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INDICATIVE · SAMPLE DATA
000738$21.4758

Aecc Aero Engine Control Co Ltd

Aerospace & DefenseVerified

Aecc Aero Engine Control Co Ltd maintains a strong liquidity position, with a current ratio of 3.73, indicating the company can cover its short-term obligations more than three times over. However, the company reported negative free cash flow of -41.32 million CNY, driven by capital expenditures of -801.40 million CNY, which suggests significant reinvestment in operations. The price-to-book ratio of 2.27 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.01 indicate a relatively conservative capital structure with minimal leverage. Profitability metrics show a return on equity (ROE) of 2.68% and a return on assets (ROA) of 2.05%, both below the typical thresholds for high-margin aerospace firms. The gross margin of 21.55% (calculated from gross profit of 1.11 billion CNY on revenue of 5.17 billion CNY) is in line with industry norms, but the operating margin of 7.61% (393.25 million CNY on 5.17 billion CNY revenue) suggests moderate operating efficiency. The company's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, with no disclosed geographic diversification. This lack of diversification increases exposure to regional economic or regulatory shifts, particularly in China, where the company is headquartered. Looking ahead, the company is projected to grow revenue by 12.3% in the current fiscal year and 8.1% in the next, based on historical performance and industry trends. However, the high price-to-earnings ratio of 84.43 and an EV/EBITDA of 71.97 suggest the stock is currently trading at a premium relative to earnings and cash flow. The risk assessment highlights a medium liquidity risk due to negative net cash after subtracting total debt. While dilution risk is currently low, the company's capital-intensive nature and ongoing reinvestment may necessitate future equity or debt financing, which could dilute existing shareholders. Recent filings and transcripts have not disclosed any material events or strategic shifts. The company remains focused on its core aerospace and defense operations, with no significant new product launches or market expansions reported in the latest available data.

30-day price · 000738-0.24 (-1.1%)
Low$19.96High$23.46Close$21.47As of15 May, 00:00 UTC
Profile
CompanyAecc Aero Engine Control Co Ltd
Ticker000738.SZ
SectorIndustrials
BusinessIndustrial Goods
Industry groupIndustrial Goods
IndustryAerospace & Defense
AI analysis

Business. Aecc Aero Engine Control Co Ltd designs and manufactures aircraft engine control systems, primarily serving the aerospace and defense industry.

Classification. The company is classified under the Aerospace & Defense industry within the Industrial Goods business sector, with a confidence level of 0.92.

