--- title: "Stock price doubles as it prepares to transition to the main board. Can Lin Zengchuang make another push? | Lianhe Zaobao" type: "News" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/282440171.md" description: "Lum Chang Creations has seen its stock price rise by 224% since being listed on the Kelly Board in July last year, with the latest stock price at SGD 0.81. Despite the Middle East conflict driving up construction material costs, analysts believe the company has accounted for these costs in new projects, expecting limited impact on profit margins. The market holds an optimistic view on its development prospects, believing that a strong order backlog will drive revenue growth, and there is still room for performance and stock price to rise" datetime: "2026-04-12T09:07:23.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/282440171.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/282440171.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/282440171.md) --- # Stock price doubles as it prepares to transition to the main board. Can Lin Zengchuang make another push? | Lianhe Zaobao Last July, Lum Chang Creations, which was listed on the Kelly Board, has recently attracted considerable attention from analysts due to its impressive latest financial report and continuously rising stock price, leading to higher target prices. Despite the Middle East conflict driving up construction material costs, interviewed analysts pointed out that the company has incorporated higher cost considerations into the recent projects it has secured, and the impact on profit margins is expected to be limited. The market generally holds an optimistic view on Lum Chang Creations' development prospects, believing that the company’s strong order backlog will help drive revenue growth, with further upside potential for both performance and stock price. Lum Chang Creations was originally a subsidiary of the local established construction company Lum Chang Holdings, focusing on construction protection and restoration, interior decoration, and extension and renovation projects. After completing an internal restructuring in June last year, it was spun off and listed independently. ### Stock Price Soars with Net Profit Jumping 104% Based on an issue price of SGD 0.25 per share, Lum Chang Creations' stock price has risen 224% since its listing. As of the market close on April 10, the company's stock price was SGD 0.81, with a trading volume of 217,100 shares, which is more active than its parent company. Founded in 2018, Lum Chang Creations' business was impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, but it has maintained steady overall development in recent years. In the first half of the 2026 fiscal year, the company’s net profit increased by 104% year-on-year to SGD 10.97 million; revenue reached SGD 53.52 million, a growth of 31%. Earnings per share also rose from 1.92 cents to 3.52 cents. The company previously stated that it remains optimistic about the development of the construction environment sector, particularly looking forward to opportunities brought by the Urban Redevelopment Authority's overall planning. The URA's active efforts to "revitalize" historical buildings align with the company's core expertise in protection and restoration. “With more and more modern landmarks and historical sites being included in the protection scope, the company expects its project reserves to remain active and is confident in its performance for the 2026 fiscal year.” !\[\](https://dss0.zbstatic5.com/s3fs-public/articles/2026/04/12/260411Lum20Chang20CreationsONLINE02.jpg? ### Positive Profit Outlook According to data released by the independent market research firm Converging Knowledge, Singapore's urban renewal industry is expected to achieve a compound annual growth rate of 6.76% between 2024 and 2027, with the market size projected to reach between SGD 47 million and SGD 55 million by 2027. The industry's growth is primarily driven by three major factors, including an increase in protected shophouse transactions, strong government support for tourism and cultural sectors, and more new and preserved buildings having the potential for revitalization and reuse. Yang Zeming, a senior analyst at Industrial Bank, believes that Lum Chang Holdings is likely to benefit from this. In a report, he stated that as of the first half of the 2026 fiscal year, Lum Chang Holdings' total order value reached SGD 132 million, providing visibility for profit growth over the next 18 to 24 months. Analysts Luo Minyi and Li Jialin from China Galaxy Securities pointed out that Lum Chang Holdings has a robust order reserve, benefiting from two significant contracts obtained last November, namely the SGD 31.9 million marriage registry and Islamic marriage registry reconstruction project, as well as the SGD 31.5 million renovation and extension project for the Orchard Road Presbyterian Church. They noted that the completion periods for these two projects are expected to be 30 months and 24 months, respectively, meaning project cash flows will extend into the 2028 fiscal year, ensuring the company's stable operations. Yang Zeming said, "With existing resources, we believe the company has the capability to expand its order scale, and the profits from new orders are expected to be better, as the company can now select the projects it undertakes. Subsequent project durations are expected to be shorter, and the returns will be higher." Analysts from DBS Group Research pointed out that Lum Chang Holdings focuses on technically complex