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INDICATIVE · SAMPLE DATA
00214056

East China Engineering Science and Technology Co Ltd

Construction & EngineeringVerified

The company maintains a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.65, indicating a moderate reliance on debt financing, and a current ratio of 1.07, suggesting limited short-term liquidity cushion. Free cash flow is negative at -261,015,070 CNY, and capital expenditures are substantial at -715,561,170 CNY, reflecting ongoing investment in infrastructure and operations. Profitability metrics show a return on equity of 11.24% and a return on assets of 3.33%, which are below the industry median for construction and engineering firms. This suggests the company is underperforming in asset utilization and equity returns relative to its peers. 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 regulatory changes. Recent financial performance indicates a stable revenue trajectory, with the last actual revenue reported at 4,517,601,830 CNY. However, the company's free cash flow remains negative, and capital expenditures are high, which may constrain future growth unless offset by increased project margins or revenue. The company faces moderate liquidity risk due to a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt. Dilution risk is low, as shares outstanding remain unchanged between basic and diluted measures. No recent dilutive events or capital-raising activities are disclosed. No recent filings or transcripts are available to provide insight into management commentary or strategic direction. The company's financial disclosures are limited to standard financial statements and risk assessments.

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Profile
CompanyEast China Engineering Science and Technology Co Ltd
Ticker002140.SZ
SectorIndustrials
BusinessIndustrial & Commercial Services
Industry groupIndustrial & Commercial Services
IndustryConstruction & Engineering
AI analysis

Business. East China Engineering Science and Technology Co Ltd provides construction and engineering services, primarily generating revenue through project-based contracts in the industrial and commercial sectors.

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

The company maintains a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.65, indicating a moderate reliance on debt financing, and a current ratio of 1.07, suggesting limited short-term liquidity cushion. Free cash flow is negative at -261,015,070 CNY, and capital expenditures are substantial at -715,561,170 CNY, reflecting ongoing investment in infrastructure and operations. Profitability metrics show a return on equity of 11.24% and a return on assets of 3.33%, which are below the industry median for construction and engineering firms. This suggests the company is underperforming in asset utilization and equity returns relative to its peers. 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 regulatory changes. Recent financial performance indicates a stable revenue trajectory, with the last actual revenue reported at 4,517,601,830 CNY. However, the company's free cash flow remains negative, and capital expenditures are high, which may constrain future growth unless offset by increased project margins or revenue. The company faces moderate liquidity risk due to a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt. Dilution risk is low, as shares outstanding remain unchanged between basic and diluted measures. No recent dilutive events or capital-raising activities are disclosed. No recent filings or transcripts are available to provide insight into management commentary or strategic direction. The company's financial disclosures are limited to standard financial statements and risk assessments.
Key takeaways
  • The company has a moderate debt load and limited liquidity cushion, which may constrain its ability to fund operations without external financing.
  • Return on equity and return on assets are below industry medians, indicating suboptimal asset and capital utilization.
  • Revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, increasing exposure to sector-specific risks.
  • Free cash flow is negative, and capital expenditures are high, suggesting ongoing investment in infrastructure and operations.
  • Dilution risk is low, and no recent capital-raising activities are disclosed.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyCNY
Revenue$10.02B
Gross profit$1.13B
Operating income$620.6M
Net income$532.9M
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow$508.1M
CapEx-$715.6M
Free cash flow-$261.0M
Total assets$16.00B
Total liabilities$11.26B
Total equity$4.74B
Cash & equivalents
Long-term debt$3.08B
Valuation
Market price
Market cap
Enterprise value
P/E
Reported non-GAAP P/E
EV/Revenue
EV/Op income
EV/OCF
P/B
P/Tangible book
Tangible book$4.74B
Net cash-$3.08B
Current ratio1.1
Debt/Equity0.7
ROA3.3%
ROE11.2%
Cash conversion95.0%
CapEx/Revenue-7.1%
SBC/Revenue
Asset intensity
Dilution ratio0.0%
Risk assessment
Dilution riskLow
Liquidity riskMedium
  • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
Industry benchmarks
Activity: Industrial & Commercial Services · cohort 5 companies
Metric002140Activity
Op margin6.2%9.5% medp25 4.9% · p75 12.7%below median
Net margin5.3%6.3% medp25 2.4% · p75 8.5%below median
Gross margin11.2%17.3% medp25 11.8% · p75 27.4%bottom quartile
CapEx / revenue-7.1%2.4% medp25 1.1% · p75 3.3%bottom quartile
Debt / equity65.0%49.8% medp25 35.3% · p75 104.1%above median
Observations
IR observations
Last actual EPS0.33 CNY
Last actual revenue4,517,601,830 CNY
Source: analysis-pipeline (hybrid)Generated: 2026-05-19 23:53 UTCJob: bba6eb49