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Highway Holdings Limited (HIHO)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
11/04/2025: HIHO (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
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Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -4.8% | Avg. Invested days 59 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 11/04/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 7.53M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price - |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price - | ||
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta 0.32 | 52 Weeks Range 1.39 - 2.80 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 1.39 - 2.80 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 11.70% | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.17 |
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin -10.36% | Operating Margin (TTM) 0.21% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -3.29% | Return on Equity (TTM) -10.6% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 3276120 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.02 |
Enterprise Value 3276120 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.02 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.45 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 4.98 | Shares Outstanding 4401820 | Shares Floating 2702564 |
Shares Outstanding 4401820 | Shares Floating 2702564 | ||
Percent Insiders 38.61 | Percent Institutions 4.84 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Highway Holdings Limited
Company Overview
History and Background
Highway Holdings Limited was founded in 1977. Initially a manufacturer of electronic components, it has evolved into a diversified company focused on metal stamping and tooling.
Core Business Areas
- Metal Stamping and Tooling: Manufactures precision metal stampings and related tooling used in various industries, including automotive, electronics, and medical devices.
Leadership and Structure
The leadership team consists of the CEO, CFO, and various regional directors. The company operates with a hierarchical organizational structure.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Precision Metal Stampings: These are custom-designed metal parts used in various industries. While specific market share data is difficult to ascertain precisely, Highway Holdings competes with numerous global manufacturers. Competitors include companies specializing in metal forming and stamping, such as Shiloh Industries and Tower International.
- Tooling and Die Design: Designs and manufactures tooling and dies used in the metal stamping process. Competitors include specialized tooling companies, often operating regionally.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The metal stamping industry is influenced by the automotive, electronics, and industrial sectors. Demand fluctuates based on these sectors' performance.
Positioning
Highway Holdings is positioned as a specialized manufacturer offering custom metal stamping solutions. Its competitive advantages include engineering expertise and quality control.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global metal stamping market is estimated to be in the tens of billions of dollars. Highway Holdings holds a small portion of this TAM, focusing on specialized niche markets.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong engineering capabilities
- Long-term customer relationships
- High-quality products
- Experienced management team
Weaknesses
- Limited geographic diversification
- Dependence on key customers
- Relatively small scale compared to major competitors
- Concentrated business in metal-based products
Opportunities
- Expansion into new geographic markets
- Diversification into related manufacturing processes
- Adoption of advanced manufacturing technologies
- Growth in demand from emerging markets
Threats
- Economic downturns
- Increased competition
- Fluctuations in raw material prices
- Geopolitical risks in manufacturing locations
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- SLRC
- DORM
- TC
Competitive Landscape
Highway Holdings competes with larger players. The firm needs to focus on maintaining its reputation for high-quality products and engineering capabilities.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Highway Holdings' growth has been modest and dependent on economic conditions in its target markets.
Future Projections: Future growth is projected to be stable, with potential for increased revenue from new market penetration.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include investment in new equipment and expansion of customer base.
Summary
Highway Holdings is a niche manufacturer with stable revenue and a relatively conservative financial structure. Its engineering capabilities and focus on quality are strengths, but its limited geographic diversification and dependence on key customers present risks. Future success depends on expanding into new markets and diversifying its product offerings, while economic downturns and competition pose threats.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
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- Industry Reports
- Financial News Sources
Disclaimers:
This analysis is based on publicly available information and estimates. It does not constitute investment advice. Real-time financial data may differ.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Highway Holdings Limited
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters - | ||
IPO Launch date 1996-12-09 | Founder, Chairman, CEO & President Mr. Roland Walter Kohl | ||
Sector Industrials | Industry Metal Fabrication | Full time employees - | Website https://www.highwayholdings.com |
Full time employees - | Website https://www.highwayholdings.com | ||
Highway Holdings Limited, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells metal, plastic, electric, and electronic parts and components, subassemblies, and finished products in Hong Kong and China, Europe, and North America. The company operates through two segments, Metal Stamping and Mechanical original equipment manufacturer (OEM); and Electric OEM. Its products are used in the manufacture of products, such as photocopiers, laser printers, print cartridges, electrical connectors, electrical circuits, vacuum cleaners, LED power supplies, stepping motors, pumps for dishwashers, and other washing machine components. The company also assists customers in the design and development of the tooling used in the metal and plastic manufacturing process, as well as provides manufacturing and engineering services, including metal stamping, screen printing, plastic injection molding, pad printing, and electronic assembly of printed circuit boards. In addition, it trades in plastic injection products; and manufactures and assembles automation equipment. The company offers its products to OEMs and contract manufacturers. Highway Holdings Limited was incorporated in 1990 and is headquartered in Sheung Shui, Hong Kong.
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