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CK Hutchison Holdings
(HKEX:0001)
The score is driven primarily by solid financial flexibility and strong reported cash generation, tempered by weaker profitability/ROE. Valuation is a clear positive due to the low P/E. Technical signals are neutral-to-soft in the near term, and the latest earnings call supports stability but flags reliance on FX/one-offs and ongoing operational pressure in telecoms and Ports.
CK Hutchison Holdings (0001) vs. iShares MSCI Hong Kong ETF (EWH)
- Market Cap
- HKD 30.66B
- Dividend Yield
- 3.55%
- Average Volume (3M)
- 5.74M
- Price to Earnings (P/E)
- 6.7
- Beta (1Y)
- 0.90
- Revenue Growth
- -2.34%
- EPS Growth
- 388.55%
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Employees
- 300,000
- Sector
- Industrials
- Sector Strength
- 63
- Industry
- Conglomerates
CK Hutchison Holdings Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
CK Hutchison Holdings Limited, a global investment firm, engages in a wide array of activities across various sectors worldwide. Its extensive portfolio includes investments in, development, and operation of port facilities, managing 291 berths sprea...
How the Company Makes Money
CK Hutchison makes money through multiple operating divisions that generate revenue and cash flow from recurring services and long-term assets: 1) Ports and related services - Revenue model: service fees tied to global trade flows and terminal throug...
CK Hutchison Holdings Earnings Call Summary
Balanced/neutral: the company reported solid headline revenue, earnings and liquidity improvements (supported by large disposal proceeds and strong associate performance such as Cenovus and IOH) plus resilient Retail and Ports (excluding Panama). However, a sizable portion of headline growth was FX-driven, Ports were materially harmed by the Panama expropriation, telecoms face notable operational and margin pressures, and underlying free cash flow was weaker before one-off proceeds. Management is prudent on capital deployment while exploring options.
Q2-2026 Updates
Positive Updates
Negative Updates
Company Guidance
Guidance from the call was cautious but constructive: group underlying revenue grew 7% in H1 (with a +4ppt FX tailwind), net earnings rose ~6% pre‑IFRS16 (7% post) and the board used the 6% underlying growth to set a prudent interim dividend stance while expecting full‑year dividends to reflect full‑year underlying earnings; operating free cash flow was impacted by HKD3.7bn of associate/JV investments (operating cash bar HKD30.6bn), underlying free cash flow was HKD7.705bn vs HKD10.697bn a year ago (reported free cash flow HKD58.3bn, +88% YoY including one‑offs); balance sheet liquidity ~HKD187bn, net debt ~HKD64bn and consolidated net debt/total capital 8.1% (pro‑forma under ~HKD20bn and ~2–2.5% after the GBP4.3bn/~HKD45bn VodafoneThree proceeds); divisional guidance: Ports throughput 43.6m TEUs (‑1% overall, +3% ex‑Panama) and EBITDA HKD9.03bn (flat in LC, excl. Panama underlying HKD8.69bn) with full‑year earnings growth expected, Retail revenue/EBITDA/EBIT +9% reported (+5% LC) and H1 EBITDA HKD8.68bn (17,042 stores, loyalty base 183m, net store growth expected for full year), Infrastructure grew underlying EBITDA and raised its dividend ~3% to HKD0.75, Telecoms aiming for cost cuts and AI‑driven productivity to restore cash flow (3 Group Europe EBITDA down ~5% in LC), and capital deployment will be disciplined—prioritizing long‑term returns (M&A, reinvestment, dividends or buybacks to be decided by each group company).
CK Hutchison Holdings Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Cash generation is a key strength (operating cash flow and free cash flow improved in 2025), and leverage appears moderate with a sizable equity base. Offsetting this, profitability and returns weakened materially in 2025 (net income and ROE stepped down), reducing overall earnings quality despite stable revenue.
