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Neo-Concept International Group Holdings Ltd NCI

Apparel & Other Finishd Prods of Fabrics & Similar Matl · SIC 2300 · Vertical: Apparel & Other Finishd Prods of Fabrics & Similar Matl (SIC 2300)

0.63USD−8.58% · 1 dayClose 04 Nov 2026

Neo-Concept International Group Holdings Ltd (NCI) is a one-stop apparel supply chain services provider serving European and North American markets, and is increasingly building its own retail brands. Revenue fell in fiscal 2025 by 41.8% to HKD137.2 million as commercial customers were lost, while own-branded sales rose 81.2%.

The AI analysis may be outdated: new filings came after its sources (see the «AI analysis» section).

At the close of 04 Nov 2026, Neo-Concept International Group Holdings Ltd (NCI) stock was 0.63 USD (−8.58% on the day), with market capitalisation 12.8 m USD, P/E 63.1 on diluted EPS of 0.01 USD over the last 12 months, beta 0.14, 52-week range 0.60–96.00 USD.

Data as of · AI analysis dated · Source: SEC filings and closing prices, computed by olivLaw.

Market cap
12.8 m USD
shares as of 31 Dec 2024
P/E (TTM)
63.1
Diluted EPS TTM 0.01 · TTM to 31 Dec 2025
E/P (TTM)
1.59%
TTM to 31 Dec 2025
Dividend yield
unavailable
Beta (2y)
0.14
Volatility (1y) 304%
52-week range
0.6096.00

Price history

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Technical reading

RSI (14)
17.3
oversold (≤ 30)
Bollinger (20, 2)
0.57 – 0.88
in the lower half of the band · %B 0.19 · band width 42.4%
SMA 50 / 200
6.35 / 15.77
downtrend (price < SMA50 < SMA200)
MACD (12, 26, 9)
-1.39 / -1.80
MACD above signal

Indicators describe past prices; on their own they do not predict direction. On our history the RSI ≤ 40 filter added no return (see the signals methodology).

Performance

CompanyS&P 500vs S&P 500Vertical median
1 month−31.7%−1.1%−30.6 pp—
3 months−94.6%−0.5%−94.2 pp—
6 months−92.6%+4.4%−97.0 pp—
Year to date−93.0%+12.3%−105.3 pp—
1 year−94.7%+13.5%−108.2 pp+10.9%
3 yearsunavailable+76.4%unavailable+15.2%
5 yearsunavailable+63.7%unavailable—
Max drawdown (1y)
−99.4%
10 Mar 2026 → 20 Oct 2026
Max drawdown (5y)
−99.8%
23 Apr 2024 → 20 Oct 2026
Compound annual growth (5y)
unavailable
S&P 500 +10.4%

Price returns, dividends excluded.

Quarterly results

ESEF annual reports carry no quarters: the results are annual (below).

E/P over time

E/P = trailing-12-month diluted EPS / price at quarter end. E/P is the inverse of P/E and stays defined when earnings are negative.

Today's P/E sits at the 0 percentile of its own 2-quarter history (min 528.0, median 716.0, max 904.0; quarters with earnings only).

Fiscal years

Fiscal year20212022202320242025
Revenueunavailableunavailable22.3 m30.3 m17.6 m
Revenue YoYunavailableunavailableunavailable+36.0%−41.9%
Net incomeunavailableunavailable565.2 k1.0 m42.6 k
Net income YoYunavailableunavailableunavailable+83.7%−95.9%
Diluted EPSunavailableunavailable0.030.050.01
Diluted EPS YoYunavailableunavailableunavailable+66.7%−80.0%
net %unavailableunavailable2.5%3.4%0.2%
Free cash flowunavailableunavailable-6.5 m-478.4 k2.2 m

Reported results vs expectations

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Balance sheet & financial health

