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Powell Max Limited Class A Ordinary SharesIncome Statement
| Period | Revenue | Operating Expense | Net Income | Net Profit Margin | Earnings Per Share | EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2-2025 | $24.12M ▲ | $31.93M ▲ | $-20.51M ▼ | -85.05% ▲ | $-1.08 ▲ | $-18.2M ▼ |
| Q4-2024 | $13.69M ▼ | $20.7M ▲ | $-18.81M ▼ | -137.34% ▼ | $-1.28 ▼ | $-14.59M ▼ |
| Q2-2024 | $22.71M ▼ | $6.7M ▲ | $780.22K ▼ | 3.44% ▼ | $0.05 ▼ | $3.49M ▼ |
| Q4-2023 | $23.85M | $6.5M | $3.41M | 14.29% | $0.23 | $6.17M |
What's going well?
Sales nearly doubled in one quarter, and gross margins improved a lot. The company is showing it can grow quickly and is starting to cover its basic costs better.
What's concerning?
Losses are still large and getting bigger, with overhead and spending outpacing even the strong revenue growth. Shareholders are being diluted, and the business is far from profitability.
Balance Statement
| Period | Cash & Short-term | Total Assets | Total Liabilities | Total Equity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2-2025 | $8.89M ▼ | $59.89M ▼ | $22.34M ▼ | $37.55M ▲ |
| Q4-2024 | $42.22M ▲ | $62.57M ▲ | $41.3M ▼ | $21.27M ▲ |
| Q2-2024 | $2.08M ▼ | $28.63M ▲ | $43.17M ▲ | $-14.54M ▲ |
| Q4-2023 | $3.66M | $22.99M | $38.3M | $-15.31M |
What's financially strong about this company?
Debt has been reduced significantly, and equity increased, likely from a capital raise or acquisition. The company still has positive equity and manageable debt levels.
What are the financial risks or weaknesses?
Cash reserves have plummeted, and nearly half of assets are now goodwill, which could be written down if the acquisition disappoints. Liquidity is tight, and the company has a history of losses.
Cash Flow Statement
| Period | Net Income | Cash From Operations | Cash From Investing | Cash From Financing | Net Change | Free Cash Flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2-2025 | $-2.61M ▼ | $-2.86M ▼ | $-3.48M ▼ | $2.06M ▼ | $-4.3M ▼ | $-2.87M ▼ |
| Q4-2024 | $-2.42M ▼ | $-1.7M ▼ | $-129.63K ▼ | $6.98M ▲ | $5.17M ▲ | $-1.83M ▼ |
| Q2-2024 | $99.9K ▼ | $249.84K ▼ | $-61.76K ▼ | $-390.73K ▼ | $-202.89K ▼ | $188.08K ▼ |
| Q4-2023 | $436.42K | $494K | $-23.82K | $-287.65K | $468.74K | $470.18K |
What's strong about this company's cash flow?
The company is not taking on more debt and has kept capital spending extremely low, which means less risk from borrowing and fixed costs.
What are the cash flow concerns?
Cash burn is getting worse, and the company is running out of cash quickly. It depends on selling new shares to survive, which dilutes existing shareholders and may not be sustainable.
5-Year Trend Analysis
A comprehensive look at Powell Max Limited Class A Ordinary Shares's financial evolution and strategic trajectory over the past five years.
Key positives include a significantly stronger balance sheet with ample cash and positive equity, the ability to raise financing when needed, historically strong margins in good years, and a focused niche in Hong Kong’s financial printing market where relationships and expertise matter. The company has demonstrated that it can be profitable and cash‑generative when volumes are supportive and costs are controlled. Its net cash position and improved liquidity give it room to adjust strategy and invest selectively.
Major risks center on the business model’s volatility and recent operational breakdown. Revenue is sensitive to market cycles and competition, and the latest year shows a steep decline in sales alongside a surge in overhead, leading to deep losses and negative cash flow. Accumulated losses remain large, and the company is currently dependent on external financing rather than internal cash generation. Structurally, the shift toward digital and paperless reporting, plus competition from larger or more tech‑enabled players, could pressure pricing and volumes unless the company adapts.
The forward picture is mixed. On one hand, the strengthened cash position and positive equity provide a financial cushion and potential firepower for acquisitions or modernization. On the other, the core business just delivered a very weak year, with deteriorating profitability and cash flows in a market facing technological change. The company’s outlook will hinge on its ability to stabilize revenue, regain cost discipline, and either build or acquire stronger digital capabilities. Outcomes could vary widely, reflecting both the turnaround challenge and the opportunities in a still‑important but evolving niche.
About Powell Max Limited Class A Ordinary Shares
https://www.janfp.comPowell Max Limited, through its subsidiary, provides corporate financial communications and financial printing services in Hong Kong. The company offers financial communications services that support capital market compliance and transaction needs for corporate clients and their advisors.
