis Article Sep 22

Guoco Group (HKG:53) Is Increasing Its Dividend To HK$2.90

Guoco Group Limited's ( HKG:53 ) periodic dividend will be increasing on the 3rd of December to HK$2.90, with investors...
Analysis Article Aug 29

Investors Holding Back On Guoco Group Limited (HKG:53)

With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 6.4x Guoco Group Limited ( HKG:53 ) may be sending bullish signals at the...
Analysis Article Jun 24

Guoco Group's (HKG:53) Returns Have Hit A Wall

If we want to find a potential multi-bagger, often there are underlying trends that can provide clues. Firstly, we'll...
Analysis Article May 11

Guoco Group (HKG:53) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...
Analysis Article Apr 14

It's A Story Of Risk Vs Reward With Guoco Group Limited (HKG:53)

Guoco Group Limited's ( HKG:53 ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 5.1x might make it look like a buy right now...
Analysis Article Feb 26

Guoco Group's (HKG:53) Dividend Will Be $0.60

The board of Guoco Group Limited ( HKG:53 ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 25th of March, with...
Analysis Article Dec 10

Little Excitement Around Guoco Group Limited's (HKG:53) Earnings

When close to half the companies in Hong Kong have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") above 11x, you may consider...
Analysis Article Nov 13

Guoco Group (HKG:53) Will Pay A Larger Dividend Than Last Year At $2.70

Guoco Group Limited ( HKG:53 ) has announced that it will be increasing its dividend from last year's comparable...
Analysis Article Oct 23

We Think That There Are Some Issues For Guoco Group (HKG:53) Beyond Its Promising Earnings

The recent earnings posted by Guoco Group Limited ( HKG:53 ) were solid, but the stock didn't move as much as we...
Analysis Article Oct 01

Here's Why We Think Guoco Group (HKG:53) Is Well Worth Watching

Investors are often guided by the idea of discovering 'the next big thing', even if that means buying 'story stocks...
Analysis Article Aug 12

Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of Guoco Group Limited (HKG:53)

Key Insights Guoco Group's estimated fair value is HK$75.83 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Current share...
Analysis Article Jul 22

Guoco Group Limited's (HKG:53) Shares Lagging The Market But So Is The Business

Guoco Group Limited's ( HKG:53 ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 6.2x might make it look like a buy right now...
Analysis Article Jun 23

Guoco Group (HKG:53) Has More To Do To Multiply In Value Going Forward

If we want to find a potential multi-bagger, often there are underlying trends that can provide clues. Typically, we'll...
Analysis Article Jun 04

Here's Why We Think Guoco Group (HKG:53) Is Well Worth Watching

It's common for many investors, especially those who are inexperienced, to buy shares in companies with a good story...
Analysis Article Apr 27

A Look At The Fair Value Of Guoco Group Limited (HKG:53)

Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Guoco Group fair value estimate is HK$72.92 Current share...
Analysis Article Apr 08

Is Guoco Group (HKG:53) Using Too Much Debt?

Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' So it seems the smart money knows that...
Analysis Article Mar 14

Return Trends At Guoco Group (HKG:53) Aren't Appealing

What are the early trends we should look for to identify a stock that could multiply in value over the long term? One...
Analysis Article Feb 22

Guoco Group Limited (HKG:53) Stock Rockets 58% As Investors Are Less Pessimistic Than Expected

Guoco Group Limited ( HKG:53 ) shareholders have had their patience rewarded with a 58% share price jump in the last...
Analysis Article Dec 16

Estimating The Fair Value Of Guoco Group Limited (HKG:53)

Key Insights The projected fair value for Guoco Group is HK$45.87 based on Dividend Discount Model With HK$55.00 share...
Analysis Article Nov 22

Guoco Group (HKG:53) Is Finding It Tricky To Allocate Its Capital

If we're looking to avoid a business that is in decline, what are the trends that can warn us ahead of time? A business...
Analysis Article Aug 04

Guoco Group's (HKG:53) Returns On Capital Not Reflecting Well On The Business

What financial metrics can indicate to us that a company is maturing or even in decline? Businesses in decline often...
Analysis Article Jun 01

Is Guoco Group (HKG:53) A Risky Investment?

