Yihai International Holding Ltd. (HK:1579)
:1579
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Rating:72Outperform
Price Target:
HK$17.00
▲(1.13% Upside)
Action:UpgradedDate:04/27/26
The score is driven primarily by strong financial resilience (very low leverage, solid profitability, and reliable cash generation). This is partially offset by weaker technical signals (price below key moving averages and slightly negative MACD). Valuation is a positive secondary factor due to a moderate P/E and a high dividend yield.
Positive Factors
Conservative balance sheet (very low leverage)
Extremely low debt-to-equity (~0.02) provides durable financial flexibility: lowers refinancing and default risk, supports steady dividend and investment capacity, and allows the company to absorb commodity or demand shocks without impairing operations or capital allocation for 2–6 months+ horizons.
Negative Factors
Softening revenue trend
A decline in revenue signals slower demand growth or distribution pressure; persistently negative or flat top-line growth reduces scale economies and limits leverage of fixed costs, making it harder to expand margins and fund strategic initiatives over the medium term.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Conservative balance sheet (very low leverage)
Extremely low debt-to-equity (~0.02) provides durable financial flexibility: lowers refinancing and default risk, supports steady dividend and investment capacity, and allows the company to absorb commodity or demand shocks without impairing operations or capital allocation for 2–6 months+ horizons.
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Yihai International Holding Ltd. (1579) vs. iShares MSCI Hong Kong ETF (EWH)
Market Cap
HK$15.12B
Dividend Yield5.89%
Average Volume (3M)3.59M
Price to Earnings (P/E)13.2
Beta (1Y)1.13
Revenue Growth1.24%
EPS Growth15.80%
CountryHK
Employees3,163
SectorConsumer Defensive
Sector Strength42
IndustryPackaged Foods
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.64
Shares Outstanding1,036,700,000
10 Day Avg. Volume3,039,697
30 Day Avg. Volume3,592,697
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.11
Price to Book (P/B)2.30
Price to Sales (P/S)1.70
P/FCF Ratio16.94
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
HK$18.82Price Target Upside11.95% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering12
EPS Forecast (FY)0.95
Revenue Forecast (FY)HK$7.08B
Yihai International Holding Ltd. Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Yihai International Holding Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, researches, develops, manufactures, distributes, and sells hot pot soup flavoring, hot pot dipping sauce, and Chinese style compound condiment products under Haidilao brand. It offe...
How the Company Makes Money
Yihai International makes money mainly by selling (1) hot pot soup base products and (2) Chinese compound condiments (e.g., sauces/seasonings used for hot pot and broader Chinese cooking), and it also earns revenue from (3) convenient/instant food...
Yihai International Holding Ltd. Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
74
Positive
Balance Sheet
90
Very Positive
Cash Flow
78
Positive
| Breakdown | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 6.44B | 6.54B | 6.15B | 6.15B | 5.94B |
| Gross Profit | 2.11B | 2.05B | 1.94B | 1.85B | 1.92B |
| EBITDA | 1.30B | 1.25B | 1.46B | 1.20B | 1.19B |
| Net Income | 831.86M | 739.42M | 852.70M | 741.99M | 766.20M |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 5.94B | 5.80B | 6.05B | 5.55B | 5.01B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 2.16B | 2.13B | 2.49B | 2.49B | 1.58B |
| Total Debt | 116.62M | 93.52M | 86.26M | 114.31M | 141.39M |
| Total Liabilities | 995.21M | 1.07B | 965.03M | 1.01B | 896.34M |
| Stockholders Equity | 4.77B | 4.57B | 4.82B | 4.32B | 3.81B |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | 648.24M | 665.07M | 634.65M | 858.28M | 197.46M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 960.91M | 917.71M | 959.00M | 1.27B | 829.49M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -26.61M | -147.67M | -153.78M | -573.03M | -922.06M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -711.38M | -1.20B | -384.21M | -416.65M | -299.03M |
Yihai International Holding Ltd. Technical Analysis
Negative
16.81
Price Trends
15.94
Negative
14.49
Positive
13.75
Positive
Market Momentum
0.10
Positive
46.71
Neutral
22.34
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For HK:1579, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 16.81 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 15.88, above the 50-day MA of 15.94, and above the 200-day MA of 13.75, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of 0.10 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 46.71 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 22.34 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for HK:1579.
