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INDICATIVE · SAMPLE DATA
0165$6.1859

China Everbright Ltd

Investment Management & Fund OperatorsVerified

China Everbright Ltd's capital structure is characterized by a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.95, indicating a moderate reliance on debt financing. The company's liquidity position is assessed as medium, with a current ratio of 1.4, suggesting it can cover short-term obligations but with limited buffer. Free cash flow is negative at -1.86 billion HKD, and operating cash flow is 545.4 million HKD, highlighting a mismatch between cash inflows and outflows. Profitability metrics show significant underperformance relative to industry norms. Return on equity (ROE) is -6.16%, and return on assets (ROA) is -2.61%, both well below the typical positive returns expected in the investment management sector. The company reported a net loss of 1.92 billion HKD and an operating loss of 1.19 billion HKD, indicating a challenging operating environment. Geographically and segment-wise, the company's exposure is not explicitly detailed in the available data. However, the financial snapshot suggests a concentration in core financial services, with no clear breakdown of revenue by geographic region or business segment. This lack of diversification could pose a risk in volatile market conditions. The company's growth trajectory is uncertain, with no clear indication of revenue growth in the current fiscal year. The negative net income and operating income suggest a contraction in earnings. Analysts have provided a mean price target of 9.82 HKD, implying a potential upside from the current market price of 6.18 HKD, but the absence of a detailed outlook for the next fiscal year limits visibility on future performance. Risk factors include liquidity constraints and a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt. The company's dilution risk is assessed as low, with no significant changes in shares outstanding between basic and diluted figures. However, the negative free cash flow and operating cash flow suggest potential pressure on liquidity in the near term. Recent events, as reflected in the financial data, include a significant operating and net loss, which may be attributed to broader market conditions or internal operational challenges. No specific filings or transcripts are cited in the available data to provide further context on these developments.

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Profile
CompanyChina Everbright Ltd
Ticker0165.HK
SectorFinancials
BusinessBanking & Investment Services
Industry groupBanking & Investment Services
IndustryInvestment Management & Fund Operators
AI analysis

Business. China Everbright Ltd is a financial services company primarily engaged in investment management and fund operations, generating revenue through asset management fees, investment income, and other financial services.

Classification. China Everbright Ltd is classified under the industry "Investment Management & Fund Operators" within the "Banking & Investment Services" business sector, with a classification confidence of 0.92.

