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Highway Holdings Limited (HIHO)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
12/04/2025: 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 12/04/2025 |
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 1966. It primarily manufactures metal and plastic components and parts for various industries.
Core Business Areas
- Metal Stamping: Manufacturing of stamped metal components for use in consumer products, electronics, and other applications.
- Plastic Injection Molding: Production of plastic injection molded parts for similar industries.
- Sub-Assembly: Offers sub-assembly services for the parts they manufacture.
Leadership and Structure
Highway Holdings has a management team led by the CEO, Roland Kohl, with a board of directors overseeing operations.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Metal Stamped Components: These are manufactured for industries such as small household appliances, automotive and power tools. Market share information is difficult to ascertain precisely as Highway Holdings operates in specific niches within broader metal component markets. Competitors include precision metal stamping companies in Asia and globally.
- Plastic Injection Molded Parts: Used in a variety of products including electronic devices and consumer goods. Similar market share limitations apply. Competitors include various plastic injection molding manufacturers, particularly in Asia.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The metal and plastic component manufacturing industry is highly competitive, with significant presence in Asia. Factors affecting it include raw material prices, labor costs, and demand from key sectors like electronics and automotive.
Positioning
Highway Holdings operates as a component manufacturer, offering both metal and plastic parts. Its competitive advantage lies potentially in its ability to offer integrated solutions (both metal and plastic).
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global metal stamping and plastic injection molding markets are each multi-billion dollar industries. Highway Holdings captures a small niche in these TAMs by focusing on particular component types and industries.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Established manufacturing capabilities
- Experience in both metal and plastic components
- Long-standing relationships with customers
Weaknesses
- Relatively small size compared to major competitors
- Geographic concentration in Asia
- Dependence on specific industries (e.g., electronics)
Opportunities
- Expanding into new geographical markets
- Diversifying product offerings within existing capabilities
- Capitalizing on the trend of reshoring/nearshoring
Threats
- Fluctuations in raw material prices
- Intense competition from low-cost manufacturers
- Economic downturns affecting key customer industries
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- Amphenol (APH)
- TE Connectivity (TEL)
- Molex (not directly traded)
Competitive Landscape
Highway Holdings is smaller and has more focused product line than it's larger competitors. APH and TEL offer a broader range of products and services and also have a larger global presence.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Highway Holdings' growth has been influenced by economic conditions and demand for its components.
Future Projections: Future projections require analyst estimates, which are not readily available.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives may include expanding production capacity, acquiring new technologies, or entering new markets.
Summary
Highway Holdings is a small company that manufactures metal and plastic components, with a history of dividend payouts. The company faces intense competition. Its strengths lie in its experience and established relationships, while weaknesses include its size and geographic concentration. Future success depends on adapting to industry changes and capitalizing on opportunities.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company SEC Filings
- Industry Reports
- Market Research Reports
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Market share and financial data are estimates and may not be precise.
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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