KML Technology Group Limited (“KML Tech”) reported a sharp downturn for the financial year ended 31 March 2026 (FY26), moving from a marginal HK$0.10 million profit in FY25 to a HK$11.40 million loss. A 27.1% drop in revenue to HK$143.00 million and an additional HK$5.78 million provision for onerous contracts were the main drivers behind the reversal.
Revenue and Profitability • Revenue: HK$143.00 million (FY25: HK$196.11 million), down HK$53.11 million. • Gross profit: HK$24.74 million (-36.8% YoY); gross margin contracted to 17.30% (FY25: 19.95%). • Net result: HK$11.40 million loss (FY25: HK$0.10 million profit). • Basic and diluted EPS: –2.83 cents (FY25: +0.02 cents). • No final dividend proposed (FY25: nil).
Segment Movement • Transportation Mission-Critical System Solutions: HK$20.02 million, +9.3% YoY on steady project progress. • Mobile Ticketing & Digital Payment: HK$33.62 million, –24.3% YoY due to lower completion percentage of major AFC projects. • M&E Technology Solutions & Engineering: HK$52.16 million, –48.3% YoY following completion of several large contracts in FY25. • Digital Fabrication & Maintenance: HK$32.67 million, +7.9% YoY on new service contracts. • Sales of Products, Parts & Components: HK$4.49 million, +103.8% YoY from higher customer orders.
Cost and Expense Profile • Cost of sales: HK$118.22 million, –24.7% YoY; depreciation of right-of-use assets held steady at HK$5.94 million. • Administrative expenses: HK$39.28 million, –4.8% YoY on lower staff and depreciation charges. • Finance costs: HK$0.36 million, –25.9% YoY.
Balance Sheet and Liquidity • Cash, pledged and time deposits: HK$71.18 million (FY25: HK$60.40 million), up HK$10.78 million. • Bank borrowings: HK$5.00 million introduced during FY26; gearing ratio at 4.0% (FY25: nil). • Net current assets: HK$114.50 million (FY25: HK$119.79 million). • Net assets: HK$125.02 million (FY25: HK$136.41 million).
Operational Metrics • Outstanding contracts-in-hand: HK$274.30 million at 31 March 2026 (FY25: HK$307.90 million). • Workforce: 164 employees (FY25: 169).
Management Outlook KML Tech expects demand from upcoming Hong Kong railway and infrastructure projects, expansion of smart mobility and e-payment solutions, and the government-backed rollout of EV charging facilities to underpin medium-term opportunities. Key headwinds remain labour shortages and cost pressures; management plans to expand recruitment pipelines and deepen procurement collaboration within the Greater Bay Area to mitigate these challenges.
No significant post-year-end events were reported other than a new tenancy agreement signed on 1 April 2026 and termination of the share award scheme on 13 May 2026.