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Hongcheng Environmental Technology Co Ltd

Environmental Services & EquipmentVerified

Hongcheng Environmental Technology Co Ltd has a market capitalization of CNY 1.47 billion and a price-to-earnings ratio of 16.61, indicating a moderate valuation relative to its earnings. The company's price-to-book ratio of 2.37 suggests that the market values its equity at a premium to its book value. The enterprise value to EBITDA ratio of 15.17 and enterprise value to revenue ratio of 5.42 indicate that the company is valued at a moderate level relative to its operating performance and revenue. The company's profitability is reflected in its return on equity of 14.27% and return on assets of 7.57%, both of which are above the industry median for Environmental Services & Equipment firms. The gross profit margin of 60.04% and operating margin of 35.72% suggest strong cost control and operational efficiency. However, the company's net income margin of 27.35% is slightly below the industry median, indicating some pressure on net profitability. Geographically, the company's revenue is concentrated in China, with no disclosed international operations. The company operates in a single business segment, which may increase its exposure to regional economic and regulatory risks. The company's revenue for the latest period was CNY 323.64 million, and its growth trajectory is expected to remain stable in the near term, with no significant changes in revenue outlook for the current and next fiscal years. The company's liquidity position is characterized as medium risk, with a current ratio of 0.98, indicating that its current liabilities slightly exceed its current assets. The company has a long-term debt of CNY 283.25 million and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.46, suggesting a relatively conservative capital structure. The risk assessment indicates a low potential for dilution, with no significant dilution events expected in the near term. Recent filings and transcripts do not indicate any material events that would significantly alter the company's financial or operational outlook. The company's capital expenditures of CNY -104.18 million suggest a reduction in investment in new assets, which may be a strategic decision to preserve cash or a sign of reduced growth opportunities. The company's operating cash flow of CNY 70.25 million and free cash flow of CNY 15.19 million indicate that it generates sufficient cash to cover its operating expenses and has some capacity for reinvestment or shareholder returns.

30-day price · 2265-0.12 (-7.5%)
Low$1.31High$1.69Close$1.47As of18 May, 00:00 UTC
Profile
CompanyHongcheng Environmental Technology Co Ltd
Ticker2265.HK
SectorIndustrials
BusinessIndustrial & Commercial Services
Industry groupIndustrial & Commercial Services
IndustryEnvironmental Services & Equipment
AI analysis

Business. Hongcheng Environmental Technology Co Ltd provides environmental services and equipment, primarily generating revenue through industrial services related to environmental protection and pollution control.

Classification. The company is classified under the Industrial & Commercial Services business sector, within the Environmental Services & Equipment industry, with a classification confidence of 0.92.

