Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company, with a target price of HKD 13.90, representing a potential upside of 23.6% from the current price of HKD 11.25 [1][6][14]. Core Insights - The company has demonstrated robust growth in its core business, with total revenue reaching HKD 783 million in the first half of 2025, a year-on-year increase of 26.8%. The gross margin improved to 51.8%, reflecting effective cost control and a higher proportion of high-margin business [3][9]. - The domestic payment business is steadily expanding, with total payment transaction volume reaching HKD 1.87 trillion, a 27.6% increase year-on-year. The international payment business saw a remarkable growth in total payment volume (TPV), which nearly doubled to HKD 198.5 billion, a 94.0% increase [4][10][11]. - The value-added services segment is showing synergistic effects, with total revenue of HKD 89.59 million, up 34.2% year-on-year. The company is enhancing its blockchain technology applications in cross-border payments, which could open new revenue streams [5][12][13]. Financial Performance Summary - For the fiscal years 2025 to 2027, the company is projected to achieve revenues of HKD 1.61 billion, HKD 1.96 billion, and HKD 2.37 billion, respectively, with year-on-year growth rates of 22.4%, 21.9%, and 20.8% [6][7][14]. - The net profit for 2025 is expected to reach HKD 1.53 billion, significantly boosted by the sale of equity in a joint venture with American Express [14].
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