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8188.HK HKEX Construction & Engineering

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Mcap
596,4M HKD
P/E
EV / Rev
Div yield
7,44 %
Op margin
11,6 %
ROE
41,7 %
Net margin
9,3 %
Debt / equity
0,43
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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 and service delivery.

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

Classification92 %
SectorIndustrials
Business sectorIndustrial & Commercial Services
IndustryConstruction & Engineering
ActivityIndustrial & Commercial Services
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At a glance

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Valuation
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Profitability
41,7 %
return on equity
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What drives this business

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  • Sector rotation

    Sector1D1Mvs mkt
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    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 %

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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

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

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

    The company maintains a market price of 1.36 HKD, with a market capitalization of 648.85 million HKD, and a price-to-earnings ratio of 7.43, indicating a relatively low valuation compared to earnings. The price-to-book ratio is 3.1, suggesting that the market values the company at a premium to its book value. The company's equity stands at 209.49 million HKD, with total liabilities of 161.19 million HKD, resulting in a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43, which is relatively low and suggests a conservative capital structure. The current ratio of 2.14 indicates that the company has sufficient short-term assets to cover its short-term liabilities, supporting its liquidity position.

    In terms of profitability, the company reports a net income of 87.27 million HKD, with a return on equity (ROE) of 41.66% and a return on assets (ROA) of 23.54%, both of which are strong indicators of efficient use of equity and assets. The operating income of 108.98 million HKD and a gross profit of 151.37 million HKD suggest that the company is effectively managing its costs and generating healthy margins. These metrics are favorable compared to industry norms, indicating a strong competitive position in the construction and engineering sector.

    The company's revenue of 941.11 million HKD is derived from its operations in the construction and engineering industry, with no specific geographic breakdown provided in the available data. The absence of detailed segment or geographic revenue data limits the ability to assess the company's exposure to specific markets or regions. However, the company's operations are likely concentrated in the markets where it has established a presence, which may include both domestic and international projects.

    The company's growth trajectory is supported by its strong profitability and efficient capital structure. The outlook for the current fiscal year indicates a positive direction, with the company expected to maintain its revenue and earnings momentum. The company's ability to generate consistent operating income and maintain a low debt-to-equity ratio suggests that it is well-positioned to sustain its growth and expand its market share. The company's financial performance and strategic positioning in the construction and engineering industry support a favorable outlook for the next fiscal year.

    The company's risk profile is characterized by a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk. The key flag of negative net cash after subtracting total debt indicates that the company may need to manage its cash flow carefully to maintain its liquidity position. The company's dilution risk is low, as there is no indication of significant share issuance or dilution potential in the near term. The company's conservative capital structure and strong profitability help mitigate the risk of financial distress and support its long-term stability.

    Recent events and filings do not provide specific details on the company's operations or strategic initiatives. The company's financial performance and risk profile are based on the latest available data, and there are no recent events that significantly impact its operations or financial position. The company's continued focus on maintaining a strong balance sheet and generating consistent earnings supports its long-term growth and stability.

    Key takeaways
    • The company has a strong return on equity (41.66%) and return on assets (23.54%), indicating efficient use of equity and assets.
    • The company maintains a conservative capital structure with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43 and a current ratio of 2.14.
    • The company's market price of 1.36 HKD and a price-to-earnings ratio of 7.43 suggest a relatively low valuation compared to earnings.
    • The company's liquidity position is supported by a current ratio of 2.14, indicating sufficient short-term assets to cover short-term liabilities.
    • The company's risk profile is characterized by a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk.

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    Valuation

    Market price
    HK$1,25
    Market cap
    HK$648.8M
    Enterprise value
    HK$739.4M
    P/E
    Non-GAAP P/E
    EV / Revenue
    EV / Op income
    EV / OCF
    P / B
    3.1x
    P / Tangible book
    3.1x
    Tangible book
    HK$209.5M
    Net cash
    -HK$90.5M
    Current ratio
    2.1
    Debt / equity
    0.4
    ROA
    23.5%
    ROE
    41.7%
    Cash conversion
    CapEx / revenue
    SBC / revenue
    Dilution ratio
    0.0%

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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 Margin11,6 %Above median
    Net Margin9,3 %Above P75
    ROE41,7 %Best in class
    D/E0,43Below median

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    Data sources
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    How metrics are computed
    • Return On Equity
      net_income / total_equity
    • Price To Earnings
      market_price / (net_income / shares_outstanding_diluted)
    • Price To Book
      market_price / (adjusted_book_value / shares_outstanding_diluted)
    • 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
    Source documents
    • 8188.HK Market data — financials · 2026-05-27

    Ownership & reference

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    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

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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