Hua Hong Semiconductor (1347) Earnings: 2Q Net Income Falls Short Despite Revenue Beat

Hua Hong Semiconductor on Smartkarma

On Smartkarma, independent analysts Nicolas Baratte and David Mudd have provided contrasting views on Hua Hong Semiconductor. Baratte’s analysis, titled “Hua Hong: Very Poor Margins to Continue, Operating Losses for Longer,” paints a bearish picture for the company. Baratte expects operating losses to persist in 2025 due to rapid capacity expansion outpacing revenue growth, with the stock being deemed expensive at 43x 2025 EPS. His insights highlight concerns about the impact of US import tariffs and China’s domestic consumption on the company’s performance.

In contrast, analyst David Mudd‘s report, “BUY/SELL/HOLD: Hong Kong Stock Update (February 20),” takes a bullish stance on Hua Hong Semiconductor. Mudd points out that the company is rapidly expanding its capacity to meet the rising domestic demand for locally produced chips in China, particularly in industries such as electric vehicles, smart home appliances, and wearables. He notes the positive buying trend by mainland investors in Hong Kong and sees Hua Hong as well-positioned to benefit from this scenario within the context of a continued secular bull market in Hong Kong.

A look at Hua Hong Semiconductor Smart Scores

Smart Score is a compound score for the Company indicating its overall outlook. It is derived by taking an equally weighted average of underlying Factor scores computed by Smartkarma

Based on the Smartkarma Smart Scores, Hua Hong Semiconductor shows a promising long-term outlook with a solid overall score. With a high momentum score of 5, the company demonstrates strong potential for growth and performance in the future. This suggests that investors are optimistic about the company’s trajectory and market position.

While the company scores well for value and resilience, indicating a stable financial standing and potential for growth, its lower scores in dividend and growth suggest areas where improvement could enhance its overall attractiveness to investors. Hua Hong Semiconductor‘s focus on manufacturing semiconductors for specialty applications across various industries positions it in a competitive market with opportunities for expansion and innovation.

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