Basetrophy Group Holdings Limited reported a HK$1.44 million net loss for 1H 2026, reversing a HK$0.80 million profit in the prior-year period, as surging costs erased gains from a near-doubling of revenue.
Revenue and Segment Mix • Group revenue rose 93.3% year on year to HK$37.26 million (1H 2025: HK$19.26 million), driven by: – Foundation and related works: HK$26.29 million, +36.7% YoY – Food & beverages (alcoholic drinks and Xinhui Chenpi): HK$10.97 million, up from HK$0.02 million • Despite the top-line growth, the core foundation segment recorded a HK$2.79 million operating loss, while the newer food & beverages arm contributed HK$2.21 million profit.
Profitability Pressures • Cost of sales climbed 149.2% to HK$35.88 million, compressing gross margin to 3.7% (1H 2025: 25.3%). • Administrative and other operating expenses fell 29.7% to HK$2.71 million, yet were insufficient to offset the margin erosion. • Operating result turned to a HK$1.32 million loss (1H 2025: HK$1.20 million profit); finance costs eased to HK$0.12 million (-61.5% YoY). • Basic and diluted loss per share: 0.54 HK cent versus earnings of 0.36 HK cent a year earlier.
Cash Flow and Balance Sheet • Operating activities consumed HK$20.50 million (1H 2025: +HK$3.85 million). • Cash and bank balances fell to HK$1.45 million at end-June (31 Dec 2025: HK$21.67 million). • Trade receivables expanded to HK$24.25 million (31 Dec 2025: HK$4.29 million). • Net debt remained low: borrowings and lease liabilities totalled HK$2.80 million; gearing ratio declined slightly to 4.8% (31 Dec 2025: 5.3%). • Total equity attributable to shareholders slipped to HK$58.94 million from HK$60.38 million.
Capital Expenditure, Commitments and Dividends • No major capital expenditure, acquisitions or disposals were recorded; no capital commitments or contingent liabilities were outstanding. • The Board declared no interim dividend, unchanged from the prior year.
Outlook and Strategy Management intends to deepen cooperation with suppliers in Xinhui to scale its Chenpi health-food initiative and will pursue an online-offline model to capture growing demand for premium herbal and alcoholic products in mainland China. The Group plans to maintain strict cost discipline and bolster liquidity while monitoring market conditions in both core foundation works and food & beverages segments.
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