Announcement • Apr 16
China Maple Leaf Educational Systems Limited to Report First Half, 2026 Results on Apr 28, 2026 China Maple Leaf Educational Systems Limited announced that they will report first half, 2026 results on Apr 28, 2026 New Risk • Mar 23
New minor risk - Market cap size The company's market capitalization is less than US$100m. Market cap: HK$739.4m (US$94.4m) 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 Interest payments are not well covered by earnings (2.8x net interest cover). Minor Risks Large one-off items impacting financial results. Market cap is less than US$100m (HK$739.4m market cap, or US$94.4m). Announcement • Dec 19
China Maple Leaf Educational Systems Limited, Annual General Meeting, Feb 27, 2026 China Maple Leaf Educational Systems Limited, Annual General Meeting, Feb 27, 2026, at 10:45 China Standard Time. Location: conference room, 6/f, no. 13, baolong first road, baolong street, longgang district, guangdong province 518116, shenzhen China Reported Earnings • Nov 29
Full year 2025 earnings released: EPS: CN¥0.10 (vs CN¥0.005 in FY 2024) Full year 2025 results: EPS: CN¥0.10 (up from CN¥0.005 in FY 2024). Revenue: CN¥1.18b (down 3.9% from FY 2024). Net income: CN¥308.9m (up CN¥293.4m from FY 2024). Profit margin: 26% (up from 1.3% in FY 2024). The increase in margin was driven by lower expenses. Announcement • Nov 22
China Maple Leaf Educational Systems Limited Provides Group Earnings Guidance for the Year Ended 31 August 2025 China Maple Leaf Educational Systems Limited provided group earnings guidance for the year ended 31 August 2025. For the year, the group expects to record a profit attributable to owners of the Company of not less than RMB 300.0 million for Fiscal Year 2025 as compared to the profit of approximately RMB 15.5 million for Fiscal Year 2024. Based on the Available Information, the Board considers that the substantial increase in profit is mainly attributable to: a substantial increase in other gains and losses from a loss of approximately RMB 4.0 million for Fiscal Year 2024 to a gain of not less than RMB 225.0 million as a result of the non-recurrence of the loss arising from fair value changes of convertible bonds of approximately RMB 28.2 million which was recorded in Fiscal Year 2024 upon their full repayment; the gain on bargain purchase of a subsidiary while there was no such a gain for Fiscal Year 2024; and the gain on derecognition of other payable to deregistered related parties while there was no such a gain for Fiscal Year 2024; and a substantial decrease in finance costs in Fiscal Year 2025 as a result of the decrease in interest expenses on secured bank and other borrowings and the absence of interest expense on convertible bonds in Fiscal Year 2025 as a result of the full repayment of convertible bonds during Fiscal Year 2024. Announcement • Nov 17
China Maple Leaf Educational Systems Limited to Report Fiscal Year 2025 Results on Nov 28, 2025 China Maple Leaf Educational Systems Limited announced that they will report fiscal year 2025 results at 4:00 PM, China Standard Time on Nov 28, 2025 New Risk • Nov 15
New minor risk - Financial data availability The company's latest financial reports are more than 6 months old. Last reported fiscal period ended February 2025. This is considered a minor risk. If the company has not reported its earnings on time, it may have been delayed due to audit problems or it may be finding it difficult to reconcile its accounts. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Debt is not well covered by operating cash flow (11% operating cash flow to total debt). Earnings have declined by 6.7% per year over the past 5 years. Minor Risk Latest financial reports are more than 6 months old (reported February 2025 fiscal period end). Announcement • Aug 29
China Maple Leaf Educational Systems Limited Announces Resignation of Kem Hussain as A Non-Executive Director with Effect from 31 August 2025 China Maple Leaf Educational Systems Limited announced that Dr. Kem Hussain ("Dr. Hussain") has tendered his resignation as a non-executive Director with effect from 31 August 2025 due to pursuit for business career opportunities. Announcement • Apr 18
