As the Hong Kong market navigates through a period of mixed economic signals and subdued investor sentiment, small-cap stocks have garnered attention for their potential value. In this environment, identifying stocks with strong fundamentals and insider buying can offer promising opportunities for discerning investors.
Top 10 Undervalued Small Caps With Insider Buying In Hong Kong
Overview: Shenzhen International Holdings operates in logistics, toll roads, and environmental protection sectors with a market cap of HK$28.39 billion.
Operations: The company's primary revenue streams include Toll Roads and Environmental Protection Business, Logistics Park Transformation and Upgrading Services, Port and Related Services, Logistic Parks, and Logistic Services. The net profit margin has shown variability, with a notable decline to 0.05109% in June 2023 from a high of 0.39925% in June 2015.
PE: 6.0x
Shenzhen International Holdings reported a notable increase in net income for the first half of 2024, reaching HK$652.7 million from HK$92.05 million the previous year, driven by gains from transferring logistics hubs to REITs and reduced foreign exchange losses. Insider confidence is evident with Zhengyu Liu's purchase of 693,000 shares worth approximately HK$3.97 million between July and August 2024. Despite relying on external borrowing, the company maintains a strong financial position with expected earnings growth of 12.86% annually.
Overview: Skyworth Group is a diversified technology company engaged in smart household appliances, smart systems technology, modern services, and new energy business with a market cap of approximately CN¥8.15 billion.
Operations: Skyworth Group generates revenue primarily from its Smart Household Appliances Business, Smart Systems Technology Business, New Energy Business, and Modern Services. For the period ending September 30, 2023, the company reported a gross profit margin of 15.22%, with operating expenses totaling CN¥2.91 billion against a gross profit of CN¥3.45 billion.
PE: 5.2x
Skyworth Group, a small Hong Kong-based company, recently reported half-year earnings with net income rising to CNY 384 million from CNY 302 million last year. Revenue dipped slightly to CNY 30.15 billion from CNY 32.3 billion, but basic earnings per share increased to CNY 0.1631 from CNY 0.1195. Notably, Chi Shi's insider confidence is evident with their purchase of over two million shares worth approximately US$6.3 million in June, reflecting strong belief in Skyworth’s future prospects amidst its expansion into the Russian market and ongoing technological innovations such as the BM series TVs developed with BMW Group's Designworks studio and low blue light technology for eye care.
Overview: IGG is a company focused on the development and operation of online games, with a market cap of approximately HK$4.89 billion.
Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from the development and operation of online games. For the period ending 2024-06-30, it reported a gross profit margin of 77.58%. Operating expenses include significant allocations to sales and marketing (HK$2.37 billion) and research and development (HK$828.94 million).
PE: 5.0x
IGG reported earnings for H1 2024, showing a significant turnaround with HK$2.74 billion in sales and HK$330.95 million net income, compared to a loss the previous year. Basic earnings per share rose to HK$0.29 from a loss of HK$0.31 last year. The company announced an interim dividend of HKD 0.085 per share, payable on September 27, 2024, reflecting strong performance and confidence in future prospects despite relying solely on external borrowing for funding.
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Companies discussed in this article include SEHK:152 SEHK:751 and SEHK:799.
