SU Group Holdings Reports Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Results
MWN-AI** Summary
SU Group Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: SUGP) reported its fiscal year 2025 financial results, revealing a 5.6% year-over-year revenue growth, driven significantly by heightened demand for security-related engineering services. For the year ending September 30, 2025, revenues reached HK$192.4 million (approximately US$24.7 million), up from HK$182.2 million in fiscal 2024. The company’s Chairman and CEO, Dave Chan, highlighted the firm’s strategic investments in technology and talent, aimed at facilitating long-term growth and establishing market leadership.
Despite this revenue increase, SU Group faced challenges with profit margins, primarily due to rising labor costs and subcontracting expenses. Gross profit declined by 35.4% from HK$47.6 million to HK$30.7 million, leading to a significant net loss of HK$18.5 million (US$2.4 million), contrasted with a net income of HK$10.7 million in the previous year. The net loss margin for 2025 stood at 9.6%. The CFO, Calvin Kong, noted that rising employee benefit costs, attributed to increased statutory wages, substantially impacted profitability.
The company maintained a robust working capital position, exiting the fiscal year with HK$62.1 million (US$8.0 million). Selling, general, and administrative expenses also rose by 35.2%, reflecting increased promotional activities to enhance market penetration and an allowance for credit losses.
Looking ahead, SU Group remains confident in its strategic direction, with plans focused on disciplined cost management, normalizing margins, and improving cash flow to create long-term shareholder value. The company continues to adapt its services in the competitive security industry, showcasing resilience amidst operational challenges.
MWN-AI** Analysis
In its fiscal year 2025 financial report, SU Group Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: SUGP) demonstrated signs of resilience despite facing significant margin pressure and a net loss of HK$18.5 million, a drop from a net income of HK$10.7 million in the previous year. Revenue growth of 5.6%, primarily from increased demand for security-related engineering services and security guarding, indicates a robust market position. However, rising labor costs and sub-contracting pressures curtailed gross profit margins, which decreased sharply from 26.1% to 16.0%.
Investors should be mindful of SU Group's strategic direction. The company is focused on long-term growth, evidenced by its investments in technology, talent acquisition, and geographic expansion. The emphasis on AI-aided security solutions suggests a forward-looking approach in a competitive landscape. The management’s commentary stresses their commitment to improving operational capabilities while navigating challenges posed by the cost environment, particularly in light of rising statutory wages and employee benefits.
With cash and cash equivalents standing at HK$25.4 million and strong working capital of approximately HK$62.1 million, the company exits the fiscal year with adequate liquidity to support its operational strategies. Investors might consider this liquidity an encouraging factor, providing the company with the capability to invest further into its growth initiatives.
In conclusion, while SU Group's recent financial results reflect a challenging period, the signs of strategic market positioning and future-focused investments indicate potential for recovery. Therefore, long-term investors may view current share prices as an opportunity to accumulate positions, particularly given the company’s intent to normalize margins and enhance cash flow. However, close monitoring of operational trends and cost management will remain crucial as fiscal 2026 progresses.
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PR Newswire
- 5.6% Revenue Growth Year over Year Led by Strong Demand for Security-Related Engineering Services
- Company Continues to Drive Long-Term Growth and New Initiatives
HONG KONG, Jan. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- SU Group Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: SUGP) ("SU Group" or the "Company"), an integrated security-related engineering services company in Hong Kong, today announced financial results for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025, led by strong growth in demand for security-related engineering services, as compared to the fiscal year ended September 30, 2024. All U.S. dollar figures cited in this press release are based on the exchange rate of HK$7.7830 against US$1.00 as of September 30, 2025.
SU Group's Chairman and CEO, Dave Chan, commented, "Fiscal 2025 was a year of meaningful progress for SU Group as we delivered solid top-line growth driven by continued demand for our security-related engineering services and expanded guarding and screening operations. At the same time, we made deliberate investments in talent, technology, and market penetration, positioning the Company for long-term scale and leadership. While margin pressure impacted near-term profitability due to higher labor costs and subcontracting on select projects, we believe these investments are strengthening our competitive foundation. With a fortified balance sheet, high-profile customer wins, and growing adoption of our AI-aided security solutions, we remain confident in our strategy and focused on executing toward sustainable, profitable growth."
