Ley Choon Group 1HFY2026 Net Profit Falls 16.9% to S$6.1 Million Despite Stable Revenue; No Interim Dividend Declared
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Summary:
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Group revenue remained steady at S$64.4 million for six months ended 30 September 2025, buoyed by ongoing pipe-laying and cable-laying projects.
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Gross profit declined 13.8% to S$11.4 million; gross margin compressed to 17.8% (from 20.6% last year) due to completed high-margin projects and new contracts in early ramp-up phase.
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Net profit attributable to owners slipped 16.9% to S$6.1 million; earnings per share reduced to 0.404 Singapore cents (from 0.486 cents).
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Operating cash inflow reached S$5.0 million; cash and bank balance stood at S$11.7 million, after S$4.5 million final dividend payout earlier in the year.
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Total assets expanded to S$99.7 million; net asset value per share uplifted to 4.80 cents.
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No interim dividend declared to preserve working capital for ongoing operational needs and financial stability.
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Healthy order book at approximately S$350 million; board remains optimistic given resilient industry demand and public infrastructure pipeline.
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Management maintains focus on strategic tendering, cost control, and sustaining operational efficiency amid sector competition and inflationary headwinds.