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INDICATIVE · SAMPLE DATA
600738$4.3956

Lanzhou Lishang Guochao Industrial Group Co Ltd

Department StoresVerified

Lanzhou Lishang Guochao Industrial Group Co Ltd maintains a market price of 4.39 CNY, with a market capitalization of 3.34 billion CNY, and a price-to-earnings ratio of 20.38, indicating a moderate valuation relative to its earnings. The company's price-to-book ratio is 1.6, and its enterprise value to EBITDA is 16.59, suggesting a relatively balanced valuation in terms of both equity and operating performance. The company's liquidity position is characterized by a current ratio of 0.49, which is below 1, indicating potential short-term liquidity constraints. In terms of profitability, the company reports a return on equity of 7.83% and a return on assets of 4.84%, which are key metrics for assessing the efficiency of capital and asset utilization. The operating margin, calculated as operating income divided by revenue, is 3.56%, which is a standard metric for evaluating operational efficiency in the retail sector. The company's gross margin is 65.03%, reflecting the proportion of revenue that exceeds the cost of goods sold. The company's revenue is primarily concentrated in its domestic operations, with no significant international revenue disclosed in the latest financial data. The company's business is structured around a single operating segment, which is typical for a department store retailer with a broad product range. The company's geographic exposure is primarily within China, with no material operations in other regions. The company's growth trajectory is reflected in its revenue of 633.8 million CNY, with a net income of 163.98 million CNY. The company's capital expenditure of -116.61 million CNY indicates a reduction in investment in physical assets, which may be a strategic decision to focus on operational efficiency. The company's free cash flow of 58.49 million CNY suggests that it has some capacity to fund operations and potentially return value to shareholders. The company's risk assessment indicates a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk. The key flag of negative net cash after subtracting total debt highlights a potential liquidity constraint. The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.19 suggests a relatively conservative capital structure, with a low proportion of debt relative to equity. The company's long-term debt of 402.96 million CNY is a manageable level given its total equity of 2.09 billion CNY. Recent events and filings do not indicate any material changes in the company's operations or financial position. The company's latest financial data does not include any significant new developments or strategic initiatives. The company's operating cash flow of 337.02 million CNY is a positive indicator of its ability to generate cash from operations.

30-day price · 600738-0.40 (-8.4%)
Low$4.28High$4.93Close$4.38As of25 May, 00:00 UTC
Profile
CompanyLanzhou Lishang Guochao Industrial Group Co Ltd
Ticker600738.SS
SectorConsumer Cyclicals
BusinessRetailers
Industry groupRetailers
IndustryDepartment Stores
AI analysis

Business. Lanzhou Lishang Guochao Industrial Group Co Ltd operates as a department store retailer in the consumer cyclicals sector, generating revenue primarily through the sale of a broad range of consumer goods.

Classification. The company is classified under the industry of Department Stores within the Retailers business sector and the Consumer Cyclicals economic sector, with a confidence level of 0.92.

Lanzhou Lishang Guochao Industrial Group Co Ltd maintains a market price of 4.39 CNY, with a market capitalization of 3.34 billion CNY, and a price-to-earnings ratio of 20.38, indicating a moderate valuation relative to its earnings. The company's price-to-book ratio is 1.6, and its enterprise value to EBITDA is 16.59, suggesting a relatively balanced valuation in terms of both equity and operating performance. The company's liquidity position is characterized by a current ratio of 0.49, which is below 1, indicating potential short-term liquidity constraints. In terms of profitability, the company reports a return on equity of 7.83% and a return on assets of 4.84%, which are key metrics for assessing the efficiency of capital and asset utilization. The operating margin, calculated as operating income divided by revenue, is 3.56%, which is a standard metric for evaluating operational efficiency in the retail sector. The company's gross margin is 65.03%, reflecting the proportion of revenue that exceeds the cost of goods sold. The company's revenue is primarily concentrated in its domestic operations, with no significant international revenue disclosed in the latest financial data. The company's business is structured around a single operating segment, which is typical for a department store retailer with a broad product range. The company's geographic exposure is primarily within China, with no material operations in other regions. The company's growth trajectory is reflected in its revenue of 633.8 million CNY, with a net income of 163.98 million CNY. The company's capital expenditure of -116.61 million CNY indicates a reduction in investment in physical assets, which may be a strategic decision to focus on operational efficiency. The company's free cash flow of 58.49 million CNY suggests that it has some capacity to fund operations and potentially return value to shareholders. The company's risk assessment indicates a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk. The key flag of negative net cash after subtracting total debt highlights a potential liquidity constraint. The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.19 suggests a relatively conservative capital structure, with a low proportion of debt relative to equity. The company's long-term debt of 402.96 million CNY is a manageable level given its total equity of 2.09 billion CNY. Recent events and filings do not indicate any material changes in the company's operations or financial position. The company's latest financial data does not include any significant new developments or strategic initiatives. The company's operating cash flow of 337.02 million CNY is a positive indicator of its ability to generate cash from operations.
Key takeaways
  • The company has a moderate valuation with a price-to-earnings ratio of 20.38 and a price-to-book ratio of 1.6.
  • The company's profitability is reflected in a return on equity of 7.83% and a return on assets of 4.84%.
  • The company's liquidity position is constrained, with a current ratio of 0.49.
  • The company's capital structure is relatively conservative, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.19.
  • The company's growth trajectory is supported by a free cash flow of 58.49 million CNY.
  • The company's risk assessment indicates a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyCNY
Revenue$633.8M
Gross profit$412.3M
Operating income$225.7M
Net income$164.0M
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow$337.0M
CapEx-$116.6M
Free cash flow$58.5M
Total assets$3.39B
Total liabilities$1.29B
Total equity$2.09B
Cash & equivalents
Long-term debt$403.0M
Valuation
Market price$4.39
Market cap$3.34B
Enterprise value$3.75B
P/E20.4
Reported non-GAAP P/E
EV/Revenue5.9
EV/Op income16.6
EV/OCF11.1
P/B1.6
P/Tangible book1.6
Tangible book$2.09B
Net cash-$403.0M
Current ratio0.5
Debt/Equity0.2
ROA4.8%
ROE7.8%
Cash conversion2.1%
CapEx/Revenue-18.4%
SBC/Revenue
Asset intensity
Dilution ratio0.0%
Risk assessment
Dilution riskLow
Liquidity riskMedium
  • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
Industry benchmarks
Activity: Department Stores · cohort 154 companies
Metric600738Activity
Op margin35.6%3.5% medp25 -0.0% · p75 9.7%top quartile
Net margin25.9%1.2% medp25 -2.8% · p75 5.9%top quartile
Gross margin65.0%43.1% medp25 29.5% · p75 54.4%top quartile
CapEx / revenue-18.4%-2.2% medp25 -4.9% · p75 -1.1%bottom quartile
Debt / equity19.0%51.8% medp25 19.4% · p75 130.5%bottom quartile
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