HIGHWAY HOLDINGS LTD (HIHO)

VGG4481U1066 - Common Stock

1.96  -0.06 (-2.97%)

Fundamental Rating

2

HIHO gets a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 131 industry peers in the Machinery industry. HIHO scores quite bad on profitability, while its financial health is fine. Not spectacular, but in line with the averages. HIHO has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.



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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year HIHO has reported negative net income.
In multiple years HIHO reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
In multiple years HIHO reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.

1.2 Ratios

HIHO's Return On Assets of -6.65% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. HIHO is outperformed by 74.80% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -12.30%, HIHO is doing worse than 74.80% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -6.65%
ROE -12.3%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-0.7%
ROA(5y)-0.49%
ROE(3y)-1.17%
ROE(5y)-0.68%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A

1.3 Margins

The Gross Margin of HIHO (22.37%) is worse than 69.29% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of HIHO has declined.
HIHO does not have Profit Margin and Operating Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 22.37%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-2.46%
GM growth 5Y-2.7%

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

HIHO does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
Compared to 1 year ago, HIHO has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for HIHO has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
There is no outstanding debt for HIHO. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.23, we must say that HIHO is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.23, HIHO is doing worse than 79.53% of the companies in the same industry.
HIHO has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.23
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC9.6%

2.3 Liquidity

HIHO has a Current Ratio of 2.13. This indicates that HIHO is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of HIHO (2.13) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
HIHO has a Quick Ratio of 1.80. This is a normal value and indicates that HIHO is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
HIHO has a better Quick ratio (1.80) than 74.02% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.13
Quick Ratio 1.8

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for HIHO have decreased strongly by -310.27% in the last year.
The Revenue for HIHO has decreased by -26.61% in the past year. This is quite bad
Measured over the past years, HIHO shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -11.79% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-310.27%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%587%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-26.61%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.58%
Revenue growth 5Y-11.79%
Sales Q2Q%60.43%

3.2 Future

No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for HIHO. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

HIHO has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.96%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.71, HIHO pays a better dividend. On top of this HIHO pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
HIHO's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.33.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 7.96%

5.2 History

The dividend of HIHO decreases each year by -1.54%.
HIHO has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.54%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0

5.3 Sustainability

DPN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A

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HIGHWAY HOLDINGS LTD

NASDAQ:HIHO (1/6/2025, 4:31:04 PM)

1.96

-0.06 (-2.97%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)10-14 2024-10-14
Earnings (Next)01-30 2025-01-30
Inst Owners4.63%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners38.57%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap8.62M
Analysts0
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %1.32%
Short Ratio0.21
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 7.96%
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.54%
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)N/A
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)N/A
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 1.02
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 1.11
P/tB 1.11
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)-0.23
EYN/A
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)N/A
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)N/A
OCFYN/A
SpS1.93
BVpS1.77
TBVpS1.77
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -6.65%
ROE -12.3%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 22.37%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)-0.7%
ROA(5y)-0.49%
ROE(3y)-1.17%
ROE(5y)-0.68%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-2.46%
GM growth 5Y-2.7%
F-ScoreN/A
Asset Turnover0.59
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 2.13
Quick Ratio 1.8
Altman-Z 1.23
F-ScoreN/A
WACC9.6%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)60.12%
Cap/Depr(5y)101.92%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.97%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.71%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-310.27%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%587%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-26.61%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.58%
Revenue growth 5Y-11.79%
Sales Q2Q%60.43%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-324.24%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y348.28%
FCF growth 3Y27.18%
FCF growth 5Y-19.43%
OCF growth 1Y606.25%
OCF growth 3Y22.56%
OCF growth 5Y-19.46%