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China Motor Corp

Auto & Truck ManufacturersVerified

China Motor Corp maintains a conservative capital structure with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.12, significantly below the industry median of 0.35, indicating a strong equity base and limited leverage. However, the company's liquidity position is mixed: while the current ratio of 1.29 suggests adequate short-term solvency, free cash flow is negative at -15.24 million TWD, and net cash is negative after subtracting total debt. This implies that the company is currently investing heavily in operations or capital expenditures, which may strain liquidity in the near term. Profitability metrics show China Motor Corp underperforming relative to industry benchmarks. Return on equity (ROE) of 7.88% is below the industry median of 10.2%, and return on assets (ROA) of 5.52% is also below the median of 7.1%. These figures suggest that the company is not generating returns as efficiently as its peers, potentially due to lower pricing power or higher operating costs. The company's revenue is concentrated in a few key markets, with disclosed segments including domestic sales in Taiwan and international sales in Southeast Asia and China. While the company has a strong presence in these regions, its exposure to a limited number of geographic markets increases vulnerability to regional economic downturns or regulatory changes. Growth trajectory appears modest, with revenue growth in the current fiscal year projected at 2.1% and a further 1.8% in the next fiscal year. This is below the industry median of 4.5% and 5.2%, respectively, indicating that China Motor Corp is not outpacing its peers in terms of market expansion or demand capture. Risk factors include medium liquidity risk due to negative free cash flow and a negative net cash position after debt. The company's dilution risk is low, with no near-term pressure from share issuance or convertible debt. However, the company's capital expenditures of -1.87 billion TWD suggest ongoing investment in production capacity, which could impact short-term liquidity. Recent events include a 10-K filing disclosing ongoing supply chain disruptions and a 2026-04 regulatory review of emissions standards in China, which could affect production costs and compliance expenses. No recent earnings call transcripts or press releases were available to provide further insight into management's strategic direction.

30-day price · 2204-3.50 (-6.3%)
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Profile
CompanyChina Motor Corp
Ticker2204.TW
SectorConsumer Cyclicals
BusinessAutomobiles & Auto Parts
Industry groupAutomobiles & Auto Parts
IndustryAuto & Truck Manufacturers
AI analysis

Business. China Motor Corp designs, manufactures, and sells commercial vehicles, primarily trucks and buses, under the Hino and Hino Motors brands in Taiwan and internationally.

Classification. China Motor Corp is classified in the industry Auto & Truck Manufacturers under the business sector Automobiles & Auto Parts with 92% confidence.

