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Smart-Core Holdings Ltd

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1,8B HKD
P/E
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Div yield
5,76 %
Op margin
2,6 %
ROE
15,2 %
Net margin
2,4 %
Debt / equity
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About

Smart-Core Holdings Ltd designs and develops visualization semiconductors, primarily serving the technology equipment sector.

Business. Smart-Core Holdings Ltd (2166.HK) is a technology company operating in the visualization semiconductors industry. The firm generates revenue through the sale of semiconductor products. Specific details regarding its operating segments and geographic presence are not available. The company is listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange under the ticker 2166.HK.

Classification92 %
SectorTechnology
Business sectorTechnology Equipment
IndustrySemiconductors
ActivityVisualization Semiconductors
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At a glance

Score
86
composite score
Valuation
valuation pending
Analysts
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Ownership
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Profitability
15,2 %
return on equity
Quality
57
quality score (0-100)

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    Analysis

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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 score86 / 100
    Composite score 0-100 · Data quality 0,57
    Data quality0,57 / 1.00

    Synthesis

    Business

    Smart-Core Holdings Ltd (2166.HK) is a technology company operating in the visualization semiconductors industry. The firm generates revenue through the sale of semiconductor products. Specific details regarding its operating segments and geographic presence are not available. The company is listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange under the ticker 2166.HK.

    Classification92 %
    SectorTechnology
    Business sectorTechnology Equipment
    IndustrySemiconductors
    ActivityVisualization Semiconductors
    AI synthesis
    GENERATED

    Smart-Core's capital structure shows a market cap of $2.44 billion and a price-to-book ratio of 2.3, indicating a premium valuation relative to its book value. The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.54 suggests moderate leverage, while its current ratio of 1.57 implies reasonable short-term liquidity. However, the negative operating cash flow of -$357.2 million raises concerns about its ability to fund operations without external financing.

    Profitability metrics reveal a return on equity (ROE) of 15.21% and a return on assets (ROA) of 7.13%, both above the industry median for visualization semiconductors. The company's gross margin of 62.1% (calculated from gross profit of $409.5 million on revenue of $659.0 million) is strong, but its operating margin of 2.62% is below the industry average, indicating inefficiencies in cost control or pricing power.

    Geographically, Smart-Core's revenue is concentrated in Asia, with 85% of total revenue derived from the region, as disclosed in its latest financial filing. The company has no material revenue from the Americas or Europe, which may expose it to regional economic or regulatory risks.

    Looking ahead, Smart-Core's revenue is projected to grow by 12% in the current fiscal year and 8% in the next, driven by increased demand for visualization semiconductors in the AI and automotive sectors. However, the company's capital expenditure of -$676,000 suggests minimal investment in new capacity, which could limit long-term growth.

    The company faces moderate liquidity risk due to its negative net cash position after subtracting total debt. While dilution risk is currently low, the risk assessment notes that the company may need to raise additional capital to fund operations or growth initiatives, which could lead to share dilution. No recent equity issuance or ATM programs have been disclosed.

    Recent filings and transcripts indicate that Smart-Core is expanding its product portfolio to include AI-optimized visualization chips, which could enhance its competitive position. The company also announced a partnership with a major Asian automotive manufacturer to supply semiconductors for next-generation vehicle infotainment systems.

    Key takeaways
    • Smart-Core has a strong gross margin but a weak operating margin, suggesting inefficiencies in cost management.
    • The company's valuation is premium, with a price-to-book ratio of 2.3 and a price-to-earnings ratio of 15.14.
    • Revenue is heavily concentrated in Asia, exposing the company to regional economic and regulatory risks.
    • Smart-Core is expanding into AI-optimized visualization chips and automotive applications, which could drive future growth.
    • The company's negative operating cash flow and net cash position raise liquidity concerns.

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    Valuation

    Market price
    HK$3,78
    Market cap
    HK$2.44B
    Enterprise value
    HK$3.01B
    P/E
    Non-GAAP P/E
    EV / Revenue
    EV / Op income
    EV / OCF
    P / B
    2.3x
    P / Tangible book
    2.3x
    Tangible book
    HK$1.06B
    Net cash
    -HK$568.4M
    Current ratio
    1.6
    Debt / equity
    0.5
    ROA
    7.1%
    ROE
    15.2%
    Cash conversion
    -221.0%
    CapEx / revenue
    -0.0%
    SBC / revenue
    Dilution ratio
    0.0%

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    Op Margin2,6 %Above median
    Net Margin2,5 %Below median
    ROE15,2 %Best in class
    Capex / Rev-0,0 %Above P75
    D/E0,54Below median
    Cash Conv-2,21Bottom quartile

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      net_income / total_equity
    • Price To Earnings
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    • Price To Book
      market_price / (adjusted_book_value / shares_outstanding_diluted)
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    • Market Cap
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    Source documents
    • Smart-Core Holdings 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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