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CNOOC Ltd

Oil & Gas Exploration and ProductionVerified
Score breakdown
Profitability+35Sentiment+30Missing signals-3
Quality breakdown
Key fields100Profile38Conclusion97AI synthesis40Observations23

CNOOC Ltd maintains a strong liquidity position, with cash and equivalents amounting to CNY 78.68 billion, representing 9.7% of total assets. The company's liquidity FPT (free cash flow to total liabilities) is robust, with free cash flow of CNY 29.93 billion and total liabilities of CNY 295.81 billion. The debt-to-equity ratio of 0.09 indicates a conservative capital structure, with long-term debt at CNY 69.8 billion and total equity at CNY 802.75 billion [doc:HA-latest]. Profitability metrics show CNOOC Ltd outperforming industry medians. Return on equity (ROE) of 15.21% and return on assets (ROA) of 11.11% are well above the industry average for oil and gas exploration and production firms. Operating income of CNY 169.59 billion and net income of CNY 122.08 billion reflect strong operational performance, supported by a gross profit of CNY 310.30 billion [doc:HA-latest]. The company's revenue is primarily concentrated in its domestic market, with international operations in Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Oceania, and Europe. The Exploration and Production segment is the largest contributor, followed by the Trading Business and Corporate segment. Revenue concentration in the E&P segment suggests exposure to commodity price volatility and geopolitical risks in key operating regions [doc:HA-latest]. Growth trajectory is supported by a strong free cash flow of CNY 29.93 billion and capital expenditures of CNY 111.56 billion. Analysts project a mean price target of CNY 31.83, with a median of CNY 32.30, indicating a generally positive outlook. The company's revenue history shows consistent performance, with no immediate filing-based liquidity or dilution flags detected [doc:HA-latest]. Risk assessment indicates low liquidity and dilution risk, with no immediate filing-based flags. The company's conservative debt structure and strong cash reserves mitigate financial risk. However, exposure to global oil and gas markets introduces volatility from commodity price swings and geopolitical events. No dilution pressure is expected in the near term, with low dilution risk and no near-term pressure [doc:HA-latest]. Recent events include strong analyst sentiment, with 5 strong-buy and 10 buy recommendations. The company's financial performance and strategic focus on exploration and production have attracted positive attention from the investment community. No significant regulatory or operational risks were flagged in recent filings [doc:HA-latest].

Profile
CompanyCNOOC Ltd
Ticker0883.HK
SectorEnergy
BusinessEnergy - Fossil Fuels
Industry groupEnergy - Fossil Fuels
IndustryOil & Gas Exploration and Production
AI analysis

Business. CNOOC Ltd is an investment holding company engaged in the exploration, development, production, and sale of crude oil and natural gas, operating through three segments: Exploration and Production, Trading Business, and Corporate [doc:HA-latest].

Classification. CNOOC Ltd is classified under the Energy - Fossil Fuels business sector, specifically in the Oil & Gas Exploration and Production industry, with a classification confidence of 0.92 [doc:verified market data].

