Expert Systems Holdings Ltd.

Expert Systems Holdings Ltd.

HHKEX:8319
0.10
HKD
+0.00
(-4.81%)
0.01EPS
5.29P/E
86.75MMarket Cap

Total Valuation

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As of September 30, 2023, Expert Systems Holdings Ltd. carries a market capitalization of 86.75M, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 34.07M, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Market Cap86.75M
Enterprise Value34.07M

Share Statistics

As of September 30, 2023, Expert Systems Holdings Ltd. has 803.28M shares outstanding.

Shares Outstanding803.28M

Valuation Ratios

As of September 30, 2023, Expert Systems Holdings Ltd. trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 5.29. The price-to-sales ratio is 0.09, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 0.53.

PE Ratio5.29
PS Ratio0.09
PB Ratio0.53
P/TBV Ratio1.72

Enterprise Valuation

As of September 30, 2023, Expert Systems Holdings Ltd. trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 1.28 - the valuation measure that neutralizes differences in capital structure, tax rates, and depreciation policy, making it the standard yardstick for comparing companies across an industry. The EV/Sales ratio of 0.03 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. Its EV/EBIT multiple of 1.28 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. These enterprise value multiples are built on an enterprise value of 34.07M versus a market cap of 86.75M, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

EV / Sales0.03
EV / EBITDA1.28
EV / EBIT1.28

Financial Position

As of September 30, 2023, Expert Systems Holdings Ltd. maintains a current ratio of 1.42, meaning it holds 1.4x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 40.52, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 4.18 demonstrates adequate ability to service its debt obligations.

Current Ratio1.42
Quick Ratio0.51
Debt / Equity40.52
Debt / EBITDA2.79
Interest Coverage4.18

Financial Efficiency

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Over the twelve months ended September 30, 2023, Expert Systems Holdings Ltd. posted a return on equity (ROE) of 10.37, showing how much profit the company earns on every dollar of shareholder capital. Return on invested capital (ROIC) comes in at 7.85 - the clearest signal of whether the business earns more on its capital than that capital costs, and the core measure of a durable competitive advantage. Return on assets (ROA) stands at 3.15, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 7.65, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. The company generates approximately 1.03M in revenue per employee across its workforce of 963.75, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers. Inventory turnover of 71.74 indicates how many times Expert Systems Holdings Ltd. sells and replaces its inventory over a year, a key working capital efficiency ratio.

Return on Equity (ROE)10.37
Return on Assets (ROA)3.15
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)7.85
Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)7.65
Revenue Per Employee1.03M
Employee Count963.75
Inventory Turnover71.74

Taxes

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Over the twelve months ended September 30, 2023, Expert Systems Holdings Ltd. recorded 5.86M in income tax expense. That works out to an effective tax rate of 24.34, which can sit above or below the statutory corporate tax rate depending on foreign earnings mix, tax credits, and one-off items. Taxes are levied on pretax income of 24.09M, leaving 16.40M in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.

Income Tax5.86M
Effective Tax Rate24.34

Stock Price Statistics

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As of the close on October 22, 2026, Expert Systems Holdings Ltd.'s stock has declined approximately 10.81% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 0.11, while the 200-day moving average is 0.11.

52-Week Price Change-10.81%
50-Day Moving Average0.11
200-Day Moving Average0.11

Income Statement

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Over the twelve months ended September 30, 2023, Expert Systems Holdings Ltd. generated 992.38M in revenue and converted that into 16.40M in net income, yielding earnings per share of 0.01. EBITDA reached 26.69M, while operating income came in at 26.19M.

Revenue992.38M
Gross Profit147.59M
Operating Income26.19M
Pretax Income24.09M
Net Income16.40M
EBITDA26.69M
EBIT26.69M
Earnings Per Share (EPS)0.01

Balance Sheet

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As of September 30, 2023, Expert Systems Holdings Ltd. holds 148.58M in cash and equivalents against 74.42M in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of -84.76M. Total book value stands at 162.20M, with working capital of 122.37M providing operational flexibility.

Cash & Cash Equivalents148.58M
Total Debt74.42M
Net Debt-84.76M
Equity (Book Value)162.20M
Book Value Per Share0.20
Working Capital122.37M

Margins

Over the twelve months ended September 30, 2023, Expert Systems Holdings Ltd. posted a gross margin of 14.87, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 2.64 and net profit margin of 1.65 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Gross Margin14.87
Operating Margin2.64
Pretax Margin2.43
Profit Margin1.65
EBITDA Margin2.69

Scores

As of September 30, 2023, Expert Systems Holdings Ltd. has an Altman Z-Score of 3.35, well above the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.

Altman Z-Score3.35