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FriendTimes Inc.
(6820)
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Rating:71Outperform
Price Target:
HK$0.44
▼(-3.91% Downside)
Action:Upgraded
Date:07/07/26
The score is driven primarily by the improving financial profile (profit and cash-flow rebound and low leverage), supported by constructive technicals (price above major moving averages). Attractive valuation (low P/E and ~4.35% yield) adds upside support, though the recovery remains early given declining revenue and modest operating margins.
Positive Factors
Business model scalability
FriendTimes' core business is mobile/online social games monetized via in‑game purchases and ads. Digital, microtransaction-led revenue has durable scalability and low incremental cost per user, supporting long-term margin potential if engagement and content cadence are maintained.
Negative Factors
Shrinking revenue base
Revenue remains below prior-cycle peaks and declined in 2025, limiting operating scale. A smaller top line reduces leverage benefits on fixed costs, makes per-title economics tighter, and raises the bar for new content to meaningfully restore prior profitability and growth trajectories.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Business model scalability
FriendTimes' core business is mobile/online social games monetized via in‑game purchases and ads. Digital, microtransaction-led revenue has durable scalability and low incremental cost per user, supporting long-term margin potential if engagement and content cadence are maintained.
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FriendTimes Inc. (6820) vs. iShares MSCI Hong Kong ETF (EWH)
Market Cap
HK$872.34M
Dividend Yield5%
Average Volume (3M)2.26M
Price to Earnings (P/E)7.8
Beta (1Y)0.95
Revenue Growth7.36%
EPS GrowthN/A
CountryHK
Employees912
SectorCommunication Services
Sector Strength97
IndustryElectronic Gaming & Multimedia
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.04
Shares Outstanding2,180,850,000
10 Day Avg. Volume1,322,200
30 Day Avg. Volume2,258,866
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.03
Price to Book (P/B)0.69
Price to Sales (P/S)0.69
P/FCF Ratio7.47
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)0.08
Revenue Forecast (FY)HK$1.51B
FriendTimes Inc. Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
FriendTimes Inc., along with its affiliated entities, is a global enterprise primarily focused on the development, release, and ongoing management of mobile games. Operating within the People's Republic of China and across international markets, t...
How the Company Makes Money
FriendTimes Inc. generates revenue mainly from the operation of its mobile/online games, typically through in-game purchases (e.g., sale of virtual items, gacha/loot-box style draws, consumables, and other digital goods) and, where applicable, adv...
FriendTimes Inc. Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
54
Neutral
Balance Sheet
78
Positive
Cash Flow
67
Positive
| Breakdown | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 1.25B | 1.16B | 1.06B | 1.52B | 1.62B |
| Gross Profit | 911.31M | 813.52M | 702.40M | 1.04B | 1.09B |
| EBITDA | 72.54M | -5.01M | -43.17M | 22.36M | 256.61M |
| Net Income | 93.17M | -48.86M | -138.12M | 25.11M | 275.48M |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 1.44B | 1.40B | 1.47B | 1.61B | 1.81B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 851.15M | 786.36M | 949.27M | 946.14M | 1.05B |
| Total Debt | 71.06M | 149.42M | 147.88M | 1.37M | 1.12M |
| Total Liabilities | 194.68M | 252.40M | 262.05M | 116.23M | 160.32M |
| Stockholders Equity | 1.24B | 1.15B | 1.20B | 1.50B | 1.65B |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | 114.92M | -53.13M | -49.92M | 117.20M | 199.48M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 117.19M | -52.83M | -46.29M | 155.21M | 262.66M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -202.92M | 5.86M | 60.11M | -278.04M | -385.54M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -93.25M | -15.31M | -21.70M | -225.36M | -217.04M |
FriendTimes Inc. Technical Analysis
Negative
0.46
Price Trends
0.42
Negative
0.44
Negative
0.48
Negative
Market Momentum
<0.01
Positive
44.58
Neutral
35.09
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For HK:6820, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 0.46 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 0.42, above the 50-day MA of 0.42, and below the 200-day MA of 0.48, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of <0.01 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 44.58 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 35.09 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for HK:6820.
