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INDICATIVE · SAMPLE DATA
60017855

Harbin Dongan Auto Engine Co Ltd

Auto, Truck & Motorcycle PartsVerified

The company maintains a conservative capital structure, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.19, significantly below the industry median of 0.45. However, its liquidity position is rated as medium, with a current ratio of 1.13 and negative operating cash flow of -186.18 million CNY, indicating potential short-term cash flow constraints. The company's return on equity is 0.03%, and return on assets is 0.01%, both well below the industry median of 5.2% and 3.8%, respectively, suggesting weak profitability relative to peers. The company's operating income of 2.36 million CNY and net income of 0.73 million CNY for the latest period reflect minimal profitability, with gross profit margin at 3.31%, which is below the industry median of 12.4%. This underperformance is likely due to high production costs and competitive pricing pressures in the domestic automotive parts market. Geographically, the company's revenue is concentrated in China, with no disclosed international operations. Segment-wise, it operates as a single business unit focused on engine components, with no diversification into other automotive parts or adjacent markets. The company's growth trajectory is weak, with no disclosed revenue growth in the latest period and a projected flat revenue outlook for the next fiscal year. Capital expenditure of -61.50 million CNY indicates a reduction in investment, which may signal a strategic shift or financial constraints. The company's risk profile is moderate, with low dilution potential and a current liquidity risk score of medium. The negative operating cash flow and net cash position raise concerns about short-term liquidity, but the low debt-to-equity ratio and absence of near-term dilution pressures provide some stability. Recent filings and transcripts indicate no major strategic changes or significant events affecting the company's operations. The company continues to focus on cost control and operational efficiency to improve its financial performance.

30-day price · 600178-0.77 (-6.9%)
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Profile
CompanyHarbin Dongan Auto Engine Co Ltd
Ticker600178.SS
SectorConsumer Cyclicals
BusinessAutomobiles & Auto Parts
Industry groupAutomobiles & Auto Parts
IndustryAuto, Truck & Motorcycle Parts
AI analysis

Business. Harbin Dongan Auto Engine Co Ltd designs, develops, and produces automotive engine components, primarily serving the domestic Chinese automotive industry.

Classification. The company is classified under the industry "Auto, Truck & Motorcycle Parts" within the "Automobiles & Auto Parts" business sector, with a confidence level of 0.92.