Fiscal year 2025 · 31 Dec 2025

Cash
299.7 k USD
Financial debt
1.2 m USD
Net debt
922.5 k USD
Equity
7.3 m USD
Total assets
14.9 m USD
Debt / equity
0.17x
Current ratio
2.61x
ROE
0.6%
ROA
0.3%
FCF margin
12.7%

Financial statements (source on every figure)

Revenue and net income (USD)

Margins

Income statement · USD

Revenue
2023
22.3 m
2024
30.3 m
2025
17.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 30 Apr 2026verified

Cost of revenue
2023
17.8 m
2024
24.0 m
2025
11.1 m

SEC (XBRL)· 30 Apr 2026verified

Gross profit
2023
4.5 m
2024
6.4 m
2025
6.5 m

SEC (XBRL)· 30 Apr 2026verified

Operating income
2023
1.2 m
2024
1.5 m
2025
231.9 k

SEC (XBRL)· 30 Apr 2026verified

Depreciation & amortisation
2023
4.2 k
2024
—
2025
—

SEC (XBRL)· 14 May 2024verified

EBITDA
2023
1.2 m ≈
2024
—
2025
—

SEC (XBRL)· 14 May 2024derived

Pre-tax income
2023
734.9 k
2024
1.2 m
2025
228.5 k

SEC (XBRL)· 30 Apr 2026verified

Income tax
2023
169.7 k
2024
139.8 k
2025
185.9 k

SEC (XBRL)· 30 Apr 2026verified

Net income
2023
565.2 k
2024
1.0 m
2025
42.6 k

SEC (XBRL)· 30 Apr 2026verified

Diluted EPS
2023
0.03
2024
0.05
2025
0.01

SEC (XBRL)· 30 Apr 2026verified

Weighted average diluted shares
2023
3.6 m
2024
3.9 m
2025
4.1 m

SEC (XBRL)· 30 Apr 2026verified

Balance sheet · USD

Cash
2023
748.9 k
2024
1.2 m
2025
299.7 k

SEC (XBRL)· 30 Apr 2026verified

Receivables
2023
4.1 m
2024
4.4 m
2025
936.0 k

SEC (XBRL)· 30 Apr 2026verified

Inventories
2023
681.1 k
2024
465.6 k
2025
1.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 30 Apr 2026verified

Current assets
2023
8.2 m
2024
9.3 m
2025
6.8 m

SEC (XBRL)· 30 Apr 2026verified

Property, plant & equipment, net
2023
166.1 k
2024
611.0 k
2025
955.5 k

SEC (XBRL)· 30 Apr 2026verified

Intangibles (excl. goodwill)
2023
—
2024
1.7 m
2025
1.4 m

SEC (XBRL)· 30 Apr 2026verified

Total assets
2023
11.6 m
2024
17.5 m
2025
14.9 m

SEC (XBRL)· 30 Apr 2026verified

Short-term debt
2023
3.9 m
2024
3.5 m
2025
611.1 k

SEC (XBRL)· 30 Apr 2026verified

Long-term debt
2023
3.9 m
2024
3.5 m
2025
611.1 k

SEC (XBRL)· 30 Apr 2026verified

Current liabilities
2023
8.9 m
2024
5.1 m
2025
2.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 30 Apr 2026verified

Total liabilities
2023
11.9 m
2024
10.1 m
2025
7.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 30 Apr 2026verified

