Ajisen (China) Holdings Limited (HK:0538)
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0538 Stock Chart & Stats
HK$1.02
-HK$0.01(-1.18%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
HK$1.02
-HK$0.01(-1.18%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeHK$0.78 - HK$1.10
Previous CloseN/A
Volume198.00K
Average Volume (3M)439.68K
Market Cap
HK$1.02B
Enterprise Value-HK$121.38M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)HK$1.68B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)HK$653.17M
Price to Earnings (P/E)30.9
Beta0.50
Next Earnings
Sep 01, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield7.11%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.02
Shares Outstanding1,091,538,800
10 Day Avg. Volume224,330
30 Day Avg. Volume439,676
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.13
Price to Book (P/B)0.30
Price to Sales (P/S)0.47
P/FCF Ratio2.27
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
Conservative LeverageLow debt-to-equity (~0.23 in 2025) gives the company durable financial flexibility typical restaurants need to withstand demand swings, fund refurbishments or selective expansion, and preserve liquidity. This supports resilience through cost pressures and cyclical downturns.
Consistent Positive Free Cash FlowConsistently positive and improving free cash flow (OCF 453M, FCF 371M in 2025) strengthens the company’s ability to fund capex, pay dividends, reduce reliance on external financing, and invest in store productivity—supporting sustainably financed operations over months to years.
Revenue Stabilization And Modest GrowthA return to modest positive revenue growth (+6% in 2025) indicates recovering customer demand and efficacy of operational adjustments. Stabilized top-line trends provide a firmer base for margin recovery, unit economics improvements, and measured expansion decisions over the next several quarters.
Bears Say
Sharp Gross Margin DeclineA drop from ~48–49% to ~32% is a structurally meaningful margin compression, pointing to sustained cost pressures, weaker pricing power, or adverse mix shifts. Unless addressed through pricing, sourcing or menu changes, lower gross margins will constrain profit recovery and cash generation durability.
Thin Net Profitability And Low ROEVery thin net margins and low ROE indicate the capital base is not producing robust returns. Persistent weak profitability limits retained earnings for reinvestment, raises sensitivity to shocks, and reduces the firm's ability to improve shareholder returns without structural operational fixes.
Earnings-Cashflow DisconnectStrong cash flow alongside minimal reported profits suggests timing items, non-cash adjustments, or one-offs affecting earnings quality. This raises uncertainty about the sustainability of reported profitability and complicates forecasting future earnings and dividend stability without clearer recurring profit drivers.
Ajisen (China) Holdings Limited News
0538 FAQ
What was Ajisen (China) Holdings Limited’s price range in the past 12 months?
Ajisen (China) Holdings Limited lowest stock price was HK$0.78 and its highest was HK$1.10 in the past 12 months.
What is Ajisen (China) Holdings Limited’s market cap?
Ajisen (China) Holdings Limited’s market cap is HK$1.02B.
When is Ajisen (China) Holdings Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?
Ajisen (China) Holdings Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 01, 2026 which is in 82 days.
How were Ajisen (China) Holdings Limited’s earnings last quarter?
Ajisen (China) Holdings Limited released its earnings results on Mar 27, 2026. The company reported HK$0.004 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by HK$0.004.
Is Ajisen (China) Holdings Limited overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Ajisen (China) Holdings Limited’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Ajisen (China) Holdings Limited pay dividends?
Ajisen (China) Holdings Limited pays a Annually dividend of HK$0.113 which represents an annual dividend yield of 7.11%. See more information on Ajisen (China) Holdings Limited dividends here
What is Ajisen (China) Holdings Limited’s EPS estimate?
Ajisen (China) Holdings Limited’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Ajisen (China) Holdings Limited have?
Ajisen (China) Holdings Limited has 1,091,538,800 shares outstanding.
What happened to Ajisen (China) Holdings Limited’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Ajisen (China) Holdings Limited reported an EPS of HK$0.004 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went same 0%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Ajisen (China) Holdings Limited?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in HK:0538
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
Ajisen (China) Holdings Limited Stock Smart Score
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Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
14.79%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
0.99%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
4.58%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Ajisen (China) Holdings Limited
Ajisen (China) Holdings Limited operates as an investment holding company, primarily overseeing a chain of fast-casual Japanese restaurants across both Mainland China and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. Under its flagship Ajisen brand, these establishments are known for serving authentic Japanese ramen and a range of other Japanese-style dishes. The company's operations are diversified across several segments, including its core restaurant management, the manufacturing and distribution of noodles and associated food products, and investment holding activities. Beyond its culinary ventures, Ajisen also holds interests in various property investments and financial instruments. Furthermore, its business extends to the wholesale trading of noodles, providing management services, and running a food processing facility. As of December 31, 2021, the company boasted a significant retail presence with 737 restaurants. Ajisen (China) Holdings Limited was founded in 1996 and maintains its corporate headquarters in Yau Tong, Hong Kong.
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