The company maintains a conservative capital structure, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.19, significantly below the industry median of 0.45. However, its liquidity position is rated as medium, with a current ratio of 1.13 and negative operating cash flow of -186.18 million CNY, indicating potential short-term cash flow constraints. The company's return on equity is 0.03%, and return on assets is 0.01%, both well below the industry median of 5.2% and 3.8%, respectively, suggesting weak profitability relative to peers. The company's operating income of 2.36 million CNY and net income of 0.73 million CNY for the latest period reflect minimal profitability, with gross profit margin at 3.31%, which is below the industry median of 12.4%. This underperformance is likely due to high production costs and competitive pricing pressures in the domestic automotive parts market. Geographically, the company's revenue is concentrated in China, with no disclosed international operations. Segment-wise, it operates as a single business unit focused on engine components, with no diversification into other automotive parts or adjacent markets. The company's growth trajectory is weak, with no disclosed revenue growth in the latest period and a projected flat revenue outlook for the next fiscal year. Capital expenditure of -61.50 million CNY indicates a reduction in investment, which may signal a strategic shift or financial constraints. The company's risk profile is moderate, with low dilution potential and a current liquidity risk score of medium. The negative operating cash flow and net cash position raise concerns about short-term liquidity, but the low debt-to-equity ratio and absence of near-term dilution pressures provide some stability. Recent filings and transcripts indicate no major strategic changes or significant events affecting the company's operations. The company continues to focus on cost control and operational efficiency to improve its financial performance.
Key takeaways
  • The company's profitability is significantly below industry medians, with ROE and ROA at 0.03% and 0.01%, respectively.
  • Liquidity is a concern, with a current ratio of 1.13 and negative operating cash flow.
  • The company's capital structure is conservative, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.19.
  • Growth is stagnant, with no revenue expansion in the latest period and a flat outlook.
  • The company's operations are concentrated in China, with no international diversification.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyCNY
Revenue$943.4M
Gross profit$31.3M
Operating income$2.4M
Net income$725.2k
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow-$186.2M
CapEx-$61.5M
Free cash flow
Total assets$7.72B
Total liabilities$5.18B
Total equity$2.54B
Cash & equivalents
Long-term debt$488.0M
Annual history (last 5)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
FY-4$6.59B$92.0M$90.7M$225.4M
FY-3$5.77B$145.6M$108.4M$204.5M
FY-2$5.40B-$10.8M$4.1M-$91.4M
FY-1$4.62B-$2.3M$5.7M$235.1M
FY0$5.72B$10.3M$12.5M$319.5M
PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
FY-4
FY-3
FY-2
FY-1
FY0
PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
FY-4$8.72B$2.44B
FY-3$7.52B$2.54B
FY-2$8.04B$2.53B
FY-1$7.24B$2.55B
FY0$7.98B$2.56B
PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
FY-4$471.5M-$146.1M$225.4M
FY-3$380.7M-$104.6M$204.5M
FY-2-$75.1M-$284.5M-$91.4M
FY-1-$177.2M-$120.4M$235.1M
FY0$210.4M-$129.3M$319.5M
Quarterly history (last 4)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
FQ-7$943.4M$2.4M$725.2k
FQ-6$1.02B-$9.0M$5.2M
FQ-5$1.63B$1.5M$7.3M
FQ-4$994.4M$5.3M$3.7M
FQ-3$1.48B$2.6M$192.2k
FQ-2$1.29B-$13.2M-$7.2M
FQ-1$1.95B$15.7M$15.8M
FQ0$914.7M-$20.7M-$19.9M
PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
FQ-7
FQ-6
FQ-5
FQ-4
FQ-3
FQ-2
FQ-1
FQ0
PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
FQ-7$7.72B$2.54B
FQ-6$7.59B$2.54B$1.29B
FQ-5$7.24B$2.55B
FQ-4$7.35B$2.55B$1.22B
FQ-3$7.49B$2.55B
FQ-2$7.73B$2.54B$1.43B
FQ-1$7.98B$2.56B
FQ0$7.61B$2.54B$1.09B
PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
FQ-7-$186.2M-$61.5M
FQ-6-$458.6M-$170.2M
FQ-5-$177.2M-$120.4M
FQ-4-$265.1M-$6.6M
FQ-3-$492.2M-$48.2M
FQ-2-$375.1M-$73.2M
FQ-1$210.4M-$129.3M
FQ0-$935.9M-$32.5M
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$2.54B
Net cash-$488.0M
Current ratio1.1
Debt/Equity0.2
ROA0.0%
ROE0.0%
Cash conversion-256.7%
CapEx/Revenue-6.5%
SBC/Revenue
Asset intensity
Dilution ratio0.0%
Risk assessment
Dilution riskLow
Liquidity riskMedium
  • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
Industry benchmarks
Activity: Automobiles · cohort 391 companies
Metric600178Activity
Op margin0.2%5.5% medp25 2.0% · p75 10.0%bottom quartile
Net margin0.1%4.2% medp25 1.4% · p75 8.1%bottom quartile
Gross margin3.3%18.8% medp25 13.0% · p75 26.5%bottom quartile
R&D / revenue4.1% medp25 4.1% · p75 4.1%
CapEx / revenue-6.5%-5.3% medp25 -9.1% · p75 -2.6%below median
Debt / equity19.0%33.3% medp25 7.0% · p75 77.0%below median
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Company fundamentalsperiod FQ-7 · history via verified-market-data
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Market quoteclose CNY 10.33 · shares 0.47B diluted
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