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INDICATIVE · SAMPLE DATA
003020$21.7455

Hefei Lifeon Pharmaceutical Co Ltd

PharmaceuticalsVerified

Hefei Lifeon maintains a strong liquidity position with a current ratio of 2.26, indicating the company can cover its short-term liabilities with its short-term assets. However, the company has a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt, which introduces a medium liquidity risk. The debt-to-equity ratio is low at 0.06, suggesting a conservative capital structure with limited leverage. In terms of profitability, Hefei Lifeon reports a return on equity (ROE) of 9.13% and a return on assets (ROA) of 6.39%, both of which are key metrics for evaluating the efficiency of capital use in the pharmaceutical industry. These figures are to be compared with the industry median to determine whether the company is outperforming or underperforming its peers. The company's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, as disclosed in its financial statements, with no significant geographic diversification beyond the Chinese market. This concentration increases exposure to local economic and regulatory risks, which could affect revenue stability. Looking ahead, Hefei Lifeon is expected to maintain a stable growth trajectory, with revenue and earnings growth projected to remain in line with historical performance. The company's free cash flow is currently negative at -31.5 million CNY, which may limit its ability to reinvest in growth opportunities without external financing. The risk assessment indicates a low dilution potential, with no significant dilution sources identified in the latest filings. However, the company's negative free cash flow and capital expenditures of -118.46 million CNY suggest a need for external financing, which could introduce dilution pressure in the future. Recent filings and transcripts do not highlight any major strategic shifts or operational disruptions. The company continues to focus on its core pharmaceutical business, with no significant new product launches or market expansions disclosed in the latest available data.

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Profile
CompanyHefei Lifeon Pharmaceutical Co Ltd
Ticker003020.SZ
SectorHealthcare
BusinessPharmaceuticals & Medical Research
Industry groupPharmaceuticals & Medical Research
IndustryPharmaceuticals
AI analysis

Business. Hefei Lifeon Pharmaceutical Co Ltd is a Chinese pharmaceutical company that develops, produces, and sells a range of pharmaceutical products, primarily in the domestic market.

Classification. Hefei Lifeon is classified under the Healthcare economic sector, specifically in the Pharmaceuticals & Medical Research business sector, with a high confidence level of 0.92.

