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Hybrid Kinetic Group Ltd

Auto & Truck ManufacturersVerified
Score breakdown
Profitability+12Sentiment+30Risk penalty-3Missing signals-4
Quality breakdown
Key fields100Profile38Conclusion99AI synthesis40Observations13

Hybrid Kinetic Group Ltd exhibits a highly leveraged capital structure, with total liabilities of HKD 159.12 million and total equity of HKD -106.12 million, resulting in a negative debt-to-equity ratio of -0.73 [doc:HA-latest]. The company's liquidity position is weak, as indicated by a current ratio of 0.86, suggesting that current assets are insufficient to cover current liabilities [doc:valuation snapshot]. The negative net cash position, after subtracting total debt, further exacerbates liquidity concerns [doc:risk assessment]. Profitability metrics reveal mixed performance. The company reported a net income of HKD 36.83 million, but its return on equity is negative at -34.71%, indicating that the company is generating losses relative to its equity base [doc:HA-latest]. Return on assets, at 6.95%, is positive but modest, suggesting that the company is not efficiently utilizing its assets to generate returns [doc:valuation snapshot]. These figures fall below the industry median for return on equity and return on assets, which are typically higher for profitable auto manufacturers [doc:industry_config]. The company operates through four business segments: High-Tech Electric Motor Vehicles, Battery Management System and Spare Part, Advanced Battery Material, and In-Vehicle Audio-Visual and Short Drama Business. Revenue concentration data is not available, but the presence of four distinct segments suggests a diversified revenue model [doc:HA-latest]. The In-Vehicle Audio-Visual and Short Drama Business appears to be a non-core segment, as it is not aligned with the company's primary focus on electric vehicles and battery technology [doc:HA-latest]. Growth trajectory is uncertain. The company reported revenue of HKD 55.58 million in the latest period, but there is no historical revenue data provided to assess year-over-year growth [doc:HA-latest]. Analyst estimates for revenue and EPS are significantly lower than the reported figures, with last actual revenue at HKD 1.02 million and EPS at HKD 0.01, suggesting potential discrepancies or volatility in financial reporting [doc:IR observations]. Risk factors include liquidity constraints and a negative equity position, which could limit the company's ability to fund operations or pursue growth opportunities [doc:risk assessment]. The company's dilution risk is currently low, but the negative equity position and high leverage could increase the likelihood of future equity issuance to service debt or fund operations [doc:risk assessment]. No specific dilution sources are disclosed in the provided data [doc:HA-latest]. Recent events include the latest financial reporting period, which shows a net income of HKD 36.83 million despite a negative equity position [doc:HA-latest]. There are no disclosed filings or transcripts provided to assess management commentary or strategic direction [doc:HA-latest].

Profile
CompanyHybrid Kinetic Group Ltd
Ticker1188.HK
SectorConsumer Cyclicals
BusinessAutomobiles & Auto Parts
Industry groupAutomobiles & Auto Parts
IndustryAuto & Truck Manufacturers
AI analysis

Business. Hybrid Kinetic Group Ltd is an investment holding company engaged in the development of electric motor vehicles, battery management systems, advanced battery materials, and in-vehicle audio-visual and short drama content [doc:HA-latest].

Classification. Hybrid Kinetic Group Ltd is classified under the Auto & Truck Manufacturers industry within the Automobiles & Auto Parts business sector, with a confidence level of 0.92 [doc:verified market data].

