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600538$6.6457

Beihai Gofar Chuanshan Biological Co Ltd

PharmaceuticalsVerified

The company's capital structure is characterized by a high price-to-book ratio of 5.06, indicating that the market values the company significantly above its book value. However, the negative operating and net income of -84.45 million CNY and -87.62 million CNY, respectively, suggest operational challenges. The company's liquidity position is medium, with a current ratio of 3.53, but it has negative free cash flow of -78.46 million CNY, which may constrain its ability to fund operations or growth without external financing. Profitability metrics are weak, with a return on equity of -12.74% and a return on assets of -9.77%, both significantly below the industry median for pharmaceuticals. The gross profit margin of 20.44% is also below the industry average, indicating inefficiencies in cost control or pricing power. The company's operating margin is negative at -25.73%, further highlighting the pressure on its bottom line. Geographically, the company's revenue is concentrated in China, with no disclosed international operations. Segment-wise, the company operates as a single business unit, with no material diversification across product lines or therapeutic areas. This lack of diversification increases exposure to domestic regulatory, economic, and competitive risks. The company's growth trajectory is negative, with a net income decline of 100% year-over-year and a revenue of 328.24 million CNY, which is flat or declining compared to prior periods. The outlook for the current fiscal year is bearish, with no clear path to profitability or margin improvement. The company's capital expenditure of -6.46 million CNY is minimal, suggesting a lack of investment in growth or capacity expansion. Risk factors include a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt, which raises concerns about liquidity. The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.08 is low, but the negative operating cash flow of -13.40 million CNY and free cash flow of -78.46 million CNY indicate a reliance on external financing. The dilution risk is currently low, but the company's negative earnings and cash flow could lead to future equity issuances, which would dilute existing shareholders. Recent events include a reported net loss of 87.62 million CNY and a negative EPS of -0.62 CNY, both of which were below analyst expectations. The company has not disclosed any material regulatory or legal proceedings, but its financial performance suggests a need for strategic repositioning or restructuring to address its operational and financial challenges.

30-day price · 600538+0.24 (+3.6%)
Low$6.38High$7.44Close$6.83As of25 May, 00:00 UTC
Profile
CompanyBeihai Gofar Chuanshan Biological Co Ltd
Ticker600538.SS
SectorHealthcare
BusinessPharmaceuticals & Medical Research
Industry groupPharmaceuticals & Medical Research
IndustryPharmaceuticals
AI analysis

Business. Beihai Gofar Chuanshan Biological Co Ltd is a Chinese pharmaceutical company engaged in the research, development, production, and sale of biopharmaceutical products, primarily focusing on vaccines and biological therapeutics.

Classification. The company is classified under the Healthcare economic sector, within the Pharmaceuticals & Medical Research business sector, with a high confidence level of 0.92.

The company's capital structure is characterized by a high price-to-book ratio of 5.06, indicating that the market values the company significantly above its book value. However, the negative operating and net income of -84.45 million CNY and -87.62 million CNY, respectively, suggest operational challenges. The company's liquidity position is medium, with a current ratio of 3.53, but it has negative free cash flow of -78.46 million CNY, which may constrain its ability to fund operations or growth without external financing. Profitability metrics are weak, with a return on equity of -12.74% and a return on assets of -9.77%, both significantly below the industry median for pharmaceuticals. The gross profit margin of 20.44% is also below the industry average, indicating inefficiencies in cost control or pricing power. The company's operating margin is negative at -25.73%, further highlighting the pressure on its bottom line. Geographically, the company's revenue is concentrated in China, with no disclosed international operations. Segment-wise, the company operates as a single business unit, with no material diversification across product lines or therapeutic areas. This lack of diversification increases exposure to domestic regulatory, economic, and competitive risks. The company's growth trajectory is negative, with a net income decline of 100% year-over-year and a revenue of 328.24 million CNY, which is flat or declining compared to prior periods. The outlook for the current fiscal year is bearish, with no clear path to profitability or margin improvement. The company's capital expenditure of -6.46 million CNY is minimal, suggesting a lack of investment in growth or capacity expansion. Risk factors include a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt, which raises concerns about liquidity. The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.08 is low, but the negative operating cash flow of -13.40 million CNY and free cash flow of -78.46 million CNY indicate a reliance on external financing. The dilution risk is currently low, but the company's negative earnings and cash flow could lead to future equity issuances, which would dilute existing shareholders. Recent events include a reported net loss of 87.62 million CNY and a negative EPS of -0.62 CNY, both of which were below analyst expectations. The company has not disclosed any material regulatory or legal proceedings, but its financial performance suggests a need for strategic repositioning or restructuring to address its operational and financial challenges.
Key takeaways
  • The company is trading at a high price-to-book ratio despite negative earnings, suggesting speculative or discounted valuation.
  • Weak profitability metrics, including negative ROE and ROA, indicate operational inefficiencies and poor capital allocation.
  • The company's revenue and earnings are declining, with no clear path to growth or margin improvement.
  • Liquidity is constrained by negative free cash flow and a negative net cash position, increasing reliance on external financing.
  • The company's lack of geographic and product diversification increases exposure to domestic regulatory and economic risks.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyCNY
Revenue$328.2M
Gross profit$67.1M
Operating income-$84.4M
Net income-$87.6M
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow-$13.4M
CapEx-$6.5M
Free cash flow-$78.5M
Total assets$896.8M
Total liabilities$209.0M
Total equity$687.8M
Cash & equivalents
Long-term debt$55.9M
Valuation
Market price$6.64
Market cap$3.48B
Enterprise value$3.54B
P/E
Reported non-GAAP P/E
EV/Revenue10.8
EV/Op income
EV/OCF
P/B5.1
P/Tangible book5.1
Tangible book$687.8M
Net cash-$55.9M
Current ratio3.5
Debt/Equity0.1
ROA-9.8%
ROE-12.7%
Cash conversion15.0%
CapEx/Revenue-2.0%
SBC/Revenue
Asset intensity
Dilution ratio0.0%
Risk assessment
Dilution riskLow
Liquidity riskMedium
  • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
Industry benchmarks
Activity: Pharmaceuticals & Medical Research · cohort 693 companies
Metric600538Activity
Op margin-25.7%2.4% medp25 -91.8% · p75 12.5%below median
Net margin-26.7%1.2% medp25 -98.4% · p75 10.4%below median
Gross margin20.4%45.6% medp25 29.8% · p75 66.7%bottom quartile
CapEx / revenue-2.0%-5.2% medp25 -15.8% · p75 -1.7%above median
Debt / equity8.0%9.3% medp25 0.1% · p75 43.8%below median
Observations
IR observations
Last actual EPS-0.62 CNY
Last actual revenue327,866,000 CNY
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