JA Solar Technology Co Ltd
JA Solar Technology Co Ltd is a solar energy equipment manufacturer that generates revenue through the production and sale of photovoltaic modules and related components.
Business. JA Solar Technology Co Ltd is a solar energy equipment manufacturer that generates revenue through the production and sale of photovoltaic modules and related components.
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JA Solar Technology Co Ltd is a solar energy equipment manufacturer that generates revenue through the production and sale of photovoltaic modules and related components.
JA Solar maintains a capital structure characterized by high leverage, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.17 and long-term debt of CNY 48.45 billion against total equity of CNY 22.35 billion. The company holds a current ratio of 1.21, indicating adequate short-term liquidity coverage, though the risk assessment flags medium liquidity risk due to negative net cash after subtracting total debt. The market capitalization stands at CNY 24.82 billion, trading at a price-to-book ratio of 1.11, which suggests the market values the company close to its tangible book value despite current operational losses.
Profitability metrics are severely negative, with a return on equity of -20.62% and a return on assets of -4.39%. The company reported a gross profit of -CNY 1.12 billion and an operating income of -CNY 5.11 billion, resulting in a net income loss of CNY 4.61 billion. These figures indicate that the company is currently unable to cover its operating costs with its revenue, leading to significant erosion of shareholder equity. The negative EV/EBITDA of -14.34 further underscores the lack of current earnings power relative to enterprise value.
- JA Solar reports a net loss of CNY 4.61 billion, driven by negative gross profit and high operating expenses.
- The company carries a high debt-to-equity ratio of 2.17, with long-term debt exceeding CNY 48 billion.
- Liquidity is assessed as medium risk, with a current ratio of 1.21 but negative net cash after debt subtraction.
- Free cash flow is negative at -CNY 4.53 billion, indicating significant capital expenditure pressure.
- Dilution risk is low, suggesting no immediate threat of share count expansion.
- The market values the company at 1.11x book value, reflecting a balance between asset value and operational losses.
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| Metric | Our forecast | Guidance | Consensus |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | —no estimate | —no estimate | -0,42 |
| Revenue | —no estimate | —no estimate | 53,1B CNY |
| Operating income | —no estimate | —no estimate | -1,9B CNY |
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- JA Solar Technology Co Ltd Market data — financials · 2026-07-09