i-CABLE Communications (HK:1097)
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i-CABLE Communications
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Rating:39Underperform
Price Target:
HK$0.06
▼(-44.00% Downside)
Action:DowngradedDate:01/30/26
The score is driven down primarily by very weak financial performance (declining revenue, ongoing losses, negative equity, and negative operating cash flow). Technical signals are also broadly bearish with the price below key moving averages and negative MACD. Valuation provides limited offset because the negative P/E reflects continued losses and there is no dividend yield data.
Positive Factors
Diversified subscription and advertising revenue streams
Multiple recurring revenue lines (broadband, pay TV, telephony) plus advertising diversify cash inflows and reduce reliance on any single product. Over 2–6 months this supports steadier top-line resilience and predictability, aiding planning and service investment.
Negative Factors
Multi-year revenue decline
Sustained top‑line contraction erodes scale economics and makes it harder to cover fixed network and content costs. Over months this trend pressures margins, limits reinvestment, and weakens competitive position versus peers who can invest to grow share.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Diversified subscription and advertising revenue streams
Multiple recurring revenue lines (broadband, pay TV, telephony) plus advertising diversify cash inflows and reduce reliance on any single product. Over 2–6 months this supports steadier top-line resilience and predictability, aiding planning and service investment.
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i-CABLE Communications (1097) vs. iShares MSCI Hong Kong ETF (EWH)
Market Cap
HK$420.94M
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)21.91M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)0.16
Revenue Growth-4.39%
EPS Growth20.40%
CountryHK
Employees895
SectorCommunication Services
Sector Strength97
IndustryEntertainment
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.04
Shares Outstanding7,134,623,500
10 Day Avg. Volume49,368,839
30 Day Avg. Volume21,909,785
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.07
Price to Book (P/B)-0.11
Price to Sales (P/S)0.36
P/FCF Ratio-0.64
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
i-CABLE Communications Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
i-CABLE Communications Limited, an investment holding company, provides integrated communications services in Hong Kong. The company operates through Media and Telecommunications segments. The Media segment offers television subscription, domestic...
How the Company Makes Money
i-CABLE Communications generates revenue through multiple streams, primarily from subscriptions to its broadband internet services, pay television packages, and telephony services. The company charges customers a monthly fee for its various servic...
i-CABLE Communications Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
15
Very Negative
Balance Sheet
10
Very Negative
Cash Flow
5
Very Negative
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 | Dec 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 584.83M | 584.49M | 597.90M | 895.20M | 989.20M | 1.07B |
| Gross Profit | -153.49M | -174.76M | -218.15M | -241.59M | -36.37M | 56.49M |
| EBITDA | -293.40M | -325.18M | -306.06M | -218.93M | -20.14M | 67.62M |
| Net Income | -515.23M | -553.34M | -589.27M | -885.72M | -363.65M | -275.39M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 851.76M | 882.52M | 945.16M | 879.49M | 1.49B | 1.61B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 121.25M | 80.01M | 63.31M | 81.67M | 176.45M | 157.42M |
| Total Debt | 2.47B | 2.28B | 1.84B | 1.18B | 892.05M | 773.47M |
| Total Liabilities | 2.95B | 2.76B | 2.27B | 1.62B | 1.34B | 1.24B |
| Stockholders Equity | -2.10B | -1.88B | -1.33B | -739.53M | 146.09M | 365.17M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | -252.22M | -334.73M | -406.98M | -251.65M | -214.26M | 1.57M |
| Operating Cash Flow | -188.26M | -221.19M | -287.25M | -88.91M | -58.80M | 109.96M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -78.60M | -110.39M | -119.69M | -161.40M | -170.08M | -103.19M |
| Financing Cash Flow | 271.95M | 355.89M | 394.19M | 221.81M | 141.50M | -91.30M |
i-CABLE Communications Technical Analysis
Negative
0.10
Price Trends
0.06
Negative
0.09
Negative
0.08
Negative
Market Momentum
>-0.01
Negative
44.83
Neutral
80.95
Negative
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For HK:1097, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 0.1 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 0.06, above the 50-day MA of 0.06, and above the 200-day MA of 0.08, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of >-0.01 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 44.83 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 80.95 is Negative, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for HK:1097.
i-CABLE Communications Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (60)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
66 Neutral | HK$435.20M | 2.78 | 8.76% | 6.04% | 25.88% | 0.69% | |
60 Neutral | $48.67B | 4.58 | -11.27% | 4.14% | 2.83% | -41.78% | |
60 Neutral | HK$1.70B | 29.33 | 4.54% | ― | 12.59% | 11.61% | |
46 Neutral | HK$586.45M | -8.07 | -15.30% | ― | -44.93% | 30.34% | |
46 Neutral | HK$862.93M | -3.44 | -24.48% | ― | ― | ― | |
42 Neutral | HK$1.15B | -5.37 | -162.63% | ― | 4.83% | 60.57% | |
39 Underperform | HK$420.94M | -1.65 | 25.88% | ― | -4.39% | 20.40% |
* Communication Services Sector Average
HK:1097
i-CABLE Communications
0.06
0.03
126.92%
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0.10
<0.01
4.21%
HK:1003
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0.24
-0.17
-42.44%
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0.23
0.06
33.73%
HK:2306
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2.02
1.43
242.37%
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China 33 Media Group Ltd.
8.90
8.18
1136.11%
i-CABLE Communications Corporate Events
i-CABLE Communications Names Digital Media Veteran Wong Nga Fan as New CEO
Jan 29, 2026
i-CABLE Communications has announced a leadership reshuffle effective 29 January 2026, with Chief Executive Officer, executive director and authorised representative Mr. To Chi Hak stepping down for personal reasons, though he indicated no disagre...
i-CABLE Sets Out Board Composition and Committee Roles
Jan 29, 2026
i-CABLE Communications Limited has announced the current composition of its board of directors, led by non-executive chairman Dr. Cheng Kar-Shun, Henry, with Patrick Tsang serving as vice-chairman and executive director and Wong Nga Fan as chief e...
i-CABLE Communications Announces Board Restructuring
Dec 12, 2025
i-CABLE Communications Limited has announced key changes to its board of directors, effective from December 13, 2025. Mr. Darren Raymond Shaw and Mr. Chang Tat Joel have been appointed as executive directors, while Mr. Lie Ken Jie Remy Anthony Ket...
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