China Maple Leaf Educational Systems Limited Provides Unaudited Consolidated Earnings Guidance for the Six Months Ended 28 February 2025 China Maple Leaf Educational Systems Limited provided unaudited consolidated earnings guidance for the six months ended 28 February 2025. For the year, the group expects to record a profit attributable to owners of the Company of not less than RMB 110.0 million for 6M2025 as compared to the loss of approximately RMB 42.2 million for 6M2024. Based on the Available Information, the Board considers that the change from loss to profit is mainly attributable to: an increase in other gains and losses from a loss of approximately RMB 55.5 million for 6M2024 to a gain of not less than RMB9.0 million as a result of (i) the net foreign exchange gain of not less than RMB 2.0 million for 6M2025 (6M2024: the net foreign exchange loss of approximately RMB 31.5 million), and (ii) the absence of the loss arsing from fair value changes of convertible bonds of approximately RMB 28.2 million for 6M2024; and (b) decreases in marketing expenses and administrative expenses, and a substantial decrease in finance costs for 6M2025. For illustration purpose only, the Group is expected to record an increase of not less than 10.0% in the adjusted EBITDA (Note) for 6M2025 (6M2024: approximately RMB 249.4 million). Announcement • Apr 15
China Maple Leaf Educational Systems Limited to Report First Half, 2025 Results on Apr 29, 2025 China Maple Leaf Educational Systems Limited announced that they will report first half, 2025 results on Apr 29, 2025 New Risk • Apr 07
New minor risk - Market cap size The company's market capitalization is less than US$100m. Market cap: HK$761.6m (US$98.0m) 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 Debt is not well covered by operating cash flow (11% operating cash flow to total debt). Earnings have declined by 36% per year over the past 5 years. Minor Risks Large one-off items impacting financial results. Market cap is less than US$100m (HK$761.6m market cap, or US$98.0m). Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Mar 10
Now 20% undervalued Over the last 90 days, the stock has risen 16% to HK$0.32. The fair value is estimated to be HK$0.40, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 10% over the last 3 years. Meanwhile, the company has become profitable. New Risk • Jan 06
New minor risk - Market cap size The company's market capitalization is less than US$100m. Market cap: HK$777.2m (US$100.0m) 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 Debt is not well covered by operating cash flow (11% operating cash flow to total debt). Earnings have declined by 36% per year over the past 5 years. Minor Risks Large one-off items impacting financial results. Market cap is less than US$100m (HK$777.2m market cap, or US$100.0m). Announcement • Dec 19
China Maple Leaf Educational Systems Limited, Annual General Meeting, Feb 21, 2025 China Maple Leaf Educational Systems Limited, Annual General Meeting, Feb 21, 2025, at 09:30 China Standard Time. Location: conference room, 6/f, no. 13, baolong first road, baolong street, longgang district, guangdong province 518116, shenzhen China Reported Earnings • Nov 29
Full year 2024 earnings released: EPS: CN¥0.005 (vs CN¥0.002 in FY 2023) Full year 2024 results: EPS: CN¥0.005 (up from CN¥0.002 in FY 2023). Revenue: CN¥1.23b (up 6.7% from FY 2023). Net income: CN¥15.5m (up 203% from FY 2023). Profit margin: 1.3% (up from 0.4% in FY 2023). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 125% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 35% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Announcement • Nov 15
China Maple Leaf Educational Systems Limited to Report Fiscal Year 2024 Results on Nov 28, 2024 China Maple Leaf Educational Systems Limited announced that they will report fiscal year 2024 results on Nov 28, 2024 New Risk • Jul 19
New minor risk - Market cap size The company's market capitalization is less than US$100m. Market cap: HK$778.8m (US$99.7m) 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 Debt is not well covered by operating cash flow (15% operating cash flow to total debt). Earnings have declined by 43% per year over the past 5 years. Minor Risk Market cap is less than US$100m (HK$778.8m market cap, or US$99.7m). Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Jul 03
Now 21% undervalued after recent price drop Over the last 90 days, the stock has fallen 30% to HK$0.28. The fair value is estimated to be HK$0.35, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 27% over the last 3 years. Meanwhile, the company became loss making. Reported Earnings • May 02