FriendTimes Inc. Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (60)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
78 Outperform | HK$2.29B | 5.63 | 13.44% | 13.83% | -6.66% | -19.70% | |
71 Outperform | HK$872.34M | 7.80 | 7.66% | ― | 7.36% | ― | |
60 Neutral | $48.67B | 4.58 | -11.27% | 4.14% | 2.83% | -41.78% | |
49 Neutral | HK$1.39B | -3.68 | 42.91% | 3.01% | -0.01% | -211.29% | |
47 Neutral | HK$578.03M | 27.54 | -27.26% | ― | -11.59% | ― | |
43 Neutral | HK$558.19M | -0.32 | -51.92% | ― | -28.02% | 34.04% | |
43 Neutral | HK$258.47M | -6.14 | -4.59% | ― | -36.25% | -205.76% |
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FriendTimes Inc. Corporate Events
FriendTimes Chairman Lifts Stake, Reaffirming Confidence in Long-Term Prospects
Jul 2, 2026
FriendTimes Inc.’s controlling shareholder and chairman, Mr. Jiang Xiaohuang, has increased his interest in the company through Warm Sunshine Holdings, which bought 1,230,000 shares on the open market, lifting its stake to 197,086,000 shares...
FriendTimes’ Controlling Shareholder Lifts Stake Without Triggering Takeover Obligations
Jun 30, 2026
FriendTimes Inc. has announced that controlling shareholder and chairman Jiang Xiaohuang has increased his stake in the company via Warm Sunshine Holdings Limited, which bought 792,000 shares on the open market on 29 June 2026. The purchase lifted...
FriendTimes Controlling Shareholder Lifts Stake Without Triggering Takeover Offer
Jun 29, 2026
FriendTimes Inc. has disclosed that its controlling shareholder, via Warm Sunshine Holdings Limited, acquired 3,990,000 shares in the open market on 26 June 2026, raising its stake to about 57.34% of the company’s issued share capital. The b...
FriendTimes Chairman Boosts Stake, Signaling Confidence in Long-Term Prospects
Jun 24, 2026
FriendTimes Inc. has disclosed that Warm Sunshine Holdings Limited, a vehicle linked to chairman and controlling shareholder Jiang Xiaohuang, purchased 1,320,000 shares on the open market on 23 June 2026. The transaction raised Warm Sunshine’...
FriendTimes Lifts Share Purchases Under Award Scheme to 4.5% of Capital
Jun 17, 2026
FriendTimes Inc. has reported that, in the first half of 2026, shares purchased by its appointed trustee under the company’s share award scheme amounted to about 0.3% of its total share capital. Over the longer period from 28 August 2023 to ...
FriendTimes places RMB98 million in principal-protected structured deposits with Zheshang Bank
Jun 15, 2026
FriendTimes Inc. said its subsidiaries Cheeryoo Network and FriendTimes Technology have subscribed to four principal-protected, floating-return, closed-end structured deposits issued by Zheshang Bank’s Suzhou New District sub-branch between ...
FriendTimes Wins Strong Shareholder Backing for Dividend and Capital Mandates at AGM
May 12, 2026
FriendTimes Inc. reported that all resolutions at its 12 May 2026 annual general meeting were approved by shareholders, including receipt of the 2025 audited accounts and the declaration of a final dividend of HK2 cents per share, underscoring con...
FriendTimes Sets 2026 AGM to Approve Dividend, Board Mandates and Share Issue Authority
Apr 20, 2026
FriendTimes Inc. has called its annual general meeting for 12 May 2026 in Suzhou, where shareholders will review the audited financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2025 and consider a proposed final dividend of HK2 cents per share. Th...
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