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    Horizon Robotics (SEHK:9660) Faces Fresh Questions As Losses And R and D Costs Test Value

    Simply Wall St·10/08/2026 15:31:41
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    Horizon Robotics (SEHK:9660) has drawn fresh attention after a recent share price slide, with the stock down about 11% over the past month and roughly 11% over the past 3 months.

    The recent slide comes after a much heavier drawdown, with Horizon Robotics posting a share price return decline of 56.06% year to date and a 1-year total shareholder return decline of 56.97%. This points to fading momentum and a market that has become more cautious about the company’s risk and growth profile, despite the revenue and net income growth figures provided in its latest annual data.

    Spot fresh ideas by comparing Horizon Robotics with a curated set of 88 robotics and automation stocks that may be reacting differently to the same market sentiment.

    Bulls point to Horizon Robotics' revenue and net income growth, while bears focus on steep recent share losses and ongoing losses. Which side looks closer to the current valuation reality when you compare the price with the fundamentals?

    Most Popular Narrative: 28% Undervalued

    Horizon Robotics last closed at HK$3.95, which is below the most followed fair value estimate of HK$5.50 that uses a 9.21% discount rate and incorporates cautious assumptions on growth, margins and risk.

    Although penetration of intelligent assisted driving and urban NOA in new vehicles has reached high levels in China, intense R&D needs for L3 and L4 solutions and large model training on the cloud may keep R&D and cloud costs high for years, which could pressure operating margins and postpone a clear path to net profitability.

    See why 2 investors see Horizon Robotics as 28% undervalued.

    Result: Fair Value of HK$5.50 (UNDERVALUED)

    Still, two pressure points could flip the Horizon Robotics story: sustained heavy R&D and cloud spending, and any extended slump in China passenger vehicle demand.

    Find out about the key risks to this Horizon Robotics narrative.

    Another View: Horizon Robotics Through Sales Multiples

    While the fair value narrative leans on discounted cash flows and analyst targets, the P/S lens offers a different pricing perspective. Horizon Robotics trades on a P/S of 12.6x, well above the Hong Kong Software industry at 1.8x and above its own fair ratio of 10.5x. That gap may indicate valuation risk if sentiment cools, or it may reflect a premium that investors are currently willing to accept. Which side of that trade do you feel more comfortable on?

    For a closer look at how this sales multiple compares with peers and the fair ratio the market could potentially move toward, See what the numbers say about this price — find out in our valuation breakdown.

    SEHK:9660 P/S Ratio as at Oct 2026
    SEHK:9660 P/S Ratio as at Oct 2026

    Next Steps

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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.