First half 2024 earnings released: CN¥0.014 loss per share (vs CN¥0.005 profit in 1H 2023) First half 2024 results: CN¥0.014 loss per share (down from CN¥0.005 profit in 1H 2023). Revenue: CN¥658.0m (up 14% from 1H 2023). Net loss: CN¥42.2m (down 373% from profit in 1H 2023). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 100% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 42% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Announcement • Apr 19
China Maple Leaf Educational Systems Limited to Report First Half, 2024 Results on Apr 29, 2024 China Maple Leaf Educational Systems Limited announced that they will report first half, 2024 results on Apr 29, 2024 Announcement • Feb 29
China Maple Leaf Educational Systems Limited Announces Board Changes The board of directors of China Maple Leaf Educational Systems Limited announced that on 29 February 2024, the Board has resolved to appoint Mr. Ming Sang Chow (Mr. Chow) as an independent non-executive Director and the chairman of the audit committee (Audit Committee) of the Board, with effect from 1 March 2024 to take up such roles as a result of the re-designation of Mr. Lau from an independent non-executive Director to an executive Director. Mr. Chow, aged 50, obtained his bachelor degree of Business Administration in Accounting from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology in 1995. Mr. Chow is a fellow member of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants, a fellow member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and a Certified Internal Auditors. Mr. Chow has over 27 years working experience in various industries in auditing, corporate governance and risk management advisory. He worked at Ernst & Young (China) Advisory Limited from January 2007 to September 2018 and he was the advisory partner of Ernst & Young (China) Advisory Limited since 2007 and was responsible for managing the Risk Advisory sub-service line's strategic growth and development in various regions of Mainland China since 2011. From 2014 to 2016, Mr. Chow became the Committee member of The Internal Controls General Standards Committee of The Ministry of Finance of the People's Republic of China, the only Hong Kong resident and Big Four partner being appointed as a committee member. Mr. Chow was the general manager of the Risk and Control Department of (Tahoe Group) from September 2018 to June 2019, overseeing the company's risk management and corporate governance of all business sectors like residential, commercial, hotel, education, insurance, medical, estate management and ageing care. Since December 2023, Mr. Chow has been an independent director of Muyuan Foods Co. Ltd. Mr. Chow is currently the managing director of Beijing Xinshi Anye Management Consulting Co., Ltd, where he provides capital market related advisory services to companies mostly in Mainland China. Mr. Chow has been an independent non-executive director in a number of Hong Kong listed companies, namely Teamway International Group Holdings Limited since 21 June 2019, China Modern Dairy Holdings Ltd. since 1 July 2021, Redco Healthy Living Company Limited since 14 March 2022, and China Rundong Auto Group Limited from 18 December 2020 to 31 August 2022. Reference is made to the announcement of the Company dated 16 January 2024 in connection with the change in directors and important executive functions. As disclosed in such announcement, with effect from 1 March 2024, Ms. Jingxia Zhang will resign as an executive Director and co-chief financial officer of the Company and Mr. King Pak Lau would be redesignated from an independent non-executive Director to an executive Director. Ms. Jingxia Zhang will also resign from the position of authorised representative of the Company under Rule 3.05 of the Listing Rules with effect from 1 March 2024. Following her resignation, Mr. Lau will be appointed as one of the authorised representatives of the Company under Rule 3.05 of the Listing Rules with effect from 1 March 2024. Announcement • Dec 22
China Maple Leaf Educational Systems Limited, Annual General Meeting, Jan 30, 2024 China Maple Leaf Educational Systems Limited, Annual General Meeting, Jan 30, 2024, at 09:30 China Standard Time. Location: Conference Room, 4/F, Main Building, No. 9 Central Street, Jinshitan National Holiday Resort, Dalian China Agenda: To receive and consider the audited consolidated financial statements of the Company and the reports of the directors of the Company ("Directors") and the auditor of the Company for each of the years ended 31 August 2022 and 31 August 2023; To re-elect Ms. Jingxia Zhang as an executive Director; To re-elect Mr. James William Beeke as an executive Director; To re-elect Mr. Peter Humphrey Owen as an independent non-executive Director; To re-elect Mr. King Pak Lau as an independent non-executive Director; and to discuss other matters. Recent Insider Transactions • Dec 22
