Hong Kong and China Gas Future Growth
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Hong Kong and China Gas is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 5.9% and 4.9% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 5.6% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 12.2% in 3 years.
Key information
5.9%
Earnings growth rate
5.6%
EPS growth rate
| Gas Utilities earnings growth | 8.3% |
| Revenue growth rate | 4.9% |
| Future return on equity | 12.2% |
| Analyst coverage | Good |
| Last updated | 09 Apr 2024 |
Recent future growth updates
Recent updates
Hong Kong and China Gas (HKG:3) Will Pay A Dividend Of HK$0.23
Apr 24
Is Hong Kong and China Gas (HKG:3) Using Too Much Debt?
Apr 09Earnings Report: The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited Missed Revenue Estimates By 8.2%
Mar 23Returns On Capital At Hong Kong and China Gas (HKG:3) Have Hit The Brakes
Mar 19The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited's (HKG:3) Share Price Could Signal Some Risk
Feb 13We Think Hong Kong and China Gas (HKG:3) Is Taking Some Risk With Its Debt
Dec 17The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited's (HKG:3) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 83% Above Its Share Price
Nov 14Investors Met With Slowing Returns on Capital At Hong Kong and China Gas (HKG:3)
Oct 30Hong Kong and China Gas (HKG:3) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt
Sep 11Hong Kong and China Gas (HKG:3) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of HK$0.12
Aug 17A Look At The Fair Value Of The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (HKG:3)
Aug 13Slowing Rates Of Return At Hong Kong and China Gas (HKG:3) Leave Little Room For Excitement
Jul 25Is The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (HKG:3) Worth HK$7.6 Based On Its Intrinsic Value?
May 11Hong Kong and China Gas (HKG:3) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of HK$0.23
Apr 04Hong Kong and China Gas (HKG:3) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of HK$0.23
Mar 20Hong Kong and China Gas (HKG:3) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt
Mar 19The Returns At Hong Kong and China Gas (HKG:3) Aren't Growing
Feb 12Does Hong Kong and China Gas (HKG:3) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Dec 14Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (HKG:3)
Nov 30Returns At Hong Kong and China Gas (HKG:3) Appear To Be Weighed Down
Nov 01Is Hong Kong and China Gas (HKG:3) A Risky Investment?
Sep 11An Intrinsic Calculation For The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (HKG:3) Suggests It's 26% Undervalued
Aug 15Return Trends At Hong Kong and China Gas (HKG:3) Aren't Appealing
Jul 31A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (HKG:3)
May 11Hong Kong and China Gas (HKG:3) Has Some Way To Go To Become A Multi-Bagger
Apr 28Hong Kong and China Gas (HKG:3) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt
Apr 14Slowing Rates Of Return At Hong Kong and China Gas (HKG:3) Leave Little Room For Excitement
Jan 19Is The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (HKG:3) Expensive For A Reason? A Look At Its Intrinsic Value
Dec 29Hong Kong and China Gas (HKG:3) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly
Dec 14Hong Kong and China Gas (HKG:3) Has More To Do To Multiply In Value Going Forward
Oct 03Hong Kong and China Gas (HKG:3) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly
Sep 15Hong Kong and China Gas (HKG:3) Has Re-Affirmed Its Dividend Of HK$0.12
Aug 22Returns On Capital At Hong Kong and China Gas (HKG:3) Have Stalled
May 27These 4 Measures Indicate That Hong Kong and China Gas (HKG:3) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well
Mar 30Factors Income Investors Should Consider Before Adding The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (HKG:3) To Their Portfolio
Mar 17The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (HKG:3) Insiders Increased Their Holdings
Feb 24Weak Financial Prospects Seem To Be Dragging Down The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (HKG:3) Stock
Feb 08Did You Miss Hong Kong and China Gas' (HKG:3) 26% Share Price Gain?
Jan 26
Our Take On The Returns On Capital At Hong Kong and China Gas (HKG:3)
Jan 11Hong Kong and China Gas (HKG:3) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet
Dec 27A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (HKG:3)
Dec 14What Kind Of Shareholders Own The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (HKG:3)?
Dec 03What Did Hong Kong and China Gas' (HKG:3) CEO Take Home Last Year?
