Digital China Holdings Future Growth

Future criteria checks 4/6

Digital China Holdings is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 58.4% and 9.3% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 60.1% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 7.6% in 3 years.

Key information

58.4%

Earnings growth rate

60.1%

EPS growth rate

IT earnings growth	13.7%
Revenue growth rate	9.3%
Future return on equity	7.6%
Analyst coverage	Low
Last updated	18 Dec 2024

Recent future growth updates

Recent updates

Digital China Holdings Limited (HKG:861) Might Not Be As Mispriced As It Looks After Plunging 26%

Nov 06

Digital China Holdings (HKG:861) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of CN¥0.01

Sep 04

Digital China Holdings (HKG:861) Will Pay A Larger Dividend Than Last Year At CN¥0.06

Jul 02

Digital China Holdings (HKG:861) Is Increasing Its Dividend To CN¥0.06

Jun 18

Digital China Holdings Limited's (HKG:861) Price Is Right But Growth Is Lacking

Jun 11

Digital China Holdings (HKG:861) Is Doing The Right Things To Multiply Its Share Price

May 21

Digital China Holdings (HKG:861) Is Paying Out A Larger Dividend Than Last Year

Apr 25

Digital China Holdings (HKG:861) Is Increasing Its Dividend To CN¥0.06

Mar 31

Why Investors Shouldn't Be Surprised By Digital China Holdings Limited's (HKG:861) P/E

Feb 21

There's Been No Shortage Of Growth Recently For Digital China Holdings' (HKG:861) Returns On Capital

Dec 27

Digital China Holdings (HKG:861) Will Pay A Smaller Dividend Than Last Year

Sep 01

Digital China Holdings (HKG:861) Is Paying Out Less In Dividends Than Last Year

Jun 29

These 4 Measures Indicate That Digital China Holdings (HKG:861) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Apr 26

Returns Are Gaining Momentum At Digital China Holdings (HKG:861)

Mar 31

Should You Be Adding Digital China Holdings (HKG:861) To Your Watchlist Today?

Feb 03

There's Been No Shortage Of Growth Recently For Digital China Holdings' (HKG:861) Returns On Capital

Dec 20

These 4 Measures Indicate That Digital China Holdings (HKG:861) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Nov 07

Digital China Holdings' (HKG:861) Shareholders Will Receive A Bigger Dividend Than Last Year

Apr 29

Digital China Holdings (HKG:861) Is Doing The Right Things To Multiply Its Share Price

Apr 28

Is Now The Time To Put Digital China Holdings (HKG:861) On Your Watchlist?

Dec 08

Investors Could Be Concerned With Digital China Holdings' (HKG:861) Returns On Capital

Aug 17

Should You Be Adding Digital China Holdings (HKG:861) To Your Watchlist Today?

Jul 09

Returns On Capital At Digital China Holdings (HKG:861) Paint A Concerning Picture

Apr 30

These 4 Measures Indicate That Digital China Holdings (HKG:861) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Apr 13

Why Digital China Holdings Limited (HKG:861) Should Be In Your Dividend Portfolio

Apr 02

Do Institutions Own Digital China Holdings Limited (HKG:861) Shares?

Mar 17

Insider Buying: Chi Yu Yip Just Spent HK$323m On Digital China Holdings Limited (HKG:861) Shares

Mar 03

Is Now The Time To Put Digital China Holdings (HKG:861) On Your Watchlist?

Feb 22

Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of Digital China Holdings Limited (HKG:861)

