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Petro-king Signals Return to Profit on Lower Depreciation and Subsidies

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  • Petro-king expects up to HK$25 million profit for 2025, reversing last year’s loss.
  • Earnings recovery is driven by lower depreciation, higher subsidies and associates’ turnaround.
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Petro-king Signals Return to Profit on Lower Depreciation and Subsidies

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The latest update is out from Petro-king Oilfield Services Ltd. ( (HK:2178) ).

Petro-king Oilfield Services Limited has issued a positive profit alert, indicating it expects to swing to a profit of up to HK$25 million for the year ended 31 December 2025, compared with a loss of about HK$17.8 million a year earlier. The improved performance is mainly attributed to lower depreciation expenses as certain assets reached residual value in 2024 and higher government subsidies during the reporting period.

The company also reports a turnaround in the contribution from its associates, shifting from a loss to a profit and further supporting the earnings recovery. While the figures are based on unaudited management accounts and may be adjusted after review, the alert signals a notable improvement in Petro-king’s financial health, with implications for investor sentiment and the group’s positioning in the oilfield services market ahead of its final results announcement later in March 2026.

The most recent analyst rating on (HK:2178) stock is a Hold with a HK$0.08 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Petro-king Oilfield Services Ltd. stock, see the HK:2178 Stock Forecast page.

More about Petro-king Oilfield Services Ltd.

Petro-king Oilfield Services Limited is an oilfield services provider incorporated in the British Virgin Islands and listed in Hong Kong. The group offers technical services and equipment to the upstream oil and gas sector, positioning itself within the broader energy services industry and serving exploration and production clients in regional markets.

Average Trading Volume: 24,874,111

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: HK$457.6M

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