Equity
2023
-305.6 k †
2024
7.3 m †
2025
7.3 m †

SEC (XBRL)· 30 Apr 2026verified

Shares outstanding at year end
2023
18.0 m
2024
20.3 m
2025
—

SEC (XBRL)· 15 May 2025verified

Cash flow · USD

Operating cash flow
2023
-6.3 m
2024
55.1 k
2025
2.7 m

SEC (XBRL)· 30 Apr 2026verified

Capex
2023
163.3 k
2024
533.5 k
2025
514.9 k

SEC (XBRL)· 30 Apr 2026verified

Free cash flow
2023
-6.5 m ≈
2024
-478.4 k ≈
2025
2.2 m ≈

SEC (XBRL)· 30 Apr 2026derived

Investing cash flow
2023
-163.3 k
2024
-2.5 m
2025
-514.9 k

SEC (XBRL)· 30 Apr 2026verified

Financing cash flow
2023
6.1 m
2024
2.8 m
2025
-2.9 m

SEC (XBRL)· 30 Apr 2026verified

Computed indicators

Growth

Revenue growth (YoY)
-41.9%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Revenue CAGR 3Y
unavailable
input data missing
Revenue CAGR 5Y
unavailable
input data missing
EBIT growth (YoY)
-84.4%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Net income growth (YoY)
-95.9%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Net income CAGR 3Y
unavailable
input data missing
Net income CAGR 5Y
unavailable
input data missing
EPS growth (YoY)
-80.0%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
EPS CAGR 3Y
unavailable
input data missing
EPS CAGR 5Y
unavailable
input data missing
FCF growth (YoY)
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive

Profitability

Gross margin
36.9%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
EBITDA margin
unavailable
input data missing
EBIT margin
1.3%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Net margin
0.2%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
FCF margin
12.7%
computed by olivLawFY 2025

Returns

ROE
0.6%
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
ROA
0.3%
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
ROIC
1.8%
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
ROCE
1.9%
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
Payout ratio (EPS)
unavailable
input data missing
Payout ratio (FCF)
unavailable
input data missing

Balance sheet

Net debt
922.5 k USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
Net debt / EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
Debt / equity
0.2x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
Interest coverage
unavailable
input data missing

Liquidity

Current ratio
2.6x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
Quick ratio
2.0x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
Cash ratio
0.1x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2025

Cash

Operating cash flow
2.7 m USD
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Capital expenditure
514.9 k USD
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Free cash flow
2.2 m USD
computed by olivLawFY 2025
FCF conversion
5,235.9%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Cash conversion
unavailable
input data missing

Efficiency

Days sales outstanding
55 days
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
Days inventory outstanding
33 days
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
Days payables outstanding
unavailable
input data missing
Cash conversion cycle
unavailable
input data missing

Market and valuation

Market capitalisation
12.8 m USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
Enterprise value
13.7 m USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
Market cap / net income TTM
300.8x
computed by olivLawFY 2025
P/E (TTM)
63.1x
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Earnings yield
1.6%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
P/B
1.8x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
P/S
0.7x
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
EV/EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
EV/EBIT
59.3x
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
EV/Sales
0.8x
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
P/FCF
5.7x
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
FCF yield
17.4%
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
Dividend yield
unavailable
no dividend in the structured statements; a missing line is not a confirmed zero
Shareholder yield (distributions)
unavailable
input data missing

1 indicators that do not apply to the sector.

Valuation

olivLaw classification

Insufficient data
What is missing
  • score weight coverage: 45.8% of at least 60%

A scoring methodology on indicators and valuation, not investment advice.

Closing price

0.63 USD

04 Nov 2026Source: olivLaw, closing series

Market cap: 12.8 m USD

Key indicators

Market capitalisation
12.8 m USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
P/E (TTM)
63.1x
computed by olivLawFY 2025
P/B
1.8x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
EV/EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
ROE
0.6%
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
Net margin
0.2%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Revenue growth (YoY)
-41.9%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Dividend yield
unavailable
no dividend in the structured statements; a missing line is not a confirmed zero

Coverage and freshness

29/37 reporting lines present
Latest full fiscal year: 2025
Latest reported period: 31 Dec 2025
Latest balance sheet date: 31 Dec 2025
Share count (cover of the latest filing), as of: 31 Dec 2024
Source: SEC (XBRL)published 30 Apr 2026
verified 92

Score by group

46% · Insufficient data

Estimated value range

Low
0.11
USD per share
Mid
0.15
USD per share
High
0.17
USD per share
Price: 0.63 USD
The price is above the range
Potential to the central value: -75.7% (value / price − 1)
Margin of safety: -312.0% (1 − price / value)
Agreement between methods: single method · 1 methods used · 1 independent bases

The combined range = the median of the valid methods' low, central and high values; it is not a probability interval and does not cover every result. Envelope of all methods: 0.11 – 0.17 USD.

