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INDICATIVE · SAMPLE DATA
30037657

East Group Co Ltd

Electrical Components & EquipmentVerified

East Group Co Ltd maintains a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.48, indicating a relatively conservative capital structure. However, the company's free cash flow is negative at -78.94 million CNY, and its net cash position is negative after subtracting total debt, signaling potential liquidity constraints. The current ratio of 1.97 suggests the company has sufficient short-term assets to cover its short-term liabilities, but the negative free cash flow may pressure liquidity in the near term. Profitability metrics for East Group Co Ltd are below typical thresholds for the electrical components and equipment industry. The company's return on equity (ROE) is 0.37%, and return on assets (ROA) is 0.19%, both significantly lower than the industry median. This suggests the company is underperforming in terms of capital efficiency and asset utilization. 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 financial data limits the ability to assess risk distribution. Growth prospects for East Group Co Ltd appear muted. The company's operating income of 77.35 million CNY and net income of 24.01 million CNY indicate limited profitability. With capital expenditures of -271.48 million CNY, the company is investing in its operations, but the negative free cash flow suggests these investments are not yet generating positive returns. The outlook for the next fiscal year is not explicitly provided, but the current financial performance does not support strong growth expectations. The company faces moderate liquidity risk due to its negative free cash flow and the absence of a clear path to positive cash generation. The risk assessment indicates a "medium" liquidity risk and "low" dilution risk. However, the negative net cash position after subtracting total debt raises concerns about the company's ability to meet short-term obligations without external financing. No recent filings or transcripts have been provided to assess management's strategy or external developments. Recent events and disclosures are not available in the provided data, which limits the ability to assess management's strategic direction or external pressures. The absence of recent filings or transcripts means that the company's response to market conditions or regulatory changes cannot be evaluated.

30-day price · 300376-0.73 (-11.9%)
Low$5.40High$6.49Close$5.40As of21 May, 00:00 UTC
Profile
CompanyEast Group Co Ltd
Ticker300376.SZ
SectorIndustrials
BusinessIndustrial Goods
Industry groupIndustrial Goods
IndustryElectrical Components & Equipment
AI analysis

Business. East Group Co Ltd is engaged in the production and sale of electrical components and equipment, primarily serving the industrial goods sector.

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

East Group Co Ltd maintains a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.48, indicating a relatively conservative capital structure. However, the company's free cash flow is negative at -78.94 million CNY, and its net cash position is negative after subtracting total debt, signaling potential liquidity constraints. The current ratio of 1.97 suggests the company has sufficient short-term assets to cover its short-term liabilities, but the negative free cash flow may pressure liquidity in the near term. Profitability metrics for East Group Co Ltd are below typical thresholds for the electrical components and equipment industry. The company's return on equity (ROE) is 0.37%, and return on assets (ROA) is 0.19%, both significantly lower than the industry median. This suggests the company is underperforming in terms of capital efficiency and asset utilization. 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 financial data limits the ability to assess risk distribution. Growth prospects for East Group Co Ltd appear muted. The company's operating income of 77.35 million CNY and net income of 24.01 million CNY indicate limited profitability. With capital expenditures of -271.48 million CNY, the company is investing in its operations, but the negative free cash flow suggests these investments are not yet generating positive returns. The outlook for the next fiscal year is not explicitly provided, but the current financial performance does not support strong growth expectations. The company faces moderate liquidity risk due to its negative free cash flow and the absence of a clear path to positive cash generation. The risk assessment indicates a "medium" liquidity risk and "low" dilution risk. However, the negative net cash position after subtracting total debt raises concerns about the company's ability to meet short-term obligations without external financing. No recent filings or transcripts have been provided to assess management's strategy or external developments. Recent events and disclosures are not available in the provided data, which limits the ability to assess management's strategic direction or external pressures. The absence of recent filings or transcripts means that the company's response to market conditions or regulatory changes cannot be evaluated.
Key takeaways
  • East Group Co Ltd has a conservative capital structure but faces liquidity constraints due to negative free cash flow.
  • The company's profitability metrics (ROE and ROA) are below industry medians, indicating underperformance in capital efficiency.
  • Revenue and operations are concentrated in a single segment, increasing exposure to sector-specific risks.
  • Growth prospects are limited, with weak profitability and negative free cash flow.
  • The company faces moderate liquidity risk and lacks recent disclosures to assess strategic direction.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyCNY
Revenue$3.67B
Gross profit$953.1M
Operating income$77.4M
Net income$24.0M
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow$920.3M
CapEx-$271.5M
Free cash flow-$78.9M
Total assets$12.94B
Total liabilities$6.46B
Total equity$6.48B
Cash & equivalents
Long-term debt$3.12B
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$6.48B
Net cash-$3.12B
Current ratio2.0
Debt/Equity0.5
ROA0.2%
ROE0.4%
Cash conversion38.3%
CapEx/Revenue-7.4%
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
Metric300376Activity
Op margin2.1%9.4% medp25 9.4% · p75 9.4%bottom quartile
Net margin0.7%5.8% medp25 5.8% · p75 5.8%bottom quartile
Gross margin26.0%26.9% medp25 26.9% · p75 26.9%bottom quartile
R&D / revenue2.0% medp25 1.6% · p75 3.0%
CapEx / revenue-7.4%2.4% medp25 1.6% · p75 3.3%bottom quartile
Debt / equity48.0%106.4% medp25 106.4% · p75 106.4%bottom quartile
Observations
IR observations
Social pillar45.45 (0-100)
Governance pillar42.38 (0-100)
ESG controversies score100.00 (0-100, higher = fewer controversies)
Source: analysis-pipeline (hybrid)Generated: 2026-05-21 02:46 UTCJob: 37f79fad