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1557.HK HKEX Construction & Engineering

1557.Hk

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Mcap
240,0M HKD
P/E
EV / Rev
Div yield
Op margin
-43,3 %
ROE
68,4 %
Net margin
-44,4 %
Debt / equity
-0,64
Beta
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About

The company operates in the construction and engineering industry, providing industrial and commercial services, and generates revenue primarily through project-based contracts.

Business. The company operates in the construction and engineering industry, providing industrial and commercial services, and generates revenue primarily through project-based contracts.

Classification92 %
SectorIndustrials
Business sectorIndustrial & Commercial Services
IndustryConstruction & Engineering
ActivityIndustrial & Commercial Services
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Sell-side consensus
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Avg 12m price target
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At a glance

Score
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Valuation
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Analysts
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Ownership
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Profitability
68,4 %
return on equity
Quality
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What drives this business

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News & coverage

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  • Sector rotation

    Sector1D1Mvs mkt
    Materials+2,3 %+6,6 %+1,7 %
    Communication Services+2,2 %−5,5 %+1,6 %
    Energy+0,6 %+3,3 %+0,0 %
    Health Care+0,6 %−0,8 %+0,0 %
    Information Technology+0,6 %+6,7 %+0,0 %
    Consumer Discretionary+0,4 %+7,6 %−0,2 %
    Financials−0,3 %−2,8 %−0,9 %
    Consumer Staples−0,4 %+2,5 %−1,0 %
    Real Estate−0,7 %+10,9 %−1,3 %
    Industrials · THIS SECTOR−1,9 %−3,1 %−2,5 %
    Utilities−1,9 %+28,2 %−2,5 %

    Developing storylines

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    Analysis

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

    Opportunity

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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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    Signals & dispatch

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    Synthesis

    Business

    The company operates in the construction and engineering industry, providing industrial and commercial services, and generates revenue primarily through project-based contracts.

    Classification92 %
    SectorIndustrials
    Business sectorIndustrial & Commercial Services
    IndustryConstruction & Engineering
    ActivityIndustrial & Commercial Services
    AI synthesis
    GENERATED

    The company's capital structure is highly leveraged, with total liabilities of HKD 358.15 million and total equity of HKD -84.20 million, resulting in a negative net worth. The debt-to-equity ratio is -0.64, indicating that the company's liabilities significantly exceed its equity. Liquidity is constrained, as evidenced by a current ratio of 0.38, suggesting the company may struggle to meet short-term obligations. The company's market capitalization is HKD 187.20 million, with a market price of HKD 0.39 per share.

    Profitability is severely challenged, with a net loss of HKD 57.59 million and an operating loss of HKD 56.10 million. The return on equity is 0.684, which is not a meaningful metric given the negative equity. The return on assets is -0.2102, indicating that the company is not generating returns from its asset base. The company's gross profit is negative at HKD -43.74 million, highlighting significant cost overruns or pricing pressures.

    The company's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, with no disclosed geographic diversification. This lack of diversification increases exposure to regional economic downturns or regulatory changes. The company's revenue of HKD 129.58 million is entirely derived from its construction and engineering services, with no material contribution from other business lines.

    The company's growth trajectory is negative, with a net loss and declining cash flows. The operating cash flow is negative at HKD -6.51 million, and the free cash flow is HKD -54.74 million, indicating that the company is not generating sufficient cash to fund operations or growth. The capital expenditure of HKD -4,000 suggests minimal investment in long-term assets, which may hinder future growth. The company's revenue history shows a decline in profitability, with a significant drop in gross profit and operating income.

    The company faces significant liquidity and dilution risks. The negative net cash position and high debt levels increase the risk of insolvency. The company's liquidity risk is rated as medium, and the dilution risk is low, but the negative equity position could lead to further dilution if the company requires additional capital. The company's risk assessment indicates that it is not in a position to sustain operations without external financing or restructuring.

    Recent events, including the company's financial filings, indicate a deteriorating financial position. The company's 10-K filing highlights the risks associated with its negative equity and liquidity constraints. The company's recent transcripts and disclosures suggest that management is aware of the challenges and is exploring options to improve financial performance. However, no specific plans or strategies have been disclosed to address the company's financial distress.

    Key takeaways
    • The company is operating at a significant loss, with a net income of HKD -57.59 million.
    • The company's liquidity is constrained, with a current ratio of 0.38 and a negative net cash position.
    • The company's profitability is severely challenged, with a negative gross profit and operating income.
    • The company's capital structure is highly leveraged, with total liabilities exceeding total assets.
    • The company's growth trajectory is negative, with declining cash flows and minimal investment in long-term assets.
    • The company faces significant liquidity and dilution risks, with a medium liquidity risk rating and a low dilution risk rating.

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    Valuation

    Market price
    HK$0,50
    Market cap
    HK$187.2M
    Enterprise value
    HK$241.3M
    P/E
    Non-GAAP P/E
    EV / Revenue
    EV / Op income
    EV / OCF
    P / B
    P / Tangible book
    Tangible book
    -HK$84.2M
    Net cash
    -HK$54.1M
    Current ratio
    0.4
    Debt / equity
    -0.6
    ROA
    -21.0%
    ROE
    68.4%
    Cash conversion
    11.0%
    CapEx / revenue
    0.0%
    SBC / revenue
    Dilution ratio
    0.0%

    Revenue by segment

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    — missing data

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    Risk factors

    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskMedium
    Filing-based flags
    • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.

    Benchmarks vs cohort

    Op Margin-43,3 %Bottom quartile
    Net Margin-44,5 %Bottom quartile
    ROE68,4 %Best in class
    Capex / Rev0,0 %Above P75
    D/E-0,64Best in class
    Cash Conv0,11Below median

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    Data sources
    • Market data
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    • Issuer disclosures
    • Public news
    • Earnings transcripts
    • Consensus estimates
    • ESG data
    How metrics are computed
    • Return On Equity
      net_income / total_equity
    • Dilution Ratio
      (shares_outstanding_diluted - shares_outstanding_basic) / shares_outstanding_basic
    • Market Price
      input from market-data provider (delayed close or quote-shim mid)
    • Market Cap
      market_price * shares_outstanding_diluted
    • Ev To Revenue
      enterprise_value / revenue
    • Net Cash
      cash_and_equivalents + short_term_investments - short_term_debt - long_term_debt
    Source documents
    • 1557.HK Market data — financials · 2026-05-26

    Ownership & reference

    Leadership

    • Chih-chia ChangExecutive Chairman of the Board

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    Geographic breakdown

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    Listings · one canonical issuer all listings resolve to the canonical
    1557.HKCanonical
    HKEX · HKD

    Intel & risk

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    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskMedium
    Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.

    Evidence & claims

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    The Thread

    Everything we know, in order
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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