Wharf Real Estate Investment Company Limited Share Price and Company Fundamentals
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Wharf Real Estate Investment Company Limited, an investment holding company, develops, owns, and operates properties and hotels in Hong Kong, Mainland China, and Singapore. It operates through Investment Properties, Development Properties, Hotel, and Investment segments. The company's flagship properties include Harbour City, a commercial space comprising offices, retail shops, serviced apartments, hotels and clubs, and car parking spaces; and Times Square, a retail space that consists of office and car parking spaces. It also owns and operates the Wheelock House and Crawford House commercial properties; The Murray hotel; Plaza Hollywood, a shopping mall with shops, restaurants, and a cinema multiplex; The Star Ferry, which operates two inner harbor ferry services; and Wheelock Place and Scotts Square malls. In addition, the company engages in the leasing and management of retail and office properties, and serviced apartments; property and equity investments; and provision of leasing, finance, treasury, public transport, and management services. Wharf Real Estate Investment Company Limited was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in Kowloon, Hong Kong.
Key Metrics
PE ratio
-
PB ratio
0.46
Dividend yield
4.59%
Beta
0.61
Market cap
$85.93B
Enterprise value
$124.94B
Company profile
| Industry / Sector | Real Estate Services / Real Estate |
|---|---|
| Full time employees | 2900 |
| Website | https://www.wharfreic.com |
| Mailing address | Ocean Centre 16th Floor Harbour City Canton Road Kowloon Hong Kong |
| Phone / Fax | 852 2118 3118 / 852 2118 3208 |
Dividends
Dividend yield
4.59%
Dividend amount
$1.32
Payout ratio
431.03%
5Y Avg. yield
-%
Wharf Real Estate Investment Company Limited paid $1.32 dividend and the ex-dividend date was 26 Aug 2025.The dividend payout ratio is 431.03%. The dividend payout ratio is defined as the amout of dividend paid divided by the earnings of the company.1997 dividend payout ratio is more than 90% making it difficult for the company to maintain the dividends and increase it year by year.
Company Executives
As of Feb 2026, following are the company executives and directors listed on Wharf Real Estate Investment Company Limited.
| Name | Title | Age | Total Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Tin Hoi Ng | Chairman & MD | 73 | |
| Mr. Yiu Cheung Tsui C.P.A., CGA, CGA-Canada, CGMA, FCCA, FCIS, FCMA, F | Executive Vice Chairman | 78 | |
| Ms. Yen Thean Leng B.Sc., BSc (Hons), MHKIS, MRICS, RPS | Executive Director | 54 | |
| Mr. Wai Chung Lee CPA | Executive Director | 65 | |
| Mr. Chung Ying Hui C.P.A., FCCA, FCIS, FCS, HKICPA | Company Secretary | 68 | |
| Ms. Angela Ng | Investor Relations Manager of Wharf Limited |
Profitability and management effectiveness
Profit margin
-3.61%
Operating margin
73.11%
Return on assets
2.50%
Return on equity
-0.28%
Profitability ratios are a class of financial metrics that are used to assess a business's ability to generate earnings relative to its revenue, operating costs, balance sheet assets, and shareholders' equity over time, using data from a specific point in time.
The return on equity signifies how well the management is running the company in terms of capital management. The ideal return on equity is greater than 10%. The return on equity is calculated as net income divided by total share holders equity.
Valuation and Trading Info
The market capitalization of Wharf Real Estate Investment Company Limited is 85.93B and its enterprise value is 124.94B. The enterprise value to revenue ratio of 1997 is 9.75. The enterprise value to EBITDA ratio of 1997 is 12.90.
The 1997's stocks Beta value is 0.61 making it 39% less volatile compared to HKEX market index. Technology stocks and small caps tend to have higher betas than the market benchmark. This indicates that adding the stock to a portfolio will increase the portfolio’s risk, but also increase its expected return. On the other hand utility stocks often have low betas because they tend to move more slowly than market averages.
Wharf Real Estate Investment Company Limited (HKEX:1997) Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is Wharf Real Estate Investment Company Limited's Stock Symbol?
Wharf Real Estate Investment Company Limited trades on HKEX under the ticker symbol "1997".
2. What is Wharf Real Estate Investment Company Limited's stock price today?
One share of 1997 stock can currently be purchased for approximately $28.3.
3. How can I contact Wharf Real Estate Investment Company Limited?
Wharf Real Estate Investment Company Limited's mailing address is Ocean Centre 16th Floor Harbour City Canton Road Kowloon Hong Kong. The company can be reached via phone at 852 2118 3118.
4. What is Wharf Real Estate Investment Company Limited's official website?
The official website of Wharf Real Estate Investment Company Limited is https://www.wharfreic.com.