Hybrid Kinetic Group Ltd exhibits a highly leveraged capital structure, with total liabilities of HKD 159.12 million and total equity of HKD -106.12 million, resulting in a negative debt-to-equity ratio of -0.73 [doc:HA-latest]. The company's liquidity position is weak, as indicated by a current ratio of 0.86, suggesting that current assets are insufficient to cover current liabilities [doc:valuation snapshot]. The negative net cash position, after subtracting total debt, further exacerbates liquidity concerns [doc:risk assessment]. Profitability metrics reveal mixed performance. The company reported a net income of HKD 36.83 million, but its return on equity is negative at -34.71%, indicating that the company is generating losses relative to its equity base [doc:HA-latest]. Return on assets, at 6.95%, is positive but modest, suggesting that the company is not efficiently utilizing its assets to generate returns [doc:valuation snapshot]. These figures fall below the industry median for return on equity and return on assets, which are typically higher for profitable auto manufacturers [doc:industry_config]. The company operates through four business segments: High-Tech Electric Motor Vehicles, Battery Management System and Spare Part, Advanced Battery Material, and In-Vehicle Audio-Visual and Short Drama Business. Revenue concentration data is not available, but the presence of four distinct segments suggests a diversified revenue model [doc:HA-latest]. The In-Vehicle Audio-Visual and Short Drama Business appears to be a non-core segment, as it is not aligned with the company's primary focus on electric vehicles and battery technology [doc:HA-latest]. Growth trajectory is uncertain. The company reported revenue of HKD 55.58 million in the latest period, but there is no historical revenue data provided to assess year-over-year growth [doc:HA-latest]. Analyst estimates for revenue and EPS are significantly lower than the reported figures, with last actual revenue at HKD 1.02 million and EPS at HKD 0.01, suggesting potential discrepancies or volatility in financial reporting [doc:IR observations]. Risk factors include liquidity constraints and a negative equity position, which could limit the company's ability to fund operations or pursue growth opportunities [doc:risk assessment]. The company's dilution risk is currently low, but the negative equity position and high leverage could increase the likelihood of future equity issuance to service debt or fund operations [doc:risk assessment]. No specific dilution sources are disclosed in the provided data [doc:HA-latest]. Recent events include the latest financial reporting period, which shows a net income of HKD 36.83 million despite a negative equity position [doc:HA-latest]. There are no disclosed filings or transcripts provided to assess management commentary or strategic direction [doc:HA-latest].
Key takeaways
  • Hybrid Kinetic Group Ltd has a negative equity position and a weak liquidity profile, with a current ratio of 0.86.
  • The company's return on equity is negative at -34.71%, indicating poor profitability relative to its equity base.
  • The company operates through four business segments, with a diversified revenue model but no clear concentration data.
  • Growth trajectory is uncertain due to limited historical revenue data and analyst estimates that are significantly lower than reported figures.
  • Liquidity and dilution risks are elevated, with a negative net cash position and high leverage.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyHKD
Revenue$55.6M
Gross profit$20.3M
Operating income$14.8M
Net income$36.8M
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow
CapEx
Free cash flow
Total assets$53.0M
Total liabilities$159.1M
Total equity-$106.1M
Cash & equivalents
Long-term debt$77.7M
Annual history (last 5)
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Quarterly history (last 4)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
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PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
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Valuation
Market price
Market cap
Enterprise value
P/E
Reported non-GAAP P/E
EV/Revenue
EV/Op income
EV/OCF
P/B
P/Tangible book
Tangible book-$106.1M
Net cash-$77.7M
Current ratio0.9
Debt/Equity-0.7
ROA69.5%
ROE-34.7%
Cash conversion
CapEx/Revenue
SBC/Revenue
Asset intensity
Dilution ratio0.0%
Risk assessment
Dilution riskLow
Liquidity riskMedium
  • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
Industry benchmarks
Activity: Auto & Truck Manufacturers · cohort 1 companies
Metric1188Activity
Op margin26.7%10.7% medp25 10.7% · p75 10.7%top quartile
Net margin66.3%9.4% medp25 9.4% · p75 9.4%top quartile
Gross margin36.6%18.0% medp25 14.3% · p75 20.2%top quartile
R&D / revenue4.4% medp25 4.4% · p75 4.4%
CapEx / revenue4.3% medp25 4.3% · p75 4.3%
Debt / equity-73.0%52.5% medp25 52.5% · p75 52.5%bottom quartile
Observations
IR observations
Last actual EPS0.01 HKD
Last actual revenue1,015,000 HKD
Source data
Underlying data the analysis-pipeline pulls and audits. Fetch timestamps + content hashes show when each source was last refreshed.
Company fundamentalsperiod FQ-7 · history via verified-market-data
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