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China Energy Development Holdings Ltd

Oil & Gas Exploration and ProductionVerified
Score breakdown
Profitability+12Sentiment+30Risk penalty-3Missing signals-4
Quality breakdown
Key fields100Profile38Conclusion98AI synthesis40Observations3

China Energy Development Holdings Ltd maintains a conservative capital structure with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.14, indicating a low reliance on debt financing. The company's liquidity position is moderate, as reflected by a current ratio of 1.27, suggesting it can cover its short-term obligations but with limited buffer [doc:HA-latest]. However, the risk assessment highlights a liquidity concern due to negative net cash after subtracting total debt, signaling potential short-term cash flow constraints [doc:HA-latest]. In terms of profitability, the company's return on equity (ROE) is 1.21%, and return on assets (ROA) is 0.99%, both of which are below the typical thresholds for the Oil & Gas Exploration and Production industry. These figures suggest that the company is not generating strong returns relative to its equity and asset base [doc:HA-latest]. The operating margin, calculated as operating income of 52,017,000 HKD on revenue of 234,258,000 HKD, is approximately 22.2%, which is in line with the industry's median but does not indicate exceptional performance [doc:HA-latest]. The company's revenue is distributed across three segments: Exploration, Production and Distribution of Natural Gas, Sales of Food and Beverages, and Money Lending. While the natural gas segment is the core business, the financial data does not provide a breakdown of revenue by segment, making it difficult to assess the contribution of each to the overall performance [doc:HA-latest]. The geographic exposure is not specified in the provided data, but the company's operations are primarily based in Hong Kong, with potential exposure to mainland China markets. Looking at the growth trajectory, the outlook for the current fiscal year is not explicitly provided, but the company's revenue history shows a stable performance. The absence of a clear growth driver or significant investment in expansion suggests that the company may be in a maintenance phase rather than a growth phase [doc:HA-latest]. The risk assessment indicates a low dilution potential, with no immediate signs of share issuance or dilution pressure, which is a positive sign for existing shareholders [doc:HA-latest]. Recent events, such as filings and transcripts, are not detailed in the provided data, which limits the ability to assess any recent strategic moves or operational changes. However, the company's financial snapshot does not indicate any major recent disruptions or significant events that would impact its operations or financial health [doc:HA-latest].

30-day price · 0228-0.39 (-21.4%)
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Profile
CompanyChina Energy Development Holdings Ltd
Ticker0228.HK
SectorEnergy
BusinessEnergy - Fossil Fuels
Industry groupEnergy - Fossil Fuels
IndustryOil & Gas Exploration and Production
AI analysis

Business. China Energy Development Holdings Ltd operates in the exploration, production, and distribution of natural gas, alongside food and beverage sales and money lending activities [doc:HA-latest].

Classification. The company is classified under the Energy - Fossil Fuels business sector, with a confidence level of 0.92, and is part of the Oil & Gas Exploration and Production industry [doc:verified market data].

China Energy Development Holdings Ltd maintains a conservative capital structure with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.14, indicating a low reliance on debt financing. The company's liquidity position is moderate, as reflected by a current ratio of 1.27, suggesting it can cover its short-term obligations but with limited buffer [doc:HA-latest]. However, the risk assessment highlights a liquidity concern due to negative net cash after subtracting total debt, signaling potential short-term cash flow constraints [doc:HA-latest]. In terms of profitability, the company's return on equity (ROE) is 1.21%, and return on assets (ROA) is 0.99%, both of which are below the typical thresholds for the Oil & Gas Exploration and Production industry. These figures suggest that the company is not generating strong returns relative to its equity and asset base [doc:HA-latest]. The operating margin, calculated as operating income of 52,017,000 HKD on revenue of 234,258,000 HKD, is approximately 22.2%, which is in line with the industry's median but does not indicate exceptional performance [doc:HA-latest]. The company's revenue is distributed across three segments: Exploration, Production and Distribution of Natural Gas, Sales of Food and Beverages, and Money Lending. While the natural gas segment is the core business, the financial data does not provide a breakdown of revenue by segment, making it difficult to assess the contribution of each to the overall performance [doc:HA-latest]. The geographic exposure is not specified in the provided data, but the company's operations are primarily based in Hong Kong, with potential exposure to mainland China markets. Looking at the growth trajectory, the outlook for the current fiscal year is not explicitly provided, but the company's revenue history shows a stable performance. The absence of a clear growth driver or significant investment in expansion suggests that the company may be in a maintenance phase rather than a growth phase [doc:HA-latest]. The risk assessment indicates a low dilution potential, with no immediate signs of share issuance or dilution pressure, which is a positive sign for existing shareholders [doc:HA-latest]. Recent events, such as filings and transcripts, are not detailed in the provided data, which limits the ability to assess any recent strategic moves or operational changes. However, the company's financial snapshot does not indicate any major recent disruptions or significant events that would impact its operations or financial health [doc:HA-latest].
Key takeaways
  • The company maintains a conservative capital structure with a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.14.
  • Profitability metrics, including ROE and ROA, are below typical industry thresholds, indicating suboptimal returns.
  • Revenue is distributed across three segments, but the contribution of each is not clearly defined in the provided data.
  • The company's liquidity position is moderate, with a current ratio of 1.27, but it faces a liquidity risk due to negative net cash after subtracting total debt.
  • There is no immediate dilution pressure, which is favorable for existing shareholders.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyHKD
Revenue$234.3M
Gross profit$186.6M
Operating income$52.0M
Net income$25.9M
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow
CapEx
Free cash flow
Total assets$2.60B
Total liabilities$474.1M
Total equity$2.13B
Cash & equivalents
Long-term debt$302.9M
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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PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
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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$2.13B
Net cash-$302.9M
Current ratio1.3
Debt/Equity0.1
ROA1.0%
ROE1.2%
Cash conversion
CapEx/Revenue
SBC/Revenue
Asset intensity
Dilution ratio0.0%
Risk assessment
Dilution riskLow
Liquidity riskMedium
  • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
Industry benchmarks
Activity: Oil & Gas · cohort 184 companies
Metric0228Activity
Op margin22.2%15.4% medp25 -3260.6% · p75 43.2%above median
Net margin11.0%24.1% medp25 -1.6% · p75 41.0%below median
Gross margin79.6%20.0% medp25 5.5% · p75 48.5%top quartile
R&D / revenue2.5% medp25 2.5% · p75 2.5%
CapEx / revenue-14.7% medp25 -50.8% · p75 -1.4%
Debt / equity14.0%37.1% medp25 26.9% · p75 69.5%bottom quartile
Source data
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