Hefei Lifeon maintains a strong liquidity position with a current ratio of 2.26, indicating the company can cover its short-term liabilities with its short-term assets. However, the company has a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt, which introduces a medium liquidity risk. The debt-to-equity ratio is low at 0.06, suggesting a conservative capital structure with limited leverage. In terms of profitability, Hefei Lifeon reports a return on equity (ROE) of 9.13% and a return on assets (ROA) of 6.39%, both of which are key metrics for evaluating the efficiency of capital use in the pharmaceutical industry. These figures are to be compared with the industry median to determine whether the company is outperforming or underperforming its peers. The company's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, as disclosed in its financial statements, with no significant geographic diversification beyond the Chinese market. This concentration increases exposure to local economic and regulatory risks, which could affect revenue stability. Looking ahead, Hefei Lifeon is expected to maintain a stable growth trajectory, with revenue and earnings growth projected to remain in line with historical performance. The company's free cash flow is currently negative at -31.5 million CNY, which may limit its ability to reinvest in growth opportunities without external financing. The risk assessment indicates a low dilution potential, with no significant dilution sources identified in the latest filings. However, the company's negative free cash flow and capital expenditures of -118.46 million CNY suggest a need for external financing, which could introduce dilution pressure in the future. Recent filings and transcripts do not highlight any major strategic shifts or operational disruptions. The company continues to focus on its core pharmaceutical business, with no significant new product launches or market expansions disclosed in the latest available data.
Key takeaways
  • Hefei Lifeon has a conservative capital structure with a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.06.
  • The company's ROE of 9.13% and ROA of 6.39% indicate moderate profitability relative to its asset base.
  • Revenue is concentrated in a single business segment and geographic market, increasing exposure to local risks.
  • Free cash flow is negative, which may necessitate external financing for growth.
  • The company has a low dilution risk at present, but capital expenditures and negative cash flow could change this outlook.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyCNY
Revenue$1.55B
Gross profit$992.4M
Operating income$181.5M
Net income$165.2M
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow$212.9M
CapEx-$118.5M
Free cash flow-$31.5M
Total assets$2.59B
Total liabilities$776.9M
Total equity$1.81B
Cash & equivalents
Long-term debt$113.9M
Annual history (last 5)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
FY0$1.55B$181.5M$165.2M-$31.5M
FY-1$1.52B$173.0M$160.6M$7.3k
FY-2$1.90B$255.1M$226.7M$19.6M
FY-3$2.58B$239.7M$209.6M-$66.0M
FY-4$2.27B$192.2M$172.2M-$24.5M
PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
FY0
FY-1
FY-2
FY-3
FY-4
PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
FY0$2.59B$1.81B
FY-1$2.59B$1.74B
FY-2$2.48B$1.69B
FY-3$2.12B$1.48B$235.4k
FY-4$1.67B$1.30B$210.2k
PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
FY0$212.9M-$118.5M-$31.5M
FY-1$197.5M-$154.5M$7.3k
FY-2$203.7M-$197.5M$19.6M
FY-3$200.6M-$246.4M-$66.0M
FY-4$158.7M-$186.9M-$24.5M
Quarterly history (last 4)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
FQ0$357.1M$41.8M$35.3M
FQ-1$473.1M$44.4M$44.3M
FQ-2$348.2M$36.1M$30.7M
FQ-3$372.2M$56.9M$52.0M
FQ-4$360.2M$44.1M$38.3M
FQ-5$393.4M$46.2M$41.6M
FQ-6$355.8M$44.4M$41.5M
FQ-7$435.7M$58.2M$47.1M
PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
FQ0
FQ-1
FQ-2
FQ-3
FQ-4
FQ-5
FQ-6
FQ-7
PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
FQ0$2.65B$1.84B$285.1M
FQ-1$2.59B$1.81B
FQ-2$2.60B$1.80B$402.6M
FQ-3$2.54B$1.77B
FQ-4$2.60B$1.78B$411.5M
FQ-5$2.59B$1.74B
FQ-6$2.55B$1.73B$319.8M
FQ-7$2.48B$1.69B
PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
FQ0$63.7M-$30.1M
FQ-1$212.9M-$118.5M
FQ-2$188.0M-$91.1M
FQ-3$96.6M-$65.2M
FQ-4$36.1M-$35.1M
FQ-5$197.5M-$154.5M
FQ-6$126.7M-$108.1M
FQ-7$77.7M-$95.2M
Valuation
Market price$21.74
Market cap$4.13B
Enterprise value$4.25B
P/E25.0
Reported non-GAAP P/E
EV/Revenue2.7
EV/Op income23.4
EV/OCF20.0
P/B2.3
P/Tangible book2.3
Tangible book$1.81B
Net cash-$113.9M
Current ratio2.3
Debt/Equity0.1
ROA6.4%
ROE9.1%
Cash conversion1.3%
CapEx/Revenue-7.6%
SBC/Revenue
Asset intensity
Dilution ratio0.0%
Risk assessment
Dilution riskLow
Liquidity riskMedium
  • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
Industry benchmarks
Activity: Pharmaceuticals · cohort 25 companies
Metric003020Activity
Op margin11.7%18.2% medp25 18.2% · p75 24.6%bottom quartile
Net margin10.6%14.7% medp25 11.7% · p75 28.1%bottom quartile
Gross margin63.9%19.7% medp25 19.7% · p75 39.8%top quartile
R&D / revenue24.3% medp25 6.6% · p75 24.3%
CapEx / revenue-7.6%4.9% medp25 4.2% · p75 6.3%bottom quartile
Debt / equity6.0%71.3% medp25 19.0% · p75 91.7%bottom quartile
Source: analysis-pipeline (hybrid)Generated: 2026-05-18 00:57 UTCJob: e50c1c31