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High-Trend International Group(HTCO)

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EXPLORE ADVISORIES AND THEIR HISTORY
QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$1.76
11/13/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for HTCO

11/13/2026: HTCO (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Caravelle International Group is a niche player in the maritime sector, uniquely bridging traditional ocean freight services with proprietary energy-saving maritime technologies. The company's main strength lies in its potential to lower fuel costs through innovation, providing a competitive edge in an increasingly ESG-focused global shipping market. However, it faces significant risks related to the cyclical nature of freight rates, intense competition from large established carriers, and execution challenges in scaling its technology. Suitable primarily for aggressive investors who are comfortable with high volatility, the company's long-term success depends on successfully commercializing its tech while maintaining stable logistics operations in a fluctuating macroeconomic environment.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

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

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitThe company offers potential upside through tech innovation, but execution risks are elevated.
Momentum investorWeak fitTrading volume and price stability often limit opportunities for consistent momentum strategies.
Value investorWeak fitEarnings volatility and capital intensity make traditional value metrics difficult to apply.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not pay a regular dividend and focuses on reinvestment.
Low-risk investorWeak fitHigh volatility in the shipping industry makes this unsuitable for low-risk profiles.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe shipping sector is prone to sharp price swings based on global trade data.
Valuation riskMedium / highSmall-cap shipping stocks can see extreme valuation swings based on sentiment.
Competition riskHighLarge incumbents have massive economies of scale that Caravelle lacks.
Business qualityMediumThe company is transitioning from a traditional operator to a tech-enabled firm.
Dividend incomeLow / noneThere is no current history of dividend payments to support income.
Execution riskHighSuccessful scaling of maritime technology is technically demanding.

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 15.41M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price -
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price -
Volume (30-day avg) 365.9K shares
Beta -0.82
52 Weeks Range 0.90 - 56.59
Updated Date 11/13/2026
52 Weeks Range 0.90 - 56.59
Updated Date 11/13/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -1.56

Sector & Industry Intelligence

Sector

Industrials

Constructive
Sentiment
Bullish
Momentum
BUY Breadth Improving
BUY participation
39.5%
Active BUY / eligible
30 / 76
30-Day BUY Count Change
+12
Market state
Bullish

More qualifying stocks are receiving or maintaining BUY advisories, indicating improving market participation.

Industry

Marine Shipping

BUY participation
0.0%
Active BUY / eligible
0 / 6
30-Day BUY Count Change
-5

Sector signal summarizes BUY breadth conditions for the sector. It does not override this stock’s BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory.

Price Behavior

Steep Decline
PRICE PATH

Steep Decline

The stock price has dropped sharply with strong downward pressure.

Extreme Price Shocks
PRICE STABILITY

Extreme Price Shocks

The stock has experienced exceptionally large and disruptive price movements during the period.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 110.12%
Avg. Invested days 15
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Advisory Performance Upturn Advisory Performance icon 3.0
Stock Returns Performance Upturn Returns Performance icon 5.0
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Upturn last close icon Last Close 11/13/2026

Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

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

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
HTCO has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with moderate financial health, solid growth momentum, and moderate ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, moderate earnings growth (+9.0%) and strong revenue growth (+98.2%) are partially offset by soft cash generation (FCF margin 2.2%), weak profitability (net margin -10.0%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
HTCO's financial health is supported by solid liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets 32.6%). Profitability is weak (1 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Free-cash-flow growth is HTCO's strongest growth driver at +239.0% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, revenue growth (+98.2%, strong) is also strong, while earnings growth (+9.0%, moderate) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 0.9% (soft) and 46.8% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable (moderate). Insider ownership of 34.84% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

UBS Group AG 0.90%
Morgan Stanley - Brokerage Accounts 0.59%
HRT FINANCIAL LLC 0.50%
Tower Research Capital LLC 0.04%
Caitong International Asset Management Co., Limited. 0.00%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
HTCO generates approximately $31 of gross profit, $-93 of operating income, and $22 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Operating losses explain the 1-star rating, with weak cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: -0.05% (Tax Credit)

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
HTCO has a relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedLow VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap Risk

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Ocean FreightBulk shipping and logistics services provided via managed vessels.Revenue comes from shipping goods, which is highly dependent on global demand.
Technology LicensingRevenue from proprietary energy-saving maritime systems.Future potential revenue stream from helping other shippers save fuel.

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value -2.57M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.06
Enterprise Value -2.57M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.06
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.01
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 4.63
Shares Outstanding 8.96M
Shares Floating 4.19M
Shares Outstanding 8.96M
Shares Floating 4.19M
Percent Insiders 34.84
Percent Institutions 0.85

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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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)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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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)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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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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