CNOOC Ltd maintains a strong liquidity position, with cash and equivalents amounting to CNY 78.68 billion, representing 9.7% of total assets. The company's liquidity FPT (free cash flow to total liabilities) is robust, with free cash flow of CNY 29.93 billion and total liabilities of CNY 295.81 billion. The debt-to-equity ratio of 0.09 indicates a conservative capital structure, with long-term debt at CNY 69.8 billion and total equity at CNY 802.75 billion [doc:HA-latest]. Profitability metrics show CNOOC Ltd outperforming industry medians. Return on equity (ROE) of 15.21% and return on assets (ROA) of 11.11% are well above the industry average for oil and gas exploration and production firms. Operating income of CNY 169.59 billion and net income of CNY 122.08 billion reflect strong operational performance, supported by a gross profit of CNY 310.30 billion [doc:HA-latest]. The company's revenue is primarily concentrated in its domestic market, with international operations in Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Oceania, and Europe. The Exploration and Production segment is the largest contributor, followed by the Trading Business and Corporate segment. Revenue concentration in the E&P segment suggests exposure to commodity price volatility and geopolitical risks in key operating regions [doc:HA-latest]. Growth trajectory is supported by a strong free cash flow of CNY 29.93 billion and capital expenditures of CNY 111.56 billion. Analysts project a mean price target of CNY 31.83, with a median of CNY 32.30, indicating a generally positive outlook. The company's revenue history shows consistent performance, with no immediate filing-based liquidity or dilution flags detected [doc:HA-latest]. Risk assessment indicates low liquidity and dilution risk, with no immediate filing-based flags. The company's conservative debt structure and strong cash reserves mitigate financial risk. However, exposure to global oil and gas markets introduces volatility from commodity price swings and geopolitical events. No dilution pressure is expected in the near term, with low dilution risk and no near-term pressure [doc:HA-latest]. Recent events include strong analyst sentiment, with 5 strong-buy and 10 buy recommendations. The company's financial performance and strategic focus on exploration and production have attracted positive attention from the investment community. No significant regulatory or operational risks were flagged in recent filings [doc:HA-latest].
Key takeaways
  • CNOOC Ltd maintains a conservative capital structure with a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.09 and strong liquidity.
  • The company's profitability metrics, including ROE of 15.21% and ROA of 11.11%, outperform industry medians.
  • Revenue is concentrated in the Exploration and Production segment, with international operations in multiple regions.
  • Analysts project a positive outlook, with a mean price target of CNY 31.83 and a median of CNY 32.30.
  • Low liquidity and dilution risk, with no immediate filing-based flags, support a stable financial position.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyCNY
Revenue$398.22B
Gross profit$310.30B
Operating income$169.59B
Net income$122.08B
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow$209.04B
CapEx-$111.56B
Free cash flow$29.93B
Total assets$1.10T
Total liabilities$295.81B
Total equity$802.75B
Cash & equivalents$78.68B
Long-term debt$69.80B
Annual history (last 5)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
FY0$398.22B$169.59B$122.08B$29.93B
FY-1$420.51B$184.71B$137.94B$28.36B
FY-2$416.61B$167.77B$123.84B$13.91B
FY-3$422.23B$193.32B$141.70B$32.40B
FY-4$246.11B$95.98B$70.32B$24.63B
PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
FY0
FY-1
FY-2
FY-3
FY-4
PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
FY0$1.10T$802.75B$78.68B
FY-1$1.06T$747.55B$81.28B
FY-2$1.01T$666.59B$133.44B
FY-3$929.03B$597.18B$85.63B
FY-4$786.57B$480.91B$41.43B
PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
FY0$209.04B-$111.56B$29.93B
FY-1$220.89B-$123.36B$28.36B
FY-2$209.74B-$120.88B$13.91B
FY-3$205.57B-$94.75B$32.40B
FY-4$147.89B-$82.44B$24.63B
Quarterly history (last 4)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
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FQ-7
PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
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FQ-1
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FQ-7
PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
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FQ-1
FQ-2
FQ-3
FQ-4
FQ-5
FQ-6
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PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
FQ0
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FQ-3
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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$802.75B
Net cash$8.88B
Current ratio
Debt/Equity0.1
ROA11.1%
ROE15.2%
Cash conversion1.7%
CapEx/Revenue-28.0%
SBC/Revenue
Asset intensity
Dilution ratio0.0%
Risk assessment
Dilution riskLow
Liquidity riskLow
  • No immediate filing-based liquidity or dilution flags were detected.
Industry benchmarks
Activity: Oil & Gas · cohort 184 companies
Metric0883Activity
Op margin42.6%15.4% medp25 -3260.6% · p75 43.2%above median
Net margin30.7%24.1% medp25 -1.6% · p75 41.0%above median
Gross margin77.9%20.0% medp25 5.5% · p75 48.5%top quartile
R&D / revenue2.5% medp25 2.5% · p75 2.5%
CapEx / revenue-28.0%-14.7% medp25 -50.8% · p75 -1.4%below median
Debt / equity9.0%37.1% medp25 26.9% · p75 69.5%bottom quartile
Observations
IR observations
Mean price target31.83 CNY
Median price target32.30 CNY
High price target48.15 CNY
Low price target17.80 CNY
Mean recommendation1.88 (1=strong buy, 5=strong sell)
Strong-buy count5.00
Buy count10.00
Hold count1.00
Sell count1.00
Strong-sell count0.00
Mean EPS estimate3.41 CNY
Last actual EPS2.57 CNY
Source data
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Company fundamentalsperiod FQ-7 · history via verified-market-data
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