China Everbright Ltd's capital structure is characterized by a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.95, indicating a moderate reliance on debt financing. The company's liquidity position is assessed as medium, with a current ratio of 1.4, suggesting it can cover short-term obligations but with limited buffer. Free cash flow is negative at -1.86 billion HKD, and operating cash flow is 545.4 million HKD, highlighting a mismatch between cash inflows and outflows. Profitability metrics show significant underperformance relative to industry norms. Return on equity (ROE) is -6.16%, and return on assets (ROA) is -2.61%, both well below the typical positive returns expected in the investment management sector. The company reported a net loss of 1.92 billion HKD and an operating loss of 1.19 billion HKD, indicating a challenging operating environment. Geographically and segment-wise, the company's exposure is not explicitly detailed in the available data. However, the financial snapshot suggests a concentration in core financial services, with no clear breakdown of revenue by geographic region or business segment. This lack of diversification could pose a risk in volatile market conditions. The company's growth trajectory is uncertain, with no clear indication of revenue growth in the current fiscal year. The negative net income and operating income suggest a contraction in earnings. Analysts have provided a mean price target of 9.82 HKD, implying a potential upside from the current market price of 6.18 HKD, but the absence of a detailed outlook for the next fiscal year limits visibility on future performance. Risk factors include liquidity constraints and a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt. The company's dilution risk is assessed as low, with no significant changes in shares outstanding between basic and diluted figures. However, the negative free cash flow and operating cash flow suggest potential pressure on liquidity in the near term. Recent events, as reflected in the financial data, include a significant operating and net loss, which may be attributed to broader market conditions or internal operational challenges. No specific filings or transcripts are cited in the available data to provide further context on these developments.
Key takeaways
  • China Everbright Ltd is experiencing a significant decline in profitability, with a net loss of 1.92 billion HKD and an operating loss of 1.19 billion HKD.
  • The company's liquidity position is medium, with a current ratio of 1.4 and negative free cash flow of -1.86 billion HKD.
  • Return on equity and return on assets are both negative, indicating poor capital efficiency and asset utilization.
  • Analysts have provided a mean price target of 9.82 HKD, suggesting potential upside from the current market price of 6.18 HKD.
  • The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.95 indicates a moderate reliance on debt financing, but the negative net cash position raises liquidity concerns.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyHKD
Revenue$1.32B
Gross profit
Operating income-$1.19B
Net income-$1.92B
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow$545.4M
CapEx-$1.6M
Free cash flow-$1.86B
Total assets$73.78B
Total liabilities$42.53B
Total equity$31.25B
Cash & equivalents$567.9M
Long-term debt$29.69B
Annual history (last 5)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
FY0$1.32B-$1.19B-$1.92B-$1.86B
FY-1$355.5M-$801.1M-$1.83B-$2.08B
FY-2$302.7M-$298.2M-$1.82B-$2.22B
FY-3-$5.06B-$8.15B-$7.35B-$8.40B
FY-4$4.95B$3.19B$2.66B$1.77B
PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
FY0
FY-1
FY-2
FY-3
FY-4
PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
FY0$73.78B$31.25B$567.9M
FY-1$74.69B$31.94B$611.5M
FY-2$79.59B$33.20B$1.23B
FY-3$84.48B$36.83B$1.14B
FY-4$101.79B$49.28B
PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
FY0$545.4M-$1.6M-$1.86B
FY-1$1.69B-$14.8M-$2.08B
FY-2$3.18B-$4.6M-$2.22B
FY-3$4.06B-$4.9M-$8.40B
FY-4-$3.51B-$3.9M$1.77B
Quarterly history (last 4)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
FQ0
FQ-1
FQ-2
FQ-3
FQ-4
FQ-5
FQ-6
FQ-7
PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
FQ0
FQ-1
FQ-2
FQ-3
FQ-4
FQ-5
FQ-6
FQ-7
PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
FQ0
FQ-1
FQ-2
FQ-3
FQ-4
FQ-5
FQ-6
FQ-7
PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
FQ0
FQ-1
FQ-2
FQ-3
FQ-4
FQ-5
FQ-6
FQ-7
Valuation
Market price$6.18
Market cap$10.41B
Enterprise value$39.54B
P/E
Reported non-GAAP P/E
EV/Revenue29.9
EV/Op income
EV/OCF72.5
P/B0.3
P/Tangible book0.3
Tangible book$31.25B
Net cash-$29.13B
Current ratio1.4
Debt/Equity0.9
ROA-2.6%
ROE-6.2%
Cash conversion-28.0%
CapEx/Revenue-0.1%
SBC/Revenue
Asset intensity
Dilution ratio0.0%
Risk assessment
Dilution riskLow
Liquidity riskMedium
  • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
Industry benchmarks
Activity: Banking & Investment Services · cohort 10 companies
Metric0165Activity
Op margin-90.4%26.6% medp25 13.9% · p75 29.0%bottom quartile
Net margin-145.8%18.8% medp25 13.7% · p75 22.7%bottom quartile
Gross margin67.6% medp25 41.5% · p75 93.2%
CapEx / revenue-0.1%1.2% medp25 0.4% · p75 1.9%bottom quartile
Debt / equity95.0%7.7% medp25 7.7% · p75 7.7%top quartile
Observations
IR observations
Mean price target9.82 HKD
Median price target9.82 HKD
High price target10.00 HKD
Low price target9.65 HKD
Mean recommendation1.50 (1=strong buy, 5=strong sell)
Strong-buy count1.00
Buy count1.00
Hold count0.00
Sell count0.00
Strong-sell count0.00
Mean EPS estimate1.17 HKD
Last actual EPS-1.19 HKD
Source: analysis-pipeline (hybrid)Generated: 2026-05-18 01:48 UTCJob: c6bfc05c