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Smart-Core Holdings Ltd (2166) Fair Value & Analysis

Technology · HK · Market cap HK$2.4B

SC Smart-Core Holdings Ltd 2166 · HK
PriceHK$4.43
Fair ValueHK$3.39
Upside-23.5%
Quality60/100
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Expensive Growth
Thin margins · 2.5% net margin
Low debt · negative free cash flow
3.36% dividend yield
Ranks above peers (8/13)
Narrow moat 36/100
Evidence: High Range HK$2.38 – HK$5.95 Share as image

Fair value as of: Aug 13, 2026

From 16 valuation models · updated 3 days ago

Share price −15.1% over the past month.

A solid business, but screening 23% overvalued on our models.

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What matters now

  • Solid but not exceptional quality (60/100) and above fair value, neither a clear bargain nor a standout compounder.
  • A fairly wide model range (HK$2.38 to HK$5.95) leaves room in how you read the outcome.
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Price vs Fair Value (5 years)

HK$6.54 HK$0.8302 Fair Value HK$3.39 Mar 2021 Aug 2026

White line = price, green steps = our fair value per fiscal year, dashed = 300-day average. As of Aug 13, 2026.

How to read this chart

60‑month range HK$0.8302 – HK$6.54 · fair‑value band HK$2.38 – HK$5.95 · the HK$4.43 price screens above the HK$3.39 fair value. Dashed = 300-day average. As of Aug 13, 2026.

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Analysis

Smart-Core Holdings Ltd (2166) currently trades at HK$4.43, while our model-based Fair Value estimate is HK$3.39, implying the stock looks roughly 23.5% overvalued today. The Quality Score stands at 60/100 (solid quality), in the Technology sector. Bear case: priced above our estimate, the market already discounts strong expectations. Bull case: above-average quality can justify a premium, the entry price still matters most (evidence: high).

Over the trailing twelve months, Smart-Core Holdings Ltd generated revenue of HK$6.6B at a net margin of 2.5%. Revenue grew 87.4% year over year. It earns a return on equity of 15.9%. Net debt stands at HK$232M. Fundamentals as of Aug 13, 2026

Our scenario range runs from HK$2.38 (bear case) to HK$5.95 (bull case); at HK$4.43, the current price sits within that range. Bear and bull are the same models run on conservative and optimistic assumptions (margins, growth, valuation multiples), so a plausible valuation range, not a price target. The share trades about 21% below its 52-week high and 182% above its 52-week low, currently above its 200-day average. For context, the median of 10 Technology peers we cover trades at -15% fair-value upside, at -23%, 2166 screens richer than that median.

Fair Value models

Each model estimates fair value its own way; the Fair Value above is the evidence-weighted blend. Evidence (0–100) measures how completely this model’s inputs are available: well-fed models carry more weight in the blend. The spread across models is intentional, each one stresses a different value driver; dividend models, for instance, come out structurally low when payout is small.

Model Bear Bear = the cautious scenario: the same model computed with conservative anchors (lower growth, margins and valuation multiples). Together with Bull it frames a plausible valuation range, not a price target.BaseBull Bull = the optimistic scenario: the same model computed with favourable anchors (higher growth, margins and valuation multiples). Together with Bear it frames a plausible valuation range, not a price target. Evidence
Highest evidence
Residual Income HK$2.15 HK$2.75 HK$6.62 76
ROIC Compounder HK$3.26 HK$3.82 HK$4.41 72
Gordon GGM HK$1.08 HK$1.77 HK$2.54 70
All 16 models by family
DCF Models
Owner Earnings HK$4.29 HK$5.76 HK$7.77 31
Earnings-Based
Graham-Dodd HK$2.25 HK$5.19 HK$6.67 54
PEG = 1.0 HK$0.8800 HK$1.25 HK$1.63 46
EPV HK$3.17 HK$3.56 HK$3.90 59
Dividend Discount
Gordon GGM HK$1.08 HK$1.77 HK$2.54 70
DDM Multi-Stage HK$1.08 HK$1.56 HK$2.08 61
Multiples
P/E Multiple HK$6.93 HK$9.25 HK$11.56 63
P/S Multiple HK$4.21 HK$5.61 HK$7.02 58
P/B Multiple HK$4.21 HK$5.61 HK$7.02 55
EV/EBIT HK$6.35 HK$8.23 HK$10.12 53
EV/EBITDA HK$5.30 HK$6.84 HK$8.37 54
EV/Revenue HK$3.55 HK$4.77 HK$6.00 43
Asset-Based
NCAV (Graham) HK$1.09 HK$1.45 HK$2.17 50
Economic Profit
Residual Income HK$2.15 HK$2.75 HK$6.62 76
ROIC Compounder HK$3.26 HK$3.82 HK$4.41 72
Growth Earnings
Growth-Adj P/E HK$5.14 HK$7.34 HK$9.54 68

