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INDICATIVE · SAMPLE DATA
600879$21.2859

China Aerospace Times Electronics Co Ltd

Aerospace & DefenseVerified

The company's capital structure is characterized by a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.45, indicating a moderate reliance on debt financing. Its liquidity position is assessed as medium, with a current ratio of 1.69, suggesting the company has sufficient short-term assets to cover its short-term liabilities, but with limited excess capacity. The price-to-book ratio of 3.43 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 significant intangible assets. Profitability metrics reveal a weak performance, with a return on equity (ROE) of 0.0052 and a return on assets (ROA) of 0.0022. These figures are below the typical thresholds for healthy returns in the aerospace and defense industry, which often require ROE above 0.10 and ROA above 0.05. The company's net income of 106,445,520 CNY is significantly lower than its revenue of 3,897,846,490 CNY, indicating a low net profit margin. Geographically and segment-wise, the company's exposure is not explicitly detailed in the available data. However, the nature of its business suggests a high concentration in domestic government contracts, which could pose risks related to political and regulatory changes. The lack of detailed segment reporting limits the ability to assess diversification and potential growth areas. The company's growth trajectory is uncertain, with no specific revenue growth projections provided. The current financial snapshot does not include historical revenue data to establish a clear trend. The absence of a defined growth strategy and the weak profitability metrics suggest that the company may face challenges in sustaining or increasing its revenue in the near term. Risk factors include a medium liquidity risk, as indicated by the negative net cash position after subtracting total debt. The dilution risk is assessed as low, with no significant dilution potential reported. However, the company's high price-to-earnings ratio of 659.58 and the analyst price targets, which are all below the current market price, suggest that the market may be skeptical about the company's future earnings potential. Recent events and filings do not provide specific details on new contracts, product launches, or strategic initiatives. The company's financial performance and market valuation suggest that it may be facing challenges in maintaining investor confidence. The lack of detailed information on recent developments limits the ability to assess the company's current strategic direction and operational performance.

30-day price · 600879+0.89 (+4.0%)
Low$20.20High$27.35Close$23.13As of17 May, 00:00 UTC
Profile
CompanyChina Aerospace Times Electronics Co Ltd
Ticker600879.SS
SectorIndustrials
BusinessIndustrial Goods
Industry groupIndustrial Goods
IndustryAerospace & Defense
AI analysis

Business. China Aerospace Times Electronics Co Ltd designs and manufactures electronic components and systems for aerospace and defense applications, primarily serving the Chinese government and military.