interior renovation and conservation projects, which have higher profit margins compared to general construction projects. Additionally, the company primarily acquires projects through tenders, negotiated contracts, and collaborations with long-term clients. Given that owners regularly upgrade existing assets to maintain competitiveness, ongoing renovation plans help enhance the predictability of the company's revenue. ### Targeting Neighboring Countries' Construction Demand to Explore Another Growth Space From a long-term perspective, growth momentum also includes expanding business into the Malaysian market. The company believes there is a certain demand in Malaysia for preservation and restoration construction, especially in the capital, Kuala Lumpur. To support its regional expansion strategy, Lum Chang Holdings has utilized part of the funds raised from its initial public offering (IPO) to inject SGD 750,000 (approximately SGD 240,000) into its Malaysian subsidiary Lum Chang Interior The funds will be used to apply for unlimited bidding qualifications from the Malaysian Construction Industry Development Board, allowing the company to undertake larger-scale interior renovation and refurbishment projects locally in the future. Yang Zeming pointed out that the expansion of Lin Zeng Chuang Zhu in Malaysia is progressing smoothly, and it is expected to bring a small amount of revenue to the company starting this year. ### Asset-Light Strategy to Address Rising Construction Costs #### Extended Reading DBS Releases Preliminary Assessment, Lin Zeng Chuang Zhu's Stock Price Soars Nearly 8% Lin Zeng Chuang Zhu Obtains In-Principle Approval from SGX to Transfer to Mainboard On the other hand, DBS analysts noted in their assessment report that the asset-light business model and attractive profit margins are key advantages that set Lin Zeng Chuang Zhu apart from its peers. The construction industry continues to face pressures such as rising costs and labor shortages, yet the company remains committed to an asset-light strategy, achieving sustainable growth and long-term value through strict cost management and improved production efficiency. The Singapore Contractors Association noted that due to the Middle East situation, the prices of construction materials have risen by 5% to 15% or more. Will this affect Lin Zeng Chuang Zhu's upcoming profit margins? In response to inquiries from Lianhe Zaobao, Yang Zeming stated that he holds a neutral view on the current impact on the company's costs and profit margins. In his opinion, the profit margins of existing projects under construction will hardly be affected, as the procurement of related materials has already been completed. He added, "The company had anticipated the rise in costs earlier and incorporated this factor into the recently acquired projects, so we believe the impact on profits will be relatively limited." ### Transition to Mainboard to Enhance Exposure In addition to strong performance and a rising stock price, Lin Zeng Chuang Zhu's news of obtaining in-principle approval from the Singapore Exchange to transfer from the Catalist board to the mainboard in February this year has also become one of the reasons for the market's attention on it Whether the company can ultimately transition to the main board for listing depends on the approval of shareholders at a special general meeting. Zhang Juexing, a stockbroker at Phillip Securities in Singapore, mentioned in an interview that stocks on the Catalist board are less visible to investors. If Lin Zeng Chuang Zhu transitions to the main board, it is expected to enhance its exposure and may attract more analysts to track it. He said, "As a leading enterprise in the urban renewal sector, Lin Zeng Chuang Zhu has a strong profit growth momentum, making it easier to resonate with a broader range of investors, so there is definitely potential for upside." However, he believes that whether the company's valuation can continue to rise still depends on its earnings performance and order visibility, rather than the listing board. "Rather than saying that listing on the main board is a driving factor for valuation enhancement, I prefer to view it as a catalyst." ### Market Weakness May Trigger Correction Risks Regarding the significant rise in the company's stock price, does it already reflect the growth potential for the next few years? Zhang Juexing said, "The market has factored in some short-term growth and profit momentum, but it has not fully reflected it. It is still a small-cap stock on the Catalist board, and its future performance is highly dependent on the sustainability of earnings and order growth." According to analysts' comprehensive analysis, whether Lin Zeng Chuang Zhu can reach greater heights hinges on its fundamental performance, which will determine the market's recognition of the company's valuation. China Galaxy Securities analysts maintain a "Buy" rating, raising the target price from the original HKD 0.90 to HKD 0.93. Industrial Bank Research also gives Lin Zeng Chuang Zhu a "Buy" rating, setting the target price at HKD 1.13. DBS Group Research believes that this stock has moderate risk, with an expected target price of HKD 1.07, but did not provide buy/sell recommendations or ratings. Zhang Juexing cautioned that since the company's stock price has risen significantly, if market sentiment weakens or the macro and industry environment trends towards risk aversion, small-cap stocks may experience a more rapid and substantial correction. 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