Widest divergence: Growth Earnings (HK$7.34) versus Asset-Based (HK$1.45). Highest evidence: Residual Income (76).

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Key figures & financial health

Revenue (TTM) HK$6.6B
Revenue growth (YoY) +87.4%
Net margin 2.5%
Return on equity 15.9%
Free cash flow −HK$379M FY2025
P/E ratio 14.2 as of Jul 2, 2026
More key figures
Operating margin 2.8%
EPS (TTM) HK$0.1000
Dividend yield 3.4%
EPS growth (YoY) +77.0%
Net debt HK$232M FY2025

Figures from reported company fundamentals · as of Aug 13, 2026. TTM = trailing twelve months.

Quality Score breakdown

Overall quality 60/100

Of which business quality 56 · Market factors (momentum, volatility) 70

Profitability 53
Margins and returns on capital today
Quality Growth 70
Are margins and returns improving?
Cashflow 0
Earnings quality: real cash, not paper profit
Fin. Strength 65
Balance sheet, leverage, solvency risk
Investment 89
Disciplined investing over empire-building
Low Volatility 34
Calm price path (market factor)
Momentum 86
Price trend over the last 3–12 months (market factor)
52W Momentum 85
Distance to the 52-week high (market factor)
Net Issuance 91
Buybacks instead of dilution

Non-valuation factor families (profitability, growth, cashflow, financial strength, momentum …), each academically grounded. Valuation itself sits in the Fair Value and is deliberately excluded here to avoid double-counting.

About the company

Smart-Core Holdings Limited, an investment holding company, distributes integrated circuits and other electronic components in Hong Kong, the People's Republic of China, Singapore, Japan, and internationally. It operates through two segments, Authorised Distribution and Mixed Distribution.

Full company description

Smart-Core Holdings Limited, an investment holding company, distributes integrated circuits and other electronic components in Hong Kong, the People's Republic of China, Singapore, Japan, and internationally. It operates through two segments, Authorised Distribution and Mixed Distribution. The company offers SoC (System on Chip) chips; memory chips and modules comprising DRAM, NOR Flash, NAND Flash, MCP, KGD wafers, and enterprise-grade eSSDs; and core transmitter- and receiver-end chips and components for data communication optical modules. Its products are used in various applications, such as TV products, smart terminals, memory products, optoelectronic displays, communication, security monitoring, Internet of Things (IoT), optical communication, and others. The company also provides optical communication chips; engineering support; and chip supply chain assurance, customized technical solutions, and full-lifecycle technical support services. In addition, it operates an e-commerce platform. The company serves consumer electronic product manufacturing companies, original design manufacturers, and original equipment manufacturers in the electronic product industry. The company was formerly known as Smart-Core Cloud Group Limited and changed its name to Smart-Core Holdings Limited in August 2016. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Kwai Chung, Hong Kong. Smart-Core Holdings Limited operates as a subsidiary of Smart IC Limited.

Company description, as reported by the company or data provider.

Revenue & earnings trend

FY2021 – FY2025 · reported fiscal years

Smart-Core Holdings Ltd reported revenue of HK$6.6B in FY2025 versus HK$10.4B in FY2021, a compound −10.8%/yr. Reported net income was HK$161M in FY2025, compounding −6.8%/yr from FY2021.

