Future Machine Limited

SEHK:1401 Stock Report

Market Cap: HK$727.5m

Future Machine Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 4/6

Future Machine has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 33.2%, while the Tech industry saw earnings declining at 5.8% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 15.5% per year. Future Machine's return on equity is 7.8%, and it has net margins of 1%.

Key information

33.16%

Earnings growth rate

29.78%

EPS growth rate

Tech Industry Growth4.97%
Revenue growth rate15.52%
Return on equity7.79%
Net Margin0.95%
Last Earnings Update31 Dec 2025

Recent past performance updates

Analysis Article Apr 25

Shareholders In Future Machine (HKG:1401) Should Look Beyond Earnings For The Full Story

Strong earnings weren't enough to please Future Machine Limited's ( HKG:1401 ) shareholders over the last week. We did...
Analysis Article Sep 26

We Believe That Future Machine's (HKG:1401) Weak Earnings Are A Good Indicator Of Underlying Profitability

Future Machine Limited's ( HKG:1401 ) lackluster earnings announcement last week disappointed investors. We looked...

Recent updates

Analysis Article Apr 25

Shareholders In Future Machine (HKG:1401) Should Look Beyond Earnings For The Full Story

Strong earnings weren't enough to please Future Machine Limited's ( HKG:1401 ) shareholders over the last week. We did...
Analysis Article Jan 19

Future Machine Limited's (HKG:1401) Shares Climb 30% But Its Business Is Yet to Catch Up

Future Machine Limited ( HKG:1401 ) shareholders would be excited to see that the share price has had a great month...
Analysis Article Sep 26

We Believe That Future Machine's (HKG:1401) Weak Earnings Are A Good Indicator Of Underlying Profitability

Future Machine Limited's ( HKG:1401 ) lackluster earnings announcement last week disappointed investors. We looked...
Analysis Article Sep 19

More Unpleasant Surprises Could Be In Store For Future Machine Limited's (HKG:1401) Shares After Tumbling 30%

Unfortunately for some shareholders, the Future Machine Limited ( HKG:1401 ) share price has dived 30% in the last...
Analysis Article Jul 09

Sprocomm Intelligence Limited's (HKG:1401) Popularity With Investors Under Threat As Stock Sinks 26%

Sprocomm Intelligence Limited ( HKG:1401 ) shareholders won't be pleased to see that the share price has had a very...
Analysis Article Jun 30

Health Check: How Prudently Does Sprocomm Intelligence (HKG:1401) Use Debt?

David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...
Analysis Article May 23

This Is The Reason Why We Think Sprocomm Intelligence Limited's (HKG:1401) CEO Deserves A Bump Up To Their Compensation

Key Insights Sprocomm Intelligence to hold its Annual General Meeting on 30th of May Salary of CN¥552.0k is part of CEO...
Analysis Article May 11

There's Reason For Concern Over Sprocomm Intelligence Limited's (HKG:1401) Massive 25% Price Jump

Sprocomm Intelligence Limited ( HKG:1401 ) shares have had a really impressive month, gaining 25% after a shaky period...
Analysis Article Mar 17

Optimistic Investors Push Sprocomm Intelligence Limited (HKG:1401) Shares Up 39% But Growth Is Lacking

Sprocomm Intelligence Limited ( HKG:1401 ) shares have continued their recent momentum with a 39% gain in the last...
Analysis Article Feb 12

Should You Be Adding Sprocomm Intelligence (HKG:1401) To Your Watchlist Today?

For beginners, it can seem like a good idea (and an exciting prospect) to buy a company that tells a good story to...
Analysis Article Dec 25

Sprocomm Intelligence Limited (HKG:1401) Stock Rockets 40% As Investors Are Less Pessimistic Than Expected

Those holding Sprocomm Intelligence Limited ( HKG:1401 ) shares would be relieved that the share price has rebounded...
Analysis Article Nov 18

Is Sprocomm Intelligence (HKG:1401) Using Too Much Debt?

Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...
Analysis Article Sep 13

There's Reason For Concern Over Sprocomm Intelligence Limited's (HKG:1401) Massive 27% Price Jump

Sprocomm Intelligence Limited ( HKG:1401 ) shares have continued their recent momentum with a 27% gain in the last...
Analysis Article Apr 25

Sprocomm Intelligence's (HKG:1401) Solid Earnings Are Supported By Other Strong Factors

Sprocomm Intelligence Limited's ( HKG:1401 ) robust earnings report didn't manage to move the market for its stock. Our...
Analysis Article Apr 08

There's Reason For Concern Over Sprocomm Intelligence Limited's (HKG:1401) Massive 28% Price Jump

Sprocomm Intelligence Limited ( HKG:1401 ) shareholders would be excited to see that the share price has had a great...
Analysis Article Mar 29

Here's Why We Think Sprocomm Intelligence (HKG:1401) Is Well Worth Watching

For beginners, it can seem like a good idea (and an exciting prospect) to buy a company that tells a good story to...
Analysis Article Feb 09

Risks Still Elevated At These Prices As Sprocomm Intelligence Limited (HKG:1401) Shares Dive 30%

To the annoyance of some shareholders, Sprocomm Intelligence Limited ( HKG:1401 ) shares are down a considerable 30% in...
Analysis Article Dec 22

Sprocomm Intelligence Limited's (HKG:1401) 26% Share Price Plunge Could Signal Some Risk

To the annoyance of some shareholders, Sprocomm Intelligence Limited ( HKG:1401 ) shares are down a considerable 26% in...
Analysis Article Sep 29

Is Sprocomm Intelligence (HKG:1401) A Risky Investment?

Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...
Analysis Article Jun 02

Is Sprocomm Intelligence (HKG:1401) Using Too Much Debt?

David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...
Analysis Article Dec 19

Health Check: How Prudently Does Sprocomm Intelligence (HKG:1401) Use Debt?

Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...
Analysis Article Aug 31

These 4 Measures Indicate That Sprocomm Intelligence (HKG:1401) Is Using Debt Extensively

David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...
Analysis Article Mar 28

Is Sprocomm Intelligence (HKG:1401) Using Debt Sensibly?

Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...
Analysis Article Feb 18

Sprocomm Intelligence's(HKG:1401) Share Price Is Down 29% Over The Past Year.

It's easy to match the overall market return by buying an index fund. But if you buy individual stocks, you can do both...
Analysis Article Dec 27

We're Not Counting On Sprocomm Intelligence (HKG:1401) To Sustain Its Statutory Profitability

It might be old fashioned, but we really like to invest in companies that make a profit, each and every year. That...
Analysis Article Nov 22

Sprocomm Intelligence (HKG:1401) Has Debt But No Earnings; Should You Worry?

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

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

How Future Machine makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.


Earnings and Revenue History

SEHK:1401 Revenue, expenses and earnings (CNY Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
31 Dec 254,35041151182
30 Sep 253,80630147167
30 Jun 253,26118143152
31 Mar 253,08917138147
31 Dec 242,91716133142
30 Sep 243,09525133138
30 Jun 243,27333132134
31 Mar 243,04833127137
31 Dec 232,82332122140
30 Sep 232,08520111135
30 Jun 231,348899130
31 Mar 231,3997101127
31 Dec 221,4507104124
30 Sep 221,72415103121
30 Jun 221,99824103117
31 Mar 221,9993101118
31 Dec 212,000-18100119
30 Sep 212,118-17100121
30 Jun 212,236-1699124
31 Mar 212,2098100118
31 Dec 202,18231100113
30 Sep 202,51635103111
30 Jun 202,84938107108
31 Mar 202,98339103110
31 Dec 193,11839100112
31 Dec 182,94445115105
31 Dec 172,89033109101
31 Dec 162,172435578

Quality Earnings: 1401 has a high level of non-cash earnings.

Growing Profit Margin: 1401's current net profit margins (1%) are higher than last year (0.6%).


Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis


Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: 1401's earnings have grown significantly by 33.2% per year over the past 5 years.

Accelerating Growth: 1401's earnings growth over the past year (153.5%) exceeds its 5-year average (33.2% per year).

Earnings vs Industry: 1401 earnings growth over the past year (153.5%) exceeded the Tech industry 93.7%.


Return on Equity

High ROE: 1401's Return on Equity (7.8%) is considered low.


Return on Assets


Return on Capital Employed


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/05/07 11:03
End of Day Share Price 2026/05/07 00:00
Earnings2025/12/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

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Management10 years
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