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Hongli Group Inc. Ordinary Shares(HLP)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for HLP
09/25/2026: HLP (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Hongli Group Inc. is a China-based manufacturer specializing in precision steel components for the automotive industry. The company benefits from its low-cost production base and established niche within local supply chains, which provides some insulation from broader market volatility. Its primary investment story hinges on successful operational upgrades and a strategic pivot toward supplying parts for electric vehicles. However, investors face risks related to intense competition from larger tier-1 suppliers, customer concentration, and the inherently cyclical nature of the automotive sector. The stock is most suitable for investors comfortable with small-cap volatility, and its future performance depends heavily on successfully maintaining core contracts while navigating industry shifts.
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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Weak fit | The company lacks the high-growth profile typically sought by growth investors. |
| Momentum investor | Weak fit | Low liquidity and limited market coverage make this a poor candidate for momentum strategies. |
| Value investor | Mixed fit | The valuation may appear low, but the business quality risks make it a speculative value play. |
| Dividend investor | Weak fit | The company does not pay regular dividends. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | High volatility and operational risks make this unsuitable for risk-averse investors. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | High | Small-cap, low-liquidity stocks are prone to large price swings. |
| Valuation risk | Medium | Thin trading volumes can distort market valuation metrics. |
| Competition risk (Automotive Parts) | High | The company competes with massive global tier-1 suppliers with superior scale. |
| Business quality | Medium | Operating margins remain sensitive to volatile input costs and automotive cycle demand. |
| Dividend income | Low / none | Income investors will not find yield here. |
| Execution risk | Medium / high | Success depends on retaining key automotive contracts in a competitive market. |
Price Behavior
Strong Uptrend
The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.
Extreme Price Shocks
The stock has experienced exceptionally large and disruptive price movements during the period.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -39.62% | Avg. Invested days 32 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/25/2026 |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 165.17M USD | Price to earnings Ratio 73.67 | 1Y Target Price - |
Price to earnings Ratio 73.67 | 1Y Target Price - | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 101.0K shares | Beta -0.04 | 52 Weeks Range 0.34 - 2.30 | Updated Date 09/25/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 0.34 - 2.30 | Updated Date 09/25/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.03 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Automotive Component Sales | Manufacturing and supply of precision metal parts to vehicle assemblers. | The company earns money by selling parts to car manufacturers; when car sales are up, their business tends to do better. |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Valuation
Trailing PE 73.67 | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 161.80M | Price to Sales(TTM) 8.43 |
Enterprise Value 161.80M | Price to Sales(TTM) 8.43 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 8.25 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 46.86 | Shares Outstanding 74.74M | Shares Floating 37.05M |
Shares Outstanding 74.74M | Shares Floating 37.05M | ||
Percent Insiders 46.94 | Percent Institutions 0.48 |
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Financial Metrics
🧭 Investment Snapshot
Total Revenue (Scale)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.
Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.
⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
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)
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)
Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.
About Hongli Group Inc. Ordinary Shares
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquarters - | ||
IPO Launch date 2023-03-29 | CEO & Chairman of the Board Mr. Jie Liu | ||
Sector Basic Materials | Industry Steel | Full time employees 167 | Website https://hongliprofile.com |
Full time employees 167 | Website https://hongliprofile.com | ||
Hongli Group Inc., together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells customized steel profiles in the People's Republic of China and internationally. It provides cold roll formed steel profile products in various forms and shapes, such as angles, bows, beams, brackets, channels, cross-members, flanges, hats, panels, plates, posts, rails, stakes, and tracks. The company serves mining and excavation, construction, agriculture, and transportation industries. Hongli Group Inc. was incorporated in 2021 and is headquartered in Weifang, the People's Republic of China. Hongli Group Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Hongli Development Limited.
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