HK Electric Investments Ltd
HKEX:2638

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HKEX:2638
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Price: 6.4 HKD -0.31% Market Closed
Market Cap: HK$56.6B

EV/EBIT

16.8
Current
6%
Cheaper
vs 3-y average of 17.7

Enterprise Value to EBIT (EV/EBIT) ratio compares a company`s total enterprise value to its earnings before interest and taxes. It shows how much investors are paying for each dollar of the company`s earnings, including both equity and debt.

EV/EBIT
16.8
=
Enterprise Value
HK$87.2B
/
EBIT
HK$5B

Enterprise Value to EBIT (EV/EBIT) ratio compares a company`s total enterprise value to its earnings before interest and taxes. It shows how much investors are paying for each dollar of the company`s earnings, including both equity and debt.

EV/EBIT
16.8
=
Enterprise Value
HK$87.2B
/
EBIT
HK$5B

Valuation Scenarios

HK Electric Investments Ltd is trading below its 3-year average

If EV/EBIT returns to its 3-Year Average (17.7), the stock would be worth HK$6.78 (6% upside from current price).

Statistics
Positive Scenarios
2/4
Maximum Downside
-39%
Maximum Upside
+9%
Average Downside
12%
Scenario EV/EBIT Value Implied Price Upside/Downside
Current Multiple 16.8 HK$6.4
0%
3-Year Average 17.7 HK$6.78
+6%
5-Year Average 18.2 HK$6.96
+9%
Industry Average 12.4 HK$4.75
-26%
Country Average 10.3 HK$3.93
-39%

Forward EV/EBIT
Today’s price vs future ebit

Today's Enterprise Value EBIT Forward EV/EBIT
HK$87.2B
/
Jan 2026
HK$5B
=
16.8
Current
HK$87.2B
/
Dec 2026
HK$5.6B
=
15.4
Forward
HK$87.2B
/
Dec 2027
HK$4.6B
=
18.9
Forward
HK$87.2B
/
Dec 2028
HK$5.6B
=
15.6
Forward

Forward EV/EBIT shows whether today’s EV/EBIT still looks high or low once future ebit are taken into account.

Peer Comparison

All Multiples
EV/EBIT
P/E
All Countries
Close
Market Cap EV/EBIT P/E
HK
HK Electric Investments Ltd
HKEX:2638
56.6B HKD 16.8 18
US
Nextera Energy Inc
NYSE:NEE
198.4B USD 35.9 29
ES
Iberdrola SA
MAD:IBE
128.8B EUR 16.3 20.6
IT
Enel SpA
MIL:ENEL
99.2B EUR 13.9 23.3
US
Constellation Energy Corp
NASDAQ:CEG
113.6B USD 38.5 42.2
US
Southern Co
NYSE:SO
102.7B USD 23.2 23.7
US
Duke Energy Corp
NYSE:DUK
99B USD 21.2 20.2
US
American Electric Power Company Inc
NASDAQ:AEP
72.9B USD 22 20.4
FR
Electricite de France SA
PAR:EDF
46.6B EUR -3.2 -2.5
US
Entergy Corp
NYSE:ETR
51.4B USD 24.7 29.2
US
Xcel Energy Inc
NASDAQ:XEL
49.4B USD 29.1 24.5
EV/EBIT Multiple
EBIT Growth EV/EBIT to Growth
HK
HK Electric Investments Ltd
HKEX:2638
Average EV/EBIT: 24.1
16.8
4%
4.2
US
Nextera Energy Inc
NYSE:NEE
35.9
25%
1.4
ES
Iberdrola SA
MAD:IBE
16.3
6%
2.7
IT
Enel SpA
MIL:ENEL
13.9
15%
0.9
US
Constellation Energy Corp
NASDAQ:CEG
38.5
36%
1.1
US
Southern Co
NYSE:SO
23.2
14%
1.7
US
Duke Energy Corp
NYSE:DUK
21.2
9%
2.4
US
American Electric Power Company Inc
NASDAQ:AEP
22
12%
1.8
FR
Electricite de France SA
PAR:EDF
Negative Multiple: -3.2 N/A N/A
US
Entergy Corp
NYSE:ETR
24.7
17%
1.5
US
Xcel Energy Inc
NASDAQ:XEL
29.1
22%
1.3

Market Distribution

Higher than 73% of companies in Hong Kong
Percentile
73nd
Based on 1 277 companies
73nd percentile
16.8
Low
0 — 5.4
Typical Range
5.4 — 15.8
High
15.8 —
Distribution Statistics
Hong Kong
Min 0
30th Percentile 5.4
Median 10.3
70th Percentile 15.8
Max 9 749.3

HK Electric Investments Ltd
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Market Cap
56.6B HKD
Industry
Utilities

HK Electric Investments Ltd., a cornerstone in Hong Kong’s illustrious skyline, traces its roots back to a legacy predating the city's modern-day economic boom. As one of Hong Kong’s premier power utilities, HK Electric is intricately woven into the fabric of the metropolis, providing vital electricity to the bustling urban sprawl of Hong Kong Island and Lamma Island. The company operates a highly streamlined and robust generation, transmission, and distribution network, ensuring that millions of residents and businesses receive reliable and stable electricity. This network is backed by the towering Lamma Power Station, which serves as the beating heart of HK Electric's operations, and an ongoing push towards greener energy, reflecting the company's commitment to sustainability amidst evolving environmental expectations. At the heart of HK Electric’s business model lies its unique position to benefit from a regulated return mechanism, allowing the company to earn a secured and steady revenue stream. This mechanism, governed by Hong Kong's Scheme of Control Agreement, provides a predictable framework that mitigates financial risks associated with market volatility. HK Electric earns its keep by delivering electricity on a broad scale, billing customers for consumption, and consequently, ensuring robust cash flow and profitability. The company's consistent focus on enhancing operational efficiencies and incorporating cutting-edge technology not only underscores its economic resilience but also paves the way for improved shareholder value. By deftly negotiating the intricate energy demands of an ever-evolving metropolis, HK Electric Investments Ltd. stands as a testament to the endurance and adaptability of utility providers in rapidly shifting urban landscapes.

Intrinsic Value
6.62 HKD
Undervaluation 3%
Intrinsic Value
Price HK$6.4
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