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High Growth Tech Stocks To Watch In Hong Kong This September 2024

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As global markets face a downturn, with the S&P 500 experiencing its worst weekly drop in 18 months and Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index also retreating, investors are increasingly cautious about economic slowdowns and market volatility. In this climate, identifying high-growth tech stocks in Hong Kong requires a keen eye for companies with strong fundamentals, innovative capabilities, and resilience to broader market pressures.

Top 10 High Growth Tech Companies In Hong Kong

NameRevenue GrowthEarnings GrowthGrowth Rating
Wasion Holdings22.37%25.47%★★★★★☆
MedSci Healthcare Holdings48.74%48.78%★★★★★☆
Inspur Digital Enterprise Technology25.37%39.10%★★★★★☆
Cowell e Holdings31.82%35.43%★★★★★★
RemeGen26.30%52.19%★★★★★☆
Akeso32.86%54.67%★★★★★★
Innovent Biologics21.45%59.82%★★★★★☆
Sichuan Kelun-Biotech Biopharmaceutical24.70%8.53%★★★★★☆
Biocytogen Pharmaceuticals (Beijing)21.53%109.17%★★★★★☆
Beijing Airdoc Technology37.47%93.35%★★★★★☆

Click here to see the full list of 45 stocks from our SEHK High Growth Tech and AI Stocks screener.

We'll examine a selection from our screener results.

Innovent Biologics (SEHK:1801)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Innovent Biologics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company that develops and commercializes monoclonal antibodies and other drug assets for oncology, ophthalmology, autoimmune, cardiovascular, and metabolic diseases in China with a market cap of HK$68.84 billion.

Operations: Innovent Biologics generates revenue primarily from its biotechnology segment, which amounted to CN¥7.46 billion. The company focuses on developing and commercializing monoclonal antibodies and other drug assets across various therapeutic areas in China.

Innovent Biologics has shown impressive growth, with earnings forecasted to increase by 59.82% annually and revenue expected to rise by 21.4% per year, outpacing the Hong Kong market's 7.3%. Despite a net loss of CNY 392.62 million for H1 2024, the company's R&D expenses reflect its commitment to innovation; investing heavily in developing breakthrough treatments like Dupert® for NSCLC and IBI3016 for hypertension. This strategic focus on high-impact therapies positions Innovent well within the competitive biotech landscape in Hong Kong.

SEHK:1801 Revenue and Expenses Breakdown as at Sep 2024
SEHK:1801 Revenue and Expenses Breakdown as at Sep 2024

Sichuan Kelun-Biotech Biopharmaceutical (SEHK:6990)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Sichuan Kelun-Biotech Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the research, development, manufacturing, and commercialization of novel drugs to address unmet medical needs in China and internationally, with a market cap of HK$38.82 billion.

Operations: Kelun-Biotech generates revenue primarily from the pharmaceutical segment, which amounted to CN¥1.88 billion. The company focuses on novel drug development and commercialization to meet medical needs in China and globally.

Sichuan Kelun-Biotech Biopharmaceutical has demonstrated robust growth, with revenue increasing by 24.7% annually, outpacing the Hong Kong market's 7.3%. Despite being unprofitable, earnings are forecasted to grow at an annual rate of 8.53%, positioning the company for future profitability within three years. Significant investment in R&D is evident; the company allocated CNY 310 million in H1 2024 towards developing innovative treatments like sacituzumab tirumotecan (sac-TMT), which has shown promising results in clinical trials for various cancers.

SEHK:6990 Revenue and Expenses Breakdown as at Sep 2024
SEHK:6990 Revenue and Expenses Breakdown as at Sep 2024

Akeso (SEHK:9926)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Akeso, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the research, development, manufacturing, and commercialization of antibody drugs with a market cap of approximately HK$50.22 billion.

Operations: Akeso generates revenue primarily from the research, development, production, and sale of biopharmaceutical products, amounting to CN¥1.87 billion. The company is involved in the entire lifecycle of antibody drugs from inception to market.

Akeso's revenue forecast of 32.9% growth per year indicates a promising trajectory, despite recent financial setbacks with a net loss of CNY 238.59 million in H1 2024. The company has been heavily investing in R&D, allocating substantial resources to develop innovative treatments like ivonescimab, which has shown significant clinical value and secured priority review for multiple indications. Earnings are projected to grow at an impressive rate of 54.67% annually, positioning Akeso for potential profitability within three years.

SEHK:9926 Revenue and Expenses Breakdown as at Sep 2024
SEHK:9926 Revenue and Expenses Breakdown as at Sep 2024

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