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2197$2.4656

Clover Biopharmaceuticals Ltd

Biotechnology & Medical ResearchVerified

Clover Biopharmaceuticals Ltd has a negative equity position of CNY -1,797.32 million and a cash and equivalents balance of CNY 267.63 million, indicating a liquidity risk despite the absence of immediate filing-based liquidity flags. The company's liquidity position is further reflected in a current ratio of 0.19, suggesting limited short-term liquidity to cover its liabilities. The enterprise value to revenue ratio of 837.84 is significantly higher than the typical range for biotechnology firms, indicating a high valuation relative to its current revenue base. The company's profitability is challenged, with a net loss of CNY -205.09 million and an operating loss of CNY -204.72 million. Its return on equity of 11.41% is positive but misleading due to the negative equity base, while the return on assets of -44.79% highlights the inefficiency in asset utilization to generate profit. These metrics fall below the industry median for profitability and returns, indicating a need for operational improvements to align with industry benchmarks. Clover Biopharmaceuticals Ltd's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, with no disclosed geographic diversification. This lack of diversification increases the company's exposure to market-specific risks, particularly in its primary operating region. The absence of segment-specific revenue data limits the ability to assess the performance of individual product lines or geographic regions. The company's growth trajectory is uncertain, with no disclosed revenue growth in the current fiscal year. The absence of a clear growth strategy and the continued net losses suggest a lack of momentum in scaling operations or achieving profitability. The capital expenditure of CNY -33,000 indicates minimal investment in long-term growth, which may hinder the company's ability to expand its product portfolio or market reach. The risk assessment indicates a low dilution risk, with no immediate filing-based dilution flags detected. However, the company's negative equity position and high debt-to-equity ratio of -0.01 suggest potential financial instability. The absence of dilution pressure is a positive sign, but the company's financial structure remains a concern. The low liquidity risk is offset by the company's negative operating cash flow of CNY -194.83 million, which may impact its ability to fund operations without external financing. Recent events, including the latest financial filings, show continued operational losses and a reliance on cash reserves to sustain operations. The company has not disclosed any material events or strategic initiatives in the latest filings that would indicate a shift in its financial trajectory. The absence of recent positive developments or partnerships may affect investor confidence and the company's ability to attract new capital.

30-day price · 2197-0.39 (-13.7%)
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Profile
CompanyClover Biopharmaceuticals Ltd
Ticker2197.HK
SectorHealthcare
BusinessPharmaceuticals & Medical Research
Industry groupPharmaceuticals & Medical Research
IndustryBiotechnology & Medical Research
AI analysis

Business. Clover Biophaceuticals Ltd is a biotechnology company focused on the research and development of vaccines and therapeutics, primarily generating revenue through product sales and partnerships in the pharmaceutical sector.

Classification. Clover Biopharmaceuticals Ltd is classified under the Healthcare economic sector, within the Pharmaceuticals & Medical Research business sector, and the Biotechnology & Medical Research industry, with a classification confidence of 0.92.