Yihai International Holding Ltd. Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (62)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
72 Outperform | HK$15.12B | 13.20 | 18.23% | 5.89% | 1.24% | 15.80% | |
68 Neutral | HK$8.36B | 20.25 | 14.12% | 4.45% | 20.92% | 94.19% | |
62 Neutral | $20.33B | 14.63 | -3.31% | 3.23% | 1.93% | -12.26% | |
61 Neutral | HK$7.62B | 23.14 | 8.86% | 1.41% | 4.96% | 64.85% | |
58 Neutral | HK$6.29B | 13.00 | 7.63% | 2.21% | -3.39% | 91.63% | |
49 Neutral | HK$9.05B | 39.58 | 3.23% | 1.77% | 10.02% | ― | |
45 Neutral | HK$6.23B | -8.84 | 6.29% | ― | 13.83% | -240.97% |
* Consumer Defensive Sector Average
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Yihai International Holding Ltd. Corporate Events
Yihai International Names CEO Guo Qiang as Chairman After Sean Shi’s Retirement
Apr 24, 2026
Yihai International Holding Ltd. announced that executive director and chairman Sean Shi has resigned from the board, the chairmanship, and the nomination committee with effect from 24 April 2026, citing early retirement to focus on family and per...
Yihai International Revamps Board Roles and Committee Structure
Apr 24, 2026
Yihai International Holding Ltd. has updated the composition of its board of directors and the allocation of roles across key governance committees, effective 24 April 2026. Guo Qiang continues to serve as chairman and chief executive officer, whi...
Yihai International Sets AGM to Approve 2025 Dividend and Share Issuance Mandate
Apr 24, 2026
Yihai International Holding Ltd. has convened its annual general meeting for 26 May 2026 in Ma’anshan City, Anhui Province, where shareholders will review the audited financial statements for 2025, consider the re-election of four directors,...
Yihai International Delivers Higher 2025 Profit on Modest Revenue Growth
Mar 24, 2026
Yihai International Holding Ltd. reported steady growth for the year ended 31 December 2025, with revenue edging up 1.1% year on year to RMB6,612.6 million and gross profit rising 5.8% to RMB2,165.0 million. Net profit increased 13.0% to RMB903.5 ...
Yihai International Proposes Final Cash Dividend for 2025
Mar 24, 2026
Yihai International Holding Ltd., a Hong Kong-listed food manufacturer best known for its seasoning and hotpot-related products, focuses on supplying both retail consumers and foodservice partners across China and other Asian markets. The company ...
Yihai International Moves to Update Articles for Hong Kong Listing Rule Compliance
Mar 24, 2026
Yihai International Holding Ltd. plans to amend its existing memorandum and articles of association and adopt a fifth amended and restated version to align its general meeting procedures with updated requirements under the Hong Kong Listing Rules....
Yihai International Sets Board Meeting to Approve 2025 Annual Results and Consider Final Dividend
Mar 12, 2026
Yihai International Holding Ltd. has scheduled a board meeting for 24 March 2026 to review and approve the annual results for the financial year ended 31 December 2025 and to authorize their publication. The board will also consider whether to rec...
Yihai International Launches 2026 Share Award Scheme Using Existing Shares
Jan 27, 2026
Yihai International Holding Ltd. has adopted a 2026 Share Award Scheme aimed at recognising and retaining key employees, related entities and service providers, while attracting new talent to support the group’s ongoing development. The 10-y...
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