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0538 Stock Chart & Stats
HK$1.02
-HK$0.01(-1.18%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
HK$1.02
-HK$0.01(-1.18%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeHK$0.78 - HK$1.10
Previous CloseN/A
Volume198.00K
Average Volume (3M)439.68K
Market Cap
HK$895.06M
Enterprise Value-HK$132.62M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)HK$1.68B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)HK$653.17M
Price to Earnings (P/E)27.1
Beta0.56
Next Earnings
Sep 01, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield9.65%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.03
Shares Outstanding1,091,538,800
10 Day Avg. Volume224,330
30 Day Avg. Volume439,676
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.13
Price to Book (P/B)0.30
Price to Sales (P/S)0.47
P/FCF Ratio2.27
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Low LeverageConservative debt-to-equity (~0.23 in 2025, 0.15–0.26 historically) gives the company balance-sheet resilience typical restaurants need. Low leverage reduces refinancing and interest-rate risk, preserving capacity to invest in stores, weather downturns, and support dividends over the medium term.
Consistent Free Cash FlowSustained and improving operating cash flow (453M) and FCF (371M) indicate strong cash conversion despite weak accounting profits. Reliable FCF enhances financial flexibility to fund capex, dividends, or store investments without heavy new debt, supporting durable operations and strategic options.
Revenue Stabilization & EBITDA StrengthA return to modest top-line growth (+6% in 2025) coupled with an improved EBITDA margin (~22%) suggests operational recovery and some operating leverage. If sustained, this mix supports internal margin repair and ability to rebuild net profitability over the coming quarters absent recurring adverse shocks.
Bears Say
Sharp Gross Margin DeclineA roughly 16 percentage-point drop in gross margin is a material structural hit to core economics, implying weaker pricing power or higher input costs. Such a decline compresses room for operating leverage to flow to net income and makes margins more sensitive to commodity, labor, or rent pressures over months.
Thin And Volatile Net ProfitabilityNet margins near 1.6% after a recent loss, and ROE around ~1.0%, reveal weak returns on capital and earnings volatility. Persistently thin profits limit reinvestment and dividend sustainability and increase the company's vulnerability to even modest cost or demand shocks over the medium term.
Cash Vs. Accounting Earnings DisconnectStrong cash flow alongside very low reported net income raises questions about sustainability: working-capital timing, nonrecurring items, or accounting mismatches could be masking future earnings risk. If cash drivers reverse, the apparent financial flexibility may prove less durable.
Ajisen (China) Holdings Limited News
0538 FAQ
What was Ajisen (China) Holdings Limited’s price range in the past 12 months?
Ajisen (China) Holdings Limited lowest stock price was HK$0.78 and its highest was HK$1.10 in the past 12 months.
What is Ajisen (China) Holdings Limited’s market cap?
Ajisen (China) Holdings Limited’s market cap is HK$895.06M.
When is Ajisen (China) Holdings Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?
Ajisen (China) Holdings Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 01, 2026 which is in 24 days.
How were Ajisen (China) Holdings Limited’s earnings last quarter?
Ajisen (China) Holdings Limited released its earnings results on Mar 27, 2026. The company reported HK$0.004 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by HK$0.004.
Is Ajisen (China) Holdings Limited overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Ajisen (China) Holdings Limited’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Ajisen (China) Holdings Limited pay dividends?
Ajisen (China) Holdings Limited pays a Annually dividend of HK$0.113 which represents an annual dividend yield of 9.65%. See more information on Ajisen (China) Holdings Limited dividends here
What is Ajisen (China) Holdings Limited’s EPS estimate?
Ajisen (China) Holdings Limited’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Ajisen (China) Holdings Limited have?
Ajisen (China) Holdings Limited has 1,091,538,800 shares outstanding.
What happened to Ajisen (China) Holdings Limited’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Ajisen (China) Holdings Limited reported an EPS of HK$0.004 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went same 0%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Ajisen (China) Holdings Limited?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in HK:0538
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Ajisen (China) Holdings Limited Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
14.79%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
9.65%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
4.58%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Ajisen (China) Holdings Limited
Ajisen (China) Holdings Limited, an investment holding company, operates a chain of fast casual restaurants in the People's Republic of China and Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. It operates through Operation of Restaurants; Manufacture and Sales of Noodles and Related Products; and Investment Holding segments. The company's restaurants offer Japanese ramen and Japanese-style dishes under the Ajisen brand. It also invests in properties, and unlisted equity instruments and fund investments. In addition, the company manufactures, trades in, and sells noodles; provides management services; and operates food processing centre and noodle factory, as well as So Pho chain restaurants. Ajisen (China) Holdings Limited was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Yau Tong, Hong Kong.
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