Qingling Motors (SEHK:1122) Stock Price Trails Deepening Losses And Margin Squeeze

The market has already marked Qingling Motors down, with the stock falling 36.6% over the past three months and closing at HK$0.545 on the day of the H1 2026 release. The fresh numbers explain why. Revenue for the half year came in at ¥1,745.7m while the company slipped deeper into the red with a net loss of ¥90.9m and basic earnings per share of ¥0.0366. The story this time is not demand; it is the squeeze on profitability that keeps the stock trapped in loss making territory.

Is Qingling Motors now a genuine deep value play after a 36.6% share price fall, or are the weaker margins exactly what the low P/S is warning about? See how the current market price compares with fundamentals in our valuation analysis for Qingling Motors

H1 2026 Earnings Summary

• Revenue (H1 2026 vs. H1 2025): ¥1,745.7m vs. ¥2,072.5m (revenue declined 15.8%)
• Net Loss (H1 2026 vs. H1 2025): loss of ¥90.9m vs. loss of ¥35.5m (loss widened 155.8%)
• Basic EPS (H1 2026 vs. H1 2025): loss per share of ¥0.0366 vs. loss per share of ¥0.0143 (loss per share worsened 155.8%)
• Trailing 12-Month Net Loss (H1 2026 vs. H1 2025): loss of ¥81.7m vs. loss of ¥78.3m (loss widened 4.3%)

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Qingling Motors bull story tested by weaker margins

For anyone leaning bullish on Qingling Motors, the latest half year does not yet back a recovery story. Revenue of ¥1,745.7m is lower than the prior ¥2,072.5m, and the net loss widened to ¥90.9m. That makes it harder to argue that brand strength and a broad truck line up are translating into better operating leverage. The trailing 12 month loss of ¥81.7m also underlines that profitability pressure is not just a single half issue.

Bearish concerns on profitability currently look validated

The more cautious narrative around Qingling Motors finds clearer support in these numbers. Losses deepened at both the half year and trailing 12 month level, while basic EPS moved further into loss. That points to sustained margin pressure in a sector already known for competition and pricing strain. With revenue moving lower at the same time, this combination fits a thesis that the current business mix is struggling to cover costs rather than simply experiencing short term noise.

After earnings sliding 72.2% per year over five years, it is fair to ask if this profit squeeze is just beginning. Review the full risk analysis for Qingling Motors which shows 1 important warning sign

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