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INDICATIVE · SAMPLE DATA
2268$53.4059

WuXi XDC Cayman Inc

PharmaceuticalsVerified

WuXi XDC Cayman Inc maintains a strong liquidity position, with a current ratio of 2.75, indicating the company can cover its short-term liabilities more than two and a half times over. However, the company has a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt, which raises some liquidity concerns. The price-to-book ratio of 6.28 suggests that the market is valuing the company significantly above its book value, potentially reflecting high expectations for future growth. In terms of profitability, WuXi XDC Cayman Inc reports a return on equity (ROE) of 13.8%, which is strong and indicates efficient use of shareholders' equity to generate profits. The return on assets (ROA) of 10.26% also reflects a solid ability to generate returns from its asset base. These metrics are in line with the industry's preferred metrics for pharmaceutical companies, which emphasize ROE and ROA as key indicators of operational efficiency. The company's revenue is primarily concentrated in its core pharmaceutical services, with no significant geographic diversification disclosed in the available data. This concentration may expose the company to risks associated with regulatory changes or market shifts in the pharmaceutical sector. Looking at the growth trajectory, WuXi XDC Cayman Inc is expected to maintain a positive revenue outlook, supported by strong demand for its drug discovery and development services. The company's capital expenditure of -1.26 billion CNY indicates a reduction in investment in physical assets, which may signal a shift toward more efficient operations or a focus on cash preservation. The risk assessment for WuXi XDC Cayman Inc highlights a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk. The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.08 suggests a conservative capital structure, with minimal reliance on debt financing. However, the negative net cash position after subtracting total debt is a key flag that investors should monitor. Recent events, including analyst estimates and price targets, indicate strong investor confidence in WuXi XDC Cayman Inc. The mean price target of 78.61 CNY and the median price target of 82.00 CNY suggest that analysts expect the stock to appreciate significantly from its current market price of 53.4 CNY. The mean recommendation of 1.65, with 7 strong-buy and 13 buy ratings, further supports a positive outlook.

30-day price · 2268-8.30 (-13.5%)
Low$51.40High$66.50Close$53.40As of18 May, 00:00 UTC
Profile
CompanyWuXi XDC Cayman Inc
Ticker2268.HK
SectorHealthcare
BusinessPharmaceuticals & Medical Research
Industry groupPharmaceuticals & Medical Research
IndustryPharmaceuticals
AI analysis

Business. WuXi XDC Cayman Inc is a pharmaceutical company that provides end-to-end services for the discovery, development, and manufacturing of small molecule drugs, primarily serving the global pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.

Classification. WuXi XDC Cayman Inc is classified under the Healthcare economic sector, within the Pharmaceuticals & Medical Research business sector, and the Pharmaceuticals industry, with a classification confidence of 0.92.

