Highway Holdings Limited (HIHO) carries a Roarable Rating of D- (Sell) with 40/100 RQD Confidence due to weak cash-flow efficiency and sensitivity to current interest rates. Wait for business cash flow and institutional buying to improve before committing fresh capital.
As of 2026-11-02, Highway Holdings Limited (NASDAQ: HIHO) is rated D- (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 40/100 at a spot price of $0.84 (+7.36% 1D, market cap $3.6M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 10/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 10/20, Executive Insider Alignment 8/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 7/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 5/20. Across 485 tracked Industrials issuers, HIHO ranks #346 in composite RQD confidence.
Within the Industrials sector (Metal Fabrications), HIHO carries a Roarable D- (40/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 96.0%, and ROIC of —. By comparison, AQMS (Aqua Metals Inc.) holds a D- grade (36/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $5.1M) and GWAV (Greenwave Technology Solutions Inc.) posts a E grade (31/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $6.1M). Among the 5-stock peer group, HIHO leads on earnings multiple (N/A) while AIOS leads on capital efficiency (29.9% ROIC).
Per HIHO's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2026-03-31, CIK 0001026785), Highway Holdings Limited generated $57.0K in revenue (-99.2% YoY), -$1.5M in net income, and -$1.5M in free cash flow against $0 in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Industrials with deep daily trading liquidity.. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
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SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 0% FCF Margin ($0 FCF) & 136.6% Gross Margin
20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (±9.3% realized swing band)
Disciplined Float (+0.72% YoY Shares) & executive Form 4 sales trim 15 pts from alignment
While HIHO currently carries a cautious 40/100 (D-) rating due to Insider Conviction & Share Dilution (5/20), shorts face asymmetric squeeze risk if free cash flow inflects or management executes accretive buybacks.
Established market leader in Industrials with deep daily trading liquidity.
Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($0.86) and Max Pain ($0.88) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $2.32.
Forensic Repair Trigger: Halting share dilution (Disciplined Float (+0.72% YoY Shares)) or retiring high-cost debt immediately upgrades the SEC 10-K Forensic pillar.
Highway Holdings Limited (HIHO) surged +7.36% to $0.84, trading at 15% of its 52-week range ($0.6 – $2.21). Stretched risk/reward at current multiples (96% profit margin) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.
Highway Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: HIHO, the "Company" or "Highway Holdings") today announced that on September 15, 2026, it received notification from The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC ("Nasdaq") confirming the Company has bee
Yahoo Finance coverage on HIHO stock catalysts, institutional flow, and earnings outlook.
Highway Holdings (HIHO) and Guangdong Huahu New Energy Technology have signed a letter of intent to
Highway Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: HIHO) today announced that it has signed a letter of intent ("LOI") with Guangdong Huahu New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. ("Huahu"), a China-based manufacturer of battery energy storage s
Highway Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: HIHO, the "Company" or "Highway Holdings") today announced it has signed the master agreement contemplated by the letter of intent with Guangdong Huahu New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. ("
Highway Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: HIHO) today announced that the Company's Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.05 per common share. The dividend will be paid on September 22, 2026 to shareholders of record
Highway Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: HIHO) today reported financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2027 ended June 30, 2026. On a year over year basis, first fiscal quarter 2027 revenue rose 29% and gross prof
Highway Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: HIHO, the "Company" or "Highway Holdings") today reported results for the fiscal fourth quarter and fiscal year ended March 31, 2026. The Company notes its financial results reflect the
Highway Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: HIHO) today announced that the $0.05 per common share cash dividend declared by the Company's Board of Directors will be paid on September 22, 2026 to shareholders of record on August 10
Highway Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: HIHO, the "Company" or "Highway Holdings") today announced that on March 17, 2026, Highway Holdings Limited (the "Company") received a written notification (the "Notification Letter") fr
Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
vs. -65.0% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).
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Across 485 tracked Industrials securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Highway Holdings Limited (HIHO) ranks #346 by composite RQD confidence (40/100, grade D-) and #468 by equity capitalization ($3.6M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, HIHO leads on earnings valuation at N/A trailing P/E, while AIOS leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 29.9% ROIC and 72.0% gross margin. AIOS currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 42/100 (D-) compared with HIHO at 40/100 (D-).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIHO
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Highway Holdings Limited | D- | 40/100 | — | 96.0% | — | +7.36% | $3.6M | Benchmark Subject |
| AQMS Aqua Metals Inc. | D- | 36/100 | — | — | -35.0% | -4.89% | $5.1M | /aqms-vs-hiho → |
| GWAV Greenwave Technology Solutions Inc. | E | 31/100 | — | — | -35.0% | -6.37% | $6.1M | /gwav-vs-hiho → |
| TPCS TechPrecision Corporation | E | 31/100 | — | 15.7% | -10.6% | -3.25% | $56.0M | /tpcs-vs-hiho → |
| AIOS AIOS Tech Inc. (Class A) | D- | 42/100 | — | 72.0% | 29.9% | -4.04% | $77.6M | /aios-vs-hiho → |
In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2026-03-31), Highway Holdings Limited (HIHO) reported GAAP revenue of $57.0K (-99.2% vs. FY2024 revenue of $7.4M , and -99.1% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of -$1.5M, operating cash flow of -$1.4M, and free cash flow of -$1.5M (-228.4% YoY). On the balance sheet, HIHO closed FY2025 with $0 in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: N/A, Piotroski F-Score: 2/9).
| Fiscal Period | Filing Date | Revenue | Net Income | Operating Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | Total Assets | Total Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 (FY) | 2026-03-31 | $57.0K | -$1.5M | -$1.4M | -$1.5M | — | — |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2025-03-31 | $7.4M | $106.0K | -$360.0K | -$461.0K | — | — |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2024-03-31 | $6.3M | -$959.0K | $415.0K | $415.0K | — | — |
As of 2026-11-02, Highway Holdings Limited (NASDAQ: HIHO) is rated D- (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 40/100 at a spot price of $0.84 (+7.36% 1D, market cap $3.6M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 10/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 10/20, Executive Insider Alignment 8/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 7/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 5/20. Across 485 tracked Industrials issuers, HIHO ranks #346 in composite RQD confidence.
