Executive Summary
NetaGo Technology Company Limited (1483.HK) delivered Q4 2024 results with revenue of HKD 94.65 million and a modest gross profit of HKD 1.96 million, resulting in a gross margin of 2.07%. Despite a small YoY revenue decline of 0.75%, profitability remained under pressure as EBITDA came in at HKD -48.2 million and net income registered HKD -9.08 million, yielding a net margin of -9.59% and an EPS of -0.0245 HKD. The quarter showcased improvement in gross profit versus the prior-year Q4 (where gross profit was negative) but was offset by high operating expenses, driving negative operating and pre-tax results.
On the balance sheet, NetaGo exhibits a robust liquidity profile with cash and cash equivalents of HKD 210.5 million and total cash/short-term investments of HKD 342.9 million, contributing to a net debt position of HKD -66.3 million (net cash). Total assets stood at HKD 977.5 million against liabilities of HKD 629.1 million and equity of HKD 317.8 million, with accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) of HKD -318.97 million, indicating substantial negative reserves embedded in equity. The company holds a sizeable intangible asset base of HKD 356.7 million, suggesting potential value tied to non-physical assets but also potential impairment exposure if cash generation remains weak.
Relative to HK peers in the waste management/industrials space, NetaGo’s quarterly margin metrics are significantly weaker. The gross margin of 2.07% lags peers that exhibit margins well above 10% in many cases, and EBITDA/operating margins remain negative, underscoring a profitability challenge even as liquidity remains comfortable. The stock’s valuation metrics show price-to-sales around 4.69x and price-to-book around 1.40x, with an enterprise value multiple that appears negative, reflecting the cash-heavy balance sheet and negative operating profitability. Investors should weigh the near-term earnings dynamics against the longer-term potential of a liquidity buffer and any strategic cost optimization opportunities.
Key Performance Indicators
Key Insights
Revenue: HKD 94.65 million; YoY vs Q4 2023: -0.75%; QoQ: 0.00%
Gross Profit: HKD 1.96 million; YoY: +132.0%; QoQ: 0.00%
Gross Margin: 2.07%
Operating Income: HKD -40.15 million; YoY: -29.91%; QoQ: 0.00%
EBITDA: HKD -48.20 million; EBITDA Margin: -50.92%
Net Income: HKD -9.08 million; YoY: +72.42% (improved from prior-year Q4); QoQ: 0.00%
Net Margin: -9.59%
EPS (Diluted): -0.0245 HKD; YoY: +40.82%
Weighted average shares (basic): 370.14 million; (diluted): 767.80 million
Current Ratio: 1.317; Qui...
Financial Highlights
Revenue: HKD 94.65 million; YoY vs Q4 2023: -0.75%; QoQ: 0.00%
Gross Profit: HKD 1.96 million; YoY: +132.0%; QoQ: 0.00%
Gross Margin: 2.07%
Operating Income: HKD -40.15 million; YoY: -29.91%; QoQ: 0.00%
EBITDA: HKD -48.20 million; EBITDA Margin: -50.92%
Net Income: HKD -9.08 million; YoY: +72.42% (improved from prior-year Q4); QoQ: 0.00%
Net Margin: -9.59%
EPS (Diluted): -0.0245 HKD; YoY: +40.82%
Weighted average shares (basic): 370.14 million; (diluted): 767.80 million
Current Ratio: 1.317; Quick Ratio: 1.289; Cash Ratio: 0.471
Receivables Days: 153.78; Inventory Days: 12.27; Payables Days: 14.01; Cash Conversion Cycle: 152.05 days
Gross Profit Margin: 2.07%; Operating Profit Margin: -42.41%; Pretax Margin: -50.73%; Net Margin: -9.59%
Return on Assets (ROA): -0.93%; Return on Equity (ROE): -2.86%; Return on Capital Employed (ROCE): -7.57%
Debt to Asset: 14.8%; Debt to Equity: 45.4%; Total Debt to Capitalization: 31.2% ; Company Equity Multiplier: 3.08
Income Statement
| Metric |
Value |
YoY Change |
QoQ Change |
| Revenue |
94.65M |
-0.75% |
0.00% |
| Gross Profit |
1.96M |
132.03% |
0.00% |
| Operating Income |
-40.15M |
-29.91% |
0.00% |
| Net Income |
-9.08M |
72.42% |
0.00% |
| EPS |
-0.02 |
40.82% |
0.00% |
Key Financial Ratios
operatingProfitMargin
-42.4%
priceEarningsRatio
-12.24
Management Commentary
Note: No earnings call transcript was provided in the data. Consequently, there are no management highlights or quotes available for thematic synthesis.
Forward Guidance
No explicit forward guidance was disclosed in the provided dataset. Given the current profitability profile and industry dynamics, the near-term performance will hinge on margin expansion and SG&A optimization alongside any scale benefits from ongoing environmental services and maintenance activities in Hong Kong and Mainland China. Investors should monitor: (a) progression of gross margin via revenue mix and cost controls; (b) any announced capex plans or strategic partnerships that could enhance recurring revenue streams; (c) changes in regulatory or pricing dynamics in HK/ Mainland China waste-management markets; and (d) the company’s ability to convert liquidity into earnings growth without a material increase in working capital or debt. Potential catalysts include cost rationalization, monetization or impairment management of intangible assets, and any strategic moves to shift toward higher-margin services. Key factors to monitor: quarterly EBITDA trajectory, SG&A as a percentage of revenue, and changes to accumulated other comprehensive income that could affect equity base.