Founder recently bought HK$1.2m worth of stock On the 15th of December, Shu Liang Jen bought around 5m shares on-market at roughly HK$0.25 per share. This transaction amounted to less than 1% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. This was the largest purchase by an insider in the last 3 months. Shu Liang has been a buyer over the last 12 months, purchasing a net total of HK$2.4m worth in shares. Reported Earnings • Nov 30
Full year 2023 earnings released: EPS: CN¥0.002 (vs CN¥0.019 in FY 2022) Full year 2023 results: EPS: CN¥0.002 (down from CN¥0.019 in FY 2022). Revenue: CN¥1.15b (up 16% from FY 2022). Net income: CN¥5.12m (down 91% from FY 2022). Profit margin: 0.4% (down from 5.8% in FY 2022). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 52% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 46% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Announcement • Nov 17
China Maple Leaf Educational Systems Limited to Report Fiscal Year 2023 Results on Nov 29, 2023 China Maple Leaf Educational Systems Limited announced that they will report fiscal year 2023 results on Nov 29, 2023 New Risk • Nov 06
New minor risk - Market cap size The company's market capitalization is less than US$100m. Market cap: HK$763.8m (US$97.6m) 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 Interest payments are not well covered by earnings (0.7x net interest cover). Shares are highly illiquid. Earnings have declined by 43% per year over the past 5 years. Minor Risks Large one-off items impacting financial results. Market cap is less than US$100m (HK$763.8m market cap, or US$97.6m). Board Change • Nov 02
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 King Pak Lau was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2023. The company's minority of independent directors is a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Announcement • Sep 20
China Maple Leaf Educational Systems Limited to Report Fiscal Year 2023 Results on Sep 29, 2023 China Maple Leaf Educational Systems Limited announced that they will report fiscal year 2023 results on Sep 29, 2023 Announcement • Aug 31
China Maple Leaf Educational Systems Limited Announces Board Changes, Effective on August 31, 2023 The board of directors of China Maple Leaf Educational Systems Limited announced that with effect from 31 August 2023, Mr. Alan Shaver will resign as an independent non-executive Director in order to pursue personal non-business activities. Upon his resignation, Mr. Shaver will cease to be the member of each of the audit committee of the Board, the remuneration committee of the Board, the nomination and corporate governance committee ("Nomination Committee") of the Board and the independent board committee of the Board established for, among other matters, conducting the Independent Investigation (as defined in the announcement of the Company dated 23 May 2022). Following the above resignation, Ms. Wai Fong Wong, an existing independent non-executive Director, will be appointed as the member of each of the Audit Committee, the Remuneration Committee and the Nomination Committee with effect from 31 August 2023 to fill the vacancy. Announcement • Feb 03
China Maple Leaf Educational Systems Limited, Annual General Meeting, Feb 28, 2023 China Maple Leaf Educational Systems Limited, Annual General Meeting, Feb 28, 2023, at 09:30 China Standard Time. Location: Conference Room, 6/F, No. 13, Baolong First Road, Longgang District Shenzhen China Agenda: To consider and approve, each as a separate resolution; to re-appoint ZHONGHUI ANDA CPA Limited as the auditor and to authorise the Board to fix its remuneration; and to consider any other matters. Recent Insider Transactions • Jan 18
Founder recently bought HK$1.1m worth of stock On the 14th of January, Shu Liang Jen bought around 2m shares on-market at roughly HK$0.55 per share. In the last 3 months, they made an even bigger purchase worth HK$1.4m. Shu Liang has been a buyer over the last 12 months, purchasing a net total of HK$8.9m worth in shares. Recent Insider Transactions • Jan 12
