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INDICATIVE · SAMPLE DATA
028859

WH Group Ltd

Food ProcessingVerified

WH Group Ltd maintains a capital structure with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.37, indicating a relatively conservative leverage position compared to industry norms. The company's liquidity is characterized as medium, with a current ratio of 1.9, suggesting it has sufficient short-term assets to cover its short-term liabilities, though not in excess. Free cash flow stands at $205 million, which is lower than the operating cash flow of $2.53 billion, reflecting capital expenditures of $611 million in the period. Profitability metrics show a return on equity (ROE) of 14.01% and a return on assets (ROA) of 7.15%, both of which are strong indicators of efficient asset and equity utilization. These figures are in line with or above the industry median for food processing companies, suggesting WH Group Ltd is performing well in terms of generating returns for shareholders and managing its asset base. The company's revenue is primarily concentrated in the food processing segment, with no significant geographic diversification disclosed in the available data. This concentration may expose the company to regional economic fluctuations and regulatory changes, particularly in its primary markets. No specific geographic breakdown is provided, but the company's global operations suggest exposure to multiple markets. Looking ahead, WH Group Ltd is projected to maintain a stable growth trajectory, with no significant revenue growth or decline expected in the current or next fiscal year. The company's capital expenditures have been negative, indicating a reduction in investment in physical assets, which may signal a focus on cost optimization or a shift in strategic priorities. Risk factors include medium liquidity risk, as the company's net cash position is negative after accounting for total debt. This suggests that the company may need to rely on external financing or operational cash flow to meet its obligations. The risk of dilution is assessed as low, with no significant dilution potential identified in the basic shares outstanding. However, the company's capital structure and financing activities should be monitored for any changes that could affect shareholder value. Recent events and filings do not indicate any material changes in the company's operations or financial position. Analysts have provided a range of price targets, with a mean of $10.94 and a median of $11.05, suggesting a generally positive outlook. The mean recommendation of 1.92, with 4 strong-buy and 7 buy ratings, indicates that the company is viewed favorably by the analyst community.

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Profile
CompanyWH Group Ltd
Ticker0288.HK
SectorConsumer Non-Cyclicals
BusinessFood & Beverages
Industry groupFood & Beverages
IndustryFood Processing
AI analysis

Business. WH Group Ltd is a global food processing company that operates in the meat and food products sector, generating revenue primarily through the production, processing, and sale of meat and related food products.

Classification. WH Group Ltd is classified under the Consumer Non-Cyclicals economic sector, Food & Beverages business sector, and Food Processing industry, with a classification confidence of 0.92.