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

The company's capital structure is characterized by a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.45, indicating a moderate reliance on debt financing. Its liquidity position is assessed as medium, with a current ratio of 1.69, suggesting the company has sufficient short-term assets to cover its short-term liabilities, but with limited excess capacity. The price-to-book ratio of 3.43 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 significant intangible assets. Profitability metrics reveal a weak performance, with a return on equity (ROE) of 0.0052 and a return on assets (ROA) of 0.0022. These figures are below the typical thresholds for healthy returns in the aerospace and defense industry, which often require ROE above 0.10 and ROA above 0.05. The company's net income of 106,445,520 CNY is significantly lower than its revenue of 3,897,846,490 CNY, indicating a low net profit margin. Geographically and segment-wise, the company's exposure is not explicitly detailed in the available data. However, the nature of its business suggests a high concentration in domestic government contracts, which could pose risks related to political and regulatory changes. The lack of detailed segment reporting limits the ability to assess diversification and potential growth areas. The company's growth trajectory is uncertain, with no specific revenue growth projections provided. The current financial snapshot does not include historical revenue data to establish a clear trend. The absence of a defined growth strategy and the weak profitability metrics suggest that the company may face challenges in sustaining or increasing its revenue in the near term. Risk factors include a medium liquidity risk, as indicated by the negative net cash position after subtracting total debt. The dilution risk is assessed as low, with no significant dilution potential reported. However, the company's high price-to-earnings ratio of 659.58 and the analyst price targets, which are all below the current market price, suggest that the market may be skeptical about the company's future earnings potential. Recent events and filings do not provide specific details on new contracts, product launches, or strategic initiatives. The company's financial performance and market valuation suggest that it may be facing challenges in maintaining investor confidence. The lack of detailed information on recent developments limits the ability to assess the company's current strategic direction and operational performance.
Key takeaways
  • The company has a moderate debt-to-equity ratio but faces liquidity concerns due to a negative net cash position.
  • Profitability metrics are weak, with ROE and ROA significantly below industry norms.
  • The company's business is likely concentrated in domestic government contracts, which may limit diversification and expose it to regulatory risks.
  • Analyst price targets are uniformly below the current market price, indicating skepticism about the company's future earnings potential.
  • The company's high price-to-earnings ratio suggests that the market is valuing it at a premium despite weak financial performance.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyCNY
Revenue$3.90B
Gross profit$746.0M
Operating income$147.8M
Net income$106.4M
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow-$3.07B
CapEx-$315.0M
Free cash flow
Total assets$49.15B
Total liabilities$28.67B
Total equity$20.48B
Cash & equivalents
Long-term debt$9.27B
Annual history (last 5)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
FY-4$15.99B$629.1M$549.2M$416.6M
FY-3$17.48B$669.8M$612.8M$193.1M
FY-2$18.73B$588.9M$524.8M$296.1M
FY-1$14.28B$674.1M$548.0M$348.7M
FY0$13.91B$276.8M$227.0M-$192.7M
PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
FY-4
FY-3
FY-2
FY-1
FY0
PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
FY-4$33.61B$13.26B
FY-3$44.26B$15.65B
FY-2$46.44B$20.26B
FY-1$46.25B$20.68B
FY0$48.77B$20.86B
PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
FY-4$239.1M-$450.7M$416.6M
FY-3-$1.38B-$890.4M$193.1M
FY-2-$1.02B-$614.0M$296.1M
FY-1-$402.7M-$640.7M$348.7M
FY0-$1.03B-$872.0M-$192.7M
Quarterly history (last 4)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
FQ-7$3.90B$147.8M$106.4M
FQ-6$1.52B$315.5M$312.4M
FQ-5$5.05B$38.6M-$13.8M
FQ-4$1.70B$28.9M$29.7M
FQ-3$4.12B$170.3M$144.0M
FQ-2$3.01B$33.7M$35.5M
FQ-1$5.07B$43.9M$17.8M
FQ0$1.84B$20.7M$31.3M
PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
FQ-7
FQ-6
FQ-5
FQ-4
FQ-3
FQ-2
FQ-1
FQ0
PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
FQ-7$49.15B$20.48B
FQ-6$45.53B$20.66B$3.64B
FQ-5$46.25B$20.68B
FQ-4$46.17B$20.71B$3.54B
FQ-3$47.83B$20.73B
FQ-2$48.60B$20.75B$2.60B
FQ-1$48.77B$20.86B
FQ0$48.61B$20.88B$2.55B
PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
FQ-7-$3.07B-$315.0M
FQ-6-$3.82B-$416.3M
FQ-5-$402.7M-$640.7M
FQ-4-$1.47B-$31.7M
FQ-3-$3.37B-$221.8M
FQ-2-$3.23B-$390.7M
FQ-1-$1.03B-$872.0M
FQ0-$1.29B-$133.0M
Valuation
Market price$21.28
Market cap$70.21B
Enterprise value$79.48B
P/E659.6
Reported non-GAAP P/E
EV/Revenue20.4
EV/Op income537.7
EV/OCF
P/B3.4
P/Tangible book3.4
Tangible book$20.48B
Net cash-$9.27B
Current ratio1.7
Debt/Equity0.5
ROA0.2%
ROE0.5%
Cash conversion-28.9%
CapEx/Revenue-8.1%
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 184 companies
Metric600879Activity
Op margin3.8%6.6% medp25 -6.7% · p75 13.4%below median
Net margin2.7%4.7% medp25 -6.0% · p75 11.0%below median
Gross margin19.1%28.0% medp25 16.8% · p75 46.8%below median
R&D / revenue4.1% medp25 4.1% · p75 4.1%
CapEx / revenue-8.1%-6.7% medp25 -17.5% · p75 -3.2%below median
Debt / equity45.0%16.5% medp25 3.2% · p75 44.9%top quartile
Observations
IR observations
Mean price target14.18 CNY
Median price target14.82 CNY
High price target15.48 CNY
Low price target12.24 CNY
Mean recommendation1.25 (1=strong buy, 5=strong sell)
Strong-buy count3.00
Buy count1.00
Hold count0.00
Sell count0.00
Strong-sell count0.00
Mean EPS estimate0.25 CNY
Last actual EPS0.07 CNY
Source data
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Company fundamentalsperiod FQ-7 · history via verified-market-data
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Market quoteclose CNY 23.43 · shares 3.30B diluted
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Source: analysis-pipeline (hybrid)Generated: 2026-05-27 00:46 UTCJob: 9eebfd86