First Pacific Co Ltd (HK:0142)
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0142 Stock Chart & Stats
HK$5.88
-HK$0.02(-0.45%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
HK$5.88
-HK$0.02(-0.45%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeHK$4.36 - HK$6.99
Previous CloseN/A
Volume2.22M
Average Volume (3M)4.21M
Market Cap
HK$23.58B
Enterprise ValueHK$11.81B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)HK$4.86B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)HK$13.01B
Price to Earnings (P/E)1.9
Beta0.18
Next Earnings
Aug 27, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield4.46%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.70
Shares Outstanding4,262,120,000
10 Day Avg. Volume3,867,510
30 Day Avg. Volume4,207,898
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.00
Price to Book (P/B)0.00
Price to Sales (P/S)0.00
P/FCF Ratio0.00
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)0.18
Revenue Forecast (FY)HK$11.14B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Rising Recurring ProfitsA sustained multi-year increase in recurring profit to $740m indicates that underlying operating businesses are generating stronger, repeatable earnings. For a holding company that depends on associate dividends and share-of-profits, this trend supports durable cash flow availability for dividends, reinvestment, and debt servicing over the next 2–6 months and beyond.
High-margin Core Assets And Fintech Now ProfitableStrong, high-margin cash generators such as PLDT provide a resilient earnings base that cushions the holding company from cyclical shocks. Maya turning profitable diversifies income sources and reduces reliance on commodity or utility cycles, improving earnings quality and the durability of upstream distributions over coming quarters.
Strong Shareholder Distributions And Payout DisciplineA policy of returning >70% of free cash and record distributions signals robust cash conversion at the group level and management alignment with shareholders. Predictable, elevated distributions are a durable signal of cash generation capacity and shareholder priorities, supporting income stability for investors over the medium term.
Bears Say
Elevated LeverageA debt-heavy balance sheet with debt rising to ~13B and debt/equity historically above 3x constrains financial flexibility. Elevated leverage increases sensitivity to earnings shocks or higher rates, limits capacity for opportunistic investments, and raises refinancing needs that could stress cash flow over the next 2–6 months if conditions tighten.
Volatile Free Cash Flow And Weak Cash ConversionWhile recent FCF improved, historical volatility and a low FCF-to-net-income ratio (~0.22) imply working-capital swings and investment needs can quickly erode cash available for dividends or debt service. This volatility reduces the reliability of upstream cash transfers from subsidiaries and raises downside risk if operating performance slips.
PLP Earnings, Fuel Supply And Refinancing RisksEarnings pressure at PacificLight from lower power prices and potential LNG/gas supply disruption creates a structural earnings and volatility risk for the group. Coupled with a material bond maturing in 2027 and noted refinancing uncertainty, these factors pose durable downside risks to cash flow and liquidity planning over the medium term.
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0142 FAQ
What was First Pacific Co Ltd’s price range in the past 12 months?
First Pacific Co Ltd lowest stock price was HK$4.36 and its highest was HK$6.99 in the past 12 months.
What is First Pacific Co Ltd’s market cap?
First Pacific Co Ltd’s market cap is HK$23.58B.
When is First Pacific Co Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date?
First Pacific Co Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 27, 2026 which is in 140 days.
How were First Pacific Co Ltd’s earnings last quarter?
First Pacific Co Ltd released its earnings results on Mar 30, 2026. The company reported HK$0.697 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by HK$0.697.
Is First Pacific Co Ltd overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts First Pacific Co Ltd’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does First Pacific Co Ltd pay dividends?
First Pacific Co Ltd pays a Quarterly dividend of HK$0.13 which represents an annual dividend yield of 4.46%. See more information on First Pacific Co Ltd dividends here
What is First Pacific Co Ltd’s EPS estimate?
First Pacific Co Ltd’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does First Pacific Co Ltd have?
First Pacific Co Ltd has 4,262,120,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to First Pacific Co Ltd’s price movement after its last earnings report?
First Pacific Co Ltd reported an EPS of HK$0.697 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.068%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of First Pacific Co Ltd?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in HK:0142
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
First Pacific Co Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
56.30%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
17.32%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
6.87%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
First Pacific Co Ltd
First Pacific Company Limited, an investment management and holding company, engages in the consumer food products, telecommunications, infrastructure, and natural resources businesses in the Philippines, Indonesia, Singapore, the Middle East, Africa, and internationally. The company offers a range of telecommunications and digital services, including fiber optic backbone, and fixed line and mobile networks. It also manufactures and distributes a range of food products, including noodles, dairy products, snack foods, food seasonings, nutrition and special foods, beverages, wheat flour, and pasta; breeds seeds; cultivates oil palm, rubber, sugar cane, and other crops; and offers cooking oils, margarines, and shortenings. In addition, the company explores for, mines, and produces gold, copper, and silver; and produces sugar and ethanol. Further, it is involved in the operation of gas-fired power plant; provision of water distribution, sewerage, and sanitation services; and operation of toll roads, hospitals, and rail lines, as well as provision of logistics services. First Pacific Company Limited was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Central, Hong Kong.
0142 Company Deck
0142 Earnings Call
Q4 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed a predominantly positive operational and financial performance for FY2025: record recurring and net profits, record revenues at several major subsidiaries, improved interest coverage, and strong shareholder distributions. There are, however, notable near-term risks and constraints — chiefly PLP earnings pressure due to lower power prices, potential LNG/gas supply disruption from the Middle East, one-off impairments at FP Natural Resources, and refinancing uncertainty for a 2027 bond. Management communicated cautious optimism and prudent liquidity and refinancing planning. Overall, the positives (record results, dividend upgrades, improved coverage metrics, and strategic project progress) outweigh the described lowlights, though geopolitical and refinancing risks warrant monitoring.View all HK:0142 earnings summariesTechnical Analysis
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