Income Statement
| Period | Revenue | Operating Expense | Net Income | Net Profit Margin | Earnings Per Share | EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2-2025 | $24.12M ▲ | $31.93M ▲ | $-20.51M ▼ | -85.05% ▲ | $-1.08 ▲ | $-18.2M ▼ |
| Q4-2024 | $13.69M ▼ | $20.7M ▲ | $-18.81M ▼ | -137.34% ▼ | $-1.28 ▼ | $-14.59M ▼ |
| Q2-2024 | $22.71M ▼ | $6.7M ▲ | $780.22K ▼ | 3.44% ▼ | $0.05 ▼ | $3.49M ▼ |
| Q4-2023 | $23.85M | $6.5M | $3.41M | 14.29% | $0.23 | $6.17M |
What's going well?
Sales nearly doubled in one quarter, and gross margins improved a lot. The company is showing it can grow quickly and is starting to cover its basic costs better.
What's concerning?
Losses are still large and getting bigger, with overhead and spending outpacing even the strong revenue growth. Shareholders are being diluted, and the business is far from profitability.
Balance Statement
| Period | Cash & Short-term | Total Assets | Total Liabilities | Total Equity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2-2025 | $8.89M ▼ | $59.89M ▼ | $22.34M ▼ | $37.55M ▲ |
| Q4-2024 | $42.22M ▲ | $62.57M ▲ | $41.3M ▼ | $21.27M ▲ |
| Q2-2024 | $2.08M ▼ | $28.63M ▲ | $43.17M ▲ | $-14.54M ▲ |
| Q4-2023 | $3.66M | $22.99M | $38.3M | $-15.31M |
What's financially strong about this company?
Debt has been reduced significantly, and equity increased, likely from a capital raise or acquisition. The company still has positive equity and manageable debt levels.
What are the financial risks or weaknesses?
Cash reserves have plummeted, and nearly half of assets are now goodwill, which could be written down if the acquisition disappoints. Liquidity is tight, and the company has a history of losses.
Cash Flow Statement
| Period | Net Income | Cash From Operations | Cash From Investing | Cash From Financing | Net Change | Free Cash Flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2-2025 | $-2.61M ▼ | $-2.86M ▼ | $-3.48M ▼ | $2.06M ▼ | $-4.3M ▼ | $-2.87M ▼ |
| Q4-2024 | $-2.42M ▼ | $-1.7M ▼ | $-129.63K ▼ | $6.98M ▲ | $5.17M ▲ | $-1.83M ▼ |
| Q2-2024 | $99.9K ▼ | $249.84K ▼ | $-61.76K ▼ | $-390.73K ▼ | $-202.89K ▼ | $188.08K ▼ |
| Q4-2023 | $436.42K | $494K | $-23.82K | $-287.65K | $468.74K | $470.18K |
What's strong about this company's cash flow?
The company is not taking on more debt and has kept capital spending extremely low, which means less risk from borrowing and fixed costs.
What are the cash flow concerns?
Cash burn is getting worse, and the company is running out of cash quickly. It depends on selling new shares to survive, which dilutes existing shareholders and may not be sustainable.
5-Year Trend Analysis
A comprehensive look at Powell Max Limited Class A Ordinary Shares's financial evolution and strategic trajectory over the past five years.
Key positives include a significantly stronger balance sheet with ample cash and positive equity, the ability to raise financing when needed, historically strong margins in good years, and a focused niche in Hong Kong’s financial printing market where relationships and expertise matter. The company has demonstrated that it can be profitable and cash‑generative when volumes are supportive and costs are controlled. Its net cash position and improved liquidity give it room to adjust strategy and invest selectively.
Major risks center on the business model’s volatility and recent operational breakdown. Revenue is sensitive to market cycles and competition, and the latest year shows a steep decline in sales alongside a surge in overhead, leading to deep losses and negative cash flow. Accumulated losses remain large, and the company is currently dependent on external financing rather than internal cash generation. Structurally, the shift toward digital and paperless reporting, plus competition from larger or more tech‑enabled players, could pressure pricing and volumes unless the company adapts.
The forward picture is mixed. On one hand, the strengthened cash position and positive equity provide a financial cushion and potential firepower for acquisitions or modernization. On the other, the core business just delivered a very weak year, with deteriorating profitability and cash flows in a market facing technological change. The company’s outlook will hinge on its ability to stabilize revenue, regain cost discipline, and either build or acquire stronger digital capabilities. Outcomes could vary widely, reflecting both the turnaround challenge and the opportunities in a still‑important but evolving niche.

CEO
Geordan G. Pursglove
Compensation Summary
(Year )
Split Record
| Date | Type | Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-06 | Reverse | 1:8 |
Ratings Snapshot
Rating : C-

