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Heng Tai Consumables Group Limited

0197.HK

HKSEConsumer DefensiveFood Distribution

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HK$0.38

−HK$0.015 · -3.80%

Aug 24, 11:57 AM HKT

0197.HK company overview

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Company profile

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Heng Tai Consumables Group Limited operates as an investment holding company with a primary focus on distributing and trading consumer packaged goods, beverages, and household essentials throughout the People's Republic of China. The company's diverse activities are structured into three main divisions: Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) Trading, Agri-Products, and Logistics Services. Within its FMCG Trading segment, Heng Tai offers an extensive range of packaged food items, including confectionery (biscuits, candies, chocolates), pantry staples (condiments, margarine, milk powder products, noodles, rice, pasta), healthy foods, and various snacks like potato chips. This segment also distributes beverages such as soft drinks and fruit juices, alongside essential household consumables like facial tissues, toilet tissues, and cleaning products. The Agri-Products division is dedicated to the cultivation, marketing, and distribution of both fresh and processed fruits and vegetables. The Logistics Services segment provides comprehensive third-party logistics solutions, encompassing cold chain management and warehousing. It also specializes in food pre-preparation services, catering to major clients such as fast-food restaurant chains, central kitchens, hotels, and casinos. To support its distribution network, this segment manages and operates its own fleet of trucks for national and regional deliveries, complemented by strategically located logistics centers. Beyond these core business units, the group's portfolio also includes livestock breeding, treasury and administrative support services, and securities brokerage. Furthermore, it engages in the retail of jewelry products for tourists and oversees various packing facilities and distribution depots. Established in 1986, Heng Tai Consumables Group Limited maintains its corporate headquarters in Sheung Wan, Hong Kong.

Industry
Food Distribution
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Headquarters
HK
CEO
Kwok Hing Lam
Listed since
Dec 3, 2001
Employees
243

Market position

Day range

Current HK$0.38

52-week range

Current HK$0.38

Open
HK$0.395
Previous close
HK$0.395
Volume
637.88K
1.91× average
Average volume
334.82K
Average daily volume
Market cap
79.5M HKD
Beta
-0
Market reference 1
50-day average
HK$0.3135
+21.21% above average
200-day average
HK$0.2966
+28.12% above average

Financials

Financial snapshot

Latest / TTM

Valuation & yield

Enterprise value
-19.94M HKD
P/E (TTM)
-0.34×
P/B (TTM)
0.13×
P/S (TTM)
0.23×
EV / EBITDA
0.13×
Earnings yield
-646.66%
Free cash flow yield
-55.18%
Dividend yield
0.00%

Profitability & efficiency

Gross margin
5.99%
Operating margin
-26.06%
Net margin
-57.56%
Return on equity
-35.55%
Return on assets
-31.14%
Return on invested capital
-15.70%

Financial health

Debt / equity
0.01×
Current ratio
6.37×
Altman Z-score
-3.84
Piotroski F-score
3 of 9

Financial statements

Margin trends

Profitability as a percentage of reported revenue.

Gross marginOperating marginNet margin
Gross, operating, and net margin trends14%-9%-31%-54%Gross margin, FY2020: 3.37%Gross margin, FY2021: 3.96%Gross margin, FY2022: 7.14%Gross margin, FY2023: 8.29%Gross margin, FY2024: 8.03%Operating margin, FY2020: -24.12%Operating margin, FY2021: -19.54%Operating margin, FY2022: -14.78%Operating margin, FY2023: -44.43%Operating margin, FY2024: -21.79%Net margin, FY2020: -47.52%Net margin, FY2021: -43.12%Net margin, FY2022: -28.51%Net margin, FY2023: -44.45%Net margin, FY2024: -47.92%FY2020FY2021FY2022FY2023FY2024
Gross margin FY2020 3.37%. Gross margin FY2021 3.96%. Gross margin FY2022 7.14%. Gross margin FY2023 8.29%. Gross margin FY2024 8.03%. Operating margin FY2020 -24.12%. Operating margin FY2021 -19.54%. Operating margin FY2022 -14.78%. Operating margin FY2023 -44.43%. Operating margin FY2024 -21.79%. Net margin FY2020 -47.52%. Net margin FY2021 -43.12%. Net margin FY2022 -28.51%. Net margin FY2023 -44.45%. Net margin FY2024 -47.92%.