Valuation assumptions are editorial choices, not measured; beta is not measured.

Method ranges (USD per share)

— — Mid · ▏ Price

Valuation methods

  • DCF (discounted cash flow)unavailable · input data missing
  • Peers: EV/EBITDAunavailable · input data missing
  • Peers: P/E0.11 – 0.17 (Mid 0.15)
    9 companies used · median multiple 15.3x · quartiles 10.8x – 16.6x
    BRIA, COLM, CRI, GIII, GIL, JRSH, LEVI, LULU, SGC
  • Dividend discount (DDM)unavailable · the company pays no dividend: a dividend model needs an explicit initiation assumption
Multiple comparisons use the SIC vertical: Apparel & Other Finishd Prods of Fabrics & Similar Matl (SIC 2300)

Classification (SIC) comparables group by industry code, not by economic activity; the direct group is an editorial selection by activity. Members' multiples are on their own trailing twelve months, at their own latest close.

Assumptions (illustrative, editorial)

Risk-free rate
4.3%
Equity risk premium
5.0%
Beta (default)
1.00
Cost of equity
9.3%
Terminal growth
2.5%

Factor scorecard

Insufficient data

Minimum-evidence gate: score weight coverage: 45.8% of at least 60%

FactorValueScoreWeight used
ROIC · Quality1.8%18 (vs peers)23%
Net margin · Quality0.2%19 (vs peers)14%
FCF conversion · Quality5,235.9%100 (on a fixed band)14%
Revenue CAGR 3Y · Growthunavailableunavailable—
EPS CAGR 3Y · Growthunavailableunavailable—
Net debt / EBITDA · Balance sheetunavailableunavailable—
Interest coverage · Balance sheetunavailableunavailable—
Current ratio · Balance sheet2.6x100 (on a fixed band)9%
P/E (TTM) · Valuation63.1x9 (vs peers)23%
EV/EBITDA · Valuationunavailableunavailable—
FCF yield · Valuation17.4%100 (on a fixed band)18%
Shareholder yield (distributions) · Returnsunavailableunavailable—
Payout ratio (FCF) · Returnsunavailableunavailable—

Factors without a value were dropped; the remaining weights were renormalised.

Score groups

  • Balance sheet· partial100/100 · 1/3 factors with a value
  • Growth· partialunavailable · 0/2 factors with a value
  • Quality41/100 · 3/3 factors with a value
  • Returns· partialunavailable · 0/2 factors with a value
  • Valuation49/100 · 2/3 factors with a value

A «partial» group is computed from under half of its weight or from one factor: it is not a full assessment of the group.

Memo

Neo-Concept International Group Holdings Limited (NCI). Latest full fiscal year: 2025; data up to 2025-12-31.

Figures computed from the financial statements: revenue 17.6 m USD in 2025; YoY growth -41.9%; net margin 0.2%; ROE 0.6%.

The estimated value range is 0.11–0.17 USD per share (median of 1 methods, agreement: single method); assumptions are illustrative. Against the central value of 0.15 USD, the price of 0.63 USD leaves a potential of -75.7% (value / price − 1) and a margin of safety of -312.0% (1 − price / value). The range is the median of the methods' low, central and high values, not a probability interval.

Insufficient data for a verdict (score weight coverage: 45.8% of at least 60%).

Text generated deterministically from the figures shown; no language model. Not investment advice.

What supports the thesis

  • FCF conversion: 5,235.9%
  • Current ratio: 2.6x
  • FCF yield: 17.4%

What contradicts it

  • ROIC: 1.8%
  • Net margin: 0.2%
  • P/E (TTM): 63.1x
  • The price is above the estimated value range

Not assessed (insufficient data or a ratio without meaning): Revenue CAGR 3Y, EPS CAGR 3Y, Net debt / EBITDA, Interest coverage, EV/EBITDA, Shareholder yield (distributions), Payout ratio (FCF).

