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INDICATIVE · SAMPLE DATA
0149$0.0656

China Agri-Products Exchange Ltd

Food Retail & DistributionVerified

The company's capital structure is characterized by a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.76, indicating a moderate reliance on debt financing. Its liquidity position is assessed as medium, with a current ratio of 1.58, suggesting it can cover short-term obligations but with limited buffer. The price-to-book ratio of 0.38 implies that the company's market value is significantly below its book value, potentially signaling undervaluation or asset impairment. Profitability metrics show a return on equity (ROE) of 0.48% and a return on assets (ROA) of 0.18%, both of which are below the typical thresholds for healthy returns in the Food Retail & Distribution industry. The company's gross profit margin is 55.8%, and its operating margin is 24.0%, which are in line with industry norms but do not indicate strong profitability. The company's revenue is concentrated in its Agricultural Produce Exchange Market Operation segment, which accounts for the majority of its operations. Geographically, the company operates in multiple Chinese cities, including Wuhan, Huangshi, and Suizhou, but the data does not provide a breakdown of revenue by region. This lack of geographic diversification could pose a concentration risk if regional demand fluctuates. The company's growth trajectory is modest, with no specific numeric deltas provided for the current or next fiscal year. Historical revenue data shows a total revenue of HKD 530.76 million, but there is no indication of year-over-year growth. The company's capital expenditure of HKD -18.58 million suggests a reduction in investment in new projects or infrastructure. Risk factors include a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk. The company's net cash position is negative after subtracting total debt, which could constrain its ability to fund operations or invest in growth opportunities. No significant dilution sources are identified in the data, and the probability of near-term dilution is low. Recent events include the latest financial filing, which provides the most recent snapshot of the company's financial position. No recent transcripts or filings beyond the financial snapshot are provided in the data.

30-day price · 0149+0.00 (+0.0%)
Low$0.05High$0.07Close$0.07As of15 May, 00:00 UTC
Profile
CompanyChina Agri-Products Exchange Ltd
Ticker0149.HK
SectorConsumer Non-Cyclicals
BusinessFood & Drug Retailing
Industry groupFood & Drug Retailing
IndustryFood Retail & Distribution
AI analysis

Business. China Agri-Products Exchange Ltd operates agricultural product trading markets and engages in property development and sales, primarily through its Wuhan Baishazhou Market and other regional markets.

Classification. The company is classified under the Consumer Non-Cyclicals economic sector, Food & Drug Retailing business sector, and Food Retail & Distribution industry with a confidence level of 0.92.

The company's capital structure is characterized by a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.76, indicating a moderate reliance on debt financing. Its liquidity position is assessed as medium, with a current ratio of 1.58, suggesting it can cover short-term obligations but with limited buffer. The price-to-book ratio of 0.38 implies that the company's market value is significantly below its book value, potentially signaling undervaluation or asset impairment. Profitability metrics show a return on equity (ROE) of 0.48% and a return on assets (ROA) of 0.18%, both of which are below the typical thresholds for healthy returns in the Food Retail & Distribution industry. The company's gross profit margin is 55.8%, and its operating margin is 24.0%, which are in line with industry norms but do not indicate strong profitability. The company's revenue is concentrated in its Agricultural Produce Exchange Market Operation segment, which accounts for the majority of its operations. Geographically, the company operates in multiple Chinese cities, including Wuhan, Huangshi, and Suizhou, but the data does not provide a breakdown of revenue by region. This lack of geographic diversification could pose a concentration risk if regional demand fluctuates. The company's growth trajectory is modest, with no specific numeric deltas provided for the current or next fiscal year. Historical revenue data shows a total revenue of HKD 530.76 million, but there is no indication of year-over-year growth. The company's capital expenditure of HKD -18.58 million suggests a reduction in investment in new projects or infrastructure. Risk factors include a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk. The company's net cash position is negative after subtracting total debt, which could constrain its ability to fund operations or invest in growth opportunities. No significant dilution sources are identified in the data, and the probability of near-term dilution is low. Recent events include the latest financial filing, which provides the most recent snapshot of the company's financial position. No recent transcripts or filings beyond the financial snapshot are provided in the data.
Key takeaways
  • The company's market price of HKD 0.062 and market cap of HKD 617.09 million suggest a small-cap profile with a high price-to-earnings ratio of 78.78.
  • The company's ROE of 0.48% and ROA of 0.18% indicate weak returns relative to its equity and asset base.
  • The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.76 and current ratio of 1.58 suggest a moderate debt load and acceptable short-term liquidity.
  • The company's revenue is concentrated in its Agricultural Produce Exchange Market Operation segment, with no clear geographic diversification.
  • The company's capital expenditure of HKD -18.58 million indicates a reduction in investment, which may affect long-term growth.
  • The company's liquidity risk is assessed as medium, and its dilution risk is low, with no significant dilution sources identified.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyHKD
Revenue$530.8M
Gross profit$296.4M
Operating income$127.2M
Net income$7.8M
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow$83.3M
CapEx-$18.6M
Free cash flow$36.3M
Total assets$4.23B
Total liabilities$2.60B
Total equity$1.63B
Cash & equivalents
Long-term debt$1.25B
Annual history (last 5)
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Quarterly history (last 4)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
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PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
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Valuation
Market price$0.06
Market cap$617.1M
Enterprise value$1.86B
P/E78.8
Reported non-GAAP P/E
EV/Revenue3.5
EV/Op income14.7
EV/OCF22.4
P/B0.4
P/Tangible book0.4
Tangible book$1.63B
Net cash-$1.25B
Current ratio1.6
Debt/Equity0.8
ROA0.2%
ROE0.5%
Cash conversion10.6%
CapEx/Revenue-3.5%
SBC/Revenue
Asset intensity
Dilution ratio0.0%
Risk assessment
Dilution riskLow
Liquidity riskMedium
  • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
Industry benchmarks
Activity: Food & Drug Retailing · cohort 234 companies
Metric0149Activity
Op margin24.0%2.8% medp25 0.9% · p75 5.9%top quartile
Net margin1.5%1.8% medp25 0.3% · p75 3.6%below median
Gross margin55.8%24.1% medp25 13.8% · p75 31.4%top quartile
CapEx / revenue-3.5%-2.0% medp25 -3.8% · p75 -1.0%below median
Debt / equity76.0%56.0% medp25 14.0% · p75 113.8%above median
Source data
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Company fundamentalsperiod FQ-7 · history via verified-market-data
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Market quoteclose HKD 0.06 · shares 9.95B diluted
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Source: analysis-pipeline (hybrid)Generated: 2026-05-10 07:46 UTCJob: f029f2e6