Income trends

Revenue

427.99M HKD-3.16%

Operating income

−93.27M HKD+52.50%

Net income

−205.08M HKD-4.40%
Income trends across reported periods597M HKD290.01M HKD−16.97M HKD−323.96M HKDRevenue, FY2020: 520.25M HKDRevenue, FY2021: 501.22M HKDRevenue, FY2022: 440.6M HKDRevenue, FY2023: 441.95M HKDRevenue, FY2024: 427.99M HKDOperating income, FY2020: −125.46M HKDOperating income, FY2021: −97.95M HKDOperating income, FY2022: −65.11M HKDOperating income, FY2023: −196.36M HKDOperating income, FY2024: −93.27M HKDNet income, FY2020: −247.21M HKDNet income, FY2021: −216.13M HKDNet income, FY2022: −125.6M HKDNet income, FY2023: −196.45M HKDNet income, FY2024: −205.08M HKDFY2020FY2021FY2022FY2023FY2024
Revenue FY2020 520.25M HKD. Revenue FY2021 501.22M HKD. Revenue FY2022 440.6M HKD. Revenue FY2023 441.95M HKD. Revenue FY2024 427.99M HKD. Operating income FY2020 −125.46M HKD. Operating income FY2021 −97.95M HKD. Operating income FY2022 −65.11M HKD. Operating income FY2023 −196.36M HKD. Operating income FY2024 −93.27M HKD. Net income FY2020 −247.21M HKD. Net income FY2021 −216.13M HKD. Net income FY2022 −125.6M HKD. Net income FY2023 −196.45M HKD. Net income FY2024 −205.08M HKD.
Metric (HKD)FY2024FY2023FY2022FY2021FY2020
Revenue427.99M HKD441.95M HKD440.6M HKD501.22M HKD520.25M HKD
Cost of goods sold393.62M HKD405.32M HKD409.12M HKD481.37M HKD502.75M HKD
Gross profit34.37M HKD36.63M HKD31.48M HKD19.84M HKD17.51M HKD
Selling, general, and administrative121.32M HKD112.23M HKD94.81M HKD106.72M HKD102.04M HKD
Operating expenses127.64M HKD233M HKD96.59M HKD117.8M HKD142.97M HKD
Interest income6.14M HKD6.61M HKD7.08M HKD7.37M HKD13.53M HKD
Interest expense335K HKD326K HKD550K HKD436K HKD452K HKD
Depreciation and amortization45.39M HKD42.63M HKD27.3M HKD42.2M HKD52.75M HKD
Operating income−93.27M HKD−196.36M HKD−65.11M HKD−97.95M HKD−125.46M HKD
Net income−205.08M HKD−196.45M HKD−125.6M HKD−216.13M HKD−247.21M HKD

Company facts updated Aug 24, 2026.

Earnings

Latest fiscal-year EPS
-1.16
FY2024
Latest fiscal-year revenue
427.99M HKD
FY2024 · -3.16% year over year

Annual EPS trend

Reported history and fiscal-year consensus

ReportedConsensus forecast
Annual EPS trend-1.01-1.6-2.2-2.79FY20FY21FY22FY23FY24

Annual revenue trend

Reported history and fiscal-year consensus

ReportedConsensus forecast
Annual revenue trend529.48M492.58M455.67M418.77MFY20FY21FY22FY23FY24

Corporate actions

Annual dividends per share

Cash distributions grouped by calendar year; partial years are marked.

HK$2.1499

2005 complete year-40.0% since 2003

Corporate action history

Dividend

Ex-dividend Dec 21, 2010

HK$0.0079

Special

Dividend

Ex-dividend Nov 14, 2005

HK$0.0079

Semi-Annual

Dividend

Ex-dividend Apr 8, 2005

HK$0.004

Semi-Annual

Dividend

Ex-dividend Nov 22, 2004

HK$0.0079

Annual

Dividend

Ex-dividend Nov 12, 2003

HK$0.0119

Semi-Annual

Dividend

Ex-dividend May 7, 2003

HK$0.0079

Semi-Annual

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