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B & S International Holdings Ltd

Food Retail & DistributionVerified

B & S International Holdings Ltd maintains a conservative capital structure with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.38, indicating a relatively low reliance on debt financing. The company's liquidity position is characterized as medium, with a current ratio of 2.17, suggesting it can cover its short-term obligations but with limited excess capacity. The company's free cash flow of HKD 34.04 million supports operational flexibility, though its operating cash flow of HKD 74.52 million is partially offset by capital expenditures of HKD 5.41 million. Profitability metrics show a return on equity of 11.54% and a return on assets of 6.76%, both of which are in line with the industry's preferred metrics for food retail and distribution. The company's gross profit of HKD 110.90 million and operating income of HKD 23.94 million reflect a healthy margin structure, though the net income of HKD 17.79 million suggests some pressure from operating expenses. The company's revenue is derived from two segments: Distribution and Retail. The Distribution Business segment serves a broad range of retailers, including supermarkets, pharmacies, convenience stores, and department stores, while the Retail Business segment operates self-owned outlets. The company's geographic exposure is concentrated in Hong Kong, with no disclosed international operations. The company's growth trajectory is modest, with no specific numeric deltas provided for the current or next fiscal year. However, the company's operating cash flow and free cash flow suggest a stable cash generation profile, which could support future expansion or shareholder returns. The risk assessment indicates a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk. The company's net cash position is negative after subtracting total debt, which could limit its ability to respond to unexpected liquidity needs. However, the low dilution risk suggests that the company is not currently issuing shares at a rate that would significantly dilute existing shareholders. Recent events, including filings and transcripts, are not detailed in the provided data. However, the company's financial snapshot and risk assessment suggest a stable but not highly dynamic business environment.

30-day price · 1705-0.14 (-21.4%)
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Profile
CompanyB & S International Holdings Ltd
Ticker1705.HK
SectorConsumer Non-Cyclicals
BusinessFood & Drug Retailing
Industry groupFood & Drug Retailing
IndustryFood Retail & Distribution
AI analysis

Business. B & S International Holdings Ltd operates in the food retail and distribution sector, generating revenue through the distribution of overseas food and beverage products to retailers and the retail sale of licensed branded products in Hong Kong.

Classification. The company 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.

B & S International Holdings Ltd maintains a conservative capital structure with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.38, indicating a relatively low reliance on debt financing. The company's liquidity position is characterized as medium, with a current ratio of 2.17, suggesting it can cover its short-term obligations but with limited excess capacity. The company's free cash flow of HKD 34.04 million supports operational flexibility, though its operating cash flow of HKD 74.52 million is partially offset by capital expenditures of HKD 5.41 million. Profitability metrics show a return on equity of 11.54% and a return on assets of 6.76%, both of which are in line with the industry's preferred metrics for food retail and distribution. The company's gross profit of HKD 110.90 million and operating income of HKD 23.94 million reflect a healthy margin structure, though the net income of HKD 17.79 million suggests some pressure from operating expenses. The company's revenue is derived from two segments: Distribution and Retail. The Distribution Business segment serves a broad range of retailers, including supermarkets, pharmacies, convenience stores, and department stores, while the Retail Business segment operates self-owned outlets. The company's geographic exposure is concentrated in Hong Kong, with no disclosed international operations. The company's growth trajectory is modest, with no specific numeric deltas provided for the current or next fiscal year. However, the company's operating cash flow and free cash flow suggest a stable cash generation profile, which could support future expansion or shareholder returns. The risk assessment indicates a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk. The company's net cash position is negative after subtracting total debt, which could limit its ability to respond to unexpected liquidity needs. However, the low dilution risk suggests that the company is not currently issuing shares at a rate that would significantly dilute existing shareholders. Recent events, including filings and transcripts, are not detailed in the provided data. However, the company's financial snapshot and risk assessment suggest a stable but not highly dynamic business environment.
Key takeaways
  • B & S International Holdings Ltd maintains a conservative capital structure with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.38.
  • The company's return on equity of 11.54% and return on assets of 6.76% are in line with industry norms.
  • Revenue is concentrated in Hong Kong, with no disclosed international operations.
  • The company's liquidity position is characterized as medium, with a current ratio of 2.17.
  • The risk assessment indicates a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyHKD
Revenue$504.7M
Gross profit$110.9M
Operating income$23.9M
Net income$17.8M
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow$74.5M
CapEx-$5.4M
Free cash flow$34.0M
Total assets$263.2M
Total liabilities$109.1M
Total equity$154.1M
Cash & equivalents
Long-term debt$59.3M
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$154.1M
Net cash-$59.3M
Current ratio2.2
Debt/Equity0.4
ROA6.8%
ROE11.5%
Cash conversion4.2%
CapEx/Revenue-1.1%
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
Metric1705Activity
Op margin4.7%1.1% medp25 1.0% · p75 1.2%top quartile
Net margin3.5%0.5% medp25 0.4% · p75 0.6%top quartile
Gross margin22.0%27.2% medp25 27.2% · p75 27.2%bottom quartile
CapEx / revenue-1.1%-2.3% medp25 -3.7% · p75 -1.1%top quartile
Debt / equity38.0%351.5% medp25 298.1% · p75 404.8%bottom quartile
Source data
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Company fundamentalsperiod FQ-7 · history via verified-market-data
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Market quoteclose HKD 0.52 · shares 0.40B diluted
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Source: analysis-pipeline (hybrid)Generated: 2026-05-03 17:10 UTCJob: 04dbdaa7