Lai Sun Development Co (HKSE:00488) Total Assets: HK$63,750 Mil (As of Jan. 2026)

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HKSE:00488 Lai Sun Development Co Ltd HKSE:00488
34 GF Score
Price HK$0.80
GF Value HK$0.56
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Lai Sun Development Co Total Assets?

Lai Sun Development Co HKSE:00488 -1.23% 34 Total Assets is HK$63,750 Mil as of Jan. 2026. GuruFocus rates HKSE:00488 with a GF Score™ of 34/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.56 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Lai Sun Development Co's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was HK$63,750 Mil.

During the past 12 months, Lai Sun Development Co's average Total Assets Growth Rate was -4.90% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Total Assets Growth Rate was -6.90% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Total Assets Growth Rate was -3.90% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Total Assets Growth Rate was 8.90% per year.

During the past 13 years, Lai Sun Development Co's highest 3-Year average Total Assets Growth Rate was 32.40%. The lowest was -32.10%. And the median was 10.80%.

Total Assets is connected with ROA %. Lai Sun Development Co's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was -3.65%. Total Assets is also linked to Revenue through Asset Turnover. Lai Sun Development Co's Asset Turnover for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 0.04.


Lai Sun Development Co  (HKSE:00488) Total Assets Explanation

Total Assets is connected with ROA %.

Lai Sun Development Co's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 is

ROA %=Net Income (Q: Jan. 2026 )/( (Total Assets (Q: Jul. 2025 )+Total Assets (Q: Jan. 2026 ))/ count )
=-2332.91/( (64228.301+63750.177)/ 2 )
=-2332.91/63989.239
=-3.65 %

Note: The Net Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Jan. 2026) data.

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Total Assets is linked to total revenue through Asset Turnover.

Lai Sun Development Co's Asset Turnover for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 is

Asset Turnover
=Revenue (Q: Jan. 2026 )/( (Total Assets (Q: Jul. 2025 )+Total Assets (Q: Jan. 2026 ))/ count )
=2583.517/( (64228.301+63750.177)/ 2 )
=2583.517/63989.239
=0.04

* 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.

Therefore, if a company grows its Total Assets faster than its Revenue, the Asset Turnover will decline. This might be a warning sign for the business.

Lai Sun Development Co Total Assets Related Terms


Lai Sun Development Co Total Assets Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lai Sun Development Co's Total Assets 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.

Lai Sun Development Co Total Assets Chart

Lai Sun Development Co Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
Total Assets
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 83,038.10 80,895.63 73,970.02 67,421.57 64,228.30

Lai Sun Development Co Semi-Annual Data
Jul16 Jan17 Jul17 Jan18 Jul18 Jan19 Jul19 Jan20 Jul20 Jan21 Jul21 Jan22 Jul22 Jan23 Jul23 Jan24 Jul24 Jan25 Jul25 Jan26
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Lai Sun Development Co Total Assets Calculation

Total Assets are all the assets a company owns.

From the capital sources of the assets, some of the assets are funded through shareholder's paid in capital and retained earnings of the business. Others are funded through borrowed money.

Lai Sun Development Co's Total Assets for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2025 is calculated as

Total Assets=Total Equity (A: Jul. 2025 )+Total Liabilities (A: Jul. 2025 )
=29386.437+34841.864
=64,228

Lai Sun Development Co's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

Total Assets=Total Equity (Q: Jan. 2026 )+Total Liabilities (Q: Jan. 2026 )
=28616.601+35133.576
=63,750

* 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 Total Assets →
What does a Total Assets of HK$63,750 Mil mean?
Lai Sun Development Co (HKSE:00488) has a Total Assets of HK$63,750 Mil as of Jan. 2026. The total amount of assets as recorded on a company's balance sheet. View historical data on Lai Sun Development Co and its competitors.
Is Lai Sun Development Co's Total Assets too high?
Lai Sun Development Co's current Total Assets is HK$63,750 Mil. Overall, Lai Sun Development Co has a GF Score™ of 34/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lai Sun Development Co's Total Assets compare to competitors?
Lai Sun Development Co's Total Assets of HK$63,750 Mil can be compared against companies in the Real Estate industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Total Assets for a Real Estate company?
A good Total Assets depends on the Real Estate industry context. However, Total Assets 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 Total Assets mean?
A high Total Assets can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The total amount of assets as recorded on a company's balance sheet. View historical data on Lai Sun Development Co and its competitors. Lai Sun Development Co's current Total Assets is HK$63,750 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lai Sun Development Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lai Sun Development Co (HKSE:00488) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.56, compared to a current price of HK$0.80 — trading 42.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Assets is HK$63,750 Mil. Lai Sun Development Co's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Total Assets calculated?
Total Assets is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lai Sun Development Co (HKSE:00488), the current Total Assets is HK$63,750 Mil as of Jan. 2026. 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 Lai Sun Development Co (HKSE:00488) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lai Sun Development Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$0.80 is trading 42.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.56. GuruFocus considers Lai Sun Development Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:00488:

  • Total Assets: HK$63,750 Mil
  • GF Value™: HK$0.56 vs. price of HK$0.80 (42.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 34/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00488 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Lai Sun Development Co Business Description

Other Exchanges LAY3:Germany
Address 680 Cheung Sha Wan Road, 11th Floor, Lai Sun Commercial Centre, Kowloon, Hong Kong, HKG
Lai Sun Development Co Ltd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, the company is engaged in various reportable operating segments such as; property development and sales; property investment; hotel operation; restaurant operation; media and entertainment; film and TV programs; cinema operation; theme park operation, and others. The property development and sales segment which derives a majority of its revenue, is engaged in property development and the sale of properties. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Mainland China and Macau, and the rest from Hong Kong, the United Kingdom, Vietnam, and other regions.
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