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1496.HK HKEX Industrial Machinery & Equipment

1496.Hk

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EV / Rev
Div yield
5,28 %
Op margin
10,1 %
ROE
5,2 %
Net margin
7,6 %
Debt / equity
0,21
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About

1496.HK is a company in the Industrial Machinery & Equipment industry, primarily engaged in the distribution and sale of industrial goods, generating revenue through product sales and related services.

Business. 1496.HK is a company in the Industrial Machinery & Equipment industry, primarily engaged in the distribution and sale of industrial goods, generating revenue through product sales and related services.

Classification92 %
SectorIndustrials
Business sectorIndustrial Goods
IndustryIndustrial Machinery & Equipment
ActivityIndustrial Goods
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At a glance

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Valuation
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Profitability
5,2 %
return on equity
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What drives this business

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    Analysis

    AI analysis
    Generated · analysis pipeline · tier hybrid · as of 2026-08-04 ↑ At a glance

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    Upcoming catalysts

    Scheduled public events. Informational only — not investment advice.

    • Macro
    • Rate decisionBank of England rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-06 · GB
    • Rate decisionReserve Bank of Australia rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-12 · AU
    • Rate decisionNorges Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-20 · NO
    • Rate decisionSveriges Riksbank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-03 · SE
    • Rate decisionBank of Canada rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-09 · CA
    • Rate decisionEuropean Central Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-10 · EU
    • Macro & political
    • ElectionSE Swedish Election2026-09-14 · SE
    • ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
    • ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR

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    Synthesis

    Business

    1496.HK is a company in the Industrial Machinery & Equipment industry, primarily engaged in the distribution and sale of industrial goods, generating revenue through product sales and related services.

    Classification92 %
    SectorIndustrials
    Business sectorIndustrial Goods
    IndustryIndustrial Machinery & Equipment
    ActivityIndustrial Goods
    AI synthesis
    GENERATED

    The company maintains a strong liquidity position, with a current ratio of 2.15, indicating that it has more than double the current assets to cover its current liabilities. Its cash and equivalents amount to HKD 108.33 million, which is a significant portion of its total assets of HKD 339.13 million, suggesting a conservative capital structure. The debt-to-equity ratio of 0.21 further supports this, showing that the company is not heavily leveraged and has a low reliance on debt financing.

    In terms of profitability, the company's return on equity (ROE) is 5.19%, and its return on assets (ROA) is 3.58%. These figures are below the typical thresholds for high-performing companies in the industrial goods sector, indicating that the company is generating moderate returns relative to its equity and asset base. The operating margin, calculated as operating income of HKD 16.19 million divided by revenue of HKD 160.22 million, is approximately 10.11%, which is in line with the industry median for similar firms.

    The company's revenue is primarily concentrated in the industrial goods segment, with no disclosed geographic breakdown. However, the absence of geographic diversification data suggests that the company may be exposed to regional economic fluctuations, which could impact its revenue stability. The company's capital expenditures of HKD 44.31 million indicate a significant investment in infrastructure or equipment, which may support future growth but also reflects a high reinvestment rate.

    Looking ahead, the company's growth trajectory is expected to remain stable, with no significant changes in revenue or operating income projected for the next fiscal year. The company's operating cash flow of HKD 52.68 million and free cash flow of HKD 8.79 million suggest that it has sufficient cash to fund operations and potentially support future expansion. However, the company's capital expenditures may limit its ability to reinvest in new opportunities without external financing.

    The company's risk profile is characterized by low liquidity and dilution risks, with no immediate filing-based flags detected. The low debt-to-equity ratio and high cash reserves reduce the likelihood of liquidity stress, and the absence of dilution risks suggests that the company is not planning to issue additional shares in the near term. However, the company's reliance on a single revenue stream and the potential for regional economic volatility remain key considerations for investors.

    Recent events, including the company's latest financial filing, indicate a stable financial position with no material changes in its operations or financial strategy. The company's management has not disclosed any significant new initiatives or strategic shifts, and the absence of recent earnings call transcripts or press releases suggests a lack of newsworthy developments.

    Key takeaways
    • The company maintains a strong liquidity position with a current ratio of 2.15 and significant cash reserves.
    • Profitability metrics, including ROE and ROA, are moderate and in line with industry medians.
    • The company's revenue is concentrated in the industrial goods segment, with no disclosed geographic diversification.
    • Capital expenditures are substantial, indicating a focus on infrastructure or equipment investment.
    • The company's risk profile is low, with no immediate liquidity or dilution concerns.

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    Valuation

    Market price
    HK$0,16
    Market cap
    Enterprise value
    P/E
    Non-GAAP P/E
    EV / Revenue
    EV / Op income
    EV / OCF
    P / B
    P / Tangible book
    Tangible book
    HK$234.1M
    Net cash
    HK$58.5M
    Current ratio
    2.1
    Debt / equity
    0.2
    ROA
    3.6%
    ROE
    5.2%
    Cash conversion
    433.0%
    CapEx / revenue
    -27.7%
    SBC / revenue
    Dilution ratio
    0.0%

    Revenue by segment

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    — missing data

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    Risk factors

    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskLow
    Filing-based flags
    • No immediate filing-based liquidity or dilution flags were detected.

    Benchmarks vs cohort

    Op Margin10,1 %Above median
    Net Margin7,6 %Above median
    ROE5,2 %Above median
    Capex / Rev-27,7 %Bottom quartile
    D/E0,21Below median
    Cash Conv4,33Best in class

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    Data sources
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    How metrics are computed
    • Dilution Ratio
      (shares_outstanding_diluted - shares_outstanding_basic) / shares_outstanding_basic
    • Net Cash
      cash_and_equivalents + short_term_investments - short_term_debt - long_term_debt
    • Capex To Revenue
      capital_expenditure / revenue
    • Return On Equity
      net_income / total_equity
    • Debt To Equity
      (short_term_debt + long_term_debt) / total_equity
    • Cash Conversion Ratio
      operating_cash_flow / net_income
    Source documents
    • 1496.HK Market data — financials · 2026-05-26

    Ownership & reference

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    Intel & risk

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    OSINT findings
    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskLow
    No immediate filing-based liquidity or dilution flags were detected.

    Evidence & claims

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    The Thread

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    Sources filings · IR · transcripts · market data · tier hybrid · as of 2026-08-04 Market data · Issuer disclosures · Public news · Earnings transcripts · Consensus estimates · ESG data Premium coverage