i-CABLE Communications (HK:1097)
:1097
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i-CABLE Communications
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Rating:42Neutral
Price Target:
HK$0.05
▼(-49.00% Downside)
Action:Upgraded
Date:05/14/26
The score is primarily held down by very weak financial performance (structural losses, negative equity, and ongoing cash burn). Technical indicators are mixed with only modest near-term momentum, and valuation is constrained by loss-making earnings and no dividend support.
Positive Factors
Recurring revenue model
Recurring subscription and carriage fees create predictable, contracted revenue streams for broadband and pay-TV. That durability supports customer lifetime value, steadier billing cycles and easier forecasting versus one-time sales, strengthening cash flow predictability if churn is managed.
Negative Factors
Negative shareholder equity / rising debt
Negative shareholder equity and rising debt indicate an impaired capital base and elevated solvency risk. This materially limits financial flexibility, raises refinancing and covenant pressure, and constrains strategic options unless capital is restored or debt reduced.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Recurring revenue model
Recurring subscription and carriage fees create predictable, contracted revenue streams for broadband and pay-TV. That durability supports customer lifetime value, steadier billing cycles and easier forecasting versus one-time sales, strengthening cash flow predictability if churn is managed.
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i-CABLE Communications (1097) vs. iShares MSCI Hong Kong ETF (EWH)
Market Cap
HK$406.67M
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)21.91M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)0.36
Revenue Growth-7.83%
EPS Growth11.47%
CountryHK
Employees895
SectorCommunication Services
Sector Strength97
IndustryEntertainment
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.07
Shares Outstanding7,134,623,500
10 Day Avg. Volume49,368,839
30 Day Avg. Volume21,909,785
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.14
Price to Book (P/B)-0.34
Price to Sales (P/S)1.50
P/FCF Ratio-2.80
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
The company primarily makes money by selling (1) telecommunications services and (2) media/television-related services. On the telecommunications side, revenue is generated from recurring subscription fees paid by residential customers for broadba...
i-CABLE Communications Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
6
Very Negative
Balance Sheet
4
Very Negative
Cash Flow
8
Very Negative
| Breakdown | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 538.74M | 584.49M | 597.90M | 895.20M | 989.20M |
| Gross Profit | -165.37M | -174.76M | -218.15M | -241.59M | -36.37M |
| EBITDA | -234.22M | -325.18M | -306.06M | -218.93M | -20.14M |
| Net Income | -489.98M | -553.34M | -589.27M | -885.72M | -363.65M |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 867.05M | 882.52M | 945.16M | 879.49M | 1.49B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 180.63M | 80.01M | 63.31M | 81.67M | 176.45M |
| Total Debt | 2.72B | 2.28B | 1.84B | 1.18B | 892.05M |
| Total Liabilities | 3.24B | 2.76B | 2.27B | 1.62B | 1.34B |
| Stockholders Equity | -2.37B | -1.88B | -1.33B | -739.53M | 146.09M |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | -287.59M | -334.73M | -406.98M | -251.65M | -214.26M |
| Operating Cash Flow | -235.58M | -221.19M | -287.25M | -88.91M | -58.80M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -72.24M | -110.39M | -119.69M | -161.40M | -170.08M |
| Financing Cash Flow | 380.35M | 355.89M | 394.19M | 221.81M | 141.50M |
i-CABLE Communications Technical Analysis
Positive
0.10
Price Trends
0.05
Positive
0.06
Negative
0.08
Negative
Market Momentum
<0.01
Negative
53.55
Neutral
75.15
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For HK:1097, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 0.1 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 0.05, above the 50-day MA of 0.05, and above the 200-day MA of 0.08, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of <0.01 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 53.55 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 75.15 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive 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$439.05M | 7.65 | 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$1.67B | 21.99 | 4.55% | ― | 19.86% | 37.98% | |
55 Neutral | HK$1.21B | -45.79 | -139.32% | ― | 2.03% | 65.28% | |
46 Neutral | HK$592.37M | -15.85 | -15.30% | ― | -44.93% | 30.34% | |
44 Neutral | HK$990.81M | -1.69 | -55.96% | ― | ― | ― | |
42 Neutral | HK$406.67M | -0.83 | 25.88% | ― | -7.83% | 11.47% |
* Communication Services Sector Average
HK:1097
i-CABLE Communications
0.06
0.03
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0.10
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0.23
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i-CABLE Communications Corporate Events
i-CABLE Sets 2026 AGM to Approve Director Re-elections and Capital Mandates
Apr 28, 2026
i-CABLE Communications has called its annual general meeting for 23 June 2026 in Hong Kong, where shareholders will receive the audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2025 and consider a slate of routine corporate...
i-CABLE Moves to Modernize Articles of Association for Digital Governance
Apr 28, 2026
i-CABLE Communications Limited plans to replace its existing articles of association with a new set designed to align with the latest Hong Kong listing rule requirements and support a more digital operating model. The move reflects the companyR...
i-CABLE Narrows Annual Loss Amid Weak Hong Kong Media Market
Mar 27, 2026
i-CABLE Communications reported 2025 revenue of HK$538.7 million, down from HK$584.5 million a year earlier, as both its media and telecommunications segments saw lower sales, particularly in advertising and network construction. Despite this, los...
i-CABLE Sets March 2026 Board Meeting to Approve 2025 Results and Consider Final Dividend
Mar 17, 2026
i-CABLE Communications has scheduled a board meeting for 27 March 2026 to review and approve the audited consolidated results for the year ended 31 December 2025. The board will also consider the potential declaration of a final dividend, a decisi...
i-CABLE Expands Executive Directors’ Roles to Drive Global Growth and Financial Strategy
Mar 10, 2026
i-CABLE Communications has formalised expanded roles for executive directors Darren Raymond Shaw and Chang Tat Joel, assigning Shaw to spearhead the group’s international business development. He will focus on high-value global strategic par...
i-CABLE ties new HK$36 million performance bond to major shareholder’s stake
Mar 10, 2026
i-CABLE Communications has secured a bank-issued performance bond facility of up to HK$36 million in favour of a counterparty, with a maximum tenor of five years and a review by the lender no later than 31 August 2026. The arrangement strengthens ...
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