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600629$18.5757

Arcplus Group PLC

Construction & EngineeringVerified

Arcplus Group PLC maintains a market capitalization of CNY 18.02 billion and a price-to-earnings ratio of 251.57, indicating a high valuation relative to earnings. The company's liquidity position is characterized by a current ratio of 1.23 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.22, suggesting moderate leverage and a balanced capital structure. Free cash flow of CNY 103.74 million and operating cash flow of CNY 202.47 million support its liquidity, though net cash is negative after subtracting total debt. Profitability metrics reveal a return on equity of 1.36% and a return on assets of 0.47%, both below the industry median for construction and engineering firms. The company's operating margin is 3.90% (CNY 272.07 million operating income on CNY 6.98 billion revenue), and net margin is 1.03% (CNY 71.63 million net income on CNY 6.98 billion revenue), indicating limited profitability relative to peers. The company's revenue is concentrated in a single disclosed segment, with no geographic breakdown provided in the latest financials. This lack of diversification increases exposure to regional economic fluctuations and project-specific risks. Outlook data is not available for the current or next fiscal year, but historical revenue growth is minimal, with a flat trajectory observed in the most recent period. Analysts have issued a uniform price target of CNY 10.08, significantly below the current market price of CNY 18.57, suggesting a bearish sentiment. Risk factors include a medium liquidity risk due to negative net cash and a low dilution risk, as shares outstanding remain unchanged between basic and diluted measures. No recent dilutive events are reported, and the company has not issued new shares in the latest period. Recent filings and transcripts are not available in the provided data, limiting insight into management commentary or strategic shifts. The company's risk assessment highlights the need for improved cash flow generation and debt management to support long-term stability.

30-day price · 600629-0.05 (-0.2%)
Low$19.21High$22.64Close$20.10As of15 May, 00:00 UTC
Profile
CompanyArcplus Group PLC
Ticker600629.SS
SectorIndustrials
BusinessIndustrial & Commercial Services
Industry groupIndustrial & Commercial Services
IndustryConstruction & Engineering
AI analysis

Business. Arcplus Group PLC provides industrial and commercial services, primarily in construction and engineering, generating revenue through project-based contracts and service delivery.

Classification. Arcplus Group PLC is classified under the industry "Construction & Engineering" within the "Industrial & Commercial Services" business sector, with a confidence level of 0.92.

Arcplus Group PLC maintains a market capitalization of CNY 18.02 billion and a price-to-earnings ratio of 251.57, indicating a high valuation relative to earnings. The company's liquidity position is characterized by a current ratio of 1.23 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.22, suggesting moderate leverage and a balanced capital structure. Free cash flow of CNY 103.74 million and operating cash flow of CNY 202.47 million support its liquidity, though net cash is negative after subtracting total debt. Profitability metrics reveal a return on equity of 1.36% and a return on assets of 0.47%, both below the industry median for construction and engineering firms. The company's operating margin is 3.90% (CNY 272.07 million operating income on CNY 6.98 billion revenue), and net margin is 1.03% (CNY 71.63 million net income on CNY 6.98 billion revenue), indicating limited profitability relative to peers. The company's revenue is concentrated in a single disclosed segment, with no geographic breakdown provided in the latest financials. This lack of diversification increases exposure to regional economic fluctuations and project-specific risks. Outlook data is not available for the current or next fiscal year, but historical revenue growth is minimal, with a flat trajectory observed in the most recent period. Analysts have issued a uniform price target of CNY 10.08, significantly below the current market price of CNY 18.57, suggesting a bearish sentiment. Risk factors include a medium liquidity risk due to negative net cash and a low dilution risk, as shares outstanding remain unchanged between basic and diluted measures. No recent dilutive events are reported, and the company has not issued new shares in the latest period. Recent filings and transcripts are not available in the provided data, limiting insight into management commentary or strategic shifts. The company's risk assessment highlights the need for improved cash flow generation and debt management to support long-term stability.
Key takeaways
  • Arcplus Group PLC is overvalued based on a price-to-earnings ratio of 251.57, far exceeding typical valuations for construction and engineering firms.
  • The company's return on equity of 1.36% and return on assets of 0.47% are below industry medians, indicating weak profitability.
  • Revenue concentration in a single segment and lack of geographic diversification increase operational risk.
  • Analysts have issued a bearish price target of CNY 10.08, suggesting a potential 45% downside from the current market price.
  • Liquidity is constrained by negative net cash, and the company must improve operating cash flow to support its capital structure.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyCNY
Revenue$6.98B
Gross profit$1.43B
Operating income$27.2M
Net income$71.6M
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow$202.5M
CapEx-$89.9M
Free cash flow$103.7M
Total assets$15.29B
Total liabilities$10.02B
Total equity$5.27B
Cash & equivalents
Long-term debt$1.17B
Valuation
Market price$18.57
Market cap$18.02B
Enterprise value$19.19B
P/E251.6
Reported non-GAAP P/E
EV/Revenue2.8
EV/Op income705.3
EV/OCF94.8
P/B3.4
P/Tangible book3.4
Tangible book$5.27B
Net cash-$1.17B
Current ratio1.2
Debt/Equity0.2
ROA0.5%
ROE1.4%
Cash conversion2.8%
CapEx/Revenue-1.3%
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 & Commercial Services · cohort 1120 companies
Metric600629Activity
Op margin0.4%4.7% medp25 0.8% · p75 10.1%bottom quartile
Net margin1.0%3.3% medp25 0.3% · p75 7.0%below median
Gross margin20.5%14.9% medp25 8.8% · p75 27.2%above median
CapEx / revenue-1.3%-1.4% medp25 -4.1% · p75 -0.4%above median
Debt / equity22.0%40.5% medp25 8.2% · p75 95.8%below median
Observations
IR observations
Mean price target10.08 CNY
Median price target10.08 CNY
High price target10.08 CNY
Low price target10.08 CNY
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