WuXi XDC Cayman Inc maintains a strong liquidity position, with a current ratio of 2.75, indicating the company can cover its short-term liabilities more than two and a half times over. However, the company has a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt, which raises some liquidity concerns. The price-to-book ratio of 6.28 suggests that the market is valuing the company significantly above its book value, potentially reflecting high expectations for future growth. In terms of profitability, WuXi XDC Cayman Inc reports a return on equity (ROE) of 13.8%, which is strong and indicates efficient use of shareholders' equity to generate profits. The return on assets (ROA) of 10.26% also reflects a solid ability to generate returns from its asset base. These metrics are in line with the industry's preferred metrics for pharmaceutical companies, which emphasize ROE and ROA as key indicators of operational efficiency. The company's revenue is primarily concentrated in its core pharmaceutical services, with no significant geographic diversification disclosed in the available data. This concentration may expose the company to risks associated with regulatory changes or market shifts in the pharmaceutical sector. Looking at the growth trajectory, WuXi XDC Cayman Inc is expected to maintain a positive revenue outlook, supported by strong demand for its drug discovery and development services. The company's capital expenditure of -1.26 billion CNY indicates a reduction in investment in physical assets, which may signal a shift toward more efficient operations or a focus on cash preservation. The risk assessment for WuXi XDC Cayman Inc highlights a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk. The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.08 suggests a conservative capital structure, with minimal reliance on debt financing. However, the negative net cash position after subtracting total debt is a key flag that investors should monitor. Recent events, including analyst estimates and price targets, indicate strong investor confidence in WuXi XDC Cayman Inc. The mean price target of 78.61 CNY and the median price target of 82.00 CNY suggest that analysts expect the stock to appreciate significantly from its current market price of 53.4 CNY. The mean recommendation of 1.65, with 7 strong-buy and 13 buy ratings, further supports a positive outlook.
Key takeaways
  • WuXi XDC Cayman Inc has a strong ROE of 13.8% and ROA of 10.26%, indicating efficient use of equity and assets.
  • The company's liquidity position is strong with a current ratio of 2.75, but its negative net cash position after subtracting total debt is a concern.
  • Analysts have a positive outlook, with a mean price target of 78.61 CNY and a median price target of 82.00 CNY.
  • The company's capital structure is conservative, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.08.
  • WuXi XDC Cayman Inc is expected to maintain a positive revenue outlook, supported by strong demand for its services.
  • The company's revenue is concentrated in its core pharmaceutical services, which may expose it to sector-specific risks.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyCNY
Revenue$5.94B
Gross profit$2.14B
Operating income$1.75B
Net income$1.48B
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow$1.78B
CapEx-$1.26B
Free cash flow$380.3M
Total assets$14.44B
Total liabilities$3.71B
Total equity$10.73B
Cash & equivalents
Long-term debt$879.1M
Annual history (last 5)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
FY0$5.94B$1.75B$1.48B$380.3M
FY-1$4.05B$1.22B$1.07B-$324.5M
FY-2$2.12B$360.4M$283.5M-$196.7M
FY-3$990.4M$198.7M$155.7M-$15.2M
FY-4$311.1M$67.3M$54.9M$21.8M
PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
FY0
FY-1
FY-2
FY-3
FY-4
PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
FY0$14.44B$10.73B
FY-1$9.12B$6.64B
FY-2$6.74B$5.45B
FY-3$2.50B$1.48B
FY-4$879.8M$20.9M
PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
FY0$1.78B-$1.26B$380.3M
FY-1$717.2M-$1.51B-$324.5M
FY-2$332.8M-$539.4M-$196.7M
FY-3$251.8M-$201.4M-$15.2M
FY-4$27.5M-$51.9M$21.8M
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$53.40
Market cap$67.32B
Enterprise value$68.20B
P/E45.5
Reported non-GAAP P/E
EV/Revenue11.5
EV/Op income38.9
EV/OCF38.2
P/B6.3
P/Tangible book6.3
Tangible book$10.73B
Net cash-$879.1M
Current ratio2.8
Debt/Equity0.1
ROA10.3%
ROE13.8%
Cash conversion1.2%
CapEx/Revenue-21.2%
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
Metric2268Activity
Op margin29.5%18.2% medp25 18.2% · p75 24.6%top quartile
Net margin24.9%14.7% medp25 11.7% · p75 28.1%above median
Gross margin36.0%19.7% medp25 19.7% · p75 39.8%above median
R&D / revenue24.3% medp25 6.6% · p75 24.3%
CapEx / revenue-21.2%4.9% medp25 4.2% · p75 6.3%bottom quartile
Debt / equity8.0%71.3% medp25 19.0% · p75 91.7%bottom quartile
Observations
IR observations
Mean price target78.61 CNY
Median price target82.00 CNY
High price target106.67 CNY
Low price target25.52 CNY
Mean recommendation1.65 (1=strong buy, 5=strong sell)
Strong-buy count7.00
Buy count13.00
Hold count0.00
Sell count0.00
Strong-sell count0.00
Mean EPS estimate1.66 CNY
Last actual EPS1.12 CNY
Source: analysis-pipeline (hybrid)Generated: 2026-05-19 00:29 UTCJob: bafbce0e