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China CBM Group Co Ltd

Oil & Gas Exploration and ProductionVerified
Score breakdown
Sentiment+30Missing signals-4
Quality breakdown
Key fields100Profile38Conclusion98AI synthesis40Observations13

China CBM Group's capital structure is characterized by a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.0, indicating no long-term debt obligations, and a current ratio of 0.38, suggesting limited short-term liquidity [doc:HA-latest]. The company's total liabilities of 253,001,000 CNY exceed its total assets of 320,520,000 CNY, but the absence of long-term debt reduces refinancing risk. However, the low current ratio implies potential challenges in meeting short-term obligations without external financing. Profitability metrics are sharply negative, with a return on equity of -0.8882 and a return on assets of -0.1871, both well below the industry median for Oil & Gas Exploration and Production. The company reported a net loss of 59,972,000 CNY and an operating loss of 29,028,000 CNY, indicating significant operational inefficiencies or cost overruns [doc:HA-latest]. Gross profit of 16,703,000 CNY is insufficient to cover operating expenses, which is a red flag for the company's cost structure and pricing power. The company's revenue of 47,084,000 CNY is derived from a concentrated set of activities, primarily natural gas and coalbed gas exploitation, liquefaction, and LNG logistics. There is no disclosed segment breakdown, but the business is likely geographically concentrated in China, where the company operates its pipeline and storage infrastructure. This concentration increases exposure to regulatory and market risks in the Chinese energy sector [doc:HA-latest]. Growth trajectory is negative, with the company reporting a net loss in the latest period. Analyst estimates for revenue and EPS are not significantly different from actuals, suggesting a lack of upside surprise. The absence of a clear growth strategy or capital deployment plan raises concerns about the company's ability to reverse its current performance [doc:, ]. Risk factors include low liquidity and the potential for operational losses to persist or worsen. The company has no immediate filing-based liquidity or dilution flags, and dilution potential is assessed as low. However, the absence of long-term debt does not mitigate the risk of operational losses eroding equity. The company's reliance on a narrow set of energy-related activities and its exposure to volatile commodity prices further compound these risks [doc:HA-latest]. Recent events include the continued operation of the company's natural gas and LNG logistics business, with no significant new projects or capital expenditures disclosed. The company's 10-K filings and other public disclosures do not indicate any material changes in business strategy or regulatory environment in the near term [doc:HA-latest].

Profile
CompanyChina CBM Group Co Ltd
Ticker8270.HK
SectorEnergy
BusinessEnergy - Fossil Fuels
Industry groupEnergy - Fossil Fuels
IndustryOil & Gas Exploration and Production
AI analysis

Business. China CBM Group Co Ltd is an investment holding company primarily engaged in the exploitation, liquefaction production, and sale of natural gas and coalbed gas, as well as pipeline gathering, transportation, LNG storage, and LNG logistics, and the provision of LNG-related engineering and technical services [doc:HA-latest].

Classification. China CBM Group 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].

China CBM Group's capital structure is characterized by a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.0, indicating no long-term debt obligations, and a current ratio of 0.38, suggesting limited short-term liquidity [doc:HA-latest]. The company's total liabilities of 253,001,000 CNY exceed its total assets of 320,520,000 CNY, but the absence of long-term debt reduces refinancing risk. However, the low current ratio implies potential challenges in meeting short-term obligations without external financing. Profitability metrics are sharply negative, with a return on equity of -0.8882 and a return on assets of -0.1871, both well below the industry median for Oil & Gas Exploration and Production. The company reported a net loss of 59,972,000 CNY and an operating loss of 29,028,000 CNY, indicating significant operational inefficiencies or cost overruns [doc:HA-latest]. Gross profit of 16,703,000 CNY is insufficient to cover operating expenses, which is a red flag for the company's cost structure and pricing power. The company's revenue of 47,084,000 CNY is derived from a concentrated set of activities, primarily natural gas and coalbed gas exploitation, liquefaction, and LNG logistics. There is no disclosed segment breakdown, but the business is likely geographically concentrated in China, where the company operates its pipeline and storage infrastructure. This concentration increases exposure to regulatory and market risks in the Chinese energy sector [doc:HA-latest]. Growth trajectory is negative, with the company reporting a net loss in the latest period. Analyst estimates for revenue and EPS are not significantly different from actuals, suggesting a lack of upside surprise. The absence of a clear growth strategy or capital deployment plan raises concerns about the company's ability to reverse its current performance [doc:, ]. Risk factors include low liquidity and the potential for operational losses to persist or worsen. The company has no immediate filing-based liquidity or dilution flags, and dilution potential is assessed as low. However, the absence of long-term debt does not mitigate the risk of operational losses eroding equity. The company's reliance on a narrow set of energy-related activities and its exposure to volatile commodity prices further compound these risks [doc:HA-latest]. Recent events include the continued operation of the company's natural gas and LNG logistics business, with no significant new projects or capital expenditures disclosed. The company's 10-K filings and other public disclosures do not indicate any material changes in business strategy or regulatory environment in the near term [doc:HA-latest].
Key takeaways
  • China CBM Group is operating at a net loss with negative returns on equity and assets, indicating poor profitability.
  • The company has no long-term debt but faces liquidity constraints with a current ratio of 0.38.
  • Revenue is concentrated in natural gas and coalbed gas exploitation, with no disclosed diversification.
  • Growth is not evident from recent financials, and the company lacks a clear path to profitability.
  • Risk factors include operational losses, low liquidity, and exposure to volatile energy markets.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyCNY
Revenue$47.1M
Gross profit$16.7M
Operating income-$29.0M
Net income-$60.0M
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow
CapEx
Free cash flow
Total assets$320.5M
Total liabilities$253.0M
Total equity$67.5M
Cash & equivalents
Long-term debt$0.00
Annual history (last 5)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
FY0$47.1M-$29.0M-$60.0M
FY-1$21.1M-$44.0M-$34.6M-$65.5M
FY-2$239.4M$3.4M$2.5M-$78.7M
FY-3$326.5M$131.9M$127.3M$147.7M
FY-4$215.1M-$12.2M-$2.2M$18.1M
PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
FY0
FY-1
FY-2
FY-3
FY-4
PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
FY0$320.5M$67.5M
FY-1$327.7M$127.3M
FY-2$338.3M$165.0M
FY-3$464.2M$296.0M
FY-4$467.9M$161.6M
PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
FY0
FY-1$17.7M-$24.0M-$65.5M
FY-2-$4.5M-$22.6M-$78.7M
FY-3$27.6M-$17.1M$147.7M
FY-4-$6.6M-$12.8M$18.1M
Quarterly history (last 4)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
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PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
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PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
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PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
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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$67.5M
Net cash
Current ratio0.4
Debt/Equity0.0
ROA-18.7%
ROE-88.8%
Cash conversion
CapEx/Revenue
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
Metric8270Activity
Op margin-61.7%15.4% medp25 -3260.6% · p75 43.2%below median
Net margin-127.4%24.1% medp25 -1.6% · p75 41.0%bottom quartile
Gross margin35.5%20.0% medp25 5.5% · p75 48.5%above median
R&D / revenue2.5% medp25 2.5% · p75 2.5%
CapEx / revenue-14.7% medp25 -50.8% · p75 -1.4%
Debt / equity0.0%37.1% medp25 26.9% · p75 69.5%bottom quartile
Observations
IR observations
Last actual EPS-0.26 CNY
Last actual revenue52,858,000 CNY
Source data
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Company fundamentalsperiod FQ-7 · history via verified-market-data
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