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HK Electric Investments Ltd (2638.HK)
Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN

HK0000179108

Sector

Utilities

Highlights

Market Cap

HK$47.54B

PE Ratio

14.16

Year Range

HK$4.41 - HK$5.43

Target Price

HK$6.34

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Performance

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Returns By Period

HK Electric Investments Ltd (2638.HK) returned 4.85% year-to-date (YTD) and 21.50% over the past 12 months. Over the past 10 years, 2638.HK returned 5.93% annually, underperforming the S&P 500 benchmark at 10.46%.


2638.HK

YTD

4.85%

1M

5.46%

6M

6.25%

1Y

21.50%

5Y*

-2.59%

10Y*

5.93%

^GSPC (Benchmark)

YTD

-3.77%

1M

7.44%

6M

-5.60%

1Y

8.37%

5Y*

14.12%

10Y*

10.46%

*Annualized

Monthly Returns

The table below presents the monthly returns of 2638.HK, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2025-1.50%3.05%-0.56%3.68%0.19%4.85%
20242.97%-1.03%1.87%-0.67%2.13%3.34%6.87%3.22%-0.38%-0.38%-0.76%1.92%20.51%
20234.84%-7.38%1.19%0.61%-4.85%-0.42%3.41%-2.99%-1.32%-3.34%3.46%4.90%-2.73%
20221.96%-1.15%1.29%1.31%-3.10%-4.13%-1.39%-5.65%-16.03%-9.27%15.63%-10.40%-29.44%
20210.13%-0.78%3.69%0.78%1.16%0.00%0.13%0.22%-0.13%0.26%-1.55%0.26%4.16%
20201.04%1.03%-2.78%7.24%-4.00%4.69%-0.25%0.35%1.39%-1.37%-1.14%-1.92%3.82%
20191.14%2.38%-1.96%-1.79%-0.13%4.30%-0.75%-3.48%-0.53%4.69%-1.92%0.13%1.75%
20181.12%1.52%6.33%-3.95%3.84%-1.32%7.22%1.38%-0.38%-5.57%0.54%5.33%16.34%
20171.25%4.63%5.60%-1.08%3.78%0.56%3.20%-0.43%-0.84%0.84%-0.14%-0.28%18.19%
2016-6.46%6.91%8.17%2.20%-1.86%5.55%2.77%0.58%4.40%1.05%-10.94%-6.43%4.05%
20151.95%4.33%1.33%-0.75%-0.19%0.57%1.70%3.62%2.60%7.79%3.86%5.18%36.71%
2014-1.50%-1.14%-3.46%6.18%-1.31%-0.19%3.05%-1.81%-0.78%0.59%-1.36%0.99%-1.10%

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank

With an overall rank of 91, 2638.HK is among the top 9% of stocks on our website when it comes to balancing risk and reward. Below is a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.


The Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank of 2638.HK is 9191
Overall Rank
The Sharpe Ratio Rank of 2638.HK is 9696
Sharpe Ratio Rank
The Sortino Ratio Rank of 2638.HK is 9595
Sortino Ratio Rank
The Omega Ratio Rank of 2638.HK is 9393
Omega Ratio Rank
The Calmar Ratio Rank of 2638.HK is 7878
Calmar Ratio Rank
The Martin Ratio Rank of 2638.HK is 9595
Martin Ratio Rank
The risk-adjusted ranks indicate the investment's position relative to the market. A rank closer to 100 signifies top-performing investments, while a rank closer to 0 might suggest underperformance, based on the selected ratio. The values are calculated based on the past 12 months of returns.

Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators

The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for HK Electric Investments Ltd (2638.HK) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.


The Sharpe ratio helps investors understand how much return they're getting for the level of risk taken. A higher Sharpe ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance, meaning more reward for each unit of risk.

HK Electric Investments Ltd Sharpe ratios as of May 10, 2025 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 2.09
  • 5-Year: -0.19
  • 10-Year: 0.43
  • All Time: 0.43

These values reflect how efficiently the investment has delivered returns relative to its volatility over different time periods. All figures are annualized and based on daily total returns (including price changes and dividends).

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of HK Electric Investments Ltd compared to the selected benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time. For deeper analysis or to customize the calculation, use the Sharpe ratio tool.


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Dividends

Dividend History

HK Electric Investments Ltd provided a 5.92% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of HK$0.32 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 4 consecutive years.


