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China New Town Development Co. Ltd. (HK:1278)
:1278
1278 Stock Chart & Stats
HK$0.08
HK$0.00(0.00%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
HK$0.08
HK$0.00(0.00%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeHK$0.05 - HK$0.15
Previous CloseN/A
Volume150.97K
Average Volume (3M)1.03M
Market Cap
HK$758.65M
Enterprise ValueHK$2.07B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)HK$4.27B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)HK$2.28B
Price to Earnings (P/E)17.0
Beta0.78
Next Earnings
Mar 27, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield6.71%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)<0.01
Shares Outstanding9,726,247,000
10 Day Avg. Volume677,187
30 Day Avg. Volume1,031,230
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.19
Price to Book (P/B)0.13
Price to Sales (P/S)3.68
P/FCF Ratio19.27
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)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Revenue GrowthSustained 129.9% TTM revenue growth reflects expanding project deliveries and market share in urban development. Over months this growth can underwrite scale benefits, support reuse of fixed costs, and validate demand for its residential/commercial projects amid China urbanization trends.
Very High Gross MarginAn 83.67% gross margin indicates strong pricing power or efficient project cost control in development activities. Persistently high gross margins provide a buffer to absorb SG&A and financing expenses, improving the odds of durable operating profitability as revenues normalize.
Moderate Leverage / Stable Capital StructureA 0.54 debt/equity ratio signals a balanced use of leverage, limiting refinancing and solvency risk across cycles. This capital structure supports the company’s ability to fund multi-year projects and partner with public entities, preserving strategic optionality over several months.
Bears Say
Negative Operating And Free Cash FlowPersistent negative operating and free cash flow signals weak cash conversion from sales and project completions. For a developer, this constrains land buys, project starts and rehypothecation capacity, raising reliance on external funding and increasing structural liquidity risk over months.
Net Margin CompressionA sharp decline in net margin suggests rising overhead, financing costs or one-off pressures that erode profit quality. Margin compression reduces resilience to revenue swings, weakens capacity to self-fund growth and makes earnings more sensitive to cost or market changes over the medium term.
Significant EPS DeclineA roughly 70% drop in EPS points to material deterioration in per-share profitability despite revenue gains. If sustained, this undermines reinvestment capacity and shareholder returns, signaling operational or financial pressures that could persist across the next several quarters.
China New Town Development Co. Ltd. News
1278 FAQ
What was China New Town Development Co. Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
China New Town Development Co. Ltd. lowest stock price was HK$0.05 and its highest was HK$0.15 in the past 12 months.
What is China New Town Development Co. Ltd.’s market cap?
China New Town Development Co. Ltd.’s market cap is HK$758.65M.
When is China New Town Development Co. Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
China New Town Development Co. Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Mar 27, 2026 which is in 51 days.
How were China New Town Development Co. Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
China New Town Development Co. Ltd. released its earnings results on Aug 07, 2025. The company reported HK$0.005 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by HK$0.005.
Is China New Town Development Co. Ltd. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts China New Town Development Co. Ltd.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does China New Town Development Co. Ltd. pay dividends?
China New Town Development Co. Ltd. pays a Notavailable dividend of HK$0.002 which represents an annual dividend yield of 6.71%. See more information on China New Town Development Co. Ltd. dividends here
What is China New Town Development Co. Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
China New Town Development Co. Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does China New Town Development Co. Ltd. have?
China New Town Development Co. Ltd. has 9,726,247,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to China New Town Development Co. Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
China New Town Development Co. Ltd. reported an EPS of HK$0.005 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -10.169%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of China New Town Development Co. Ltd.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in HK:1278
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
China New Town Development Co. Ltd. Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
40.90%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
0.97%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
1.00%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
China New Town Development Co. Ltd.
China New Town Development Company Limited engages in planning and developing new towns in the People's Republic of China. It operates through four segments: Land Development, Urbanization Development, Property Leasing, and Others. The company provides land infrastructure development services; constructs ancillary public facilities; and invests in new town projects. It also offers property leasing and management, real estate and enterprise investment consultation, asset and fund management, investment and asset development, and investment management services. The company was founded in 2002 and is based in Kowloon, Hong Kong.
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