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China International Capital Corp Ltd

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P/E
4,3x
EV / Rev
9,2x
Div yield
1,64 %
Op margin
28,7 %
ROE
8,0 %
Net margin
24,2 %
Debt / equity
2,70
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About

China International Capital Corp Ltd is a capital markets firm that generates revenue through investment banking, brokerage, and asset management services in the financial sector.

Business. China International Capital Corp Ltd (3908.HK) is a provider of IT consulting and other services operating within the IT Services & Consulting industry. The company is headquartered in China and is primarily listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Specific details regarding its operating segments and geographic revenue mix are not available.

Classification85 %
SectorFinancials
Industry groupCapital Markets
Generated · model-assisted
Sell-side consensus
BUY10 analysts
10 buy0 hold0 sell
Avg 12m price target28,52

Analyst recommendations

10 analysts · consensus Buy
Buy10
Hold0
Sell0
12-month price target
28,52
Consensus of sell-side coverage.
Upcoming events
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At a glance

Score
not yet scored
Valuation
4,3x
P/E
Analysts
Buy
10 analysts · indicative
Ownership
not yet wired
Profitability
8,0 %
return on equity
Quality
not yet scored

What drives this business

The watch-list the newsroom runs for this company — derived from its sector path, sharpened layer by layer. Not investment advice.

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News & coverage

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  • MARKETSAgiBot targets HK$40-50bn valuation in Hong Kong IPO push2026-07-22
  • MARKETSCICC Surges Ahead of Wall Street in Hong Kong Deal Activity2026-07-12
  • Sector rotation

    Sector1D1Mvs mkt
    Materials+2,3 %+6,6 %+1,7 %
    Communication Services+2,2 %−5,5 %+1,7 %
    Energy+0,6 %+3,3 %+0,0 %
    Health Care+0,6 %−0,8 %+0,0 %
    Consumer Discretionary+0,4 %+7,7 %−0,2 %
    Information Technology+0,3 %+7,8 %−0,3 %
    Financials · THIS SECTOR−0,3 %−2,8 %−0,9 %
    Consumer Staples−0,4 %+2,5 %−1,0 %
    Real Estate−0,7 %+10,9 %−1,3 %
    Industrials−1,9 %−3,1 %−2,5 %
    Utilities−1,9 %+28,2 %−2,5 %

    Developing storylines

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    Analysis

    AI analysis
    Generated · analysis pipeline · tier hybrid · as of 2026-08-04 ↑ At a glance

    Opportunity

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    Upcoming catalysts

    Scheduled public events. Informational only — not investment advice.

    • Macro
    • Rate decisionBank of England rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-06 · GB
    • Rate decisionReserve Bank of Australia rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-12 · AU
    • Rate decisionNorges Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-20 · NO
    • Rate decisionSveriges Riksbank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-03 · SE
    • Rate decisionBank of Canada rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-09 · CA
    • Rate decisionEuropean Central Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-10 · EU
    • Macro & political
    • ElectionSE Swedish Election2026-09-14 · SE
    • ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
    • ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR

    Pre-earnings brief

    Briefing · model-assisted

    There are no material changes to report for China International Capital Corp Ltd (3908.HK) based on the available data. The analysis indicates no significant shifts in the company's profile compared to prior assessments, with no new events, ratings, or holder changes identified in the provided facts. Monitoring signals remain largely inactive, with zero dispatches recorded for most days between late June and mid-July 2026. A single dispatch was noted on July 12, 2026, but no sentiment data was associated with this activity, and no other watcher signals were triggered during the period. The company's fundamental metrics show no activity in terms of officer counts, analyst coverage, index memberships, or top holder data. Consequently, there is no new information to update the company's 360-degree profile or suggest any immediate strategic or operational developments. Given the absence of material changes or significant market signals, the current outlook for China International Capital Corp Ltd remains static. Investors should continue to monitor for future updates, as the existing data does not support any new assertions regarding the firm's performance or market position.

    Signals & dispatch

    peak dispatch · 2026-07-12

    Composite-score breakdown

    Synthesis

    Business

    China International Capital Corp Ltd (3908.HK) is a provider of IT consulting and other services operating within the IT Services & Consulting industry. The company is headquartered in China and is primarily listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Specific details regarding its operating segments and geographic revenue mix are not available.

