New Horizon Aircraft Ltd (HOVRW) QQ3 2024 results illustrate a pre-revenue profile with meaningful operating losses and an ongoing, technology-driven R&D program. The quarter shows no reported revenue, an operating loss of $3.554 million, and a net loss of $4.943 million. EBITDA sits at negative $3.517 million, while per-share earnings stand at -$0.17. Cash burn from operations was $2.623 million for the quarter, and the company secured $11.023 million of financing activity, producing a net cash increase of $8.309 million and ending the period with roughly $9.196 million in cash. These dynamics underscore a business in investment mode, prioritizing product development and certification-readiness over near-term profitability.
From a balance-sheet perspective, total assets are $10.328 million with total liabilities of $3.331 million and total stockholders’ equity of $6.997 million. A notable feature is a sizable preferred stock balance (approximately $6.264 million) and a large negative accumulated other comprehensive income, pointing to a complex capital structure that will influence future dilution risk and equity financing requirements as the company seeks to advance toward commercialization. While liquidity appears strong on the surface (current and quick ratios at 7.11x and cash ratio near 6.49x), the operating model remains heavily dependent on external funding to sustain R&D, testing, and regulatory activities.
Looking ahead, management guidance is not explicitly provided in the QQ3 2024 filing, and management commentary from an earnings call is not available in the provided transcript. Investors should monitor key milestones related to certification timelines for the Cavorite X7, prototype/test flight progress, potential customer LOIs, and any future capital-raising efforts. The aerospace eVTOL space offers a substantial long-term growth trajectory, but the near-term outcome hinges on successful product development, regulatory approvals, and the ability to secure additional funding on favorable terms.
Key Performance Indicators
Operating Income
Decreasing
-3.55M
QoQ: -8.55% | YoY: -182.29%
Net Income
Increasing
-4.94M
QoQ: -125.14% | YoY: 6.84%
EPS
Stable
-0.17
QoQ: -120.48% | YoY: N/A
Revenue Trend
Margin Analysis
Financial Highlights
Revenue: Not reported for QQ3 2024 (N/A). YoY: N/A; QoQ: N/A.
Profitability: EBITDA = -$3.517 million; Operating income = -$3.554 million; Net income = -$4.943 million; EPS = -$0.17. YoY operating income change: -182.29%; QoQ operating income change: -8.55%.
Cash Flow: Operating cash flow = -$2.623 million; Free cash flow = -$2.714 million; Net cash provided by financing activities = $11.023 million; Net change in cash = +$8.309 million; Cash at end of period = $9.196 million.
Balance Sheet: Total assets = $10.328 million; Cash and cash equivalents = $9.196 million; Total liabilities = $3.331 million; Total stockholders’ equity = $6.997 million; Net debt = -$9.161 million (net cash position). Current ratio = 7.11; Quick ratio = 7.11; Cash ratio = 6.49. Weighted-average shares outstanding = 29.474 million; Earnings per share (diluted) = -$0.17.
Notes: Revenue is not disclosed for QQ3 2024; the company reported ongoing R&D intensity with R&D expenses of $0.443 million and G&A of $3.111 million for the period, contributing to the quarterly loss profile. Liquidity metrics suggest ample near-term liquidity, but the business remains highly cash-burn dependent as it advances the Cavorite X7 program.
Income Statement
Metric
Value
YoY Change
QoQ Change
Operating Income
-3.55M
-182.29%
-8.55%
Net Income
-4.94M
6.84%
-125.14%
EPS
-0.17
N/A
-120.48%
Key Financial Ratios
Return on Assets
Weak
-0.48%
Return on assets suggests inefficient capital allocation
Return on Equity
Weak
-0.71%
Return on equity suggests inefficient capital allocation
Current Ratio
Strong
7.11
Current ratio indicates excellent liquidity and financial flexibility
Debt to Equity
Conservative
0.01
Debt-to-equity shows conservative leverage and low financial risk
P/E Ratio
Negative
-0.75x
Negative earnings make P/E ratio not meaningful
Price to Book
Fair Value
2.11x
Price-to-book ratio reasonable for profitable companies
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