Nov 18Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | Free Cash Flow | Cash from Op | Avg. No. Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/31/2026 | 64,881 | 7,181 | 4,783 | 9,780 | 5 |
| 12/31/2025 | 63,683 | 6,651 | 4,498 | 9,476 | 7 |
| 12/31/2024 | 58,682 | 6,310 | 3,549 | 8,919 | 5 |
| 12/31/2023 | 56,971 | 6,070 | 2,572 | 10,932 | N/A |
| 9/30/2023 | 58,691 | 5,809 | 2,441 | 10,675 | N/A |
| 6/30/2023 | 60,410 | 5,548 | 2,310 | 10,418 | N/A |
| 3/31/2023 | 60,682 | 5,398 | 2,108 | 10,031 | N/A |
| 12/31/2022 | 60,953 | 5,248 | 1,907 | 9,645 | N/A |
| 9/30/2022 | 59,755 | 4,690 | 2,307 | 9,641 | N/A |
| 6/30/2022 | 58,557 | 4,132 | 2,707 | 9,637 | N/A |
| 3/31/2022 | 56,060 | 4,574 | 2,939 | 10,053 | N/A |
| 12/31/2021 | 53,564 | 5,017 | 3,171 | 10,470 | N/A |
| 9/30/2021 | 50,492 | 6,279 | 2,941 | 10,658 | N/A |
| 6/30/2021 | 47,419 | 7,540 | 2,711 | 10,846 | N/A |
| 3/31/2021 | 44,173 | 6,774 | 2,702 | 10,378 | N/A |
| 12/31/2020 | 40,927 | 6,007 | 2,693 | 9,910 | N/A |
| 9/30/2020 | 39,719 | 5,875 | 2,888 | 9,643 | N/A |
| 6/30/2020 | 38,512 | 5,743 | 3,083 | 9,376 | N/A |
| 3/31/2020 | 39,570 | 6,354 | 3,122 | 9,644 | N/A |
| 12/31/2019 | 40,628 | 6,966 | 3,161 | 9,912 | N/A |
| 9/30/2019 | 40,406 | 7,689 | 2,998 | 9,608 | N/A |
| 6/30/2019 | 40,183 | 8,413 | 2,835 | 9,305 | N/A |
| 3/31/2019 | 39,628 | 8,863 | 2,854 | 9,372 | N/A |
| 12/31/2018 | 39,073 | 9,313 | 2,872 | 9,439 | N/A |
| 9/30/2018 | 37,680 | 8,928 | 2,620 | 9,291 | N/A |
| 6/30/2018 | 36,287 | 8,543 | 2,368 | 9,142 | N/A |
| 3/31/2018 | 34,382 | 8,384 | 2,442 | 8,833 | N/A |
| 12/31/2017 | 32,477 | 8,225 | 2,516 | 8,524 | N/A |
| 9/30/2017 | 31,151 | 7,854 | N/A | 8,505 | N/A |
| 6/30/2017 | 29,826 | 7,482 | N/A | 8,485 | N/A |
| 3/31/2017 | 29,191 | 7,411 | N/A | 8,477 | N/A |
| 12/31/2016 | 28,557 | 7,341 | N/A | 8,469 | N/A |
| 9/30/2016 | 28,614 | 7,361 | N/A | 8,503 | N/A |
| 6/30/2016 | 28,671 | 7,380 | N/A | 8,536 | N/A |
| 3/31/2016 | 29,131 | 7,341 | N/A | 8,406 | N/A |
| 12/31/2015 | 29,591 | 7,302 | N/A | 8,277 | N/A |
| 9/30/2015 | 30,241 | 7,496 | N/A | 8,276 | N/A |
| 6/30/2015 | 30,890 | 7,690 | N/A | 8,275 | N/A |
| 3/31/2015 | 31,252 | 7,451 | N/A | 8,227 | N/A |
| 12/31/2014 | 31,615 | 7,211 | N/A | 8,180 | N/A |
| 9/30/2014 | 31,261 | 7,110 | N/A | 7,873 | N/A |
| 6/30/2014 | 30,907 | 7,008 | N/A | 7,566 | N/A |
| 3/31/2014 | 29,576 | 6,931 | N/A | 7,279 | N/A |
| 12/31/2013 | 28,246 | 6,854 | N/A | 6,992 | N/A |
| 9/30/2013 | 26,891 | 7,033 | N/A | 6,992 | N/A |
| 6/30/2013 | 25,535 | 7,212 | N/A | 6,991 | N/A |
Analyst Future Growth Forecasts
Earnings vs Savings Rate: 3's forecast earnings growth (5.9% per year) is above the savings rate (2%).
Earnings vs Market: 3's earnings (5.9% per year) are forecast to grow slower than the Hong Kong market (11.5% per year).
High Growth Earnings: 3's earnings are forecast to grow, but not significantly.
Revenue vs Market: 3's revenue (4.9% per year) is forecast to grow slower than the Hong Kong market (7.7% per year).
High Growth Revenue: 3's revenue (4.9% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.
Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts
Future Return on Equity
Future ROE: 3's Return on Equity is forecast to be low in 3 years time (12.2%).