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Exploring 3 High Growth Tech Stocks in Hong Kong

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As the Hong Kong market navigates a period of economic uncertainty, characterized by mixed inflation data and fluctuating indices, investors are keenly observing the tech sector for opportunities. In this landscape, identifying high-growth tech stocks involves assessing companies with strong fundamentals, innovative capabilities, and resilience to broader market volatility.

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%★★★★★★
Innovent Biologics22.34%59.40%★★★★★☆
RemeGen26.30%52.19%★★★★★☆
Akeso33.07%54.67%★★★★★★
Biocytogen Pharmaceuticals (Beijing)21.53%109.17%★★★★★☆
Beijing Airdoc Technology37.47%93.35%★★★★★☆
Sichuan Kelun-Biotech Biopharmaceutical24.70%8.53%★★★★★☆

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

Below we spotlight a couple of our favorites from our exclusive screener.

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$71.85 billion.

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

Innovent Biologics has seen a robust 22.3% annual revenue growth, outpacing the Hong Kong market's 7.3%. Despite a net loss of ¥392.62 million for H1 2024, sales surged to ¥3.95 billion from ¥2.70 billion the previous year. Innovent's R&D expenses reflect its commitment to innovation, with significant investments leading to key product approvals like Dupert® for NSCLC patients with KRAS G12C mutations, potentially transforming lung cancer treatment in China.

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

Tencent Holdings (SEHK:700)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Tencent Holdings Limited, an investment holding company, provides a range of services including value-added services (VAS), online advertising, fintech, and business solutions both in China and globally, with a market cap of approximately HK$3.45 trillion.

Operations: Tencent Holdings generates revenue primarily through value-added services (CN¥302.28 billion), fintech and business services (CN¥209.17 billion), and online advertising (CN¥111.89 billion). The company focuses on diverse digital offerings both domestically and internationally.

Tencent Holdings has demonstrated robust financial performance, with Q2 2024 revenue rising to ¥161.12 billion from ¥149.21 billion the previous year, and net income climbing to ¥47.63 billion from ¥26.17 billion. The company's R&D expenses have been substantial, reflecting a strong commitment to innovation; in 2023 alone, Tencent allocated over ¥58 billion towards R&D efforts. Forecasted annual profit growth of 12.8% surpasses the Hong Kong market's average of 11.7%, indicating potential for sustained profitability despite recent negative earnings growth (-23%).

SEHK:700 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Sep 2024
SEHK:700 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Sep 2024

Akeso (SEHK:9926)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Akeso, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company that researches, develops, manufactures, and commercializes antibody drugs with a market cap of HK$53.38 billion.

Operations: Akeso focuses on the research, development, production, and sale of biopharmaceutical products, generating CN¥1.87 billion in revenue from these activities. The company operates within the antibody drug market.

Akeso, a prominent biotech firm in Hong Kong, is experiencing significant growth with its innovative drug development pipeline. The company’s revenue is forecasted to grow at 33.1% annually, outpacing the Hong Kong market's average of 7.3%. Despite recent financial challenges including a net loss of ¥238.59 million for H1 2024, Akeso's R&D expenses reflect its commitment to innovation; over ¥58 billion was allocated towards R&D in 2023 alone. With earnings projected to grow by 54.67% per year and the company's strategic focus on cutting-edge therapies like ivonescimab for NSCLC, Akeso remains a dynamic player in the biotech sector.

SEHK:9926 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Sep 2024
SEHK:9926 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Sep 2024

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