Balance-sheet StrengthVery low leverage and a high equity ratio provide durable financial flexibility. Conservative capital structure supports inventory financing, dividend distribution and investment in stores during downturns, reducing refinancing risk and preserving strategic optionality over months.

Consistent Revenue GrowthSteady top-line expansion demonstrates ongoing consumer demand and effective retail execution. Continued growth, even if modest, supports scale benefits in purchasing and store productivity, underpinning longer-term revenue stability across the luxury retail cycle.

Improving Cash GenerationRising free cash flow and full operating cash conversion indicate stronger cash conversion ability. This durable cash generation supports working capital for inventory, reinvestment in boutiques and steady shareholder returns without relying on external funding.

Bears Say

Margin PressureRecent erosion in gross and net margins signals structural pressure on profitability from costs or mix shifts. Persistently thinner margins would reduce the company’s cushion to absorb higher input costs or weaker demand, constraining reinvestment and long-term margin resilience.

Tourism And Consumer CyclicalityHeavy reliance on discretionary spending and tourism footfall creates enduring revenue volatility across economic cycles. Over a multi-month horizon, changes in travel flows or consumer sentiment can materially affect sales, inventory turns and working capital needs.

Dependence On Brand AllocationsDependence on brand-controlled allocations limits control of product availability and mix. Limited disclosed strategic partnerships suggests lower vertical integration, which can constrain the company’s ability to secure high-demand inventory and weaken long-term bargaining power.

Hour Glass Ltd. News

Hour Glass Ltd. Cancels 59.4 Million Treasury Shares

Hour Glass Ltd. ( ($SG:AGS) ) has issued an update. Hour Glass Ltd. announced the cancellation of 59,416,400...

3M ago

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Hour Glass Ltd. Conducts 46th Annual General Meeting

Hour Glass Ltd. ( ($SG:AGS) ) just unveiled an update. Hour Glass Ltd. held its 46th Annual General...

6M ago

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The Hour Glass Limited Announces New Audit Committee Chairman

Hour Glass Ltd. ( ($SG:AGS) ) has shared an announcement. The Hour Glass Limited, a company incorporated in...

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Hour Glass Ltd. (AGS) Discloses Q4 Dividend: What Shareholders Should Know

Hour Glass Ltd. (SGX: AGS) has declared, under its dividend policy, a yearly cash dividend in the amount...

1y ago

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Hour Glass Ltd. Conducts 45th AGM with Electronic Polling

Hour Glass Ltd. (SG:AGS) has released an update. Hour Glass Ltd. successfully held its 45th Annual General Meeting...

2y ago

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Hour Glass Ltd. Strengthens Board with New Appointment

Hour Glass Ltd. (SG:AGS) has released an update. Hour Glass Ltd. has announced the appointment of Mr Chow...

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AGS FAQ

What was Hour Glass Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?

Hour Glass Ltd. lowest share price was S$1.44 and its highest was S$2.53 in the past 12 months.

What is Hour Glass Ltd.’s market cap?

Hour Glass Ltd.’s market cap is S$1.54B.

When is Hour Glass Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?

Hour Glass Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 17, 2026 which is in 264 days.

How were Hour Glass Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?

Hour Glass Ltd. released its earnings results on Nov 14, 2025. The company reported S$0.117 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by S$0.117.

Is Hour Glass Ltd. overvalued?

According to Wall Street analysts Hour Glass Ltd.’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium

Does Hour Glass Ltd. pay dividends?

Hour Glass Ltd. pays a Quarterly dividend of S$0.02 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.6%. See more information on Hour Glass Ltd. dividends here

What is Hour Glass Ltd.’s EPS estimate?

Hour Glass Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.

How many shares outstanding does Hour Glass Ltd. have?

Hour Glass Ltd. has 645,595,460 shares outstanding.

What happened to Hour Glass Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?

Hour Glass Ltd. reported an EPS of S$0.117 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.923%.

Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Hour Glass Ltd.?

Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in SG:AGS

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Hour Glass Ltd. Stock Smart Score

Neutral

Technicals

Fundamentals

Return on Equity

16.22%

Trailing 12-Months

Asset Growth

4.14%

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Company Description

Hour Glass Ltd.

The Hour Glass Limited, an investment holding company, retails and distributes watches, jewelry, and other luxury products in South East Asia, Australia, and North East Asia. It also invests in properties. The company operates 50 boutiques. The Hour Glass Limited was incorporated in 1979 and is based in Singapore.