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INDICATIVE · SAMPLE DATA
0759$0.2158

CEC International Holdings Ltd

Food Retail & DistributionVerified

The company's capital structure is characterized by a market price of HKD 0.21 and a market cap of HKD 139.9 million, with a price-to-book ratio of 0.32 and a price-to-tangible-book ratio of 0.32, indicating a significant discount to book value. The enterprise value to revenue ratio is 0.21, and the enterprise value to EBITDA is negative at -10.07, reflecting the company's current operating losses. The company's liquidity position is assessed as medium, with a current ratio of 1.0 and free cash flow of HKD 135.6 million, but net cash is negative after subtracting total debt. Profitability metrics show a return on equity of -9.96% and a return on assets of -5.39%, both significantly below the industry median for Food Retail & Distribution. The company reported a net loss of HKD 43.8 million and an operating loss of HKD 29.5 million in the latest period. Gross profit of HKD 558.5 million represents 38.7% of revenue, but this is insufficient to cover operating expenses. The company's revenue is distributed across three segments: Retail Business, Electronic Components Manufacturing, and Investment Property Holding. The Retail Business segment is the primary revenue driver, but the company does not disclose the exact revenue contribution of each segment. Geographically, the company's operations are concentrated in Hong Kong, with no material international revenue disclosed. The company's growth trajectory is negative, with a net loss of HKD 43.8 million and an operating loss of HKD 29.5 million in the latest period. Analysts estimate the last actual EPS at -HKD 0.04, indicating continued earnings pressure. The company's capital expenditure of HKD 6.8 million is minimal, suggesting limited investment in growth. Risk factors include a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt, which raises liquidity concerns. The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.49 is relatively low, but the negative operating cash flow of HKD 166.6 million and the absence of dilution risk suggest limited financial flexibility. No dilution sources are identified in the latest filings or transcripts. Recent events include the continued operating losses and negative net income, as disclosed in the latest financial statements. No material events or filings have been reported that would significantly alter the company's risk profile.

30-day price · 0759-0.01 (-5.7%)
Low$0.19High$0.28Close$0.20As of22 May, 00:00 UTC
Profile
CompanyCEC International Holdings Ltd
Ticker0759.HK
SectorConsumer Non-Cyclicals
BusinessFood & Drug Retailing
Industry groupFood & Drug Retailing
IndustryFood Retail & Distribution
AI analysis

Business. CEC International Holdings Limited operates as an investment holding company engaged in the retailing of general merchandise, including food and beverage, household and personal care products, and electronic components, through its three business segments.

Classification. CEC International is classified under the Consumer Non-Cyclicals economic sector, Food & Drug Retailing business sector, and Food Retail & Distribution industry, with a confidence level of 0.92.

The company's capital structure is characterized by a market price of HKD 0.21 and a market cap of HKD 139.9 million, with a price-to-book ratio of 0.32 and a price-to-tangible-book ratio of 0.32, indicating a significant discount to book value. The enterprise value to revenue ratio is 0.21, and the enterprise value to EBITDA is negative at -10.07, reflecting the company's current operating losses. The company's liquidity position is assessed as medium, with a current ratio of 1.0 and free cash flow of HKD 135.6 million, but net cash is negative after subtracting total debt. Profitability metrics show a return on equity of -9.96% and a return on assets of -5.39%, both significantly below the industry median for Food Retail & Distribution. The company reported a net loss of HKD 43.8 million and an operating loss of HKD 29.5 million in the latest period. Gross profit of HKD 558.5 million represents 38.7% of revenue, but this is insufficient to cover operating expenses. The company's revenue is distributed across three segments: Retail Business, Electronic Components Manufacturing, and Investment Property Holding. The Retail Business segment is the primary revenue driver, but the company does not disclose the exact revenue contribution of each segment. Geographically, the company's operations are concentrated in Hong Kong, with no material international revenue disclosed. The company's growth trajectory is negative, with a net loss of HKD 43.8 million and an operating loss of HKD 29.5 million in the latest period. Analysts estimate the last actual EPS at -HKD 0.04, indicating continued earnings pressure. The company's capital expenditure of HKD 6.8 million is minimal, suggesting limited investment in growth. Risk factors include a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt, which raises liquidity concerns. The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.49 is relatively low, but the negative operating cash flow of HKD 166.6 million and the absence of dilution risk suggest limited financial flexibility. No dilution sources are identified in the latest filings or transcripts. Recent events include the continued operating losses and negative net income, as disclosed in the latest financial statements. No material events or filings have been reported that would significantly alter the company's risk profile.
Key takeaways
  • The company is trading at a significant discount to book value, with a price-to-book ratio of 0.32.
  • Operating losses persist, with a return on equity of -9.96% and a return on assets of -5.39%.
  • The company's liquidity position is medium, with a current ratio of 1.0 and negative net cash after subtracting total debt.
  • Growth is constrained by negative earnings and minimal capital expenditure.
  • The company's risk profile is moderate, with low dilution risk but liquidity concerns.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyHKD
Revenue$1.44B
Gross profit$558.5M
Operating income-$29.5M
Net income-$43.8M
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow$166.6M
CapEx-$6.8M
Free cash flow$135.6M
Total assets$813.5M
Total liabilities$373.3M
Total equity$440.2M
Cash & equivalents$56.7M
Long-term debt$213.7M
Annual history (last 5)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
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PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
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Quarterly history (last 4)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
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PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
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PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
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PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
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Valuation
Market price$0.21
Market cap$139.9M
Enterprise value$296.9M
P/E
Reported non-GAAP P/E
EV/Revenue0.2
EV/Op income
EV/OCF1.8
P/B0.3
P/Tangible book0.3
Tangible book$440.2M
Net cash-$157.0M
Current ratio1.0
Debt/Equity0.5
ROA-5.4%
ROE-10.0%
Cash conversion-3.8%
CapEx/Revenue-0.5%
SBC/Revenue
Asset intensity
Dilution ratio0.0%
Risk assessment
Dilution riskLow
Liquidity riskMedium
  • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
Industry benchmarks
Activity: Food Retail & Distribution · cohort 95 companies
Metric0759Activity
Op margin-2.0%1.1% medp25 1.0% · p75 1.2%bottom quartile
Net margin-3.0%0.5% medp25 0.4% · p75 0.6%bottom quartile
Gross margin38.7%27.2% medp25 27.2% · p75 27.2%top quartile
CapEx / revenue-0.5%-2.3% medp25 -3.7% · p75 -1.1%top quartile
Debt / equity49.0%351.5% medp25 298.1% · p75 404.8%bottom quartile
Observations
IR observations
Last actual EPS-0.04 HKD
Source data
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Company fundamentalsperiod FQ-7 · history via verified-market-data
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Market quoteclose HKD 0.21 · shares 0.67B diluted
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Source: analysis-pipeline (hybrid)Generated: 2026-05-03 23:38 UTCJob: 6e20f457