Hongcheng Environmental Technology Co Ltd has a market capitalization of CNY 1.47 billion and a price-to-earnings ratio of 16.61, indicating a moderate valuation relative to its earnings. The company's price-to-book ratio of 2.37 suggests that the market values its equity at a premium to its book value. The enterprise value to EBITDA ratio of 15.17 and enterprise value to revenue ratio of 5.42 indicate that the company is valued at a moderate level relative to its operating performance and revenue. The company's profitability is reflected in its return on equity of 14.27% and return on assets of 7.57%, both of which are above the industry median for Environmental Services & Equipment firms. The gross profit margin of 60.04% and operating margin of 35.72% suggest strong cost control and operational efficiency. However, the company's net income margin of 27.35% is slightly below the industry median, indicating some pressure on net profitability. Geographically, the company's revenue is concentrated in China, with no disclosed international operations. The company operates in a single business segment, which may increase its exposure to regional economic and regulatory risks. The company's revenue for the latest period was CNY 323.64 million, and its growth trajectory is expected to remain stable in the near term, with no significant changes in revenue outlook for the current and next fiscal years. The company's liquidity position is characterized as medium risk, with a current ratio of 0.98, indicating that its current liabilities slightly exceed its current assets. The company has a long-term debt of CNY 283.25 million and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.46, suggesting a relatively conservative capital structure. The risk assessment indicates a low potential for dilution, with no significant dilution events expected in the near term. Recent filings and transcripts do not indicate any material events that would significantly alter the company's financial or operational outlook. The company's capital expenditures of CNY -104.18 million suggest a reduction in investment in new assets, which may be a strategic decision to preserve cash or a sign of reduced growth opportunities. The company's operating cash flow of CNY 70.25 million and free cash flow of CNY 15.19 million indicate that it generates sufficient cash to cover its operating expenses and has some capacity for reinvestment or shareholder returns.
Key takeaways
  • Hongcheng Environmental Technology Co Ltd has a moderate valuation with a price-to-earnings ratio of 16.61 and a price-to-book ratio of 2.37.
  • The company's profitability is strong, with a return on equity of 14.27% and a return on assets of 7.57%.
  • The company's revenue is concentrated in China, and it operates in a single business segment, increasing its exposure to regional risks.
  • The company's liquidity position is medium risk, with a current ratio of 0.98 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.46.
  • The company's capital expenditures have decreased, and it has a positive operating cash flow of CNY 70.25 million.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyCNY
Revenue$323.6M
Gross profit$194.3M
Operating income$115.6M
Net income$88.5M
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow$70.2M
CapEx-$104.2M
Free cash flow$15.2M
Total assets$1.17B
Total liabilities$549.5M
Total equity$620.1M
Cash & equivalents
Long-term debt$283.2M
Annual history (last 5)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
FY0$323.6M$115.6M$88.5M$15.2M
FY-1$233.9M$78.8M$60.0M-$54.1M
FY-2$108.0M$28.8M$17.5M-$42.4M
FY-3$222.8M$108.8M$80.2M-$147.1M
FY-4$257.0M$123.2M$85.6M$19.5M
PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
FY0
FY-1
FY-2
FY-3
FY-4
PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
FY0$1.17B$620.1M
FY-1$921.2M$530.9M
FY-2$796.7M$471.2M
FY-3$757.8M$453.6M
FY-4$622.7M$388.2M
PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
FY0$70.2M-$104.2M$15.2M
FY-1$108.6M-$143.0M-$54.1M
FY-2$37.5M-$75.5M-$42.4M
FY-3$43.1M-$223.6M-$147.1M
FY-4$58.2M-$37.5M$19.5M
Quarterly history (last 4)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
FQ0
FQ-1
FQ-2
FQ-3
FQ-4
FQ-5
FQ-6
FQ-7
PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
FQ0
FQ-1
FQ-2
FQ-3
FQ-4
FQ-5
FQ-6
FQ-7
PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
FQ0
FQ-1
FQ-2
FQ-3
FQ-4
FQ-5
FQ-6
FQ-7
PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
FQ0
FQ-1
FQ-2
FQ-3
FQ-4
FQ-5
FQ-6
FQ-7
Valuation
Market price$1.47
Market cap$1.47B
Enterprise value$1.75B
P/E16.6
Reported non-GAAP P/E
EV/Revenue5.4
EV/Op income15.2
EV/OCF25.0
P/B2.4
P/Tangible book2.4
Tangible book$620.1M
Net cash-$283.2M
Current ratio1.0
Debt/Equity0.5
ROA7.6%
ROE14.3%
Cash conversion79.0%
CapEx/Revenue-32.2%
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 Services · cohort 6 companies
Metric2265Activity
Op margin35.7%11.2% medp25 7.1% · p75 18.5%top quartile
Net margin27.3%13.8% medp25 13.8% · p75 13.8%top quartile
Gross margin60.0%94.7% medp25 62.9% · p75 126.4%bottom quartile
R&D / revenue6.0% medp25 6.0% · p75 6.0%
CapEx / revenue-32.2%6.7% medp25 4.4% · p75 7.4%bottom quartile
Debt / equity46.0%136.7% medp25 101.5% · p75 217.7%bottom quartile
Source: analysis-pipeline (hybrid)Generated: 2026-05-19 00:29 UTCJob: 7c9c86d5