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Is Newborn Town (SEHK:9911) A Bargain As Half Year Earnings Jump?

Simply Wall St · 4d ago

Earnings jump puts Newborn Town in focus

Newborn Town (SEHK:9911) has drawn fresh attention after reporting half year 2026 sales of US$606.86 million and net income of US$99.33 million, both higher than the prior year period.

The company also reported basic earnings per share from continuing operations of US$0.08 and diluted earnings per share of US$0.07, compared with US$0.05 on both measures a year earlier.

Newborn Town’s earnings release on 25 August and the board reshuffle on 28 August come after a mixed share price pattern, with the stock gaining 10.01% over the past week and a 3-year total shareholder return above 4x, but with a year to date share price decline of 25.02%.

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After a sharp weekly gain but a year to date decline, Newborn Town now forces a simple question: Has most of the easy upside already played out, or do the current numbers still point to room ahead on valuation?

Price-to-earnings of 9.5x for Newborn Town: Is it justified?

On the latest numbers, Newborn Town trades on a P/E of 9.5x, which screens as inexpensive compared with both its peers and the wider Interactive Media and Services industry.

The P/E multiple compares the current share price with earnings per share and is a common shorthand for how much investors are willing to pay for current profits. For a company like Newborn Town, which already has an established earnings base, this helps you judge how the market is weighing its profit profile against other listed media and social networking companies.

According to Simply Wall St data, Newborn Town’s 9.5x P/E is well below the Asian Interactive Media and Services industry average of 21.3x and also below the peer group average of 16.8x. It is also lower than the estimated fair P/E of 12.1x that the fair ratio model suggests the stock could trade towards if the market re-rated it in line with similar companies and fundamentals.

Investors who want to see how that fair ratio is calculated in detail can review the Explore the SWS fair ratio for Newborn Town.

Result: Price-to-earnings of 9.5x (UNDERVALUED)

However, Newborn Town still carries clear risks, including exposure to shifting user trends in social apps and a recent year-to-date share price decline of 25.02%.

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Another view on Newborn Town’s value

While Newborn Town looks inexpensive on a 9.5x P/E, the Simply Wall St DCF model points to an estimated fair value of HK$31.94 per share versus the current HK$8.9. That implies the stock trades about 72.1% below this model. Which signal do you treat as more important?

For readers who want to unpack the assumptions behind this cash flow view in more detail, including how sensitive it is to growth and discount rates, Look into how the SWS DCF model arrives at its fair value.

9911 Discounted Cash Flow as at Aug 2026
9911 Discounted Cash Flow as at Aug 2026

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This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.