Income Statement
56NeutralBalance Sheet
63PositiveCash Flow
72Positive| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 277.39B | 280.04B | 281.35B | 275.57B | 262.50B | 280.85B |
| Gross Profit | 156.01B | 162.70B | 171.01B | 165.68B | 45.26B | 57.23B |
| EBITDA | 66.22B | 66.10B | 67.11B | 85.14B | 65.42B | 77.94B |
| Net Income | 37.79B | 11.84B | 17.09B | 23.50B | 36.68B | 33.48B |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 1.15T | 1.16T | 1.11T | 1.16T | 1.15T | 1.21T |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 179.34B | 143.75B | 121.31B | 127.32B | 138.09B | 153.13B |
| Total Debt | 316.99B | 334.28B | 324.73B | 343.53B | 353.42B | 412.06B |
| Total Liabilities | 444.87B | 467.28B | 459.95B | 488.35B | 505.69B | 581.68B |
| Stockholders Equity | 578.48B | 562.77B | 534.72B | 548.60B | 523.51B | 513.15B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 47.30B | 43.82B | 33.86B | 26.14B | 30.55B | 12.05B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 64.60B | 62.57B | 54.23B | 51.44B | 56.40B | 51.69B |
| Investing Cash Flow | 18.70B | -6.11B | -19.90B | -15.41B | -5.17B | -2.41B |
| Financing Cash Flow | -33.56B | -34.01B | -40.35B | -46.78B | -66.27B | -52.10B |
CK Hutchison Holdings Peers Comparison
Overall Rating
HK:001973Outperform
HK:026773Outperform- HK:000164Neutral
HK:036362Neutral
HK:039261Neutral
HK:065655Neutral
Financial Indicators
| Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HK:0019 | 73Outperform | HKD 125.93B | 16.32 | 3.38% | 3.76% | 6.76% | 618.77% |
| HK:0267 | 73Outperform | HKD 357.81B | 5.23 | 8.21% | 5.57% | 12.61% | 10.92% |
| HK:0001 | 64Neutral | HKD 253.55B | 6.71 | 6.62% | 3.55% | -2.34% | 388.55% |
| Sector * | 63Neutral | $10.79B | 15.43 | 7.44% | 2.01% | 2.89% | -14.66% |
| HK:0363 | 62Neutral | HKD 14.58B | 7.17 | 4.00% | 8.35% | -28.06% | -23.13% |
| HK:0392 | 61Neutral | HKD 37.79B | 6.43 | 5.76% | 5.39% | 5.30% | 0.81% |
| HK:0656 | 55Neutral | HKD 36.16B | -1.38 | -23.63% | 0.45% | -1.33% | -409.12% |
* Industrials Sector Average
Performance Comparison
| Show on chart | Ticker | Company Name | Price | Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HK:0001 | CK Hutchison Holdings | 66.20 | 15.88 | 31.57% | |
| HK:0392 | Beijing Enterprises Holdings | 30.04 | -2.32 | -7.17% | |
| HK:0267 | CITIC | 12.30 | 0.79 | 6.86% | |
| HK:0656 | Fosun International | 4.46 | -0.45 | -9.16% | |
| HK:0363 | Shanghai Industrial Holdings | 13.41 | 0.68 | 5.33% | |
| HK:0019 | Swire Pacific Class A | 106.40 | 44.33 | 71.42% |
CK Hutchison Holdings Corporate Events
CK Hutchison declares interim dividend for first half of 2026
CK Hutchison Holdings has declared an interim ordinary cash dividend of HKD 0.7455 per share for the six months ended 30 June 2026, for the financial year ending 31 December 2026. The dividend will be paid in Hong Kong dollars, with an ex-dividend da...
CK Hutchison lifts earnings, exits UK assets to hit record-low leverage
CK Hutchison Holdings reported higher interim revenue and earnings for the six months to 30 June 2026, despite operating in an exceptionally turbulent global environment marked by war-related disruptions, volatile commodity prices, and renewed inflat...
CK Hutchison Sets August Board Meeting to Approve Interim Results and Consider Dividend
CK Hutchison Holdings has scheduled a board meeting for 13 August 2026 to review and approve the group’s interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2026. The board will also decide on the publication of these results, providing investors...
CK Hutchison Sets 2026 Deadline for Unclaimed 2019 Dividends
CK Hutchison Holdings has announced that, under its Articles of Association, dividends that remain unclaimed for six years after declaration will be forfeited and revert to the company. The board has specified that its 2019 interim dividend of HK$0.8...
CK Hutchison Wins Strong Shareholder Backing for Dividend, Board and Capital Mandates
Shareholders of CK Hutchison Holdings approved all ordinary resolutions at the annual general meeting held on 21 May 2026, including the adoption of the 2025 audited financial statements and the declaration of a final dividend. Investors also backed...
CK Hutchison Confirms Board Line-Up and Committee Roles After AGM
CK Hutchison Holdings has confirmed a 16-member board of directors following its annual general meeting on 21 May 2026, comprising eight executive directors, one non-executive director and seven independent non-executive directors. The board continue...
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Date of analysis: Aug 19, 2026