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Forward Fashion (International) Holdings Company Limited (HK:2528)
:2528
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Forward Fashion (International) Holdings Company Limited (2528) Price & Analysis

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2528 Stock Chart & Stats

HK$0.28
HK$0.00(0.00%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
HK$0.28
HK$0.00(0.00%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
2025 Profitability ReboundA return to operating profit and net income in 2025 with improved margins indicates the core apparel business can generate sustainable operating earnings when conditions normalize. This enhances resilience, supports reinvestment and deleveraging, and increases the likelihood of durable cash generation over the next 2–6 months.
Strong Operating Cash Flow And FCFConsistent operating cash flow and sharply higher free cash flow in 2025 show earnings are backed by cash, improving financial flexibility. Healthy FCF conversion supports capital expenditure, working capital needs and debt reduction, strengthening the firm’s ability to fund operations and strategy without relying on external financing.
Material Leverage Improvement In 2025A meaningful reduction in debt and debt/equity falling below 1x materially improves balance-sheet resilience. Lower leverage reduces refinancing risk and interest burden, giving management scope to invest in product or supply chain improvements and better absorb cyclical retail pressures over the medium term.
Bears Say
Inconsistent And Declining RevenueSustained top-line decline and inconsistency undermine the durability of profits and make margin improvements fragile. If revenue contraction persists, fixed-cost absorption and scale advantages weaken, limiting long-term margin sustainability and the firm’s ability to consistently generate the cash flows needed for reinvestment or further deleveraging.
Multi-year Earnings Volatility And Past LossesA history of multi-year earnings volatility and prior loss years signals that profitability is cyclical and sensitive to demand or cost shocks. This reduces confidence in forward earnings stability, complicates planning, and raises the risk that cash generation and credit metrics could deteriorate again during industry downturns.
Historically Volatile Capital StructureLarge swings in leverage and equity levels in recent years indicate a fragile capital structure that can quickly become strained if margins or cash flow reverse. Such volatility increases refinancing and funding risk, potentially raising financing costs and constraining strategic choices during industry stress periods.

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2528 FAQ

What was Forward Fashion (International) Holdings Company Limited’s price range in the past 12 months?
Forward Fashion (International) Holdings Company Limited lowest stock price was HK$0.20 and its highest was HK$0.68 in the past 12 months.
    What is Forward Fashion (International) Holdings Company Limited’s market cap?
    Forward Fashion (International) Holdings Company Limited’s market cap is HK$264.00M.
      When is Forward Fashion (International) Holdings Company Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Forward Fashion (International) Holdings Company Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 21, 2026 which is in 92 days.
        How were Forward Fashion (International) Holdings Company Limited’s earnings last quarter?
        Forward Fashion (International) Holdings Company Limited released its earnings results on Mar 31, 2026. The company reported HK$0.123 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by HK$0.123.
          Is Forward Fashion (International) Holdings Company Limited overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts Forward Fashion (International) Holdings Company Limited’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does Forward Fashion (International) Holdings Company Limited pay dividends?
            Forward Fashion (International) Holdings Company Limited pays a Notavailable dividend of HK$0.05 which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on Forward Fashion (International) Holdings Company Limited dividends here
              What is Forward Fashion (International) Holdings Company Limited’s EPS estimate?
              Forward Fashion (International) Holdings Company Limited’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
              How many shares outstanding does Forward Fashion (International) Holdings Company Limited have?
              Forward Fashion (International) Holdings Company Limited has 400,000,000 shares outstanding.
                What happened to Forward Fashion (International) Holdings Company Limited’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                Forward Fashion (International) Holdings Company Limited reported an EPS of HK$0.123 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -2.299%.
                  Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Forward Fashion (International) Holdings Company Limited?
                  Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in HK:2528
                  What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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                    Forward Fashion (International) Holdings Company Limited Stock Smart Score

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                    Technicals

                    SMA
                    Negative
                    20 days / 200 days
                    Momentum
                    -14.28%
                    12-Months-Change

                    Fundamentals

                    Return on Equity
                    31.30%
                    Trailing 12-Months
                    Asset Growth
                    -18.13%
                    Trailing 12-Months

                    Company Description

                    Forward Fashion (International) Holdings Company Limited

                    Forward Fashion (International) Holdings Company Limited engages in the retail of fashion apparel in Macau, Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and internationally. It operates own brand stores under the UM, UM Junior, UM.IXOX, IXOX, and WF Fashion brand names. It also sells footwear, cosmetic and skincare, designer home accessories, artistic ornaments, and other lifestyle products through its retail stores and online. As of December 31, 2021, the company operated 216 self-operated retail stores, including 190 mono-brand stores and 26 multi-brand stores. Forward Fashion (International) Holdings Company Limited was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong.

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