IDT International (SEHK:167) Stock Richly Valued As Losses Return

The market barely flinched at IDT International on Friday, with the stock closing at HK$6.79 after a solid run over the past month. The headline story in the numbers is not the share price; it is the sharp swing back into loss with basic earnings per share of HK$0.1167 in the first half of 2026 on revenue of HK$219.845 million. Against a rich 12.4x P/S multiple and a trailing twelve month loss of HK$50.3 million, this set of results puts the valuation premium and margin pressure firmly in the spotlight for investors.

Is IDT International’s 12.4x P/S multiple hinting at a quality premium or setting up a painful reset for holders? See how the stock screens on cash flows, balance sheet and peer multiples in our valuation analysis for IDT International

H1 2026 Earnings Summary

• Revenue H1 2026 vs. H1 2025: HK$219.845 million vs. HK$47.388 million (very large increase in reported revenue)
• Net Income H1 2026 vs. H1 2025: loss of HK$56.788 million vs. profit of HK$62.613 million (swing back into loss)
• Basic EPS H1 2026 vs. H1 2025: loss of HK$0.1167 per share vs. profit of HK$0.223339 per share (earnings moved back into loss)
• Trailing 12-Month Net Income to H1 2026 vs. prior 12 months (H1 2025): loss of HK$50.3 million vs. profit of HK$171.615 million (turned from profit to loss over the last year)

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IDT International bulls lean on revenue momentum

Supporters of IDT International can point to the very large step up in reported H1 2026 revenue to HK$219.845 million from HK$47.388 million. That fits the story of a broadly positioned consumer tech hardware group that can tap multiple demand pools when conditions suit. The share price is also up over the past month and quarter, with 30 day and 7 day returns both positive. That suggests investors have, so far, treated the mixed earnings picture as compatible with a longer term growth narrative.

Profit reversal keeps the cautious IDT International story alive

The swing from a HK$62.613 million profit in H1 2025 to a HK$56.788 million loss in H1 2026, and a trailing 12 month loss of HK$50.3 million, cuts against any simple bullish read on diversification and thematic exposure. Margin pressure looks intense for a consumer electronics business. The 90 day return is slightly negative, which fits a market view that revenue traction alone is not enough. For now, the earnings trend keeps concerns about thin hardware economics and competitive pressure very much in play.

After such a sharp profit reversal and reported shareholder dilution, it is worth asking whether this is just surface turbulence or something deeper. Review our risk analysis for IDT International which shows 1 important warning sign

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