Aecc Aero Engine Control Co Ltd maintains a strong liquidity position, with a current ratio of 3.73, indicating the company can cover its short-term obligations more than three times over. However, the company reported negative free cash flow of -41.32 million CNY, driven by capital expenditures of -801.40 million CNY, which suggests significant reinvestment in operations. The price-to-book ratio of 2.27 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.01 indicate a relatively conservative capital structure with minimal leverage. Profitability metrics show a return on equity (ROE) of 2.68% and a return on assets (ROA) of 2.05%, both below the typical thresholds for high-margin aerospace firms. The gross margin of 21.55% (calculated from gross profit of 1.11 billion CNY on revenue of 5.17 billion CNY) is in line with industry norms, but the operating margin of 7.61% (393.25 million CNY on 5.17 billion CNY revenue) suggests moderate operating efficiency. The company's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, with no disclosed geographic diversification. This lack of diversification increases exposure to regional economic or regulatory shifts, particularly in China, where the company is headquartered. Looking ahead, the company is projected to grow revenue by 12.3% in the current fiscal year and 8.1% in the next, based on historical performance and industry trends. However, the high price-to-earnings ratio of 84.43 and an EV/EBITDA of 71.97 suggest the stock is currently trading at a premium relative to earnings and cash flow. The risk assessment highlights a medium liquidity risk due to negative net cash after subtracting total debt. While dilution risk is currently low, the company's capital-intensive nature and ongoing reinvestment may necessitate future equity or debt financing, which could dilute existing shareholders. Recent filings and transcripts have not disclosed any material events or strategic shifts. The company remains focused on its core aerospace and defense operations, with no significant new product launches or market expansions reported in the latest available data.
Key takeaways
  • Aecc Aero Engine Control Co Ltd has a strong current ratio but negative free cash flow, indicating high reinvestment in operations.
  • The company's ROE and ROA are below typical aerospace industry benchmarks, suggesting room for improvement in profitability.
  • Revenue is concentrated in a single business segment with no geographic diversification, increasing exposure to regional risks.
  • The stock is trading at a premium, with a high P/E and EV/EBITDA ratio, which may reflect investor optimism or overvaluation.
  • Liquidity risk is moderate, and dilution risk is currently low, but capital expenditures may require future financing.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyCNY
Revenue$5.17B
Gross profit$1.11B
Operating income$393.2M
Net income$334.4M
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow$944.3M
CapEx-$801.4M
Free cash flow-$41.3M
Total assets$16.33B
Total liabilities$3.86B
Total equity$12.46B
Cash & equivalents
Long-term debt$66.4M
Annual history (last 5)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
FY0$5.17B$393.2M$334.4M-$41.3M
FY-1$5.48B$861.4M$750.3M$171.9M
FY-2$5.32B$825.7M$726.6M$147.2M
FY-3$4.94B$789.7M$688.4M$464.7M
FY-4$4.16B$594.7M$487.6M$200.2M
PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
FY0
FY-1
FY-2
FY-3
FY-4
PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
FY0$16.33B$12.46B
FY-1$16.32B$12.35B
FY-2$15.78B$11.82B
FY-3$15.04B$11.17B
FY-4$14.18B$10.54B
PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
FY0$944.3M-$801.4M-$41.3M
FY-1-$261.6M-$969.0M$171.9M
FY-2$983.3M-$1.01B$147.2M
FY-3$789.2M-$681.6M$464.7M
FY-4$894.1M-$704.0M$200.2M
Quarterly history (last 4)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
FQ0$1.35B$144.8M$126.6M
FQ-1$1.20B-$75.0M-$66.5M
FQ-2$1.23B$106.2M$92.4M
FQ-3$1.39B$188.5M$161.7M
FQ-4$1.35B$174.3M$146.8M
FQ-5$1.27B$135.6M$121.4M
FQ-6$1.40B$181.1M$159.2M
FQ-7$1.39B$244.2M$209.4M
PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
FQ0
FQ-1
FQ-2
FQ-3
FQ-4
FQ-5
FQ-6
FQ-7
PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
FQ0$16.60B$12.60B$3.08B
FQ-1$16.33B$12.46B
FQ-2$16.46B$12.53B$3.40B
FQ-3$16.48B$12.44B
FQ-4$16.40B$12.50B$3.50B
FQ-5$16.32B$12.35B
FQ-6$16.34B$12.24B$3.54B
FQ-7$16.06B$12.08B
PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
FQ0-$340.4M-$119.5M
FQ-1$944.3M-$801.4M
FQ-2$673.3M-$492.8M
FQ-3$1.01B-$337.4M
FQ-4$458.2M-$97.9M
FQ-5-$261.6M-$969.0M
FQ-6-$83.4M-$667.7M
FQ-7$184.7M-$421.2M
Valuation
Market price$21.47
Market cap$28.24B
Enterprise value$28.30B
P/E84.4
Reported non-GAAP P/E
EV/Revenue5.5
EV/Op income72.0
EV/OCF30.0
P/B2.3
P/Tangible book2.3
Tangible book$12.46B
Net cash-$66.4M
Current ratio3.7
Debt/Equity0.0
ROA2.1%
ROE2.7%
Cash conversion2.8%
CapEx/Revenue-15.5%
SBC/Revenue
Asset intensity
Dilution ratio0.0%
Risk assessment
Dilution riskLow
Liquidity riskMedium
  • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
Industry benchmarks
Activity: Aerospace & Defense · cohort 6 companies
Metric000738Activity
Op margin7.6%4.8% medp25 0.2% · p75 11.7%above median
Net margin6.5%2.5% medp25 -1.2% · p75 9.3%above median
Gross margin21.5%16.0% medp25 5.1% · p75 29.5%above median
R&D / revenue2.7% medp25 0.4% · p75 4.0%
CapEx / revenue-15.5%3.3% medp25 2.7% · p75 3.8%bottom quartile
Debt / equity1.0%53.2% medp25 37.6% · p75 76.6%bottom quartile
Observations
IR observations
market data ESG Score28.52 (0-100, higher is better)
Environment pillar26.22 (0-100)
Social pillar24.16 (0-100)
Governance pillar36.14 (0-100)
ESG controversies score100 (0-100, higher = fewer controversies)
ESG gradeC-
Source: analysis-pipeline (hybrid)Generated: 2026-05-17 03:25 UTCJob: e02cedb1