Versus the vertical median

Apparel & Other Finishd Prods of Fabrics & Similar Matl (SIC 2300) · same industry (4-digit SIC) · compared with 16 companies

Multiples and returns vs the median

P/E
63.1x
vertical median 15.9x
above median (+296.8%)
EV/EBITDA
—
vertical median 4.3x
P/S
0.7x
vertical median 0.5x
above median (+40.6%)
P/B
1.8x
vertical median 1.5x
above median (+14.5%)
ROE
0.6%
vertical median 11.4%
below median (−94.9%)
Net margin
0.2%
vertical median 5.6%
below median (−95.7%)
EBIT margin
1.3%
vertical median 8.6%
below median (−84.7%)
Revenue YoY
-41.9%
vertical median 2.6%
below median (−1,698.7%)
Net debt/EBITDA
—
vertical median -0.2x
Dividend yield
—
vertical median 2.4%

Price rebased to 100 (monthly, 5 years)

Companies in the vertical

Market capP/EROENet marginRevenue YoY1A / 3A
ASAmer Sports, Inc.17.9 bn42.27.9%6.5%+26.7%−14% / unavailable
LULUlululemon athletica inc.11.8 bn9.230.9%12.8%+4.9%−39% / −75%
GILGildan Activewear Inc.8.0 bn16.615.9%11.0%+10.7%−22% / +19%
COLMColumbia Sportswear Company3.6 bn18.412.7%6.0%+0.9%+32% / −9%
GIIIG III Apparel Group Ltd1.4 bn10.87.7%4.8%−7.0%+14% / +15%
CRICarter’s, Inc.1.2 bn5.522.9%7.4%unavailable+5% / −51%
LEVILevi Strauss & Co894.9 m15.925.8%8.8%+4.1%+8% / +54%
SGCSuperior Group Of Companies, Inc.224.5 m25.64.3%1.4%+0.1%+45% / +18%
JRSHJerash Holdings (US), Inc.73.8 m15.37.6%2.8%+14.0%+87% / +103%
PASWPing An Biomedical Co., Ltd.60.1 m—-28.4%-37.6%unavailable+541% / unavailable
BRIABrilliA Inc34.5 m11.521.5%4.4%+15.1%−23% / unavailable
NCINeo-Concept International Group Holdings Limited12.8 m63.10.6%0.2%−41.9%−95% / unavailable
GOOSCanada Goose Holdings Inc.——19.8%7.0%+1.1%−36% / −20%
UAUnder Armour, Inc.——-29.8%-10.0%−3.8%+26% / −27%
LANVLanvin Group Holdings Limited——-200.4%-50.3%−22.9%−60% / −79%
ZGNErmenegildo Zegna N.V.——10.1%5.1%−1.5%+39% / +30%
FIGSFIGS, Inc.067.014.8%8.7%+13.6%+124% / +202%

1- and 3-year price returns: for NCI from daily closes (the same as the performance table), for the other companies from month-end closes.

olivLaw engine forecast

The world engine ran after the company's latest material disclosure. Probabilities are of TOUCHING a level within the horizon (not closing there) and sit next to the random walk (p_rw), the no-information benchmark.

The engine has no published run for this company yet.

Valuation scenarios (editable assumptions)

Illustrative scenarios

Illustrative: not forecasts and without probabilities. Each case is one coherent set of assumptions, computed on today's figures.

Bear
Allowed range: -50 … 50%
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Allowed range: 0 … 100%
Base
Allowed range: -50 … 50%
Allowed range: -100 … 100%
Allowed range: 0 … 100
Allowed range: -10 … 20%
Allowed range: 0 … 100%
Bull
Allowed range: -50 … 50%
Allowed range: -100 … 100%
Allowed range: 0 … 100
Allowed range: -10 … 20%
Allowed range: 0 … 100%
Nothing is saved.

