Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings (HKSE:00423) OCF Margin %: -6.48% (As of Sep. 2025)


HKSE:00423 Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings Ltd HKSE:00423
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Price HK$0.69
GF Value HK$0.70
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What is Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings OCF Margin %?

Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings HKSE:00423 -1.43% 44 OCF Margin % is -6.48% as of Sep. 2025. GuruFocus rates HKSE:00423 with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.70 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,017 Media - Diversified companies, Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings ranks worse than 66.47% on this metric.

OCF Margin % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by its Revenue. Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings's Cash Flow from Operations for the six months ended in Sep. 2025 was HK$-23.6 Mil. Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings's Revenue for the six months ended in Sep. 2025 was HK$364.4 Mil. Therefore, Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was -6.48%.

As of today, Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings's current OCF Yield % is 1.72%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

HKSE:00423' s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.19   Med: 8.95   Max: 14.86
Current: 0.67


During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings was 14.86%. The lowest was -2.19%. And the median was 8.95%.

HKSE:00423's OCF Margin % is ranked worse than
66.47% of 1017 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 5.94 vs HKSE:00423: 0.67


Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings OCF Margin % Related Terms


Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings OCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings's OCF Margin % can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings OCF Margin % Chart

Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25
OCF Margin %
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Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Mar16 Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25
OCF Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -4.71 4.57 -11.36 7.25 -6.48

HKSE:00423 vs NYT, WLY: OCF Margin % Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings's OCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF Margin % data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings OCF Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings's OCF Margin % falls into.


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Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings OCF Margin % Calculation

OCF Margin % is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings's OCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2025 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (A: Mar. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Mar. 2025 )
=-17.591/803.732
=-2.19 %

Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings's OCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (Q: Sep. 2025 )/Revenue (Q: Sep. 2025 )
=-23.61/364.435
=-6.48 %

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about OCF Margin % →
What does a OCF Margin % of -6.48% mean?
Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings (HKSE:00423) has a OCF Margin % of -6.48% as of Sep. 2025. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings ranks #676 out of 1017 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 66.5%.
Is Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings' OCF Margin % too high?
Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings' current OCF Margin % is -6.48%. Based on the distribution chart, Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings ranks #676 out of 1017 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings' OCF Margin % compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings ranks #676 out of 1017 companies for OCF Margin %. This places Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 5.94. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good OCF Margin % for a Media - Diversified company?
The median OCF Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 5.94, based on 1,017 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median OCF Margin % is 5.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings's current OCF Margin % is -6.48%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings (HKSE:00423) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.70, compared to a current price of HK$0.69 — trading 1.4% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is -6.48%. Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings (HKSE:00423), the current OCF Margin % is -6.48% as of Sep. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings (HKSE:00423) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of HK$0.69 is trading 1.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.70. GuruFocus considers Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:00423:

  • OCF Margin %: -6.48%
  • GF Value™: HK$0.70 vs. price of HK$0.69 (1.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 44/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00423 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings Business Description

Address 321 Java Road, 6th Floor, Kodak House II, North Point, Hong Kong, HKG
Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings Ltd is an investment holding company. It is engaged in the printing and publishing of newspapers and magazines and the operation of their associated digital businesses; the operation of recruitment advertising and lifestyle platforms; and the provision of electronic financial and property market information services. Its segments are Media segment, majority revenue deriving segment, engaged in the printing and publication of newspapers, magazines and books and the operation of digital platforms, including recruitment, finance and lifestyle; and Financial news agency, information and solutions segment.
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