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Forward Fashion (International) Holdings Co Ltd

Apparel & Accessories RetailersVerified
Score breakdown
Profitability+15Sentiment+30Risk penalty-3Missing signals-4
Quality breakdown
Key fields100Profile38Conclusion94AI synthesis40Observations3

Forward Fashion maintains a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.08, indicating a moderate reliance on debt financing, while its current ratio of 1.31 suggests adequate short-term liquidity to cover its obligations [doc:HA-latest]. However, the company's net cash position is negative after subtracting total debt, signaling potential liquidity constraints [doc:HA-latest]. The company's profitability is reflected in a return on equity (ROE) of 27.11% and a return on assets (ROA) of 8.57%, both of which exceed the typical benchmarks for the Apparel & Accessories Retailers industry, indicating strong capital efficiency and profitability [doc:HA-latest]. Geographically, Forward Fashion's revenue is concentrated in Mainland China, Macau, and Hong Kong, with no disclosed diversification into other regions. This concentration may expose the company to regional economic fluctuations and regulatory changes, particularly in China [doc:HA-latest]. The company's growth trajectory is mixed, with no disclosed revenue growth rates or outlooks for the current or next fiscal year. However, its operating income of HKD 79.08 million and net income of HKD 57.67 million suggest a stable earnings base, though future performance will depend on macroeconomic conditions in its core markets [doc:HA-latest]. Risk factors include medium liquidity risk due to the negative net cash position and a debt load of HKD 229.59 million. The company's dilution risk is currently low, with no dilution expected in the near term, as basic and diluted shares outstanding remain equal at 400 million [doc:HA-latest]. Recent filings and transcripts have not disclosed any material events or strategic shifts, suggesting a stable operational environment. However, the company's exposure to geopolitical drivers such as trade tensions and regulatory changes in China remains a latent risk [doc:HA-latest].

Profile
CompanyForward Fashion (International) Holdings Co Ltd
Ticker2528.HK
SectorConsumer Cyclicals
BusinessRetailers
Industry groupRetailers
IndustryApparel & Accessories Retailers
AI analysis

Business. Forward Fashion (International) Holdings Co Ltd operates as an apparel retail company, primarily engaged in the retail, wholesale, and provision of store management services for international fashion brands in Mainland China, Macau, and Hong Kong, with additional catering services in Macau [doc:HA-latest].

Classification. The company is classified under the Consumer Cyclicals economic sector, Retailers business sector, and Apparel & Accessories Retailers industry, with a classification confidence of 0.92 [doc:verified market data].

Forward Fashion maintains a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.08, indicating a moderate reliance on debt financing, while its current ratio of 1.31 suggests adequate short-term liquidity to cover its obligations [doc:HA-latest]. However, the company's net cash position is negative after subtracting total debt, signaling potential liquidity constraints [doc:HA-latest]. The company's profitability is reflected in a return on equity (ROE) of 27.11% and a return on assets (ROA) of 8.57%, both of which exceed the typical benchmarks for the Apparel & Accessories Retailers industry, indicating strong capital efficiency and profitability [doc:HA-latest]. Geographically, Forward Fashion's revenue is concentrated in Mainland China, Macau, and Hong Kong, with no disclosed diversification into other regions. This concentration may expose the company to regional economic fluctuations and regulatory changes, particularly in China [doc:HA-latest]. The company's growth trajectory is mixed, with no disclosed revenue growth rates or outlooks for the current or next fiscal year. However, its operating income of HKD 79.08 million and net income of HKD 57.67 million suggest a stable earnings base, though future performance will depend on macroeconomic conditions in its core markets [doc:HA-latest]. Risk factors include medium liquidity risk due to the negative net cash position and a debt load of HKD 229.59 million. The company's dilution risk is currently low, with no dilution expected in the near term, as basic and diluted shares outstanding remain equal at 400 million [doc:HA-latest]. Recent filings and transcripts have not disclosed any material events or strategic shifts, suggesting a stable operational environment. However, the company's exposure to geopolitical drivers such as trade tensions and regulatory changes in China remains a latent risk [doc:HA-latest].
Key takeaways
  • Forward Fashion maintains strong profitability with ROE of 27.11% and ROA of 8.57%.
  • The company's liquidity position is moderate, with a current ratio of 1.31 and a negative net cash position.
  • Revenue is concentrated in Mainland China, Macau, and Hong Kong, exposing the company to regional economic and regulatory risks.
  • Debt-to-equity ratio of 1.08 indicates a balanced capital structure, though leverage remains a key risk.
  • No near-term dilution is expected, with basic and diluted shares outstanding remaining equal.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyHKD
Revenue$870.2M
Gross profit$413.9M
Operating income$79.1M
Net income$57.7M
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Total assets$673.3M
Total liabilities$460.5M
Total equity$212.8M
Cash & equivalents$76.4M
Long-term debt$229.6M
Annual history (last 5)
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Quarterly history (last 4)
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Valuation
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P/Tangible book
Tangible book$212.8M
Net cash-$153.2M
Current ratio1.3
Debt/Equity1.1
ROA8.6%
ROE27.1%
Cash conversion
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Asset intensity
Dilution ratio0.0%
Risk assessment
Dilution riskLow
Liquidity riskMedium
  • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
Industry benchmarks
Activity: Retailers · cohort 8 companies
Metric2528Activity
Op margin9.1%9.5% medp25 6.4% · p75 13.1%below median
Net margin6.6%8.2% medp25 5.0% · p75 11.1%below median
Gross margin47.6%35.0% medp25 33.0% · p75 44.8%top quartile
R&D / revenue0.4% medp25 0.4% · p75 0.4%
CapEx / revenue3.4% medp25 2.9% · p75 4.6%
Debt / equity108.0%25.8% medp25 3.1% · p75 69.4%top quartile
Source data
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