Feb 09

Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts

SEHK:861 - Analysts future estimates and past financials data (CNY Millions)
Date	Revenue	Earnings	Free Cash Flow	Cash from Op	Avg. No. Analysts
12/31/2026	23,301	576	236	822	2
12/31/2025	22,168	473	124	348	2
12/31/2024	20,323	327	-205	515	2
6/30/2024	18,614	-1,863	-277	-69	N/A
3/31/2024	18,445	-1,848	155	339	N/A
12/31/2023	18,277	-1,834	587	746	N/A
9/30/2023	17,727	-837	N/A	N/A	N/A
6/30/2023	17,178	161	128	213	N/A
3/31/2023	17,464	235	280	369	N/A
12/31/2022	17,750	310	432	526	N/A
9/30/2022	17,462	455	N/A	N/A	N/A
6/30/2022	16,949	594	381	507	N/A
3/31/2022	17,219	598	342	467	N/A
12/31/2021	17,105	592	331	453	N/A
9/30/2021	16,850	539	482	603	N/A
6/30/2021	16,751	491	640	762	N/A
3/31/2021	16,842	507	752	869	N/A
12/31/2020	16,689	516	855	965	N/A
9/30/2020	16,790	507	889	1,055	N/A
6/30/2020	16,872	497	924	1,151	N/A
3/31/2020	16,551	387	801	1,029	N/A
12/31/2019	15,840	270	661	884	N/A
9/30/2019	15,282	143	588	754	N/A
6/30/2019	13,884	10	484	584	N/A
3/31/2019	13,273	69	293	399	N/A
12/31/2018	13,400	131	118	237	N/A
9/30/2018	13,073	143	N/A	N/A	N/A
6/30/2018	12,271	150	611	787	N/A
3/31/2018	11,106	-94	N/A	731	N/A
12/31/2017	11,032	-344	N/A	747	N/A
9/30/2017	10,989	-387	N/A	N/A	N/A
6/30/2017	10,904	-430	N/A	-524	N/A
3/31/2017	10,990	-295	N/A	-252	N/A
12/31/2016	10,970	-152	N/A	32	N/A
9/30/2016	9,621	-115	N/A	N/A	N/A
6/30/2016	9,734	-47	N/A	-1,662	N/A
3/31/2016	8,854	92	N/A	-1,265	N/A
12/31/2015	8,906	167	N/A	-2,063	N/A
9/30/2015	10,199	269	N/A	N/A	N/A
6/30/2015	9,358	246	N/A	417	N/A
3/31/2015	54,964	555	N/A	N/A	N/A
12/31/2014	9,723	247	N/A	1,659	N/A
9/30/2014	21,059	-303	N/A	N/A	N/A
6/30/2014	33,222	-119	N/A	850	N/A
3/31/2014	43,737	94	N/A	N/A	N/A
12/31/2013	53,944	219	N/A	304	N/A

Analyst Future Growth Forecasts

Earnings vs Savings Rate: 861 is forecast to become profitable over the next 3 years, which is considered faster growth than the savings rate (2.3%).

Earnings vs Market: 861 is forecast to become profitable over the next 3 years, which is considered above average market growth.

High Growth Earnings: 861 is expected to become profitable in the next 3 years.

Revenue vs Market: 861's revenue (9.3% per year) is forecast to grow faster than the Hong Kong market (7.8% per year).

High Growth Revenue: 861's revenue (9.3% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.

Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts

Future Return on Equity

Future ROE: 861's Return on Equity is forecast to be low in 3 years time (7.6%).

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

Data	Last Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis	2024/12/22 18:12
End of Day Share Price	2024/12/20 00:00
Earnings	2024/06/30
Annual Earnings	2023/12/31

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Market Prices	30 years	Stock prices Dividends, Splits and Actions	ICE Market Data SEC Form S-1
Ownership	10 years	Top shareholders Insider trading	SEC Form 4 SEC Form 13D
Management	10 years	Leadership team Board of directors	SEC Form 10-K SEC Form DEF 14A
Key Developments	10 years	Company announcements	SEC Form 8-K

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Analyst Sources

Digital China Holdings Limited is covered by 28 analysts. 2 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

Analyst	Institution
Jones Ku	Barclays
Johnie HU	BOCI Research Ltd.
Jianying Xie	BOCOM International Securities Limited

Digital China Holdings Future Growth

Future criteria checks 4/6

Key information

Recent future growth updates

Price target decreased by 13% to HK$3.76

Digital China Holdings Limited Provides Earnings Guidance for the Six Months Ended 30 June 2023

Price target decreased by 16% to HK$5.08

Price target increased to HK$8.00

Recent updates

Digital China Holdings Limited (HKG:861) Might Not Be As Mispriced As It Looks After Plunging 26%

First half 2024 earnings released: EPS: CN¥0.007 (vs CN¥0.027 in 1H 2023)

Price target decreased by 13% to HK$3.76

Digital China Holdings (HKG:861) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of CN¥0.01

First half dividend of HK$0.01 announced

High number of new directors

Digital China Holdings Limited Announces Interim (Semi-Annual) Dividend for the Six Months Ended 30 June 2024, Payable on 14 October 2024

Digital China Holdings Limited to Report First Half, 2024 Results on Aug 30, 2024

Digital China Holdings Limited Announces Board Changes

Digital China Holdings (HKG:861) Will Pay A Larger Dividend Than Last Year At CN¥0.06

Digital China Holdings Limited Approves Final Dividend for the Year Ended 31 December 2023, Payable on 16 July 2024

Upcoming dividend of HK$0.06 per share

Digital China Holdings (HKG:861) Is Increasing Its Dividend To CN¥0.06

Digital China Holdings Limited Announces Board Retirements

Digital China Holdings Limited's (HKG:861) Price Is Right But Growth Is Lacking

Digital China Holdings (HKG:861) Is Doing The Right Things To Multiply Its Share Price