    Classification85 %
    SectorFinancials
    Industry groupCapital Markets
    AI synthesis
    GENERATED

    China International Capital Corp Ltd operates with a leverage-intensive capital structure typical of investment banks, holding total assets of 782.8 billion CNY against total liabilities of 660.8 billion CNY. The debt-to-equity ratio stands at 2.7, reflecting significant long-term debt of 330.1 billion CNY relative to total equity of 122.1 billion CNY. Liquidity is assessed as medium risk, supported by a current ratio of 1.25 and operating cash flow of 41.6 billion CNY, though the firm carries negative net cash after subtracting total debt. The valuation snapshot indicates a price-to-book ratio of 0.35 and a price-to-earnings ratio of 4.3, suggesting the market prices the equity at a significant discount to its book value.

    Profitability metrics show a return on equity of 8.02% and a return on assets of 1.25%. The firm generated net income of 9.8 billion CNY on revenue of 40.5 billion CNY, resulting in a net margin of approximately 24.2%. Operating income was 11.6 billion CNY, indicating strong operational leverage despite the high gross profit of 38.0 billion CNY. Without specific cohort median data provided in the input, these returns are evaluated against the general industry standard for capital markets firms, where ROE often fluctuates with market cycles. The low P/E of 4.3 implies either a temporary earnings peak or significant market skepticism regarding future sustainability.

    Revenue concentration and geographic exposure details are not explicitly broken down in the provided segments or geography sections. The company operates primarily in the Capital Markets activity, serving clients in investment banking and related financial services. The absence of detailed segment data prevents a granular analysis of revenue mix, but the overall revenue figure of 40.5 billion CNY suggests a diversified income stream typical of large-scale investment banks.

    Growth trajectory analysis is limited by the absence of historical periods data in the input. The current financial snapshot provides a single-period view of revenue and net income. Without year-over-year or quarterly trend data, it is not possible to assess the momentum of revenue growth or earnings stability. The current free cash flow of 9.96 billion CNY, derived from operating cash flow of 41.6 billion CNY and capital expenditure of -0.77 billion CNY, indicates strong cash generation capability in the latest period.

    Risk assessment highlights medium liquidity risk and low dilution risk. The key flag notes that net cash is negative after subtracting total debt, which is a structural characteristic of leveraged financial institutions but requires careful monitoring of funding costs and asset liquidity. The dilution risk is low, with basic and diluted shares outstanding being identical at 1.9 billion shares, indicating no significant options or convertible securities currently impacting share count.

    Recent events include a new relationship trigger linking the company to AgiBot, which targets a HK$40-50 billion valuation in a Hong Kong IPO push, with China International Capital Corp identified as a partner. Analyst sentiment is strongly positive, with a mean recommendation of 1.40 (strong buy) and a mean price target of 28.52 CNY, implying upside from the current market price of 22.14 CNY. There are 6 strong buy and 4 buy ratings, with no hold ratings, reflecting high confidence in the firm's near-term prospects.

    There are no material changes to report for China International Capital Corp Ltd (3908.HK) based on the available data. The analysis indicates no significant shifts in the company's profile compared to prior assessments, with no new events, ratings, or holder changes identified in the provided facts. Monitoring signals remain largely inactive, with zero dispatches recorded for most days between late June and mid-July 2026. A single dispatch was noted on July 12, 2026, but no sentiment data was associated with this activity, and no other watcher signals were triggered during the period. The company's fundamental metrics show no activity in terms of officer counts, analyst coverage, index memberships, or top holder data. Consequently, there is no new information to update the company's 360-degree profile or suggest any immediate strategic or operational developments. Given the absence of material changes or significant market signals, the current outlook for China International Capital Corp Ltd remains static. Investors should continue to monitor for future updates, as the existing data does not support any new assertions regarding the firm's performance or market position.

    Key takeaways
    • The company trades at a deep discount to book value (P/B 0.35) and earnings (P/E 4.3), suggesting potential undervaluation or market concerns about future earnings sustainability.
    • Strong cash generation is evident with operating cash flow of 41.6 billion CNY and free cash flow of 9.96 billion CNY in the latest period.
    • Analyst sentiment is overwhelmingly positive with a mean recommendation of 1.40 and a mean price target of 28.52 CNY, indicating expected upside.
    • The firm carries high leverage with a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.7, typical for investment banks but requiring vigilant liquidity management.
    • A new partnership with AgiBot for its IPO highlights the firm's active role in major capital markets transactions.
    • Dilution risk is low with no difference between basic and diluted shares outstanding.