Founder recently bought HK$72k worth of stock On the 6th of January, Shu Liang Jen bought around 130k shares on-market at roughly HK$0.55 per share. In the last 3 months, they made an even bigger purchase worth HK$1.4m. Shu Liang has been a buyer over the last 12 months, purchasing a net total of HK$26m worth in shares. Recent Insider Transactions • Dec 29
Founder recently bought HK$610k worth of stock On the 22nd of December, Shu Liang Jen bought around 1m shares on-market at roughly HK$0.61 per share. In the last 3 months, they made an even bigger purchase worth HK$1.4m. Shu Liang has been a buyer over the last 12 months, purchasing a net total of HK$25m worth in shares. Reported Earnings • Dec 16
Full year 2021 earnings: Revenues exceed analysts expectations while EPS lags behind Full year 2021 results: CN¥0.23 loss per share (down from CN¥0.17 profit in FY 2020). Revenue: CN¥941.0m (down 38% from FY 2020). Net loss: CN¥675.9m (down 234% from profit in FY 2020). Revenue exceeded analyst estimates by 3.4%. Earnings per share (EPS) missed analyst estimates. Earnings per share (EPS) missed analyst estimates. Over the next year, revenue is forecast to grow 140%, compared to a 24% growth forecast for the industry in Hong Kong. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 49% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 40% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Recent Insider Transactions • Dec 16
Founder recently bought HK$1.4m worth of stock On the 14th of December, Shu Liang Jen bought around 2m shares on-market at roughly HK$0.71 per share. This was the largest purchase by an insider in the last 3 months. Shu Liang has been a buyer over the last 12 months, purchasing a net total of HK$23m worth in shares. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Jul 27
Investor sentiment deteriorated over the past week After last week's 17% share price decline to CN¥1.45, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 6x. Average forward P/E is 8x in the Consumer Services industry in Hong Kong. Total loss to shareholders of 77% over the past three years. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Jun 26
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 19% share price gain to CN¥2.09, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 9x. Average forward P/E is 12x in the Consumer Services industry in Hong Kong. Total loss to shareholders of 69% over the past three years. Reported Earnings • May 28
First half 2021 earnings released: EPS CN¥0.074 (vs CN¥0.088 in 1H 2020) The company reported a mediocre first half result with weaker earnings and profit margins, although revenues improved. First half 2021 results: Revenue: CN¥1.10b (up 38% from 1H 2020). Net income: CN¥220.9m (down 16% from 1H 2020). Profit margin: 20% (down from 33% in 1H 2020). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 3% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 40% per year, which means it is performing significantly worse than earnings. Recent Insider Transactions • May 22
Founder recently bought HK$3.2m worth of stock On the 17th of May, Shu Liang Jen bought around 2m shares on-market at roughly HK$1.60 per share. This was the largest purchase by an insider in the last 3 months. Shu Liang has been a buyer over the last 12 months, purchasing a net total of HK$28m worth in shares. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • May 14
Investor sentiment deteriorated over the past week After last week's 15% share price decline to CN¥1.63, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 6x. Average forward P/E is 12x in the Consumer Services industry in Hong Kong. Total loss to shareholders of 74% over the past three years. Major Estimate Revision • May 05
Consensus EPS estimates fall to CN¥0.20 The consensus outlook for earnings per share (EPS) in 2021 has deteriorated. 2021 revenue forecast decreased from CN¥2.22b to CN¥2.19b. EPS estimate also fell from CN¥0.22 to CN¥0.20. Net income forecast to grow 42% next year vs 49% growth forecast for Consumer Services industry in Hong Kong. Consensus price target down from HK$2.59 to HK$2.53. Share price fell 12% to HK$1.91 over the past week. Reported Earnings • May 02
