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Highway Holdings Limited(HIHO)

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1-STAR RATING
PASS
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$0.72
10/20/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for HIHO

10/20/2026: HIHO (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Highway Holdings Limited is a micro-cap manufacturer that provides metal, plastic, and electronic assembly services for global original equipment manufacturers. The company's strengths include a long-standing operational history and a flexible manufacturing model that caters to specific client needs. Its primary growth opportunity lies in securing new manufacturing contracts, though the firm faces intense competitive pressure from much larger global contract manufacturers. Key risks involve high sensitivity to global supply chain disruptions and significant revenue concentration in a few large clients. This stock may suit investors willing to accept high volatility and liquidity risks in exchange for potential recovery in the industrial manufacturing sector.

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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorWeak fitThe company lacks the scale and growth momentum typically sought by growth-oriented portfolios.
Momentum investorWeak fitThe stock often suffers from low trading volume and lacks the volatility profile preferred by momentum traders.
Value investorMixed fitWhile potentially undervalued, the company's inconsistent profitability makes it a difficult value play.
Dividend investorMixed fitDividend payments are irregular and not guaranteed, making it unsuitable for reliable income needs.
Low-risk investorWeak fitOperational risks in foreign manufacturing and small-cap volatility make this inappropriate for conservative investors.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock's low liquidity can lead to significant price swings on relatively low trading volumes.
Valuation riskMediumMarket pricing is often driven more by sentiment and liquidity than intrinsic financial strength.
Competition risk (EMS giants)HighThe company competes against massive, technologically advanced global providers for limited OEM contracts.
Business qualityMediumThe reliance on thin-margin contract manufacturing limits the company's long-term competitive moat.
Dividend incomeMediumInconsistent payouts mean this cannot be relied upon as a source of stable yield.
Execution riskHighMaintaining production consistency across international borders presents ongoing operational and logistical hurdles.

Price Behavior

Rolling Over
PRICE PATH

Rolling Over

The price momentum is slowing down and beginning to turn downward.

Highly Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Highly Choppy

The stock has experienced frequent, large price swings that make its near-term movement less predictable.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -23.77%
Avg. Invested days 33
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
HIHO receives a 2-star rating, reflecting soft or weak scores across the available pillars. The rating is constrained by weak unit economics, soft company fundamentals, and soft analyst coverage.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
HIHO has soft overall fundamentals (2 stars), with soft financial health, weak growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2026 versus FY2025, growth and ownership metrics are mixed: negative earnings growth (-1537.7%), weak cash generation (FCF margin -31.5%), negative revenue growth (-35.2%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
HIHO's financial health is soft, with the relatively strongest area being solid liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets 34.8%). Profitability is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 2-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
HIHO's growth profile is soft, with the least-weak measure being revenue growth at -35.2% FY2026 versus FY2025. By comparison, while earnings growth (-1537.7%, negative) and free-cash-flow growth (-228.4%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 7.3% and approximately 63.2% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 36.03% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Renaissance Technologies Corp 3.11%
Citadel Advisors Llc 1.87%
HRT FINANCIAL LLC 1.67%
XTX Topco Ltd 0.35%
Susquehanna International Group, LLP 0.30%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
HIHO generates approximately $284 of gross profit, $-454 of operating income, and $-315 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2026 results. Operating losses and cash burn explain the 1-star rating, with weak cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 23.94%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
HIHO has a liquid, relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedLow VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 3.41M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price -
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price -
Volume (30-day avg) 33.0K shares
Beta 0.5
52 Weeks Range 0.57 - 1.67
Updated Date 10/19/2026
52 Weeks Range 0.57 - 1.67
Updated Date 10/19/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -0.32

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Contract ManufacturingMetal stamping, plastic molding, and assembly of components for OEMs.The company acts as a factory for other brands, earning money on the volume of parts and products it produces.
Asia OperationsManufacturing facilities in China and Myanmar.The company's profitability is highly dependent on labor and logistics costs within Asian manufacturing hubs.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

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Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 71.94
Enterprise Value 3.27M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.65
Enterprise Value 3.27M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.65
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.62
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 4.98
Shares Outstanding 4.63M
Shares Floating 2.92M
Shares Outstanding 4.63M
Shares Floating 2.92M
Percent Insiders 36.03
Percent Institutions 7.35

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

Information icon Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.

Net Income (Profit)

Information icon Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.

Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

Information icon Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.

📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

Information icon Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.

EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

Information icon Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.

Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

Information icon Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.

🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

Information icon Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.

Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

Information icon Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.

Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

Information icon Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.

🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

Information icon Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.

Total Assets (Asset Base)

Information icon The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.

Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

Information icon Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.

⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

Information icon Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.

Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

Information icon Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.

Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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