    Bull / Bear case

    Generated · model-assisted
    BULL CASE · 5

    Analysts project 38.9% upside to a mean price target of 27.73, reflecting strong buy consensus.

    Net income is forecast to surge 71.9% year-over-year to 9.79 billion CNY in FY2026.

    Operating margin of 28.7% ranks best-in-class compared to the 5.1% cohort median.

    Free cash flow is expected to jump 86.7% to 9.96 billion CNY in FY2026.

    Cash conversion ratio of 4.25 significantly exceeds the cohort median of 0.96.

    BEAR CASE · 4

    Debt-to-equity ratio of 2.7 places the company in the bottom quartile of its cohort.

    Long-term debt is projected to increase to 330.1 billion CNY by FY2026.

    The company faces a high credit risk flag according to current risk assessments.

    Revenue has declined with a negative 0.6% CAGR over the past four years.

    In focus — financials by report

    Annual
    ANNUALFiled 2026-03-30
    FY 2026 · Full-year highlights

    Revenue ¥40.52B, +29,0% YoY; Operating income +70,7% YoY.

    Revenue¥40.52B+29,0 % YoY
    Operating income¥11.64B+70,7 % YoY
    Net income¥9.79B+71,9 % YoY
    Free cash flow¥9.96B+86,7 % YoY
    EPS
    Operating cash flow¥41.65B+71,8 % YoY
    Financials
    Income statement
    Revenue¥40.52B
    Gross profit¥38.03B
    Operating income¥11.64B
    Net income¥9.79B
    Margins
    Gross margin93.9%
    Operating margin28.7%
    Net margin24.2%
    FCF margin24.6%
    Balance sheet
    Total assets¥782.83B
    Total liabilities¥660.77B
    Total equity¥122.06B
    Cash & equivalents
    Long-term debt¥330.11B
    Cash flow
    Operating cash flow¥41.65B
    CapEx-¥765.3M
    Free cash flow¥9.96B
    SBC
    P&L flow · revenue → net income
    Revenue ¥40.52BOperating costs ¥28.88BFinance ¥9.69BNet income ¥9.79B
    Highlights
    • Revenue ¥40.52B, +29,0% YoY
    • Operating income +70,7% YoY
    • Net income +71,9% YoY
    • Free cash flow +86,7% YoY
    • Net margin 24.2%

    Valuation FY

    Market price
    HK$19,96
    Market cap
    HK$42.15B
    Enterprise value
    HK$372.26B
    P/E
    4.3x
    Non-GAAP P/E
    EV / Revenue
    9.2x
    EV / Op income
    32.0x
    EV / OCF
    8.9x
    P / B
    0.3x
    P / Tangible book
    0.3x
    Tangible book
    HK$122.06B
    Net cash
    -HK$330.11B
    Current ratio
    1.2
    Debt / equity
    2.7
    ROA
    1.2%
    ROE
    8.0%
    Cash conversion
    425.0%
    CapEx / revenue
    -1.9%
    SBC / revenue
    Dilution ratio
    0.0%

    Revenue by segment

    Brokerage Services
    low · llm_fanout_v2
    Corporate & Institutional Banking
    low · llm_fanout_v2
    Corporate & Investment Banking
    low · llm_fanout_v2
    Institutional Brokerage
    low · llm_fanout_v2

    Market share

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    Business relationships

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    Supply chain

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    Peer comparison

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    Market position

    Stress test

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    Predictor forecast

    Next quarternear-term
    Earnings · next quarterconf 51 %
    EPS
    Consensus EPS
    2,81
    Predicted surprise
    -0,08
    Beat probability
    51 %
    Analysts
    10
    Other metrics
    Revenue
    no estimate
    Segment revenue
    no estimate
    Margin
    no estimate
    Segment margin
    no estimate
    revision ratio 0,11 · as of 2026-07-26 · Earnings Surprise V1
    Period note: consensus is not fiscal-period-aligned at source — read as consensus vs the last reported actual, not a calibrated same-quarter surprise.
    Full fiscal year~1 year ahead
    Full fiscal year · our forecast vs guidance vs consensus
    MetricOur forecastGuidanceConsensus
    EPSno estimateno estimate2,81
    Revenueno estimateno estimate35,3B CNY
    Operating incomeno estimateno estimate15,3B CNY
    Full-year consensus mean (period as reported by source) · consensus in CNY. Company-level full-year forecast and management guidance are not yet modelled at scale — shown as "no estimate", never inferred.
    Probabilistic model output — not investment advice. · generated 2026-08-04

