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INDICATIVE · SAMPLE DATA
332861

Bank of Communications Co Ltd

BanksVerified

The company maintains a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.55, indicating a moderate reliance on debt financing relative to equity. Its liquidity position is assessed as medium, with negative net cash after subtracting total debt, suggesting potential short-term liquidity constraints. The return on equity (ROE) of 7.53% is a key profitability metric, though it is not directly compared to industry medians in the provided data. The return on assets (ROA) of 0.61% is relatively low, indicating that the company is generating modest returns relative to its asset base. Profitability metrics suggest that the company is not outperforming the typical returns expected in the banking industry. The ROE of 7.53% is below the high single-digit ROEs often seen in well-performing banks, and the ROA of 0.61% is also below the industry median for banks, which typically range from 0.8% to 1.2%. This suggests that the company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing its assets to generate returns. The company's revenue is primarily concentrated in domestic and overseas markets, with no specific segment breakdown provided in the input data. However, the lack of detailed segment reporting limits the ability to assess geographic diversification or concentration risk. The company's exposure to China's domestic market is likely significant, given its primary operations in the region. The company's growth trajectory is not explicitly outlined in the input data, but the absence of a clear growth strategy or significant capital expenditure (negative CNY 43.2 billion) suggests that the company may be in a maintenance or consolidation phase. The outlook for the current fiscal year is not provided, but the lack of positive growth indicators in the financial snapshot implies a cautious outlook. Risk factors include a medium liquidity risk, as indicated by the negative net cash position after subtracting total debt. The dilution risk is assessed as low, with no immediate pressure from share issuance or other dilutive events. The company's capital structure and liquidity position suggest that it may need to manage its debt levels carefully to maintain financial stability. Recent events, such as filings or transcripts, are not detailed in the input data. However, the company's financial performance and risk profile suggest that it may be subject to regulatory scrutiny or market volatility, particularly in the context of China's broader economic environment. The absence of recent events data limits the ability to assess the company's current strategic direction or response to market conditions.

30-day price · 3328+0.04 (+0.6%)
Low$7.00High$7.46Close$7.19As of21 May, 00:00 UTC
Profile
CompanyBank of Communications Co Ltd
Ticker3328.HK
SectorFinancials
BusinessBanking & Investment Services
Industry groupBanking & Investment Services
IndustryBanks
AI analysis

Business. Bank of Communications Co Ltd provides banking and related financial services, including corporate and personal banking, treasury operations, and other financial services, primarily in domestic and overseas markets.

Classification. The company is classified under the Financials economic sector, Banking & Investment Services business sector, and Banks industry, with a confidence level of 0.92.

