HWH International Inc(HWH)

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1-STAR RATING
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BUY for 6 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
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LAST CLOSE
$2.57
09/28/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for HWH

09/28/2026: HWH (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

HWH International is a small-cap, purpose-driven lifestyle holding company that manages a diverse ecosystem of platforms, including Hapi Marketplace, cafe operations, travel services, and a robotics division. While the company has secured recent strategic capital and leadership support to drive growth, it remains in an early stage with consistent net losses and minimal revenue scale. Its primary opportunity lies in scaling its niche services, such as robotics-as-a-service, across US and Asian markets. However, the company faces high risks, including fierce competition from global incumbents, operational complexity, and the potential for continued share dilution. It is best suited for speculative investors who monitor leadership and revenue traction closely.

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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 investorWeak fitThe company's unproven business model and inconsistent revenue growth make it a high-risk proposition.
Momentum investorMixed fitThe stock can exhibit high volatility and short-term price spikes, which may attract tactical momentum traders.
Value investorWeak fitThe company lacks stable earnings or a long-term track record of cash generation.
Dividend investorWeak fitThere is no history of dividends, and cash is conserved for operations.
Low-risk investorWeak fitThe stock's small-cap status, liquidity, and operational risks are unsuitable for low-risk portfolios.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock's low market cap and limited float result in significant and sudden price fluctuations.
Valuation riskHighCurrent valuations appear disconnected from fundamental performance metrics like revenue and earnings.
Competition risk (lifestyle/e-commerce)HighHWH competes with massive, dominant players in every one of its core business segments.
Business qualityLowThe company is in an early-stage development phase with unproven long-term viability.
Dividend incomeLow / noneThere is no yield and no expected income generation for investors.
Execution riskHighThe company must successfully manage multiple disparate business lines across international borders.

Price Behavior

Strong Uptrend
PRICE PATH

Strong Uptrend

The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.

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 -46.47%
Avg. Invested days 7
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

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

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
HWH has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with soft financial health, soft growth momentum, and moderate ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, growth and ownership metrics are mixed: slightly negative earnings growth (-1.5%), weak cash generation (FCF margin -229.4%), negative revenue growth (-30.8%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
HWH's financial health is soft, with the relatively strongest area being moderate liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets 37.1%). Operating efficiency is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 2-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
HWH's growth profile is soft, with the least-weak measure being earnings growth at -1.5% FY2025 versus FY2024. By comparison, while revenue growth (-30.8%, negative) and free-cash-flow growth (-11.8%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 0.3% (soft) and 4.9% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable (soft). Insider ownership of 95.14% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Citadel Advisors Llc 0.41%
Geode Capital Management, LLC 0.28%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 0.23%
Virtu Financial LLC 0.14%
Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Co 0.04%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
HWH generates approximately $530 of gross profit, $-3,544 of operating income, and $-2,294 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Operating losses and cash burn explain the 1-star rating, with weak cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: -1.82% (Tax Credit)

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
HWH has a relatively low-volatility profile. Soft valuation is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Low VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap Risk

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 20.71M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price -
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price -
Volume (30-day avg) 98.2K shares
Beta -0.23
52 Weeks Range 0.88 - 2.81
Updated Date 10/24/2026
52 Weeks Range 0.88 - 2.81
Updated Date 10/24/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -0.4

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Hapi MarketplaceE-commerce sales of consumer goods.Revenue comes from selling products through a proprietary B2C platform.
Travel/Education JVTravel bookings and educational tours.Revenue is generated from fees and commission-based travel/tour services.
Robotics (RaaS)Service robots and automation solutions.Revenue is expected from leasing or selling advanced robotics for service-sector business use.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

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Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 14.04M
Price to Sales(TTM) 53.13
Enterprise Value 14.04M
Price to Sales(TTM) 53.13
Enterprise Value to Revenue 36.42
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -
Shares Outstanding 7.73M
Shares Floating 375.43K
Shares Outstanding 7.73M
Shares Floating 375.43K
Percent Insiders 95.14
Percent Institutions 0.34

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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