New Hope Service (3658 HK) Company Update Summary
Core Content
New Hope Service (3658 HK) reported strong financial results for FY21, with a 61% increase in adjusted net profit to RMB187mn, aligning with its IPO guidance. The company is expected to maintain a sustainable growth trajectory in FY22E, with a projected 30-40% YoY net profit growth. The valuation is considered attractive, with a P/E ratio of 5x for FY22E, and net cash almost equivalent to its market cap.
Main Points
Financial Performance in FY21
- Revenue: RMB925mn, up 57% YoY
- Net Profit (adjusted): RMB187mn, up 61% YoY
- EPS: RMB0.23, up 21% YoY
- Dividend: First dividend declared at RMB0.071/share, representing a 31% payout ratio
Revenue Drivers
- Lifestyle Services: Grew by 116% YoY, contributing 27% of total revenue (up from 20% in FY20)
- Community VAS: Increased by 149% YoY
- Asset Management: Grew by 108% YoY due to the Smart Vehicle Management Cloud System and cooperation with Beike
- PM Segment: Rose by 67% YoY, driven by a 58% increase in managed GFA and third-party expansion
- Third-party contribution: Increased to 28.1% of segment revenue (RMB89mn in FY21, up 269% YoY)
- Commercial Operations: Grew by 7% YoY to RMB120mn, with improved GPM to 62% due to better occupancy rates post-pandemic
Profitability Metrics
- Gross Margin: Dropped by 1.3ppt YoY to 40.7%
- Net Margin: Increased by 0.4ppt YoY to 20.2%
- ROE: Rose to 17.4% in FY21, expected to reach 24.2% in FY22E
Valuation
- P/E Ratio (FY22E): 4.8x
- P/B Ratio (FY22E): 0.8x
- Dividend Yield (FY22E): 20.6%
- Net Cash: Almost equivalent to market cap, suggesting strong liquidity
Key Information
Earnings Summary
| Metric |
FY18A |
FY19A |
FY20A |
FY21A |
FY22E |
| Revenue (RMB mn) |
258 |
381 |
588 |
925 |
1,832 |
| YoY Growth (%) |
N.A. |
47.5 |
54.6 |
57.2 |
98.1 |
| Net Profit (RMB mn) |
41 |
64 |
110 |
166 |
298 |
| EPS (RMB) |
N.A. |
N.A. |
0.19 |
0.23 |
0.37 |
| P/E (x) |
N.A. |
N.A. |
9.4 |
7.8 |
4.8 |
| P/B (x) |
N.A. |
N.A. |
9.3 |
1.1 |
0.8 |
| Yield (%) |
N.A. |
N.A. |
N.A. |
12.7 |
20.6 |
| ROE (%) |
11.1 |
15.1 |
75.5 |
17.4 |
24.2 |
Shareholding Structure
- Mr. Liu Yonghao: 66.9%
- Free Float: 33.1%
Stock Data
| Metric |
Value (HK$) |
| Market Cap |
1,734 |
| Avg 3 mths t/o |
0.32 |
| 52w High/Low |
4.20/1.82 |
| Total Issued Shares |
814 |
Share Performance
| Period |
Absolute (%) |
Relative (%) |
| 1-mth |
-0.9 |
12.6 |
| 3-mth |
-5.2 |
0.7 |
| 6-mth |
6.9 |
20.3 |
Financial Summary
Income Statement Highlights
- Revenue: RMB925mn in FY21, up 57% YoY
- Gross Profit: RMB377mn, up 52% YoY
- Net Profit (adjusted): RMB187mn, up 61% YoY
- Operating Profit: RMB198mn in FY21, expected to reach RMB360mn in FY22E
Cash Flow Summary
- Net Cash from Operating: RMB104mn in FY22E
- Capex: RMB5mn in FY22E
- Net Change in Cash: RMB109mn in FY22E
- Cash at the End of the Year: RMB1,215mn
Balance Sheet Highlights
- Total Assets: RMB1,634mn in FY22E
- Total Liabilities: RMB402mn in FY22E
- Equity to Shareholders: RMB1,231mn in FY22E
Key Ratios
| Metric |
FY18A |
FY19A |
FY20A |
FY21A |
FY22E |
| Gross Margin (%) |
42.6 |
41.9 |
42.1 |
40.7 |
37.6 |
| Net Margin (%) |
15.9 |
16.8 |
18.7 |
17.9 |
16.2 |
| ROE (%) |
11.1 |
15.1 |
75.5 |
17.4 |
24.2 |
| ROA (%) |
7.1 |
4.9 |
18.6 |
11.1 |
18.2 |
| Current Ratio (x) |
2.8 |
3.4 |
1.2 |
2.9 |
4.3 |
| Receivable Turnover Days |
84 |
80 |
101 |
75 |
101 |
| BVPS (RMB) |
N.A. |
N.A. |
0.19 |
1.65 |
2.14 |
Analyst Ratings and Target Price
- CMBIGM Rating: BUY
- Target Price (HK$): 4.41
- Current Price (HK$): 2.13
- Up/Downside: +107.0%
Market Position
New Hope Service is positioned within the competitive China Property Service Sector. The company's growth strategies, including expansion into lifestyle services and third-party projects, are expected to drive long-term sustainability. The company's financial metrics and valuation suggest a strong potential for future growth and returns.
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