The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...
Analysis Article May 06

Be Wary Of Guoco Group (HKG:53) And Its Returns On Capital

To avoid investing in a business that's in decline, there's a few financial metrics that can provide early indications...
Analysis Article Feb 22

Guoco Group (HKG:53) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of HK$0.50

Guoco Group Limited ( HKG:53 ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of HK$0.50 per share on the 23rd of March...
Analysis Article Jan 18

A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Guoco Group Limited (HKG:53)

Key Insights Guoco Group's estimated fair value is US$62.5 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Current share...
Analysis Article Dec 17

Slowing Rates Of Return At Guoco Group (HKG:53) Leave Little Room For Excitement

Finding a business that has the potential to grow substantially is not easy, but it is possible if we look at a few key...
Analysis Article Nov 25

Guoco Group Limited's (HKG:53) Business Is Yet to Catch Up With Its Share Price

When close to half the companies in Hong Kong have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") below 8x, you may consider...
Analysis Article Nov 04

Guoco Group (HKG:53) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet

Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...
Analysis Article Sep 12

A Look At The Fair Value Of Guoco Group Limited (HKG:53)

Today we will run through one way of estimating the intrinsic value of Guoco Group Limited ( HKG:53 ) by projecting its...
Analysis Article Aug 12

Guoco Group's (HKG:53) Returns On Capital Not Reflecting Well On The Business

What are the early trends we should look for to identify a stock that could multiply in value over the long term...
Analysis Article Apr 28

Some Investors May Be Worried About Guoco Group's (HKG:53) Returns On Capital

If we want to find a potential multi-bagger, often there are underlying trends that can provide clues. Firstly, we'll...
Analysis Article Dec 21

The Returns On Capital At Guoco Group (HKG:53) Don't Inspire Confidence

Did you know there are some financial metrics that can provide clues of a potential multi-bagger? Typically, we'll want...
Analysis Article Nov 16

Estimating The Fair Value Of Guoco Group Limited (HKG:53)

In this article we are going to estimate the intrinsic value of Guoco Group Limited ( HKG:53 ) by projecting its future...
Analysis Article Oct 20

Here's Why Guoco Group (HKG:53) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden

Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...

Shareholder Returns

53HK IndustrialsHK Market
7D-0.2%-1.2%-4.0%
1Y5.6%27.1%4.5%

Return vs Industry: 53 underperformed the Hong Kong Industrials industry which returned 27.1% over the past year.

Return vs Market: 53 exceeded the Hong Kong Market which returned 4.5% over the past year.

Price Volatility

Is 53's price volatile compared to industry and market?
53 volatility
53 Average Weekly Movement1.9%
Industrials Industry Average Movement3.5%
Market Average Movement7.4%
10% most volatile stocks in HK Market16.0%
10% least volatile stocks in HK Market3.5%

Stable Share Price: 53 has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the Hong Kong market.

Volatility Over Time: 53's weekly volatility (2%) has been stable over the past year.

About the Company

FoundedEmployeesCEOWebsite
199010,600Christian Karl Nothhaftwww.guoco.com

Guoco Group Limited, an investment holding company, engages in the principal investment, property development and investment, hospitality and leisure, and financial service businesses. The company offers debt, equity, and direct investments; treasury operations; and investment advisory and management services with trading and strategic investments in global capital markets. It also develops residential and commercial properties; holds properties for rental; owns, leases, or manages hotels under the Clermont and Thistle brands; operates gaming and leisure businesses; and holds casino and other gaming licences, and concession.

Guoco Group Limited Fundamentals Summary

How do Guoco Group's earnings and revenue compare to its market cap?
53 fundamental statistics
Market capHK$22.75b
Earnings (TTM)HK$4.26b
Revenue (TTM)HK$23.46b
5.3x
P/E Ratio
1.0x
P/S Ratio

Earnings & Revenue

Key profitability statistics from the latest earnings report (TTM)
53 income statement (TTM)
RevenueUS$2.99b
Cost of RevenueUS$1.87b
Gross ProfitUS$1.12b
Other ExpensesUS$576.91m
EarningsUS$543.42m

Last Reported Earnings

Dec 31, 2025

Next Earnings Date

n/a

Earnings per share (EPS)1.65
Gross Margin37.42%
Net Profit Margin18.15%
Debt/Equity Ratio36.1%

How did 53 perform over the long term?

See historical performance and comparison

Dividends

5.1%
Current Dividend Yield
27%
Payout Ratio

Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/06/10 20:26
End of Day Share Price 2026/06/10 00:00
Earnings2025/12/31
Annual Earnings2025/06/30

Data Sources

The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.

PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.

Unless specified all financial data is based on a yearly period but updated quarterly. This is known as Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) or Last Twelve Month (LTM) Data. Learn more.

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Industry and Sector Metrics

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Analyst Sources

Guoco Group Limited is covered by 3 analysts. 0 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Anil Jeevan DaswaniCitigroup Inc
Dominic ChanCLSA
Billy NgJ.P. Morgan