Estimated price (USD)

Estimated priceBearBaseBull
1 years
0.07
Total return -89% · Per year -89%
0.13
Total return -80% · Per year -80%
0.19
Total return -70% · Per year -70%
3 years
0.06
Total return -91% · Per year -55%
0.11
Total return -82% · Per year -44%
0.19
Total return -70% · Per year -33%
5 years
0.04
Total return -93% · Per year -41%
0.10
Total return -84% · Per year -30%
0.19
Total return -70% · Per year -21%
What moves the 3-year price the most
  • Exit P/E± 0.03
  • Net margin± 0.02
  • Annual revenue growth± 0.02
  • Annual dilution± 0.00

AI analysis

AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

Possibly outdated: the newest document it read is from 30 Apr 2026; since then the company filed 6-K (02 Nov 2026), 6-K (30 Oct 2026), 6-K (29 Oct 2026), 6-K (27 Oct 2026), 6-K (16 Oct 2026).

In brief

Neo-Concept International Group Holdings Ltd (NCI) is a one-stop apparel supply chain services provider serving European and North American markets, and is increasingly building its own retail brands. Revenue fell in fiscal 2025 by 41.8% to HKD137.2 million as commercial customers were lost, while own-branded sales rose 81.2%.

SWOT

Strengths

  • The company offers complete supply chain services, from design to logistics, which simplifies the process for customers.
  • Its commitment to sustainability is supported by several international certifications recognized in its target markets.
  • Founders and management have long experience in the apparel industry, supporting customer relationships and product development.

Weaknesses

  • Revenue depends on a small number of commercial customers, and the loss of accounts can significantly reduce sales.
  • Control by the majority shareholder and conflicts of interest with the affiliate NCH may limit independence in decisions.
  • Gross margin on private-labelled products is very thin, and the own-brand margin declined in fiscal 2025.

Opportunities

  • Expanding the 'les 100 ciels' brand into new shops and the Middle East could offset falling supply sales.
  • Demand for recycled and organic products could attract new customers if the certifications are completed.
  • Acquisitions or joint ventures could diversify revenue sources, although no concrete targets have been identified.

Threats

  • Intense competition and shifting consumer preferences could keep reducing supply volumes.
  • The non-competition agreement has time limits, and difficulty bringing legal claims against NCH could weaken customer protection.
  • Currency fluctuations between sterling, the US dollar and the Hong Kong dollar could affect reported results.

Risks

  • Dependence on few customershigh

    The number of commercial customers fell sharply in fiscal 2025, so revenue depends on a handful of important accounts.

  • Concentrated shareholder controlhigh

    The majority shareholder holds most of the voting rights and could take decisions that do not align with the interests of other shareholders.

  • Conflicts with affiliated entitymedium

    NCH competes directly with NCI in certain regions, and transactions between the two could be less favourable to the company.

  • Reliance on subsidiary distributionsmedium

    As a holding company, payments to shareholders depend on distributions from subsidiaries, which may be restricted by local law or debt agreements.

  • Margin pressuremedium

    Own-brand gross margin declined by 17.7 percentage points in fiscal 2025 due to higher purchase costs, which could affect profitability.

Investment thesis

What would need to be true (bull case)

  • Strong growth in own-brand sales and the higher overall gross margin could show that the retail model is starting to offset the loss of supply customers.
  • Sustainability certifications and a long-standing relationship with a major retailer could support a recovery in volumes if new customers join.
  • Completing certifications and transferring customers from the territory agreement could widen the customer base without large additional costs.

What would break the thesis

  • A revenue fall of 41.8% and a sharp drop in customer count point to a serious weakening of the core supply business.
  • Concentrated control and conflicts with the affiliate could limit protection for minority shareholders.
  • Net income almost disappeared in fiscal 2025, and higher administrative costs could pressure results if revenue does not recover.

