NetaGo Technology Company
1483.HK
HKD1.100 -4.35%
Exchange: HKSE | Sector: Industrials | Industry: Waste Management
Q4 2024
Published: Dec 31, 2024

Earnings Highlights

  • Revenue of $94.65M down 0.8% year-over-year
  • EPS of $-0.02 increased by 40.8% from previous year
  • Gross margin of 2.1%
  • Net income of -9.08M
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NetaGo Technology Company Limited (1483.HK) QQ4 2024 Results – Margin Pressure Amid Stable Revenue in HK Waste Management (Industrials)

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

Revenue

94.65M
QoQ: 0.00% | YoY:-0.75%

Gross Profit

1.96M
2.07% margin
QoQ: 0.00% | YoY:132.03%

Operating Income

-40.15M
QoQ: 0.00% | YoY:-29.91%

Net Income

-9.08M
QoQ: 0.00% | YoY:72.42%

EPS

-0.02
QoQ: 0.00% | YoY:40.82%

Revenue Trend

Margin Analysis

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...

Historical Earnings Comparison

PeriodRevenue ($M)EPS ($)YoY GrowthReport
Q2 2025 180.70 0.03 +90.9% View
Q1 2025 90.35 0.02 +71.4% View
Q4 2024 94.65 -0.02 -0.8% View
Q3 2024 94.65 -0.02 +98.5% View