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Future Machine Ltd

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Future Machine Ltd operates with a capital structure that includes a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.24, indicating a relatively low reliance on debt financing. The company's liquidity position is characterized by a current ratio of 1.13, suggesting it has sufficient short-term assets to cover its short-term liabilities, though the margin is narrow. The valuation snapshot reveals a negative operating cash flow of CNY -230.6 million, which is a concern for liquidity, particularly when combined with a net cash position that is negative after subtracting total debt. In terms of profitability, Future Machine Ltd reports a return on equity (ROE) of 7.72% and a return on assets (ROA) of 1.01%. These figures are below the industry median for ROE and ROA, indicating that the company is underperforming relative to its peers in terms of generating returns on equity and assets. The net income of CNY 41.4 million is modest compared to the company's total assets of CNY 4.09 billion, further highlighting the need for improved profitability. The company's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, as disclosed in its financial statements, with no material geographic diversification reporte

Business. Future Machine Ltd (1401.HK) is a technology equipment company primarily engaged in the phones and handheld devices industry. The firm operates on a product-sale revenue model, focusing on the development and distribution of mobile hardware. Specific details regarding operating segments, headquarters location, and geographic revenue mix are not available in the provided data. The company is listed under the ticker 1401.HK.

Classification92 %
SectorTechnology
Business sectorTechnology Equipment
IndustryPhones & Handheld Devices
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At a glance

Score
47
composite score
Valuation
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Analysts
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Profitability
7,7 %
return on equity
Quality
52
quality score (0-100)

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    • Macro
    • Rate decisionSveriges Riksbank rate decision (press conf.)2026-06-25 · SE
    • Rate decisionReserve Bank of Australia rate decision (press conf.)2026-07-08 · AU
    • Rate decisionBank of Canada rate decision (press conf.)2026-07-15 · CA
    • Rate decisionEuropean Central Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-07-16 · EU
    • Rate decisionBank of Japan rate decision (press conf.)2026-07-16 · JP
    • Rate decisionFederal Reserve rate decision (press conf.)2026-07-29 · US
    • 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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    Composite-score breakdown

    Composite score47 / 100
    Composite score 0-100 · Data quality 0,52
    Data quality0,52 / 1.00

    Synthesis

    Business

    Future Machine Ltd (1401.HK) is a technology equipment company primarily engaged in the phones and handheld devices industry. The firm operates on a product-sale revenue model, focusing on the development and distribution of mobile hardware. Specific details regarding operating segments, headquarters location, and geographic revenue mix are not available in the provided data. The company is listed under the ticker 1401.HK.

    Classification92 %
    SectorTechnology
    Business sectorTechnology Equipment
    IndustryPhones & Handheld Devices
    AI synthesis
    GENERATED

    Future Machine Ltd operates with a capital structure that includes a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.24, indicating a relatively low reliance on debt financing. The company's liquidity position is characterized by a current ratio of 1.13, suggesting it has sufficient short-term assets to cover its short-term liabilities, though the margin is narrow. The valuation snapshot reveals a negative operating cash flow of CNY -230.6 million, which is a concern for liquidity, particularly when combined with a net cash position that is negative after subtracting total debt.

    In terms of profitability, Future Machine Ltd reports a return on equity (ROE) of 7.72% and a return on assets (ROA) of 1.01%. These figures are below the industry median for ROE and ROA, indicating that the company is underperforming relative to its peers in terms of generating returns on equity and assets. The net income of CNY 41.4 million is modest compared to the company's total assets of CNY 4.09 billion, further highlighting the need for improved profitability.

    The company's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, as disclosed in its financial statements, with no material geographic diversification reported. This lack of diversification increases the company's exposure to market-specific risks, particularly in the smartphone and handheld device markets. The absence of detailed segment or geographic breakdowns in the financial data limits the ability to assess the company's exposure to different markets or product lines.

    Looking at the growth trajectory, Future Machine Ltd has not provided specific numeric deltas for the current or next fiscal year. However, the company's operating cash flow has turned negative, which could signal challenges in sustaining growth without external financing. The capital expenditure of CNY -21.28 million suggests that the company is not significantly investing in new projects or capacity, which may limit its ability to grow in the long term.

    The risk assessment indicates a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk. The key flag of negative net cash after subtracting total debt highlights the company's liquidity constraints. The dilution risk is low, as the number of shares outstanding remains unchanged between basic and diluted shares, suggesting no imminent threat from share issuance. The company has not disclosed any recent events such as filings or transcripts that would provide additional insight into its strategic direction or operational performance.

    There are no recent events or filings disclosed in the available data that would provide insight into the company's strategic direction or operational performance. The absence of such information limits the ability to assess the company's response to market conditions or its future plans.

    Key takeaways
    • Future Machine Ltd has a low debt-to-equity ratio but faces liquidity constraints due to negative operating cash flow.
    • The company's ROE and ROA are below industry medians, indicating underperformance in profitability.
    • Revenue and geographic diversification are limited, increasing exposure to market-specific risks.
    • The company is not significantly investing in capital expenditures, which may hinder long-term growth.
    • Dilution risk is low, but liquidity risk remains a concern due to negative net cash after debt.

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    Valuation

    Market price
    HK$0,28
    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$536.6M
    Net cash
    -HK$126.3M
    Current ratio
    1.1
    Debt / equity
    0.2
    ROA
    1.0%
    ROE
    7.7%
    Cash conversion
    -557.0%
    CapEx / revenue
    -0.5%
    SBC / revenue
    Dilution ratio
    0.0%

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    Benchmarks vs cohort

    Op Margin1,9 %Above median
    Net Margin0,9 %Below median
    ROE7,7 %Above median
    Capex / Rev-0,5 %Above P75
    D/E0,24Above median
    Cash Conv-5,57Bottom quartile

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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
    • Future Machine Ltd Market data — financials · 2026-05-26

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    Intel & risk

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

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