Growth Quality 38/100
The company is growing, but growth may require heavy reinvestment or weak cash conversion.
Latest Revenue (FY 2025)
HK$6.6B
Latest YoY
+41.8%
Avg. growth/yr (3Y) Measures the company's TOTAL revenue from reported annual statements: compound average growth per year (CAGR) from the fiscal year 3, 5 or N years back to the most recent comparable fiscal year. Not per share: buybacks do not change this number, and a merger can appear as a growth jump.
−13.0%
Avg. growth/yr (5Y) Measures the company's TOTAL revenue from reported annual statements: compound average growth per year (CAGR) from the fiscal year 3, 5 or N years back to the most recent comparable fiscal year. Not per share: buybacks do not change this number, and a merger can appear as a growth jump.
+3.5%
Avg. growth/yr (12Y) Measures the company's TOTAL revenue from reported annual statements: compound average growth per year (CAGR) from the fiscal year 3, 5 or N years back to the most recent comparable fiscal year. Not per share: buybacks do not change this number, and a merger can appear as a growth jump.
+9.6%
Revenue −10.8%/yr
FY21 HK$10.4B
FY22 HK$10.0B
FY23 HK$5.7B
FY24 HK$4.6B
FY25 HK$6.6B
Net income −6.8%/yr
FY21 HK$214M
FY22 HK$165M
FY23 HK$71.1M
FY24 HK$100M
FY25 HK$161M
Character of growth · EPS growth decomposed (2014-2025) +7.6 % p.a.
Revenue per share +3.8 pp

of which total revenue +3.8 pp · buybacks/dilution −0.1 pp

EBIT margin −0.7 pp
Tax rate +1.2 pp
Residual (interest, one-offs) +3.3 pp

Absolute contributions in percentage points per year; they sum to the EPS growth rate. Start and end points are 3-year averages (details on hover).

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Peer Group

Electronics & Computer Distribution · 156 stocks

How this stock ranks against its industry: the green marker is this stock, the band is the typical 25–75% peer range, and the tick is the median.

Quality Score 60 · Above median
Fair Value upside −24% · Below median
Return on equity (TTM) 16% · Top 25%
Return on assets 5% · Above median
Net margin (TTM) 2% · Above median
Operating margin (TTM) 3% · Below median
Revenue growth 87% · Top 25%
Dividend yield (TTM) 3.4% · Above median
Debt / equity 0.00× · Lower than median

Valuation Multiples vs Electronics & Computer Distribution median · lower = cheaper

P/E (TTM) 14.2× · Cheaper than median
P/B 2.29× · Pricier than median
P/S (TTM) 0.37× · Pricier than median
EV/EBITDA 13.3× · Pricier than median

Snowflake

Five quick dimensions, each 0 to 100: VALUE (fair-value potential), FUTURE (revenue growth), PAST (return on equity), HEALTH (low debt), DIVIDEND (yield). Green = this stock, grey = typical sector peer.

VALUE 2 · sector 28
FUTURE 100 · sector 64
PAST 64 · sector 34
HEALTH 100 · sector 98
DIVIDEND 67 · sector 55

Values & ESG

Does this company touch areas you may want to avoid? The classification is inferred from sector and industry.

None of the checked exposures detected

ESG scores are not available for this stock yet. Values and ESG data are contextual and can differ between providers.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Smart-Core Holdings Ltd (2166) overvalued or undervalued?
As of Aug 13, 2026, our model estimates a fair value of HK$3.39 versus a price of HK$4.43, about −23% (overvalued).
What is the fair value of 2166?
Our model-based fair value for Smart-Core Holdings Ltd is HK$3.39 (as of Aug 13, 2026), built from audited fundamentals. The current price is HK$4.43.
What is the quality score of 2166?
Smart-Core Holdings Ltd has a Quality Score of 60/100. It measures business quality (profitability, growth, cash flow, balance-sheet strength, investment discipline, share issuance). Market factors such as price momentum and volatility do not enter the number; they are shown separately in the detail view.
What is the revenue of Smart-Core Holdings Ltd (2166)?
Smart-Core Holdings Ltd reported trailing-twelve-month revenue of about HK$6.6B (latest available figure, as of Aug 13, 2026).
What is the net profit margin of 2166?
The net profit margin of Smart-Core Holdings Ltd is about 2.5%, meaning it keeps roughly 2.5% of revenue as net income. Based on the latest reported figures.
Does Smart-Core Holdings Ltd pay a dividend?
Smart-Core Holdings Ltd currently shows a dividend yield of about 3.36% relative to its recent price (as of Aug 13, 2026).

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