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002877$9.0956

Wuxi Smart Auto-control Engineering Co Ltd

Industrial Machinery & EquipmentVerified

Wuxi Smart Auto-control Engineering Co Ltd maintains a capital structure with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.65, indicating moderate leverage. The company's liquidity position is assessed as medium, with a current ratio of 1.39, suggesting it can cover short-term obligations but with limited buffer. The price-to-book ratio of 2.68 implies that the market values the company at a premium to its book value, while the price-to-tangible-book ratio is identical, indicating no intangible asset premium. Profitability metrics show a return on equity (ROE) of 1.93% and a return on assets (ROA) of 0.97%, both below the typical thresholds for industrial machinery firms. The company's net income of 23.24 million CNY is modest relative to its revenue of 1.04 billion CNY, with a net margin of 2.23%. Gross profit of 289.35 million CNY represents a 27.76% margin, which is in line with industry norms but does not translate into strong operating margins, as operating income is only 22.41 million CNY. 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 fluctuations and sector-specific risks. The absence of segment or geographic breakdown in the financials suggests a high concentration of risk in one operational area. Looking ahead, the company's growth trajectory is uncertain. The current fiscal year is expected to show a flat or slightly negative revenue trend, with no significant growth anticipated in the next fiscal year. Historical revenue growth has been modest, and the company's capital expenditure of -23.43 million CNY indicates a reduction in investment, which may signal a defensive posture or financial constraints. The company faces moderate liquidity risk due to a current ratio of 1.39 and a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt. While dilution risk is assessed as low, the company's capital structure includes long-term debt of 788.76 million CNY, which could become a concern if interest rates rise or if the company's cash flow weakens. No recent dilutive events have been reported, and the number of shares outstanding has remained unchanged. Recent filings and transcripts do not indicate any material events or strategic shifts. The company has not disclosed any major new projects, partnerships, or regulatory changes that would significantly impact its operations or financial outlook. The absence of recent strategic announcements suggests a stable but unambitious growth path.

30-day price · 002877+0.52 (+6.1%)
Low$8.17High$9.31Close$9.09As of15 May, 00:00 UTC
Profile
CompanyWuxi Smart Auto-control Engineering Co Ltd
Ticker002877.SZ
SectorIndustrials
BusinessIndustrial Goods
Industry groupIndustrial Goods
IndustryIndustrial Machinery & Equipment
AI analysis

Business. Wuxi Smart Auto-control Engineering Co Ltd designs and manufactures industrial machinery and equipment, primarily serving the automotive and industrial automation sectors.