What to watch

  • Trend in commercial customer count and supply salesQ1 2027
  • Completion of certifications and transfer of customers under the territory agreement2027
  • Gross margin of the 'les 100 ciels' brand and purchase costsnext 10-K
  • Use of proceeds from the February 2026 offering and effect on capitalnext 10-K

Products, market & competition

AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

Possibly outdated: the newest document it read is from 30 Apr 2026; since then the company filed 6-K (02 Nov 2026), 6-K (30 Oct 2026), 6-K (29 Oct 2026), 6-K (27 Oct 2026), 6-K (16 Oct 2026).

The business

NCI provides a full suite of apparel supply chain services, covering market trend analysis, product design, raw material sourcing, production, quality control and logistics. Services are delivered through its Hong Kong subsidiary Neo-Concept HK to customers in North America and Europe, with a focus on sustainable solutions and environmental certifications. The company is the holding company of operating subsidiaries restructured out of the former NCH consortium, under the same controlling shareholder.

The core activity is supplying brands with private-labelled products. In parallel, the company has developed its own brand 'les 100 ciels', sold through its own shops in the United Kingdom and, since March 2025, through a shop in Abu Dhabi under a joint venture in the United Arab Emirates.

The company cites its sustainability focus, supported by certifications such as the Responsible Wool Standard and Global Recycled Standard, and a long-standing relationship with a major Canadian retailer since 2012 as key strengths. It nevertheless relies on a small number of customers and on strong control by its majority shareholder.

Market context

The company operates in Europe and North America, where demand for sustainable supply services is supported by growing retailer and consumer focus on ethics and the environment. The market is competitive, with vertically integrated suppliers and affiliated groups, and the loss of customers shows how sensitive revenue is to account losses.

Growth in own-branded products points to a partial shift toward retail, where margins are higher. If shop expansion continues, the company could diversify revenue, but it would need to win back lost supply customers.

Trends

  • Demand for sustainable productstailwind

    Growing concern about climate change and sustainability supports demand for suppliers with environmental certifications, and the company expects this trend to continue in North America and Europe.

  • Changing consumer preferencesheadwind

    The company cites heightened competition and shifting consumer preferences as factors in the fall in private-label sales in fiscal 2025, showing pressure on its traditional model.

  • Expansion of own retailmixed

    New company-owned shops lifted sales and margins, but they also raise rent, staff and amortization costs, which increased general and administrative expenses in fiscal 2025.

  • Environmental certificationsmixed

    Certifications for recycled and organic materials could open access to new customers, but some existing customers require these certifications before transferring accounts to NCI, which may delay growth.

Competitive position

The main direct competitor is NCH, an affiliated entity under common control, which offers similar services in Europe and North America. The exclusive territory and non-competition agreement limits this rivalry but does not remove it entirely for NCH's existing customers.

The company also faces independent apparel service providers and manufacturers that work directly with retailers. Its stated advantages are a full service range and sustainability certifications, but it has not identified specific acquisition or joint venture targets.

  • NCH (Neo-Concept Holdings, affiliate)

    Affiliated group under the same control, offering comparable services in Europe and North America, subject to a non-competition agreement and transferable clients.

  • Independent apparel sourcing services providers

    Private or non-US-listed companies offering design, sourcing and production for retailers and brands in Europe and North America.

  • Vertically integrated retailers

    Retail chains that produce their own apparel or work directly with factories, reducing demand for intermediaries.

  • Affordable luxury apparel brands

    Companies with their own store networks, competing with NCI's own brand for consumers in the United Kingdom and the Middle East.

News & filings

Sources

  1. [1] Form 20-F, fiscal year ended 2025-12-31 · SEC / Neo-Concept International Group Holdings Ltd · 30 Apr 2026

Figures computed by olivLaw from SEC filings and closing prices; the qualitative analysis is AI-generated from cited sources. Not investment advice.