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Newton Resources Ltd

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ROE
-31,7 %
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About

Newton Resources Ltd is engaged in the mining activity within the iron and steel industry, primarily generating revenue through the extraction and distribution of mineral resources.

Business. Newton Resources Ltd (1231.HK) is a mining company operating within the Iron & Steel industry of the Basic Materials sector. The firm is primarily engaged in the extraction and sale of mineral resources, with its primary listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Specific details regarding operating segments and geographic revenue concentrations are not available.

Classification92 %
SectorBasic Materials
Business sectorMineral Resources
IndustryIron & Steel
ActivityMining
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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
-31,7 %
return on equity
Quality
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What drives this business

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    Real Estate−0,7 %+10,9 %−1,3 %
    Industrials−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

    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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    Synthesis

    Business

    Newton Resources Ltd (1231.HK) is a mining company operating within the Iron & Steel industry of the Basic Materials sector. The firm is primarily engaged in the extraction and sale of mineral resources, with its primary listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Specific details regarding operating segments and geographic revenue concentrations are not available.

    Classification92 %
    SectorBasic Materials
    Business sectorMineral Resources
    IndustryIron & Steel
    ActivityMining
    AI synthesis
    GENERATED

    Newton Resources Ltd exhibits a strong liquidity position, with a current ratio of 5.17, indicating that the company holds significantly more current assets than current liabilities. The company's cash and equivalents amount to USD 18.63 million, which is a substantial portion of its total assets of USD 28.39 million. The debt-to-equity ratio is 0.01, suggesting minimal leverage and a conservative capital structure.

    The company's profitability metrics are concerning, with a return on equity of -31.68% and a return on assets of -24.71%, both significantly below the industry median for the iron and steel sector. Operating income is negative at USD -6.53 million, and net income is also negative at USD -7.02 million, indicating operational inefficiencies or declining demand for its products.

    Geographically and segment-wise, the company's exposure is not disclosed in the available data, but the iron and steel industry is typically concentrated in regions with high industrial activity. Given the lack of segment-specific revenue data, it is unclear whether the company's operations are diversified or concentrated in a single geographic or product segment.

    The company's growth trajectory appears to be under pressure, with no specific revenue growth or decline figures provided in the outlook. However, the negative operating and net income figures suggest a challenging operating environment, potentially due to falling commodity prices or rising production costs.

    Risk factors for Newton Resources Ltd include the low liquidity risk and low dilution risk, as no immediate filing-based liquidity or dilution flags were detected. The company's low leverage and strong cash position reduce the likelihood of near-term financial distress. However, the negative returns on equity and assets indicate a need for operational improvements or strategic shifts to restore profitability.

    Recent events, including filings and transcripts, do not show any significant developments that would impact the company's financial position or strategic direction. The absence of recent material events suggests a stable but stagnant operational environment.

    Key takeaways
    • Newton Resources Ltd has a strong liquidity position with a current ratio of 5.17 and USD 18.63 million in cash and equivalents.
    • The company is unprofitable, with a return on equity of -31.68% and a return on assets of -24.71%.
    • The company's capital structure is conservative, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.01.
    • No immediate liquidity or dilution risks are flagged, but the company's negative operating and net income suggest operational challenges.
    • The company's geographic and segment exposure is not disclosed, limiting visibility into diversification or concentration risks.

    Bull / Bear case

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    Valuation

    Market price
    HK$0,33
    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$22.1M
    Net cash
    HK$18.3M
    Current ratio
    5.2
    Debt / equity
    0.0
    ROA
    -24.7%
    ROE
    -31.7%
    Cash conversion
    CapEx / revenue
    SBC / revenue
    Dilution ratio
    0.0%

    Revenue by segment

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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 Margin-3,4 %Bottom quartile
    Net Margin-3,6 %Bottom quartile
    ROE-31,7 %Bottom quartile
    D/E0,01Above P75

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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
    • 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
    • Return On Equity
      net_income / total_equity
    • Debt To Equity
      (short_term_debt + long_term_debt) / total_equity
    • Return On Assets
      net_income / total_assets
    Source documents
    • Newton Resources Ltd Market data — financials · 2026-05-26

    Ownership & reference

    Leadership

    • Benny ChongExecutive Chairman of the Board

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    Geographic breakdown

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    Listings · one canonical issuer all listings resolve to the canonical
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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

    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