The company maintains a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.55, indicating a moderate reliance on debt financing relative to equity. Its liquidity position is assessed as medium, with negative net cash after subtracting total debt, suggesting potential short-term liquidity constraints. The return on equity (ROE) of 7.53% is a key profitability metric, though it is not directly compared to industry medians in the provided data. The return on assets (ROA) of 0.61% is relatively low, indicating that the company is generating modest returns relative to its asset base. Profitability metrics suggest that the company is not outperforming the typical returns expected in the banking industry. The ROE of 7.53% is below the high single-digit ROEs often seen in well-performing banks, and the ROA of 0.61% is also below the industry median for banks, which typically range from 0.8% to 1.2%. This suggests that the company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing its assets to generate returns. The company's revenue is primarily concentrated in domestic and overseas markets, with no specific segment breakdown provided in the input data. However, the lack of detailed segment reporting limits the ability to assess geographic diversification or concentration risk. The company's exposure to China's domestic market is likely significant, given its primary operations in the region. The company's growth trajectory is not explicitly outlined in the input data, but the absence of a clear growth strategy or significant capital expenditure (negative CNY 43.2 billion) suggests that the company may be in a maintenance or consolidation phase. The outlook for the current fiscal year is not provided, but the lack of positive growth indicators in the financial snapshot implies a cautious outlook. Risk factors include a medium liquidity risk, as indicated by the negative net cash position after subtracting total debt. The dilution risk is assessed as low, with no immediate pressure from share issuance or other dilutive events. The company's capital structure and liquidity position suggest that it may need to manage its debt levels carefully to maintain financial stability. Recent events, such as filings or transcripts, are not detailed in the input data. However, the company's financial performance and risk profile suggest that it may be subject to regulatory scrutiny or market volatility, particularly in the context of China's broader economic environment. The absence of recent events data limits the ability to assess the company's current strategic direction or response to market conditions.
Key takeaways
  • The company maintains a moderate debt-to-equity ratio of 0.55, indicating a balanced capital structure.
  • Return on equity of 7.53% is below the high single-digit ROEs typical in the banking industry.
  • The company's liquidity position is assessed as medium, with negative net cash after subtracting total debt.
  • The return on assets of 0.61% is relatively low, suggesting inefficiencies in asset utilization.
  • The company's growth trajectory is not clearly defined, with no significant capital expenditure reported.
  • The company faces medium liquidity risk and low dilution risk, with no immediate pressure from share issuance.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyCNY
Revenue$173.07B
Gross profit
Operating income
Net income$95.62B
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow$132.44B
CapEx-$43.20B
Free cash flow$32.05B
Total assets$15.55T
Total liabilities$14.28T
Total equity$1.27T
Cash & equivalents
Long-term debt$698.34B
Annual history (last 5)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
FY0$173.07B$95.62B$32.05B
FY-1$169.83B$93.59B$34.33B
FY-2$164.12B$92.73B$27.09B
FY-3$169.88B$92.10B$42.79B
FY-4$161.69B$87.58B-$39.24B
PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
FY0
FY-1
FY-2
FY-3
FY-4
PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
FY0$15.55T$1.27T
FY-1$14.90T$1.14T
FY-2$14.06T$1.09T
FY-3$12.99T$1.02T
FY-4$11.67T$964.65B
PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
FY0$132.44B-$43.20B$32.05B
FY-1-$57.35B-$42.17B$34.33B
FY-2$137.32B-$47.59B$27.09B
FY-3$368.22B-$31.66B$42.79B
FY-4-$34.77B-$22.95B-$39.24B
Quarterly history (last 4)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
FQ0$45.67B$26.16B$11.22B
FQ-1$44.43B$25.63B$11.42B
FQ-2$43.40B$23.98B$13.59B
FQ-3$42.64B$20.64B-$1.92B
FQ-4$42.60B$25.37B$8.97B
FQ-5$43.04B$24.90B$18.18B
FQ-6$42.56B$23.40B-$16.54B
FQ-7$42.68B$20.30B$11.52B
PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
FQ0
FQ-1
FQ-2
FQ-3
FQ-4
FQ-5
FQ-6
FQ-7
PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
FQ0$16.27T$1.29T
FQ-1$15.55T$1.27T
FQ-2$15.50T$1.28T
FQ-3$15.44T$1.29T
FQ-4$15.29T$1.17T
FQ-5$14.90T$1.14T
FQ-6$14.59T$1.13T
FQ-7$14.18T$1.11T
PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
FQ0$119.20B-$10.33B$11.22B
FQ-1$132.44B-$43.20B$11.42B
FQ-2$131.46B-$31.23B$13.59B
FQ-3$53.48B-$19.32B-$1.92B
FQ-4$111.60B-$8.06B$8.97B
FQ-5-$57.35B-$42.17B$18.18B
FQ-6-$115.66B-$31.37B-$16.54B
FQ-7-$222.44B-$19.13B$11.52B
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$1.27T
Net cash-$698.34B
Current ratio
Debt/Equity0.6
ROA0.6%
ROE7.5%
Cash conversion1.4%
CapEx/Revenue-25.0%
SBC/Revenue
Asset intensity
Dilution ratio0.0%
Risk assessment
Dilution riskLow
Liquidity riskMedium
  • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
Industry benchmarks
Activity: Banks · cohort 7 companies
Metric3328Activity
Op margin560.2% medp25 560.2% · p75 560.2%
Net margin55.2%459.2% medp25 422.9% · p75 495.5%bottom quartile
Gross margin62.8% medp25 28.5% · p75 92.6%
CapEx / revenue-25.0%2.6% medp25 1.0% · p75 12.1%bottom quartile
Debt / equity55.0%16.8% medp25 13.7% · p75 33.1%top quartile
Observations
IR observations
Mean price target7.84 CNY
Median price target7.87 CNY
High price target9.30 CNY
Low price target6.10 CNY
Mean recommendation2.44 (1=strong buy, 5=strong sell)
Strong-buy count2.00
Buy count8.00
Hold count3.00
Sell count3.00
Strong-sell count0.00
Mean EPS estimate1.06 CNY
Last actual EPS1.08 CNY
Competitor context
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BACBank of AmericaUSPeer
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CCitigroupUSPeer
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Source data
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