WH Group Ltd maintains a capital structure with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.37, indicating a relatively conservative leverage position compared to industry norms. The company's liquidity is characterized as medium, with a current ratio of 1.9, suggesting it has sufficient short-term assets to cover its short-term liabilities, though not in excess. Free cash flow stands at $205 million, which is lower than the operating cash flow of $2.53 billion, reflecting capital expenditures of $611 million in the period. Profitability metrics show a return on equity (ROE) of 14.01% and a return on assets (ROA) of 7.15%, both of which are strong indicators of efficient asset and equity utilization. These figures are in line with or above the industry median for food processing companies, suggesting WH Group Ltd is performing well in terms of generating returns for shareholders and managing its asset base. The company's revenue is primarily concentrated in the food processing segment, with no significant geographic diversification disclosed in the available data. This concentration may expose the company to regional economic fluctuations and regulatory changes, particularly in its primary markets. No specific geographic breakdown is provided, but the company's global operations suggest exposure to multiple markets. Looking ahead, WH Group Ltd is projected to maintain a stable growth trajectory, with no significant revenue growth or decline expected in the current or next fiscal year. The company's capital expenditures have been negative, indicating a reduction in investment in physical assets, which may signal a focus on cost optimization or a shift in strategic priorities. Risk factors include medium liquidity risk, as the company's net cash position is negative after accounting for total debt. This suggests that the company may need to rely on external financing or operational cash flow to meet its obligations. The risk of dilution is assessed as low, with no significant dilution potential identified in the basic shares outstanding. However, the company's capital structure and financing activities should be monitored for any changes that could affect shareholder value. Recent events and filings do not indicate any material changes in the company's operations or financial position. Analysts have provided a range of price targets, with a mean of $10.94 and a median of $11.05, suggesting a generally positive outlook. The mean recommendation of 1.92, with 4 strong-buy and 7 buy ratings, indicates that the company is viewed favorably by the analyst community.
Key takeaways
  • WH Group Ltd has a strong return on equity (14.01%) and return on assets (7.15%), indicating efficient use of capital and assets.
  • The company maintains a conservative debt-to-equity ratio of 0.37, suggesting a relatively low financial risk profile.
  • Analysts have a generally positive outlook, with a mean price target of $10.94 and a median of $11.05.
  • The company's liquidity is characterized as medium, with a current ratio of 1.9, indicating it can cover its short-term liabilities but with limited excess.
  • WH Group Ltd's revenue is primarily concentrated in the food processing segment, with no significant geographic diversification disclosed.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyUSD
Revenue$28.03B
Gross profit$4.99B
Operating income$2.61B
Net income$1.57B
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow$2.53B
CapEx-$611.0M
Free cash flow$205.0M
Total assets$21.91B
Total liabilities$10.72B
Total equity$11.19B
Cash & equivalents
Long-term debt$4.12B
Annual history (last 5)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
FY0$28.03B$2.61B$1.57B$205.0M
FY-1$25.94B$2.55B$1.61B$1.29B
FY-2$26.24B$1.26B$629.0M$337.0M
FY-3$28.14B$2.30B$1.37B$1.16B
FY-4$27.29B$1.80B$1.07B$710.0M
PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
FY0
FY-1
FY-2
FY-3
FY-4
PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
FY0$21.91B$11.19B
FY-1$19.84B$10.66B
FY-2$19.18B$9.83B
FY-3$19.86B$9.60B
FY-4$19.41B$8.75B
PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
FY0$2.53B-$611.0M$205.0M
FY-1$2.52B-$707.0M$1.29B
FY-2$1.62B-$812.0M$337.0M
FY-3$1.80B-$977.0M$1.16B
FY-4$1.96B-$933.0M$710.0M
Quarterly history (last 4)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
FQ0
FQ-1
FQ-2
FQ-3
FQ-4
FQ-5
FQ-6
FQ-7
PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
FQ0
FQ-1
FQ-2
FQ-3
FQ-4
FQ-5
FQ-6
FQ-7
PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
FQ0
FQ-1
FQ-2
FQ-3
FQ-4
FQ-5
FQ-6
FQ-7
PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
FQ0
FQ-1
FQ-2
FQ-3
FQ-4
FQ-5
FQ-6
FQ-7
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$11.19B
Net cash-$4.12B
Current ratio1.9
Debt/Equity0.4
ROA7.1%
ROE14.0%
Cash conversion1.6%
CapEx/Revenue-2.2%
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 Processing · cohort 6 companies
Metric0288Activity
Op margin9.3%3.3% medp25 2.5% · p75 4.5%top quartile
Net margin5.6%3.0% medp25 1.5% · p75 6.7%above median
Gross margin17.8%24.0% medp25 20.2% · p75 35.3%bottom quartile
R&D / revenue0.8% medp25 0.5% · p75 2.3%
CapEx / revenue-2.2%5.2% medp25 4.8% · p75 5.7%bottom quartile
Debt / equity37.0%33.5% medp25 29.1% · p75 81.5%above median
Observations
IR observations
Mean price target10.94 USD
Median price target11.05 USD
High price target13.25 USD
Low price target7.60 USD
Mean recommendation1.92 (1=strong buy, 5=strong sell)
Strong-buy count4.00
Buy count7.00
Hold count1.00
Sell count1.00
Strong-sell count0.00
Mean EPS estimate0.13 USD
Last actual EPS0.12 USD
Source: analysis-pipeline (hybrid)Generated: 2026-05-18 01:59 UTCJob: 51fb65e5