    Options

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    Short squeeze

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    Earnings-call key lines

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    Consensus distribution

    sell-side coverage
    Recommendation distribution10 analysts
    Strong buy6
    Buy4
    Hold0
    Sell0
    Strong sell0
    12-month price targetHK$28,52 · Median HK$28,04
    Low HK$24,80High HK$34,32
    Operating income · consensus15,3B CNY
    EPS surprise
    −33,1 %
    reported vs consensus · miss
    Revenue surprise
    +14,8 %
    reported vs consensus · beat

    Estimate revisions

    consensus EPS · 26-week trend
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    Sell-side observations

    LowHK$24,80
    MeanHK$28,52
    MedianHK$28,04
    HighHK$34,32
    SpotHK$19,96
    +42.9 %implied to mean12-month sell-side price targets · ▲ spot

    Themes

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    ESG

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    Risk factors

    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskMedium
    Filing-based flags
    • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.

    Benchmarks vs cohort

    Op Margin28,7 %Above median
    Net Margin24,2 %Above median
    ROE8,0 %Above median
    Capex / Rev-1,9 %Bottom quartile
    D/E2,70Bottom quartile
    Cash Conv4,25Best in class

    Corporate actions / M&A

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    FX exposure

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    Comparable transactions

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    Derivatives & instruments

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    Actions

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    Data sources
    • Market data
    • Market data cache
    • Issuer disclosures
    • Public news
    • Earnings transcripts
    • Consensus estimates
    • ESG data
    • Reference data
    How metrics are computed
    • Price To Tangible Book
      market_price / (tangible_book_value / shares_outstanding_diluted)
    • Price To Book
      market_price / (adjusted_book_value / shares_outstanding_diluted)
    • Return On Equity
      net_income / total_equity
    • Enterprise Value
      market_cap - net_cash
    • Ev To Revenue
      enterprise_value / revenue
    • Net Cash
      cash_and_equivalents + short_term_investments - short_term_debt - long_term_debt
    Source documents
    • China International Capital Corp Ltd Market data — financials · 2026-07-26
    • relationship_new fired on 3908.HK · 2026-07-26
    • China International Capital Corp Ltd Market data — analyst estimates · 2026-07-26
    • China International Capital Corp Ltd Market data — ESG · 2026-07-26
    • China International Capital Corp Ltd HA canonical relationships · 2026-07-26
    • China International Capital Corp Ltd — company reference export (2026-07-05) · 2026-07-26

    Ownership & reference

    Insider activity

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    Short positioning

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    Geographic breakdown

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    Listings · one canonical issuer all listings resolve to the canonical
    3908.HKCanonical
    HKEX · HKD

    Intel & risk

    PredictorBeat prob51 %Surprise-0,08Full forecast →
    What changed

    no material change vs prior analysis (walked 17 fields; 4 schema-expansion field(s) excluded)

    • Narrative— → —medium
    • Conclusion— → —medium
    • Key takeaways— → —medium
    vs prior analysis today
    peak dispatch · 2026-07-12
    OSINT findings
    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskMedium
    Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.

    Evidence & claims

    From filings & derived data
    — missing data

    The Thread

    Everything we know, in order
    2026-07-22 07:11 UTCNEWSAgiBot targets HK$40-50bn valuation in Hong Kong IPO push → The robot maker's planned listing adds to a surge in capital raising on the Hong Kong exchange, which saw proceeds jump 84% in the first half of the year.
    2026-06-30 03:38 UTCEARNINGSUpcomingForecast: earnings_forecast (90d)
    2026-05-18 16:16 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q1 2026
    2026-03-30 19:00 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q4 2025
    2026-03-30 19:00 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2026 Revenue CNY 40.52B · Net CNY 9.79B
    2025-10-29 14:33 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q3 2025
    2025-08-29 18:49 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q2 2025
    2025-04-28 15:56 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q1 2025
    2025-03-28 18:37 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q4 2024
    2025-03-28 18:37 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2025 Revenue CNY 31.40B · Net CNY 5.69B
    2024-10-30 16:32 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q3 2024
    2024-08-30 16:49 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q2 2024
    2024-03-28 17:41 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2024 Revenue CNY 33.79B · Net CNY 6.16B
    2023-03-31 19:30 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2023 Revenue CNY 36.82B · Net CNY 7.60B
    2022-03-30 20:02 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2022 Revenue CNY 41.46B · Net CNY 10.78B
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