SU Group's Chief Financial Officer, Calvin Kong, noted, "In fiscal 2025, we achieved 5.6% year-over-year revenue growth while navigating a challenging cost environment marked by rising statutory wages, increased employee benefits, and project-specific subcontracting costs. These factors weighed on gross margin and resulted in a net loss for the year; however, we maintained a strong working capital position and exited the year with solid liquidity. Importantly, we continued to invest in operational capabilities, customer support, and geographic expansion to support future scale. As we move forward, our financial priorities are centered on disciplined cost management, margin normalization, and improving cash flow while leveraging our strengthened capital structure to drive long-term shareholder value."
SU Group Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: SUGP) provides security-related engineering services and security guarding and screening services:
- Security-related engineering services: The Company offers security-related engineering services to customers, including providing (i) security systems and products, provision of installation, and related maintenance services; (ii) security systems and products only; or (iii) maintenance services only. In addition, SU Group provides equipment rental services to its customers with use of dedicated security-related systems and equipment for contractual periods.
- Security guarding and screening services: The Company provides security guarding services, by dispatching security guards with corresponding abilities and qualifications on demand, to fulfill the customers' needs such as securing and guarding physical properties by, among other things, conducting patrols, entrance guarding, access control and alarm monitoring and response such as fire and gas detection, burglary detection and emergency management such as first aid service and communication and evacuation. SU Group also offers security guarding services targeted at crowd coordination and management, and provides security screening services, where its certified screeners work to detect of explosives, incendiary devices in air cargo consignment and dangerous goods for safety purpose through the operation of threat detection systems. In addition, the Company provides a variety of related vocational training courses.
Financial Results for the Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2025
Revenues increased by HK$10.2 million, or 5.6%, from HK$182.2 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2024 to HK$192.4 million (US$24.7 million) for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025 mainly due to an increase in revenues from the provision of security-related engineering services of HK$4.9 million; and an increase in revenues from security guarding and screening and related vocational training of HK$5.3 million.
Cost of revenues increased by HK$27.1 million, or 20.1%, from HK$134.6 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2024 to HK$161.6 million (US$20.8 million) for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025. The increase was mainly due to an increase employee benefit expenses from HK$60.4 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2024 to HK$70.0 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025, mainly in support of the expansion of security guarding and screening business which is labor-intensive and a rise in statutory minimum wage. The increase was consistent with the business growth of security-related engineering services and security guarding and screening, as the Company continues to focus on providing a comprehensive portfolio of security products and solutions, along with experienced, tenured employees.
Gross profit decreased by HK$16.9 million, or 35.4%, from HK$47.6 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2024 to HK$30.7 million (US$4.0 million) for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025. Gross profit margin decreased from 26.1% in the fiscal year ended September 30, 2024 to 16.0% for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025. The decrease was due to the net impact of a decrease in the gross profit margin of security-related engineering services triggered by certain projects completed during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025 with a higher use of subcontracting services; and a lower gross profit margin of security guarding services contracts resulting from an increasing labor cost triggered by a rise in statutory minimum wage and salary adjustments.
Gross profit margin of project and maintenance income under security-related engineering services decreased from 32.1% for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2024 to 17.0% for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025. The decrease was due to certain projects completed during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025 with a higher use of subcontracting services. Gross profit margin of equipment leasing income under security-related engineering services decreased from 64.6% for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2024 to 58.5% for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025. The decrease was due to the renewal of certain equipment leasing agreements with more competitive prices offered to the customers. Gross profit margin of security guarding and screening services decreased from 15.1% for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2024 to 12.6% for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025. The decrease was due to increased labor costs triggered by a rise in statutory minimum wage and salary adjustments.
