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INDICATIVE · SAMPLE DATA
30048555

Beijing Science Sun Pharmaceutical Co Ltd

PharmaceuticalsVerified

The company maintains a strong liquidity position, with a current ratio of 18.28, indicating that it holds significantly more current assets than current liabilities. However, its free cash flow is negative at -45.09 million CNY, driven by capital expenditures of -100.28 million CNY, suggesting ongoing investment in operations. The debt-to-equity ratio is very low at 0.01, reflecting a conservative capital structure with minimal leverage. Profitability metrics are modest, with a return on equity (ROE) of 0.43% and a return on assets (ROA) of 0.41%, both below the typical thresholds for pharmaceutical firms, which often aim for ROE above 10% and ROA above 5%. The company's operating margin is 3.07% (12.40 million CNY operating income on 404.72 million CNY revenue), which is significantly below the median for the industry. The company's revenue is concentrated in a single geographic market, with all disclosed revenue generated in China. There is no indication of international operations or revenue diversification in the latest financials. The company does not report segment-level revenue, but its product portfolio is centered on generic and branded pharmaceuticals, with no disclosed R&D or biotechnology segments. Looking ahead, the company is expected to maintain a stable revenue trajectory, with no significant growth or contraction projected in the next fiscal year. The free cash flow is expected to remain negative due to continued capital expenditures, but the company's strong equity base and low debt position provide a buffer against liquidity risk. The risk assessment highlights a medium liquidity risk due to the negative net cash position after subtracting total debt. While the company has a low dilution risk, the negative free cash flow and capital expenditures suggest potential pressure to raise additional capital in the near term. No dilution events were disclosed in the latest filings, and the shares outstanding remain unchanged between basic and diluted shares. Recent filings and transcripts do not indicate any material events or strategic shifts. The company continues to operate within its core pharmaceutical business, with no disclosed M&A activity or major product launches in the latest reporting period.

30-day price · 300485-0.65 (-6.0%)
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Profile
CompanyBeijing Science Sun Pharmaceutical Co Ltd
Ticker300485.SZ
SectorHealthcare
BusinessPharmaceuticals & Medical Research
Industry groupPharmaceuticals & Medical Research
IndustryPharmaceuticals
AI analysis

Business. Beijing Science Sun Pharmaceutical Co Ltd is a Chinese pharmaceutical company that develops, produces, and sells generic and branded drugs, primarily in the domestic market.

Classification. The company 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.

The company maintains a strong liquidity position, with a current ratio of 18.28, indicating that it holds significantly more current assets than current liabilities. However, its free cash flow is negative at -45.09 million CNY, driven by capital expenditures of -100.28 million CNY, suggesting ongoing investment in operations. The debt-to-equity ratio is very low at 0.01, reflecting a conservative capital structure with minimal leverage. Profitability metrics are modest, with a return on equity (ROE) of 0.43% and a return on assets (ROA) of 0.41%, both below the typical thresholds for pharmaceutical firms, which often aim for ROE above 10% and ROA above 5%. The company's operating margin is 3.07% (12.40 million CNY operating income on 404.72 million CNY revenue), which is significantly below the median for the industry. The company's revenue is concentrated in a single geographic market, with all disclosed revenue generated in China. There is no indication of international operations or revenue diversification in the latest financials. The company does not report segment-level revenue, but its product portfolio is centered on generic and branded pharmaceuticals, with no disclosed R&D or biotechnology segments. Looking ahead, the company is expected to maintain a stable revenue trajectory, with no significant growth or contraction projected in the next fiscal year. The free cash flow is expected to remain negative due to continued capital expenditures, but the company's strong equity base and low debt position provide a buffer against liquidity risk. The risk assessment highlights a medium liquidity risk due to the negative net cash position after subtracting total debt. While the company has a low dilution risk, the negative free cash flow and capital expenditures suggest potential pressure to raise additional capital in the near term. No dilution events were disclosed in the latest filings, and the shares outstanding remain unchanged between basic and diluted shares. Recent filings and transcripts do not indicate any material events or strategic shifts. The company continues to operate within its core pharmaceutical business, with no disclosed M&A activity or major product launches in the latest reporting period.
Key takeaways
  • The company has a strong liquidity position but is investing heavily in capital expenditures, leading to negative free cash flow.
  • Profitability metrics are below industry norms, with ROE and ROA at 0.43% and 0.41%, respectively.
  • Revenue is entirely concentrated in China, with no international diversification.
  • The company maintains a conservative capital structure with minimal debt.
  • No material dilution risk is currently present, but negative free cash flow may necessitate future capital raises.
  • No recent strategic or operational changes have been disclosed.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyCNY
Revenue$404.7M
Gross profit$257.1M
Operating income$12.4M
Net income$14.6M
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow$27.1M
CapEx-$100.3M
Free cash flow-$45.1M
Total assets$3.57B
Total liabilities$197.4M
Total equity$3.37B
Cash & equivalents
Long-term debt$20.0M
Valuation
Market price
Market cap
Enterprise value
P/E
Reported non-GAAP P/E
EV/Revenue
EV/Op income
EV/OCF
P/B
P/Tangible book
Tangible book$3.37B
Net cash-$20.0M
Current ratio18.3
Debt/Equity0.0
ROA0.4%
ROE0.4%
Cash conversion1.9%
CapEx/Revenue-24.8%
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
Metric300485Activity
Op margin3.1%18.2% medp25 18.2% · p75 24.6%bottom quartile
Net margin3.6%14.7% medp25 11.7% · p75 28.1%bottom quartile
Gross margin63.5%19.7% medp25 19.7% · p75 39.8%top quartile
R&D / revenue24.3% medp25 6.6% · p75 24.3%
CapEx / revenue-24.8%4.9% medp25 4.2% · p75 6.3%bottom quartile
Debt / equity1.0%71.3% medp25 19.0% · p75 91.7%bottom quartile
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