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BetterLife Holding Ltd

Auto Vehicles, Parts & Service RetailersVerified

Score breakdown

Profitability+32Sentiment+30Risk penalty-3Missing signals-3

Quality breakdown

Key fields100Profile38Conclusion96AI synthesis40Observations3

BetterLife Holding Ltd maintains a conservative capital structure with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.46, indicating a relatively low reliance on debt financing. The company's liquidity position is characterized as medium, with a current ratio of 1.28, suggesting it can cover its short-term obligations but with limited buffer. Free cash flow stands at 22.16 million CNY, which is modest relative to operating cash flow of 324.24 million CNY [doc:HA-latest]. Profitability metrics for BetterLife are weak, with a return on equity (ROE) of 0.12% and a return on assets (ROA) of 0.06%. These figures fall significantly below the industry median for ROE and ROA in the Auto Vehicles, Parts & Service Retailers sector, indicating underperformance in asset utilization and equity generation [doc:HA-latest]. The company's revenue is concentrated in the domestic market, with no disclosed international operations. This geographic concentration increases exposure to local economic conditions and regulatory changes. BetterLife's business is segmented into vehicle sales and after-sales services, with no material diversification across product lines or customer bases [doc:6909_HK_10K_2023]. Growth trajectory for BetterLife is muted, with no significant revenue growth reported in the latest financial period. The company's capital expenditures were negative at -193.01 million CNY, suggesting asset disposals or a reduction in investment. This aligns with a cautious approach to expansion, which may limit long-term growth potential [doc:HA-latest]. Risk factors for BetterLife include liquidity constraints, as net cash is negative after subtracting total debt. The company's low dilution risk is supported by unchanged basic and diluted shares outstanding, indicating no recent equity issuance or dilution events. However, the absence of a strong balance sheet and low profitability metrics suggest vulnerability to economic downturns [doc:HA-latest]. Recent events include the 2023 annual report filing, which disclosed the company's continued focus on domestic operations and its reliance on premium automotive brands. No material changes in business strategy or significant legal proceedings were reported in the latest filings [doc:6909_HK_10K_2023].

Profile

CompanyBetterLife Holding Ltd

Ticker6909.HK

SectorConsumer Cyclicals

BusinessRetailers

Industry groupRetailers

IndustryAuto Vehicles, Parts & Service Retailers

AI analysis

Business. BetterLife Holding Ltd operates as an investment holding company primarily engaged in the sales of passenger motor vehicles and the provision of after-sales services, including repair, maintenance, and insurance agency services [doc:6909_HK_10K_2023].

Classification. BetterLife is classified under the industry "Auto Vehicles, Parts & Service Retailers" within the "Consumer Cyclicals" economic sector, with a confidence level of 0.92 [doc:verified_market_data].

Key takeaways

BetterLife Holding Ltd has a weak ROE and ROA, indicating poor profitability relative to industry peers.
The company's liquidity position is medium, with a current ratio of 1.28 and negative net cash after debt.
Revenue is concentrated in the domestic market, increasing exposure to local economic and regulatory risks.
Capital expenditures were negative, suggesting a reduction in investment and a cautious growth strategy.
Dilution risk is low, with no recent equity issuance or changes in shares outstanding.
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Financial snapshot

PeriodHA-latest

CurrencyCNY

Revenue$8.62B

Gross profit$366.5M

Operating income$69.7M

Net income$3.1M

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SG&A—

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SBC—

Operating cash flow$324.2M

CapEx-$193.0M

Free cash flow$22.2M

Total assets$5.52B

Total liabilities$2.91B

Total equity$2.61B

Cash & equivalents—

Long-term debt$1.21B

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Valuation

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Tangible book$2.61B

Net cash-$1.21B

Current ratio1.3

Debt/Equity0.5

ROA0.1%

ROE0.1%

Cash conversion103.7%

CapEx/Revenue-2.2%

SBC/Revenue—

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

Metric6909Activity

Op margin0.8%9.5% medp25 6.4% · p75 13.1%bottom quartile

Net margin0.0%8.2% medp25 5.0% · p75 11.1%bottom quartile

Gross margin4.2%35.0% medp25 33.0% · p75 44.8%bottom quartile

R&D / revenue—0.4% medp25 0.4% · p75 0.4%

CapEx / revenue-2.2%3.4% medp25 2.9% · p75 4.6%bottom quartile

Debt / equity46.0%25.8% medp25 3.1% · p75 69.4%above median

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