3.00%4.00%5.00%6.00%7.00%HK$0.00HK$0.10HK$0.20HK$0.30HK$0.4020142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20242023202220212020201920182017201620152014
DividendHK$0.32HK$0.32HK$0.32HK$0.32HK$0.32HK$0.32HK$0.36HK$0.40HK$0.40HK$0.40HK$0.40HK$0.17

Dividend yield

5.92%6.02%6.80%6.20%4.19%4.19%4.70%5.07%5.60%6.26%6.12%3.23%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for HK Electric Investments Ltd. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2025HK$0.00HK$0.00HK$0.00HK$0.16HK$0.00HK$0.16
2024HK$0.00HK$0.00HK$0.00HK$0.16HK$0.00HK$0.00HK$0.00HK$0.16HK$0.00HK$0.00HK$0.00HK$0.00HK$0.32
2023HK$0.00HK$0.00HK$0.16HK$0.00HK$0.00HK$0.00HK$0.00HK$0.16HK$0.00HK$0.00HK$0.00HK$0.00HK$0.32
2022HK$0.00HK$0.00HK$0.16HK$0.00HK$0.00HK$0.00HK$0.00HK$0.16HK$0.00HK$0.00HK$0.00HK$0.00HK$0.32
2021HK$0.00HK$0.00HK$0.16HK$0.00HK$0.00HK$0.00HK$0.00HK$0.16HK$0.00HK$0.00HK$0.00HK$0.00HK$0.32
2020HK$0.00HK$0.00HK$0.16HK$0.00HK$0.00HK$0.00HK$0.00HK$0.16HK$0.00HK$0.00HK$0.00HK$0.00HK$0.32
2019HK$0.00HK$0.00HK$0.00HK$0.20HK$0.00HK$0.00HK$0.00HK$0.16HK$0.00HK$0.00HK$0.00HK$0.00HK$0.36
2018HK$0.00HK$0.00HK$0.20HK$0.00HK$0.00HK$0.00HK$0.00HK$0.20HK$0.00HK$0.00HK$0.00HK$0.00HK$0.40
2017HK$0.00HK$0.00HK$0.00HK$0.20HK$0.00HK$0.00HK$0.00HK$0.20HK$0.00HK$0.00HK$0.00HK$0.00HK$0.40
2016HK$0.00HK$0.00HK$0.20HK$0.00HK$0.00HK$0.00HK$0.00HK$0.20HK$0.00HK$0.00HK$0.00HK$0.00HK$0.40
2015HK$0.00HK$0.20HK$0.00HK$0.00HK$0.00HK$0.00HK$0.00HK$0.20HK$0.00HK$0.00HK$0.00HK$0.00HK$0.40
2014HK$0.17HK$0.00HK$0.00HK$0.00HK$0.00HK$0.17

Dividend Yield & Payout


Dividend Yield

HK Electric Investments Ltd has a dividend yield of 5.92%, which means its dividend payment is significantly above the market average.

Payout Ratio

HK Electric Investments Ltd has a payout ratio of 84.76%, which is above the market average. This might signify the company's strong earnings or financial health. However, it could also hint at a more mature business phase with potentially slower growth.

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the HK Electric Investments Ltd. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the HK Electric Investments Ltd was 39.89%, occurring on Oct 20, 2023. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current HK Electric Investments Ltd drawdown is 17.00%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-39.89%May 5, 2022361Oct 20, 2023
-21.14%Jul 26, 2016106Dec 22, 2016304Mar 19, 2018410
-10.88%Jan 20, 202044Mar 23, 20209Apr 3, 202053
-10.86%Dec 28, 201521Jan 26, 201622Mar 1, 201643
-9.89%Feb 11, 201427Mar 19, 201484Jul 23, 2014111

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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Financials

Financial Performance

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of HK Electric Investments Ltd over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.


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Quarterly

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Earnings Per Share

The chart presents the Earnings Per Share (EPS) performance of HK Electric Investments Ltd, comparing actual results with analytics estimates. In the past quarter, the company did not meet analyst expectations for EPS, resulting in a surprise of -3.7%.


0.000.050.100.150.202020AprilJulyOctober2021AprilJulyOctober2022AprilJulyOctober
0.23
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Actual
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Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how HK Electric Investments Ltd is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Utilities - Regulated Electric industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.


PE Ratio

The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for 2638.HK, comparing it with other companies in the Utilities - Regulated Electric industry. Currently, 2638.HK has a P/E ratio of 14.2. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.

PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for 2638.HK relative to other companies in the Utilities - Regulated Electric industry. Currently, 2638.HK has a P/S ratio of 3.9. This P/S ratio is high relative to other companies in the industry. It could mean the stock is overvalued, or that investors expect strong future growth and profitability.

PB Ratio

The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for 2638.HK in comparison with other companies in the Utilities - Regulated Electric industry. Currently, 2638.HK has a P/B value of 1.0. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.

Income Statement



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Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items