Full year 2023 earnings released: CN¥1.23 loss per share (vs CN¥0.21 profit in FY 2022)

Digital China Holdings (HKG:861) Is Paying Out A Larger Dividend Than Last Year

New minor risk - Insider selling

Digital China Holdings (HKG:861) Is Increasing Its Dividend To CN¥0.06

Digital China Holdings Limited, Annual General Meeting, Jun 27, 2024

Full year 2023 earnings: EPS and revenues miss analyst expectations

Digital China Holdings Limited Proposes Final Dividend for the Year Ended 31 December 2023, Payable on 16 July 2024

Digital China Holdings Limited to Report Fiscal Year 2023 Results on Mar 28, 2024

Why Investors Shouldn't Be Surprised By Digital China Holdings Limited's (HKG:861) P/E

Executive Chairman & CEO recently bought HK$5.2m worth of stock

There's Been No Shortage Of Growth Recently For Digital China Holdings' (HKG:861) Returns On Capital

Executive Chairman & CEO recently bought HK$475k worth of stock

Executive Chairman & CEO recently bought HK$4.3m worth of stock

Executive Chairman & CEO recently bought HK$2.3m worth of stock

Executive Chairman & CEO recently bought HK$120k worth of stock

Executive Chairman & CEO recently bought HK$517k worth of stock

Upcoming dividend of HK$0.01 per share at 2.1% yield

Digital China Holdings (HKG:861) Will Pay A Smaller Dividend Than Last Year

Digital China Holdings Limited Announces an Interim Dividend for the Six Months Ended 30 June 2023, Payable on 16 October 2023

First half 2023 earnings released: EPS: CN¥0.027 (vs CN¥0.12 in 1H 2022)

Digital China Holdings Limited Provides Earnings Guidance for the Six Months Ended 30 June 2023

Digital China Holdings Limited to Report First Half, 2023 Results on Aug 30, 2023

Executive Chairman & CEO recently bought HK$1.3m worth of stock

Executive Chairman & CEO recently bought HK$2.9m worth of stock

Digital China Holdings (HKG:861) Is Paying Out Less In Dividends Than Last Year

Digital China Holdings Limited Approves Final Dividend for the Year Ended 31 December 2022, Payable on 19 July 2023

Upcoming dividend of HK$0.045 per share at 2.2% yield

These 4 Measures Indicate That Digital China Holdings (HKG:861) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Price target decreased by 16% to HK$5.08

Returns Are Gaining Momentum At Digital China Holdings (HKG:861)

Full year 2022 earnings released: EPS: HK$0.21 (vs HK$0.46 in FY 2021)

Should You Be Adding Digital China Holdings (HKG:861) To Your Watchlist Today?

There's Been No Shortage Of Growth Recently For Digital China Holdings' (HKG:861) Returns On Capital

Price target increased to HK$8.00

These 4 Measures Indicate That Digital China Holdings (HKG:861) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Chairman & CEO recently bought HK$1.1m worth of stock

Chairman & CEO recently bought HK$192k worth of stock

Chairman & CEO recently bought HK$149k worth of stock

Insider recently sold HK$34m worth of stock

Chairman & CEO recently bought HK$275k worth of stock

Upcoming dividend of HK$0.023 per share

Now 23% undervalued after recent price drop

Digital China Holdings (HKG:861) Is Increasing Its Dividend To HK$0.023

First half 2022 earnings released: EPS: HK$0.15 (vs HK$0.14 in 1H 2021)

Digital China Holdings Limited Announces Interim Dividends for the Six Months Ended 30 June 2022, Payable on October 13, 2022

Digital China Holdings Limited to Report First Half, 2022 Results on Aug 30, 2022

Digital China Holdings Limited Approves Final Dividend for the Year Ended 31 December 2021, Payable on or Around 25 July 2022

Digital China Holdings' (HKG:861) Dividend Will Be Increased To HK$0.13

Upcoming dividend of HK$0.13 per share

Digital China Holdings (HKG:861) Seems To Use Debt Rather Sparingly

Full year 2021 earnings: EPS in line with expectations, revenues disappoint

Digital China Holdings' (HKG:861) Shareholders Will Receive A Bigger Dividend Than Last Year

Digital China Holdings Limited Announces Final Dividend for the Financial Year Ended December 31, 2021, Payable on 25 July 2022

Digital China Holdings (HKG:861) Is Doing The Right Things To Multiply Its Share Price

Chairman & CEO recently bought HK$3.4m worth of stock