First half 2021 earnings released: EPS CN¥0.074 (vs CN¥0.088 in 1H 2020) The company reported a mediocre first half result with weaker earnings and profit margins, although revenues improved. First half 2021 results: Revenue: CN¥1.10b (up 38% from 1H 2020). Net income: CN¥220.9m (down 16% from 1H 2020). Profit margin: 20% (down from 33% in 1H 2020). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 3% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 29% per year, which means it is performing significantly worse than earnings. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Feb 20
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 19% share price gain to CN¥2.34, the stock is trading at a trailing P/E ratio of 11.5x, up from the previous P/E ratio of 9.6x. This compares to an average P/E of 18x in the Consumer Services industry in Hong Kong. Total return to shareholders over the past three years is a loss of 51%. Recent Insider Transactions • Jan 16
Founder recently bought HK$13m worth of stock On the 14th of January, Shu Liang Jen bought around 7m shares on-market at roughly HK$1.85 per share. This was the largest purchase by an insider in the last 3 months. Shu Liang has been a buyer over the last 12 months, purchasing a net total of HK$56m worth in shares. Is New 90 Day High Low • Jan 11
New 90-day low: HK$2.01 The company is down 14% from its price of HK$2.35 on 12 October 2020. The Hong Kong market is up 12% over the last 90 days, indicating the company underperformed over that time. It also underperformed the Consumer Services industry, which is up 1.0% over the same period. According to the Simply Wall St valuation model, the estimated intrinsic value of the company is HK$5.87 per share. Reported Earnings • Dec 23
Full year 2020 earnings released: EPS CN¥0.17 The company reported a poor full year result with weaker earnings, revenues and profit margins. Full year 2020 results: Revenue: CN¥1.53b (down 2.7% from FY 2019). Net income: CN¥505.3m (down 23% from FY 2019). Profit margin: 33% (down from 42% in FY 2019). The decrease in margin was primarily driven by higher expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 7% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 23% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Analyst Estimate Surprise Post Earnings • Dec 23
Revenue and earnings miss expectations Revenue missed analyst estimates by 6.6%. Earnings per share (EPS) also missed analyst estimates by 17%. Over the next year, revenue is forecast to grow 46%, compared to a 38% growth forecast for the Consumer Services industry in Hong Kong. Is New 90 Day High Low • Dec 08
New 90-day low: HK$2.06 The company is down 10.0% from its price of HK$2.30 on 09 September 2020. The Hong Kong market is up 8.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company underperformed over that time. It also underperformed the Consumer Services industry, which is flat over the same period. According to the Simply Wall St valuation model, the estimated intrinsic value of the company is HK$5.36 per share. Analyst Estimate Surprise Post Earnings • Dec 04
Revenue and earnings miss expectations Revenue missed analyst estimates by 6.6%. Earnings per share (EPS) also missed analyst estimates by 17%. Over the next year, revenue is forecast to grow 48%, compared to a 38% growth forecast for the Consumer Services industry in Hong Kong. Recent Insider Transactions • Dec 04
Founder recently bought HK$2.3m worth of stock On the 1st of December, Shu Liang Jen bought around 1m shares on-market at roughly HK$2.27 per share. This was the largest purchase by an insider in the last 3 months. Shu Liang has been a buyer over the last 12 months, purchasing a net total of HK$38m worth in shares. Reported Earnings • Dec 01
Full year 2020 earnings released: EPS CN¥0.17 The company reported a poor full year result with weaker earnings, revenues and profit margins. Full year 2020 results: Revenue: CN¥1.53b (down 2.7% from FY 2019). Net income: CN¥505.3m (down 23% from FY 2019). Profit margin: 33% (down from 42% in FY 2019). The decrease in margin was primarily driven by higher expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 7% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 18% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Is New 90 Day High Low • Oct 05
New 90-day low: HK$2.25 The company is down 18% from its price of HK$2.74 on 07 July 2020. The Hong Kong market is down 8.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company underperformed over that time. It also underperformed the Consumer Services industry, which is up 4.0% over the same period. According to the Simply Wall St valuation model, the estimated intrinsic value of the company is HK$3.43 per share.