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INDICATIVE · SAMPLE DATA
2798$0.9960

Perennial Energy Holdings Ltd

CoalVerified

Perennial Energy Holdings Ltd exhibits a weak capital structure and liquidity position, with a price-to-book ratio of 0.54 and a negative operating cash flow of -173,881,000 CNY. The company's liquidity risk is rated as medium, and its current ratio of 0.52 indicates a limited ability to meet short-term obligations. Profitability metrics are negative, with a return on equity of -6.69% and a return on assets of -4.46%, both significantly below the industry median for coal and integrated oil and gas companies. The company reported a net loss of 197,793,000 CNY and an operating loss of 140,788,000 CNY, reflecting poor operational performance. Geographic and segment exposure data is not available in the provided financials, but the company's revenue concentration is likely within its core coal and integrated oil and gas operations. No specific segments are disclosed, and the company's operations are not broken down by region in the available data. The company's growth trajectory is uncertain, with no clear revenue growth or improvement in profitability in the most recent financial period. The outlook for the current fiscal year does not indicate a significant change in direction, and the company's free cash flow of -578,794,000 CNY suggests ongoing financial strain. Risk factors include a medium liquidity risk and a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt. The company's dilution risk is rated as low, and no significant dilution events are expected in the near term. The company's ESG controversies score is 100.00, indicating no reported controversies, but its social and governance scores are below the industry median. Recent events and filings do not provide additional insight into the company's strategic direction or operational changes. The company's financial performance remains a concern, with no clear path to profitability or improved liquidity.

30-day price · 2798+0.05 (+5.3%)
Low$0.91High$1.08Close$0.99As of20 May, 00:00 UTC
Profile
CompanyPerennial Energy Holdings Ltd
Ticker2798.HK
SectorEnergy
BusinessEnergy - Fossil Fuels
Industry groupEnergy - Fossil Fuels
IndustryCoal
AI analysis

Business. Perennial Energy Holdings Ltd is an integrated oil and gas company operating in the coal industry within the energy sector.

Classification. The company is classified under the industry "Coal" within the business sector "Energy - Fossil Fuels" with a confidence level of 0.92.

Perennial Energy Holdings Ltd exhibits a weak capital structure and liquidity position, with a price-to-book ratio of 0.54 and a negative operating cash flow of -173,881,000 CNY. The company's liquidity risk is rated as medium, and its current ratio of 0.52 indicates a limited ability to meet short-term obligations. Profitability metrics are negative, with a return on equity of -6.69% and a return on assets of -4.46%, both significantly below the industry median for coal and integrated oil and gas companies. The company reported a net loss of 197,793,000 CNY and an operating loss of 140,788,000 CNY, reflecting poor operational performance. Geographic and segment exposure data is not available in the provided financials, but the company's revenue concentration is likely within its core coal and integrated oil and gas operations. No specific segments are disclosed, and the company's operations are not broken down by region in the available data. The company's growth trajectory is uncertain, with no clear revenue growth or improvement in profitability in the most recent financial period. The outlook for the current fiscal year does not indicate a significant change in direction, and the company's free cash flow of -578,794,000 CNY suggests ongoing financial strain. Risk factors include a medium liquidity risk and a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt. The company's dilution risk is rated as low, and no significant dilution events are expected in the near term. The company's ESG controversies score is 100.00, indicating no reported controversies, but its social and governance scores are below the industry median. Recent events and filings do not provide additional insight into the company's strategic direction or operational changes. The company's financial performance remains a concern, with no clear path to profitability or improved liquidity.
Key takeaways
  • Perennial Energy Holdings Ltd is an integrated oil and gas company with a weak capital structure and liquidity position.
  • The company reported a net loss and negative operating cash flow, indicating poor profitability and cash generation.
  • Return on equity and return on assets are significantly below industry medians, reflecting poor operational performance.
  • The company's liquidity risk is rated as medium, and its current ratio is below 1, indicating limited ability to meet short-term obligations.
  • No significant dilution events are expected in the near term, and the company's ESG controversies score is high, indicating no reported controversies.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyCNY
Revenue$1.21B
Gross profit$359.9M
Operating income-$140.8M
Net income-$197.8M
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow-$173.9M
CapEx-$383.8M
Free cash flow-$578.8M
Total assets$4.43B
Total liabilities$1.47B
Total equity$2.96B
Cash & equivalents
Long-term debt$1.05B
Valuation
Market price$0.99
Market cap$1.58B
Enterprise value$2.64B
P/E
Reported non-GAAP P/E
EV/Revenue2.2
EV/Op income
EV/OCF
P/B0.5
P/Tangible book0.5
Tangible book$2.96B
Net cash-$1.05B
Current ratio0.5
Debt/Equity0.4
ROA-4.5%
ROE-6.7%
Cash conversion88.0%
CapEx/Revenue-31.8%
SBC/Revenue
Asset intensity
Dilution ratio0.0%
Risk assessment
Dilution riskLow
Liquidity riskMedium
  • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
Industry benchmarks
Activity: Integrated Oil & Gas · cohort 13 companies
Metric2798Activity
Op margin-11.7%34.6% medp25 5.3% · p75 45.5%bottom quartile
Net margin-16.4%15.1% medp25 8.7% · p75 115.0%bottom quartile
Gross margin29.8%18.1% medp25 8.1% · p75 36.0%above median
R&D / revenue0.4% medp25 0.4% · p75 0.4%
CapEx / revenue-31.8%8.5% medp25 8.5% · p75 10.7%bottom quartile
Debt / equity36.0%13.2% medp25 13.2% · p75 33.1%top quartile
Observations
IR observations
Last actual EPS0.26 CNY
Last actual revenue1,576,789,000 CNY
Social pillar19.94 (0-100)
Governance pillar33.54 (0-100)
ESG controversies score100.00 (0-100, higher = fewer controversies)
Competitor context
CVXChevronUSPeer
Derived from classification anchor Integrated Oil & Gas.
Coal, Energy - Fossil Fuels, Energy
SHELShellUSPeer
Derived from classification anchor Integrated Oil & Gas.
Coal, Energy - Fossil Fuels, Energy
BPBPUSPeer
Derived from classification anchor Integrated Oil & Gas.
Coal, Energy - Fossil Fuels, Energy
Source: analysis-pipeline (hybrid)Generated: 2026-05-21 00:41 UTCJob: bc62e6af