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Lai Sun Development Co Ltd (HK:0488)
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Lai Sun Development Co (0488) Price & Analysis

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0488 Stock Chart & Stats

HK$0.68
HK$0.07(10.29%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
HK$0.68
HK$0.07(10.29%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Diversified Business ModelLai Sun’s mix of property development, recurring rental income from investment properties, and hotel operations creates multiple, complementary revenue streams. This diversification reduces reliance on a single segment, smoothing cash flow across real estate cycles and supporting resilience over months.
Owned Real Estate PortfolioA tangible portfolio of investment properties and hotels provides recurring rental and operating income plus balance-sheet collateral. Asset ownership supports long-term cash generation, refinancing options and potential valuation upside when markets recover, underpinning stability over 2–6 months.
Stable Equity ProportionDespite elevated leverage, the company’s equity proportion is described as relatively stable, offering a capital buffer. A stable equity base improves creditor confidence and provides some capacity to absorb losses or support refinancing, reducing insolvency risk in the medium term.
Bears Say
Declining Revenue And Deep LossesSustained revenue decline and materially negative net margins indicate the core property operations are currently loss-making. Persistent unprofitability will erode equity, limit reinvestment capacity, and pressure ability to fund developments or maintain assets without external capital over the coming months.
Elevated LeverageA debt-to-equity ratio above 1 indicates significant reliance on borrowed funds. High leverage raises refinancing and interest-rate sensitivity, constraining strategic flexibility and increasing default risk if cash flow remains weak, a durable constraint in a cyclical property sector.
Severe Cash-flow DeteriorationA near-200% drop in free cash flow growth and poor operating cash conversion signal acute liquidity stress. Weak cash generation undermines debt servicing, capital expenditure and project funding, making asset sales or external financing likelier and raising structural risk over the medium term.

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0488 FAQ

What was Lai Sun Development Co Ltd’s price range in the past 12 months?
Lai Sun Development Co Ltd lowest stock price was HK$0.51 and its highest was HK$1.08 in the past 12 months.
    What is Lai Sun Development Co Ltd’s market cap?
    Lai Sun Development Co Ltd’s market cap is HK$1.12B.
      When is Lai Sun Development Co Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Lai Sun Development Co Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 16, 2026 which is in 78 days.
        How were Lai Sun Development Co Ltd’s earnings last quarter?
        Lai Sun Development Co Ltd released its earnings results on Mar 27, 2026. The company reported -HK$0.803 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by -HK$0.803.
          Is Lai Sun Development Co Ltd overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts Lai Sun Development Co Ltd’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does Lai Sun Development Co Ltd pay dividends?
            Lai Sun Development Co Ltd pays a Annually dividend of HK$0.093 which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on Lai Sun Development Co Ltd dividends here
              What is Lai Sun Development Co Ltd’s EPS estimate?
              Lai Sun Development Co Ltd’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
              How many shares outstanding does Lai Sun Development Co Ltd have?
              Lai Sun Development Co Ltd has 1,453,328,900 shares outstanding.
                What happened to Lai Sun Development Co Ltd’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                Lai Sun Development Co Ltd reported an EPS of -HK$0.803 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went same 0%.
                  Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Lai Sun Development Co Ltd?
                  Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in HK:0488
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                  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

                    Company Description

                    Lai Sun Development Co Ltd

                    Lai Sun Development Company Limited is a diversified conglomerate, headquartered in Central, Hong Kong, and operating as a subsidiary of Lai Sun Garment (International) Limited. The company's core business involves the investment, development, leasing, and sale of real estate across multiple geographies, including Hong Kong, Mainland China, Macau, the United Kingdom, Vietnam, and other international markets. Beyond its foundational property segment, Lai Sun Development boasts a significant presence in the hospitality sector, managing and operating hotels and restaurants, and extending management and consultancy services to hotels, serviced apartments, and dining establishments. Its extensive media and entertainment division encompasses a wide range of activities: investing in, producing, licensing, and distributing film and television programs; operating cinemas and theme parks; and developing, managing, and investing in various cultural, leisure, and entertainment facilities and events. The company further engages in music production and distribution, artiste management, album sales, and the licensing and distribution of music and film rights. It also manages film libraries, provides video duplication, and offers translation and subtitling services for television programs, alongside distributing movie video compact discs, digital video discs, and Blu-ray discs. A broad spectrum of supplementary services rounds out its operations, including property management, real estate and leasing agency services, performance agency, building services, luxury yacht brokerage and management, finance and treasury solutions, golf apparel retailing, and trading in gaming products.

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