Within the Industrials sector (Metal Fabrications), HIHO carries a Roarable D- (40/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 96.0%, and ROIC of —. By comparison, AQMS (Aqua Metals Inc.) holds a D- grade (36/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $5.1M) and GWAV (Greenwave Technology Solutions Inc.) posts a E grade (31/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $6.1M). Among the 5-stock peer group, HIHO leads on earnings multiple (N/A) while AIOS leads on capital efficiency (29.9% ROIC).
Per HIHO's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2026-03-31, CIK 0001026785), Highway Holdings Limited generated $57.0K in revenue (-99.2% YoY), -$1.5M in net income, and -$1.5M in free cash flow against $0 in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Industrials with deep daily trading liquidity.. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
HIHO last traded at $0.84 (+7.36% on volume of 19,409 shares), positioning the stock -2.33% below its 50-day simple moving average ($0.86) and -3.45% below its 200-day simple moving average ($0.87). Across its 52-week range of $0.60 to $2.21, HIHO sits at the 14.9% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 45.5 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±9.3% ($1.00 to $0.92).
Why HIHO Stock surged +7.36% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. Stretched risk/reward at current multiples (96% profit margin) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.
Per the Roarable RQD rating, HIHO scores 40 out of 100, a letter grade of D-, with the verdict label "Roarable Sell — Vulnerable Balance Sheet & Flow." The Fundamental Cash Engine pillar scores 10 of 20 (ROIC 0%; FCF yield 0%), indicating that the company is not currently generating a return on invested capital or free cash flow yield. The Whale 13F Flow pillar scores 10 of 20 (institutional accumulation and options positioning), a middling reading. The Insider Conviction pillar scores 5 of 20 (SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow), the weakest pillar in the set. The Macro Regime Fit pillar scores 7 of 20 (Beta 1.0; sector sensitivity). The Forensic Balance Sheet pillar scores 8 of 20 (Altman Z 2.5; Piotroski F 2/9; Debt/Equity 0.5). For a prospective investor, the rating points to weak cash generation, limited insider conviction, and a balance sheet flagged as vulnerable. Upside drivers would need to come from a turnaround in operating economics, which the source data does not evidence. Valuation tradeoffs are difficult to assess because P/E and EV/EBITDA are not available in source data, and the stock's low price and small capitalization amplify volatility relative to its reported fundamentals.
Highway Holdings Limited is a NASDAQ-listed company classified in the Industrials sector and the Metal Fabrications industry, per the profile section. Per the SEC financials, the company reports revenue, but the source data does not describe its products, customers, or revenue model. Not available in source data for customer base or specific revenue streams.
| Period | Revenue | Operating Income | Net Income | EPS | FCF | Cash | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2025 | $0.1M | $-2.3M | $-1.5M | N/A | $-1.5M | N/A | N/A |
| FY 2024 | $7.4M | $-0.5M | $0.1M | N/A | $-0.5M | N/A | N/A |
| FY 2023 | $6.3M | $-1.6M | $-1.0M | N/A | $0.4M | N/A | N/A |
Per the SEC financials, revenue fell from $7.4M in FY 2024 to $0.1M in FY 2025, with operating income of $-2.3M in FY 2025. Market data shows a gross margin of 96%, an operating margin of -60%, and a net margin of -60%, with ROIC at 0%. The Altman Z-Score is 2.5 and the Piotroski F-Score is 2/9, per the Roarable RQD rating, with a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.5. Balance sheet posture is weak on the Piotroski measure, while the Altman figure sits in the range the rating associates with some distress caution; cash and debt balances are not available in source data.
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Highway Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: HIHO, the "Company" or "Highway Holdings") today announced that on September 15, 2026, it received notification from The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC ("Nasdaq") confirming the Company has bee
Yahoo Finance coverage on HIHO stock catalysts, institutional flow, and earnings outlook.
Highway Holdings (HIHO) and Guangdong Huahu New Energy Technology have signed a letter of intent to
Highway Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: HIHO) today announced that it has signed a letter of intent ("LOI") with Guangdong Huahu New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. ("Huahu"), a China-based manufacturer of battery energy storage s
Highway Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: HIHO, the "Company" or "Highway Holdings") today announced it has signed the master agreement contemplated by the letter of intent with Guangdong Huahu New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. ("
Highway Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: HIHO) today announced that the Company's Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.05 per common share. The dividend will be paid on September 22, 2026 to shareholders of record
Highway Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: HIHO) today reported financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2027 ended June 30, 2026. On a year over year basis, first fiscal quarter 2027 revenue rose 29% and gross prof
Highway Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: HIHO, the "Company" or "Highway Holdings") today reported results for the fiscal fourth quarter and fiscal year ended March 31, 2026. The Company notes its financial results reflect the
Welcome to the HIHO (Highway Holdings Limited) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 40/100 (Roarable Sell — Vulnerable Balance Sheet & Flow) in Metal Fabrications. Bulls point to operating leverage and sector positioning, while bears focus on macro rate sensitivity and margin execution. Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.
Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on HIHO, but look at what you are paying: current EV/EBITDA multiples with 96.0% gross margins. Unless Highway Holdings Limited expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.
Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on HIHO, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Metal Fabrications and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $0.78 (52-wk range $0.60 - $2.21), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.
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