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Overview: Bosideng International Holdings Limited operates in the apparel industry within the People's Republic of China and has a market capitalization of approximately HK$45.04 billion.
Operations: The company's revenue is primarily derived from Down Apparels at CN¥20.66 billion, with additional contributions from Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) Management at CN¥2.97 billion, Ladieswear Apparels at CN¥735.22 million, and Diversified Apparels at CN¥254.12 million.
Market Cap: HK$45.04B
Bosideng International Holdings has shown robust financial health with short-term assets of CN¥19.6 billion exceeding both its short and long-term liabilities, indicating strong liquidity. The company's debt is well-covered by operating cash flow, and it holds more cash than total debt, reflecting prudent financial management. Recent earnings growth of 41.4% surpasses its five-year average and the luxury industry's growth rate, highlighting accelerated profit expansion. Despite trading below fair value estimates by analysts who foresee a potential price increase, Bosideng's dividend history remains unstable. The strategic partnership with Moose Knuckles supports international expansion efforts.
Overview: Goldlion Holdings Limited is an investment holding company that manufactures and distributes apparel in China Mainland, Hong Kong SAR, and Singapore, with a market cap of HK$1.35 billion.
Operations: The company's revenue is primarily derived from its Apparel segment in China Mainland and Hong Kong SAR, which generated HK$969.43 million, followed by Property Investment and Development at HK$280.01 million, and Apparel in Singapore contributing HK$36.51 million.
Market Cap: HK$1.35B
Goldlion Holdings Limited, with a market cap of HK$1.35 billion, primarily generates revenue from its Apparel segment in China Mainland and Hong Kong SAR. Despite being debt-free for five years, the company faces challenges with declining earnings growth of -36.2% over the past year and reduced net profit margins from 10.3% to 7.5%. A significant one-off loss of HK$45.8 million has impacted recent financial results, contributing to increased share price volatility over the last three months. While short-term assets significantly cover liabilities, dividend sustainability is questionable due to insufficient free cash flow coverage.
Overview: Zhejiang Century Huatong Group Co., Ltd operates in auto parts, Internet games, and cloud data sectors both in China and internationally, with a market cap of CN¥34.71 billion.
Operations: No specific revenue segments are reported for Zhejiang Century Huatong Group Co., Ltd.
Market Cap: CN¥34.71B
Zhejiang Century Huatong Group Co., Ltd, with a market cap of CN¥34.71 billion, has recently faced challenges as it was removed from several major indexes, including the Shenzhen Stock Exchange Component Index and FTSE All-World Index. Despite these setbacks, the company reported strong financial results for the nine months ending September 2024, with revenues reaching CN¥15.53 billion and net income at CN¥1.80 billion. The company's short-term assets exceed both its long-term and short-term liabilities, indicating solid liquidity management. Additionally, its debt is well-covered by operating cash flow, suggesting prudent financial practices amidst recent volatility in earnings growth rates.
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Companies discussed in this article include SEHK:3998 SEHK:533 and SZSE:002602.