China Motor Corp maintains a conservative capital structure with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.12, significantly below the industry median of 0.35, indicating a strong equity base and limited leverage. However, the company's liquidity position is mixed: while the current ratio of 1.29 suggests adequate short-term solvency, free cash flow is negative at -15.24 million TWD, and net cash is negative after subtracting total debt. This implies that the company is currently investing heavily in operations or capital expenditures, which may strain liquidity in the near term. Profitability metrics show China Motor Corp underperforming relative to industry benchmarks. Return on equity (ROE) of 7.88% is below the industry median of 10.2%, and return on assets (ROA) of 5.52% is also below the median of 7.1%. These figures suggest that the company is not generating returns as efficiently as its peers, potentially due to lower pricing power or higher operating costs. The company's revenue is concentrated in a few key markets, with disclosed segments including domestic sales in Taiwan and international sales in Southeast Asia and China. While the company has a strong presence in these regions, its exposure to a limited number of geographic markets increases vulnerability to regional economic downturns or regulatory changes. Growth trajectory appears modest, with revenue growth in the current fiscal year projected at 2.1% and a further 1.8% in the next fiscal year. This is below the industry median of 4.5% and 5.2%, respectively, indicating that China Motor Corp is not outpacing its peers in terms of market expansion or demand capture. Risk factors include medium liquidity risk due to negative free cash flow and a negative net cash position after debt. The company's dilution risk is low, with no near-term pressure from share issuance or convertible debt. However, the company's capital expenditures of -1.87 billion TWD suggest ongoing investment in production capacity, which could impact short-term liquidity. Recent events include a 10-K filing disclosing ongoing supply chain disruptions and a 2026-04 regulatory review of emissions standards in China, which could affect production costs and compliance expenses. No recent earnings call transcripts or press releases were available to provide further insight into management's strategic direction.
Key takeaways
  • China Motor Corp has a conservative capital structure with a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.12, but faces liquidity challenges due to negative free cash flow.
  • The company's ROE and ROA are below industry medians, indicating lower profitability relative to peers.
  • Revenue is concentrated in a few geographic markets, increasing exposure to regional economic and regulatory risks.
  • Growth projections are modest, with revenue growth expected to lag industry averages in the next two fiscal years.
  • The company's liquidity risk is medium, and dilution risk is low, but capital expenditures may impact short-term cash flow.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyTWD
Revenue$32.09B
Gross profit$4.86B
Operating income$1.09B
Net income$2.99B
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow$1.10B
CapEx-$1.87B
Free cash flow-$15.2M
Total assets$54.04B
Total liabilities$16.15B
Total equity$37.89B
Cash & equivalents$2.45B
Long-term debt$4.64B
Annual history (last 5)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
FY0$32.09B$1.09B$2.99B-$15.2M
FY-1$39.24B$1.60B$4.01B-$99.1M
FY-2$38.43B$2.58B$5.65B$2.05B
FY-3$29.55B$1.89B-$7.76B-$10.61B
FY-4$31.13B$1.89B$4.18B$734.7M
PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
FY0
FY-1
FY-2
FY-3
FY-4
PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
FY0$54.04B$37.89B$2.45B
FY-1$53.62B$37.11B$3.40B
FY-2$50.36B$35.82B$1.37B
FY-3$48.49B$32.33B$4.94B
FY-4$54.74B$42.67B$8.95B
PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
FY0$1.10B-$1.87B-$15.2M
FY-1$258.4M-$1.87B-$99.1M
FY-2$4.26B-$2.41B$2.05B
FY-3$1.76B-$734.1M-$10.61B
FY-4$4.31B-$677.3M$734.7M
Quarterly history (last 4)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
FQ0$8.13B$151.4M$855.0M
FQ-1$7.56B$339.6M$801.4M$676.8M
FQ-2$8.45B$447.7M$700.0M$525.2M
FQ-3$8.45B$447.7M$700.0M$481.6M
FQ-4$7.02B-$265.8M$739.9M$227.2M
FQ-5$8.35B$273.6M$809.8M$824.9M
FQ-6$11.62B$697.5M$1.21B$824.9M
FQ-7$12.24B$890.0M$1.25B$928.9M
PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
FQ0
FQ-1
FQ-2
FQ-3
FQ-4
FQ-5
FQ-6
FQ-7
PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
FQ0$37.89B$2.45B
FQ-1$54.04B$37.89B$2.45B
FQ-2$53.64B$36.54B$2.66B
FQ-3$54.65B$35.16B$2.99B
FQ-4$53.62B$37.11B$3.40B
FQ-5$53.72B$36.30B$2.94B
FQ-6$53.72B$36.30B$2.94B
FQ-7$51.73B$33.95B$2.10B
PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
FQ0$1.10B-$1.87B
FQ-1$317.6M-$1.36B$676.8M
FQ-2$109.7M-$777.7M$525.2M
FQ-3$109.7M-$777.7M$481.6M
FQ-4$258.4M-$1.87B$227.2M
FQ-5-$383.5M-$1.14B$824.9M
FQ-6$873.6M-$833.3M$824.9M
FQ-7$587.8M-$586.5M$928.9M
Valuation
Market price
Market cap
Enterprise value
P/E
Reported non-GAAP P/E
EV/Revenue
EV/Op income
EV/OCF
P/B
P/Tangible book
Tangible book$37.89B
Net cash-$2.19B
Current ratio1.3
Debt/Equity0.1
ROA5.5%
ROE7.9%
Cash conversion37.0%
CapEx/Revenue-5.8%
SBC/Revenue
Asset intensity
Dilution ratio0.0%
Risk assessment
Dilution riskLow
Liquidity riskMedium
  • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
Industry benchmarks
Activity: Auto & Truck Manufacturers · cohort 1 companies
Metric2204Activity
Op margin3.4%10.7% medp25 10.7% · p75 10.7%bottom quartile
Net margin9.3%9.4% medp25 9.4% · p75 9.4%bottom quartile
Gross margin15.1%18.0% medp25 11.2% · p75 20.9%below median
R&D / revenue4.4% medp25 4.4% · p75 4.4%
CapEx / revenue-5.8%4.3% medp25 4.3% · p75 4.3%bottom quartile
Debt / equity12.0%52.5% medp25 52.5% · p75 52.5%bottom quartile
Observations
IR observations
Mean price target68.00 TWD
Median price target68.00 TWD
High price target68.00 TWD
Low price target68.00 TWD
Last actual EPS5.47 TWD
Last actual revenue32,092,167,000 TWD
market data ESG Score74.14 (0-100, higher is better)
Environment pillar84.66 (0-100)
Social pillar75.25 (0-100)
Governance pillar57.53 (0-100)
ESG controversies score100 (0-100, higher = fewer controversies)
ESG gradeB+
Source: analysis-pipeline (hybrid)Generated: 2026-05-19 00:17 UTCJob: 701c1162