Clover Biopharmaceuticals Ltd has a negative equity position of CNY -1,797.32 million and a cash and equivalents balance of CNY 267.63 million, indicating a liquidity risk despite the absence of immediate filing-based liquidity flags. The company's liquidity position is further reflected in a current ratio of 0.19, suggesting limited short-term liquidity to cover its liabilities. The enterprise value to revenue ratio of 837.84 is significantly higher than the typical range for biotechnology firms, indicating a high valuation relative to its current revenue base. The company's profitability is challenged, with a net loss of CNY -205.09 million and an operating loss of CNY -204.72 million. Its return on equity of 11.41% is positive but misleading due to the negative equity base, while the return on assets of -44.79% highlights the inefficiency in asset utilization to generate profit. These metrics fall below the industry median for profitability and returns, indicating a need for operational improvements to align with industry benchmarks. Clover Biopharmaceuticals Ltd's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, with no disclosed geographic diversification. This lack of diversification increases the company's exposure to market-specific risks, particularly in its primary operating region. The absence of segment-specific revenue data limits the ability to assess the performance of individual product lines or geographic regions. The company's growth trajectory is uncertain, with no disclosed revenue growth in the current fiscal year. The absence of a clear growth strategy and the continued net losses suggest a lack of momentum in scaling operations or achieving profitability. The capital expenditure of CNY -33,000 indicates minimal investment in long-term growth, which may hinder the company's ability to expand its product portfolio or market reach. The risk assessment indicates a low dilution risk, with no immediate filing-based dilution flags detected. However, the company's negative equity position and high debt-to-equity ratio of -0.01 suggest potential financial instability. The absence of dilution pressure is a positive sign, but the company's financial structure remains a concern. The low liquidity risk is offset by the company's negative operating cash flow of CNY -194.83 million, which may impact its ability to fund operations without external financing. Recent events, including the latest financial filings, show continued operational losses and a reliance on cash reserves to sustain operations. The company has not disclosed any material events or strategic initiatives in the latest filings that would indicate a shift in its financial trajectory. The absence of recent positive developments or partnerships may affect investor confidence and the company's ability to attract new capital.
Key takeaways
  • Clover Biopharmaceuticals Ltd is operating at a significant net loss and has negative equity, indicating financial distress.
  • The company's liquidity position is weak, with a current ratio of 0.19 and a high enterprise value to revenue ratio.
  • Profitability metrics are below industry medians, and the company's return on assets is negative.
  • Revenue is concentrated in a single segment, increasing exposure to market-specific risks.
  • Growth is uncertain, with no disclosed revenue growth and minimal capital expenditure.
  • The company has low dilution risk but faces potential financial instability due to its negative equity and high debt-to-equity ratio.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyCNY
Revenue$3.5M
Gross profit$2.7M
Operating income-$204.7M
Net income-$205.1M
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow-$194.8M
CapEx-$33.0k
Free cash flow-$177.9M
Total assets$457.9M
Total liabilities$2.26B
Total equity-$1.80B
Cash & equivalents$267.6M
Long-term debt$10.6M
Annual history (last 5)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
FY0$3.5M-$204.7M-$205.1M-$177.9M
FY-1$38.4M-$897.7M-$903.4M-$864.7M
FY-2$39.3M-$119.8M-$138.5M-$73.0M
FY-3$0.00-$2.45B-$2.45B-$2.50B
FY-4$0.00-$6.01B-$6.02B-$6.07B
PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
FY0
FY-1
FY-2
FY-3
FY-4
PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
FY0$457.9M-$1.80B$267.6M
FY-1$812.7M-$1.64B$401.2M
FY-2$2.10B-$732.8M$735.9M
FY-3$4.69B-$668.1M$1.61B
FY-4$5.35B$1.22B$2.77B
PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
FY0-$194.8M-$33.0k-$177.9M
FY-1-$288.5M-$1.6M-$864.7M
FY-2-$727.9M-$9.2M-$73.0M
FY-3-$1.69B-$105.6M-$2.50B
FY-4-$917.7M-$80.3M-$6.07B
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$2.46
Market cap$3.19B
Enterprise value$2.94B
P/E
Reported non-GAAP P/E
EV/Revenue837.8
EV/Op income
EV/OCF
P/B
P/Tangible book
Tangible book-$1.80B
Net cash$257.0M
Current ratio0.2
Debt/Equity-0.0
ROA-44.8%
ROE11.4%
Cash conversion95.0%
CapEx/Revenue-0.9%
SBC/Revenue
Asset intensity
Dilution ratio0.0%
Risk assessment
Dilution riskLow
Liquidity riskLow
  • No immediate filing-based liquidity or dilution flags were detected.
Industry benchmarks
Activity: Pharmaceuticals & Medical Research · cohort 1 companies
Metric2197Activity
Op margin-5840.7%-2.9% medp25 -218.9% · p75 9.6%bottom quartile
Net margin-5851.4%28.2% medp25 28.2% · p75 28.2%bottom quartile
Gross margin78.2%47.8% medp25 27.6% · p75 68.9%top quartile
CapEx / revenue-0.9%6.6% medp25 6.6% · p75 6.6%bottom quartile
Debt / equity-1.0%271.5% medp25 271.5% · p75 271.5%bottom quartile
Source: analysis-pipeline (hybrid)Generated: 2026-05-19 00:17 UTCJob: 137ee7ff