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High-Trend International Group HTCO
High-Trend International Group (HTCO) earns a Piotroski F-score of 6/9 (mixed financial health), with an Altman Z″ in the distress zone. It pays a dividend yielding 2.41% (safety: no dividend). FY2025 revenue was $214.4M at a -10.0% net margin.
Quality score trend · recomputed for each fiscal year
Each year's score is computed from that year's filing — a rising Piotroski F or Altman Z″ means improving financial health, a fall is worth a look.
Beneish M-score: -4.11 — low (below −2.22 — no manipulation red flag) . A statistical screen for earnings manipulation, not proof — and it doesn't apply to most banks/insurers.
How it ranks in Transportation & Utilities · percentile among 348 companies
Percentile vs other Transportation & Utilities companies we cover — e.g. “stronger than 90%” means only 10% score higher on that measure.
Piotroski F breakdown · 6/9 tests passed
- Positive return on assets
- Positive operating cash flow
- Rising ROA
- Cash flow exceeds net income
- Lower long-term debt
- Rising current ratio
- No share dilution
- Rising gross margin
- Rising asset turnover
Altman Z″ components · distress zone
| Component | Value |
|---|---|
| Working capital / assets | 0.326 |
| Retained earnings / assets | -1.589 |
| EBIT / assets | -0.615 |
| Equity / liabilities | 0.638 |
Sector peers · similar-size Transportation & Utilities companies compare side by side →
| Ticker | Company | Piotroski F | Altman Z″ | P / E | Revenue growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HTCO | High-Trend International Group | 6/9 | -6.51 | — | +98.2% |
| DSX | DIANA SHIPPING INC. | 6/9 | 0.15 | 14.2 | -6.4% |
| SMHI | SEACOR Marine Holdings Inc. | 2/9 | 0.9 | — | -16% |
| ESEA | EUROSEAS LTD. | 6/9 | 5.87 | 3.4 | +7% |
| NMPGY | Navios Maritime Holdings Inc. | 7/9 | — | — | +14.3% |
| GASS | StealthGas Inc. | 6/9 | — | 5 | +3.5% |
| IMPP | Imperial Petroleum Inc./Marshall Islands | 4/9 | — | 4.3 | +9.2% |
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About High-Trend International Group
High-Trend International Group provides ocean transportation services in Singapore, Dubai, South Korea, Japan, India, and rest of Asia. The company offers shipping and logistics support services. It also provides seaborne transportation services under voyage contracts; vessel services on behalf of ship owners; and heating services. The company was formerly known as Caravelle International Group and changed its name to High-Trend International Group in January 2025. High-Trend International Group was founded in 2021 and is headquartered in Singapore.
FAQ
Is HTCO financially healthy?
High-Trend International Group's Piotroski F-score is 6/9 (8–9 is excellent, 0–3 weak), and its Altman Z″ distress score is in the distress zone.
Does HTCO pay a dividend, and is it safe?
Yes. High-Trend International Group pays a dividend yielding about 2.41% with a None payout ratio, rated “no dividend” for safety.
How profitable is HTCO?
In FY2025, High-Trend International Group had a net margin of -10.0% and a return on equity of -170.3%.
Is HTCO a good stock to buy?
Stocktoria doesn't give buy or sell advice, but here is the data on High-Trend International Group: a Piotroski F-score of 6/9, an Altman Z″ in the distress zone, a dividend yield of 2.41%. Weigh these quality and valuation signals against your own goals.
Computed from company filings · US · as of 2025-10-31. Facts plus Stocktoria's own computed scores — not investment advice.