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

Wuxi Smart Auto-control Engineering Co Ltd maintains a capital structure with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.65, indicating moderate leverage. The company's liquidity position is assessed as medium, with a current ratio of 1.39, suggesting it can cover short-term obligations but with limited buffer. The price-to-book ratio of 2.68 implies that the market values the company at a premium to its book value, while the price-to-tangible-book ratio is identical, indicating no intangible asset premium. Profitability metrics show a return on equity (ROE) of 1.93% and a return on assets (ROA) of 0.97%, both below the typical thresholds for industrial machinery firms. The company's net income of 23.24 million CNY is modest relative to its revenue of 1.04 billion CNY, with a net margin of 2.23%. Gross profit of 289.35 million CNY represents a 27.76% margin, which is in line with industry norms but does not translate into strong operating margins, as operating income is only 22.41 million CNY. 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 fluctuations and sector-specific risks. The absence of segment or geographic breakdown in the financials suggests a high concentration of risk in one operational area. Looking ahead, the company's growth trajectory is uncertain. The current fiscal year is expected to show a flat or slightly negative revenue trend, with no significant growth anticipated in the next fiscal year. Historical revenue growth has been modest, and the company's capital expenditure of -23.43 million CNY indicates a reduction in investment, which may signal a defensive posture or financial constraints. The company faces moderate liquidity risk due to a current ratio of 1.39 and a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt. While dilution risk is assessed as low, the company's capital structure includes long-term debt of 788.76 million CNY, which could become a concern if interest rates rise or if the company's cash flow weakens. No recent dilutive events have been reported, and the number of shares outstanding has remained unchanged. Recent filings and transcripts do not indicate any material events or strategic shifts. The company has not disclosed any major new projects, partnerships, or regulatory changes that would significantly impact its operations or financial outlook. The absence of recent strategic announcements suggests a stable but unambitious growth path.
Key takeaways
  • The company's liquidity position is moderate, with a current ratio of 1.39 and a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt.
  • Profitability is weak, with ROE of 1.93% and ROA of 0.97%, below typical thresholds for industrial machinery firms.
  • Revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, increasing exposure to sector-specific risks.
  • Growth is expected to be flat or slightly negative in the current and next fiscal years, with no significant capital investment.
  • Dilution risk is low, but the company's long-term debt of 788.76 million CNY could become a concern if cash flow weakens.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyCNY
Revenue$1.04B
Gross profit$289.3M
Operating income$22.4M
Net income$23.2M
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow$51.6M
CapEx-$23.4M
Free cash flow$60.7M
Total assets$2.39B
Total liabilities$1.18B
Total equity$1.21B
Cash & equivalents
Long-term debt$788.8M
Annual history (last 5)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
FY0$1.04B$22.4M$23.2M$60.7M
FY-1$1.09B$20.0M$22.7M$39.3M
FY-2$1.02B$123.9M$105.0M$91.8M
FY-3$862.5M$86.4M$83.6M-$2.5M
FY-4$734.2M$72.4M$63.3M$45.1M
PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
FY0
FY-1
FY-2
FY-3
FY-4
PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
FY0$2.39B$1.21B
FY-1$2.38B$1.18B
FY-2$2.34B$1.17B
FY-3$2.13B$900.1M
FY-4$1.73B$828.3M
PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
FY0$51.6M-$23.4M$60.7M
FY-1-$39.6M-$32.2M$39.3M
FY-2$2.2M-$48.0M$91.8M
FY-3-$143.7M-$112.2M-$2.5M
FY-4-$41.3M-$50.3M$45.1M
Quarterly history (last 4)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
FQ0$197.2M$7.0M$6.1M
FQ-1$244.7M$5.0M$6.3M
FQ-2$294.6M-$5.4M-$3.4M
FQ-3$318.8M$16.9M$15.0M
FQ-4$184.1M$6.0M$5.4M
FQ-5$308.5M-$17.9M-$11.0M
FQ-6$238.9M-$1.4M-$869.2k
FQ-7$324.0M$24.8M$20.4M
PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
FQ0
FQ-1
FQ-2
FQ-3
FQ-4
FQ-5
FQ-6
FQ-7
PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
FQ0$2.43B$1.21B$118.7M
FQ-1$2.39B$1.21B
FQ-2$2.41B$1.21B$55.8M
FQ-3$2.64B$1.22B
FQ-4$2.37B$1.19B$93.9M
FQ-5$2.38B$1.18B
FQ-6$2.47B$1.19B$53.6M
FQ-7$2.45B$1.19B
PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
FQ0-$21.3M-$6.2M
FQ-1$51.6M-$23.4M
FQ-2-$30.5M-$14.9M
FQ-3-$9.7M-$10.7M
FQ-4-$14.0M-$8.2M
FQ-5-$39.6M-$32.2M
FQ-6-$116.0M-$23.8M
FQ-7-$75.2M-$18.4M
Valuation
Market price$9.09
Market cap$3.23B
Enterprise value$4.02B
P/E139.2
Reported non-GAAP P/E
EV/Revenue3.9
EV/Op income179.5
EV/OCF78.0
P/B2.7
P/Tangible book2.7
Tangible book$1.21B
Net cash-$788.8M
Current ratio1.4
Debt/Equity0.7
ROA1.0%
ROE1.9%
Cash conversion2.2%
CapEx/Revenue-2.2%
SBC/Revenue
Asset intensity
Dilution ratio0.0%
Risk assessment
Dilution riskLow
Liquidity riskMedium
  • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
Industry benchmarks
Activity: Industrial Goods · cohort 13 companies
Metric002877Activity
Op margin2.2%9.4% medp25 9.4% · p75 9.4%bottom quartile
Net margin2.2%5.8% medp25 5.8% · p75 5.8%bottom quartile
Gross margin27.8%26.9% medp25 26.9% · p75 26.9%top quartile
R&D / revenue2.0% medp25 1.6% · p75 3.0%
CapEx / revenue-2.2%2.4% medp25 1.6% · p75 3.3%bottom quartile
Debt / equity65.0%106.4% medp25 106.4% · p75 106.4%bottom quartile
Source: analysis-pipeline (hybrid)Generated: 2026-05-18 00:28 UTCJob: 904950d4