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    TUHU Car (SEHK:9690) Stock Rich Multiple Faces Shrinking Profit Margin

    Simply Wall St·08/22/2026 20:22:45
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    Investors walked into TUHU Car’s H1 2026 earnings with a stock that has drifted in the short term and fallen about 13.2% over the past 90 days, yet still carries a rich 27.5x P/E compared with cheaper Hong Kong commercial services peers. The headline from this report is margin pressure. Trailing net profit margin now sits at 1.7%, about half the 3.3% level from a year earlier, even with revenue for the half year at ¥8,777.8m. That squeeze is the pressure point the share price will have to reconcile next.

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    H1 2026 Earnings Summary

    • Revenue (H1 2026 vs. H1 2025): ¥8,777.8m vs. ¥7,876.9m (up about 11.4%)
    • Net Income (Excl. Extra Items, H1 2026 vs. H1 2025): ¥184.4m vs. ¥307.2m (down about 40.0%)
    • Basic EPS (H1 2026 vs. H1 2025): ¥0.20 vs. ¥0.38 (down about 47.8%)
    • Trailing Twelve Month Net Profit Margin (Latest vs. Prior Year): 1.7% vs. 3.3% (margin compressed by about 1.6 percentage points)

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    SEHK:9690 Trailing 12-Month Revenue & Expenses Breakdown as at Aug 2026
    SEHK:9690 Trailing 12-Month Revenue & Expenses Breakdown as at Aug 2026

    TUHU Car bullish story meets mixed earnings support

    The recurring demand story for TUHU Car still finds some backing in the H1 2026 numbers. Revenue reached ¥8,777.8m compared with ¥7,876.9m a year earlier, which points to continued customer activity across the platform. For a model built on repeat services such as maintenance and tires, that top line direction matters. The share price has also edged higher over 7 and 30 days, which suggests investors are not abandoning the long term O2O auto service platform narrative despite recent margin strain.

    Margin squeeze keeps TUHU Car risk firmly in view

    The cautious side of the TUHU Car story is clearly reflected in profitability. Net income excluding extra items declined from ¥307.2m to ¥184.4m and basic EPS fell from ¥0.38 to ¥0.20. Trailing net margin compressed from 3.3% to 1.7%. That pattern fits worries about competition, discounts and cost pressure in China’s auto service market. The 90 day share price performance, down about 13.2%, also lines up with that concern. The platform is growing, but the earnings trend shows that growth is not translating cleanly into stronger profitability yet.

    Compare TUHU Car’s revenue traction against the sharp margin squeeze, and consider whether the recent HK$11.99 share price already reflects the risk that earnings are not keeping pace. See the consensus price target analysis for TUHU Car to check how current analyst targets line up with this mixed story.

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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.