Selling, general and administrative expenses increased by HK$12.7 million, or 35.2%, from HK$36.0 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2024 to HK$48.7 million (US$6.2 million) for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025. The increase was mainly due to increased promotional activities and campaigns to penetrate the market, combined with the net impact of a provision for allowance for credit loss, and an increase in employee benefit expenses, which was partially offset by a decrease in legal and professional fees.
Losses on disposal of property and equipment increased by HK$1.4 million from HK$0.6 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2024 to HK$2.0 million (US$0.3 million) for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025. The increase was mainly due to the disposal of certain X-ray machines upon the termination of rental equipment agreements during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025.
Other income decreased by HK$0.2 million, or 17.4%, from HK$1.2 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2024 to HK$1.0 million (US$0.1 million) for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025. The decrease was mainly due to the decrease in net gains on foreign exchange arising from the fluctuation of exchange rates of foreign currencies in relation to our procurement and bank and trade payables balances denominated in foreign currencies.
Income tax benefit was HK$0.6 million (US$0.1 million) for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025, compared to income tax expenses of HK$1.3 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2024. The decrease was mainly due to a decrease in income before income tax and deferred income tax benefits recognized.
As a result of the foregoing, net loss was HK$18.5 million (US$2.4 million) for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025, compared to a net income of HK$10.7 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2024, with a net loss margin of 9.6% for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025, compared to a net income margin 5.9% for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2024.
The Company had a balance of cash and cash equivalents of HK$25.4 million (US$3.3 million) as of September 30, 2025. Working capital was approximately HK$62.1 million (US$8.0 million) as of September 30, 2025.
About SU Group Holdings Limited
SU Group (Nasdaq: SUGP) is an integrated security-related services company that primarily provides security-related engineering services, security guarding and screening services, and related vocational training services in Hong Kong. Through its subsidiaries, SU Group has been providing turnkey services to the existing infrastructure or planned development of its customers through the design, supply, installation, and maintenance of security systems for over two decades. The security systems that SU Group provides services include threat detection systems, traffic and pedestrian control systems, and extra-low voltage systems in private and public sectors, including commercial properties, public facilities, and residential properties in Hong Kong. For more information visit www.sugroup.com.hk.
Forward-Looking Statements
The Company makes forward-looking statements in this press release within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on the Company's current expectations and projections about future events that the Company believes may affect its financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs. These statements may be preceded by, followed by or include the words "may," "might," "will," "will likely result," "should," "estimate," "plan," "project," "forecast," "intend," "expect," "anticipate," "believe," "seek," "continue," "target" or similar expressions. These forward-looking statements are based on information available to the Company as of the date of this press release and involve substantial risks and uncertainties. Actual results may vary materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements herein due to a variety of factors, and other risks and uncertainties set forth in our reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events or developments or otherwise. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that such expectations will turn out to be correct, and the Company cautions investors that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results and encourages investors to review other factors that may affect its future results in the Company's registration statement and other filings with the SEC.
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SU GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED | |||||
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS | |||||
For the Years Ended September 30, | |||||
2024 | 2025 | 2025 | |||
HK$ | HK | US | |||
Revenues | 182,164,539 | 192,386,583 | 24,718,821 | ||
Cost of revenues | (134,568,099) | (161,643,021) | (20,768,729) | ||
Gross profit | 47,596,440 | 30,743,562 | 3,950,092 | ||
Operating expenses | |||||
Selling, general and | (36,028,548) | (48,720,801) | (6,259,900) | ||
Losses on disposal of property | (636,289) | (2,008,324) | (258,040) | ||
Income (Loss) from | 10,931,603 | (19,985,563) | (2,567,848) | ||
Other income (expenses) | |||||
Other income | 1,219,376 | 1,006,670 | 129,342 | ||
Finance expenses | (189,749) | (148,878) | (19,129) | ||
Total other income, net | 1,029,627 | 857,792 | 110,213 | ||
Income (Loss) before income | 11,961,230 | (19,127,771) | (2,457,635) | ||
Income tax (expenses) benefit | (1,307,742) | 643,294 | 82,654 | ||
Net income (loss) | 10,653,488 | (18,484,477) | (2,374,981) | ||
Net income per share | |||||
Basic and diluted * | 8.18 | (13.36) | (1.72) | ||
Weighted average number of | |||||
Basic and diluted * | 1,302,775 | 1,383,984 | 1,383,984 | ||
* The share amounts and per share data are presented on a retroactive basis, giving effect |
SU GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED | ||||||
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | ||||||
As of September 30, | ||||||
2024 | 2025 | 2025 | ||||
HK$ | HK$ | US$ | ||||
Assets | ||||||
Current assets | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | 52,338,132 | 25,354,528 | 3,257,681 | |||
Trade receivables, net | 21,851,480 | 20,642,525 | 2,652,258 | |||
Inventories | 47,613,381 | 25,770,281 | 3,311,099 | |||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 5,013,876 | 5,423,335 | 696,817 | |||
Contract assets, net | 6,443,947 | 17,334,193 | 2,227,187 | |||
Prepaid income tax | 2,066,219 | 1,654,240 | 212,545 | |||
Total current assets | 135,327,035 | 96,179,102 | 12,357,587 | |||
Non-current assets | ||||||
Property and equipment, net | 8,886,235 | 6,810,456 | 875,043 | |||
Intangible assets, net | 268,500 | 194,100 | 24,939 | |||
Goodwill | 1,271,160 | 1,271,160 | 163,325 | |||
Restricted cash – non-current | — | 9,890,171 | 1,270,740 | |||
Prepaid expenses and other non-current assets | 4,462,823 | 3,448,366 | 443,064 | |||
Deferred offering expenses | — | 155,763 | 20,013 | |||
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net | 5,496,985 | 6,041,643 | 776,261 | |||
Investment in key management insurance policy | 1,157,520 | 1,343,929 | 172,675 | |||
Deferred tax assets | 207,702 | 613,415 | 78,815 | |||
Total non-current assets | 21,750,925 | 29,769,003 | 3,824,875 | |||
TOTAL ASSETS | 157,077,960 | 125,948,105 | 16,182,462 | |||
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||||||
Current liabilities | ||||||
Trade payables | 8,625,685 | 7,646,188 | 982,422 | |||
Notes payables | 2,355,023 | 1,957,870 | 251,557 | |||
Other payables | 3,499,507 | 1,883,981 | 242,064 | |||
Accrued payroll and welfare | 9,040,942 | 9,323,383 | 1,197,916 | |||
Operating lease liabilities – current | 1,935,187 | 1,976,643 | 253,969 | |||
Contract liabilities | 27,801,257 | 11,340,672 | 1,457,108 | |||
Total current liabilities | 53,257,601 | 34,128,737 | 4,385,036 | |||
Non-current liabilities | ||||||
Operating lease liabilities – non-current | 3,004,974 | 3,540,340 | 454,881 | |||
Other payables – non-current | 1,340,016 | 1,362,306 | 175,036 | |||
Deferred tax liabilities | 431,717 | — | — | |||
Other liabilities | 1,321,956 | 766,000 | 98,420 | |||
Total non-current liabilities | 6,098,663 | 5,668,646 | 728,337 | |||
Total liabilities | 59,356,264 | 39,797,383 | 5,113,373 | |||
Commitments and contingencies | ||||||
Shareholders' equity | ||||||
Class A ordinary shares (par value of HK$0.10 per share; | 46,307 | 56,309 | 7,235 | |||
Class B ordinary shares (par value of HK$0.10 per share; | 90,168 | 90,168 | 11,585 | |||
Shares subscription receivables | (90) | — | — | |||
Additional paid-in capital | 46,260,499 | 53,163,910 | 6,830,773 | |||
Retained earnings | 51,324,812 | 32,840,335 | 4,219,496 | |||
Total SU Group Holdings Limited shareholders' equity and | 97,721,696 | 86,150,722 | 11,069,089 | |||
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | 157,077,960 | 125,948,105 | 16,182,462 | |||
* The share amounts are presented on a retroactive basis, giving effect to the completion of the share |
SOURCE SU Group Holdings Limited
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