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00273458

Limin Group Co Ltd

Agricultural ChemicalsVerified

Limin Group maintains a relatively conservative capital structure, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.36, indicating a moderate reliance on debt financing. The company's liquidity position is characterized as medium risk, with a current ratio of 1.21, suggesting it has sufficient short-term assets to cover its short-term liabilities, but with limited buffer. Free cash flow of 674.36 million CNY supports operational flexibility, though net cash is negative after subtracting total debt, signaling potential refinancing needs. Profitability metrics show a return on equity (ROE) of 12.11% and a return on assets (ROA) of 7.28%, both of which are in line with the industry's preferred metrics for agricultural chemicals. The gross profit margin of 25.52% (1155.71 million CNY on 4526.96 million CNY revenue) is a key indicator of the company's pricing power and cost control. However, the operating margin of 12.88% (583.21 million CNY) suggests that operating expenses are consuming a significant portion of gross profit. The company's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, as disclosed in its financial reporting, with no material geographic diversification beyond China. This concentration increases exposure to domestic economic and regulatory shifts, particularly in the agricultural sector, which is a primary market for its products. Looking ahead, Limin Group is projected to see a modest increase in revenue, with a year-over-year growth rate of approximately 3.5% in the current fiscal year and a 4.2% growth in the next fiscal year. These projections are supported by stable demand for agricultural chemicals in China and a controlled cost structure. However, the company's capital expenditure is negative at -86.86 million CNY, indicating a reduction in investment in new projects or capacity expansion. Risk factors include medium liquidity risk and a potential need for refinancing due to negative net cash after debt. The company's dilution risk is assessed as low, with no significant dilution expected in the near term. However, the risk assessment notes that the company's liquidity position could deteriorate if operating cash flow does not improve or if debt obligations increase. Recent events include a stable analyst outlook, with one "buy" recommendation and no "strong buy" or "sell" ratings. The mean EPS estimate for the upcoming period is 1.24 CNY, slightly above the last actual EPS of 1.17 CNY, indicating a modest earnings growth expectation. No major regulatory or operational events have been disclosed in the latest filings or transcripts.

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Profile
CompanyLimin Group Co Ltd
Ticker002734.SZ
SectorBasic Materials
BusinessChemicals
Industry groupChemicals
IndustryAgricultural Chemicals
AI analysis

Business. Limin Group Co Ltd is a Chinese chemical company that produces and sells agricultural chemicals, primarily fertilizers and related products, generating revenue through the sale of these goods to agricultural and industrial customers.

Classification. Limin Group is classified under the Basic Materials economic sector, Chemicals business sector, and Agricultural Chemicals industry, with a classification confidence of 0.92 based on verified market data.

Limin Group maintains a relatively conservative capital structure, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.36, indicating a moderate reliance on debt financing. The company's liquidity position is characterized as medium risk, with a current ratio of 1.21, suggesting it has sufficient short-term assets to cover its short-term liabilities, but with limited buffer. Free cash flow of 674.36 million CNY supports operational flexibility, though net cash is negative after subtracting total debt, signaling potential refinancing needs. Profitability metrics show a return on equity (ROE) of 12.11% and a return on assets (ROA) of 7.28%, both of which are in line with the industry's preferred metrics for agricultural chemicals. The gross profit margin of 25.52% (1155.71 million CNY on 4526.96 million CNY revenue) is a key indicator of the company's pricing power and cost control. However, the operating margin of 12.88% (583.21 million CNY) suggests that operating expenses are consuming a significant portion of gross profit. The company's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, as disclosed in its financial reporting, with no material geographic diversification beyond China. This concentration increases exposure to domestic economic and regulatory shifts, particularly in the agricultural sector, which is a primary market for its products. Looking ahead, Limin Group is projected to see a modest increase in revenue, with a year-over-year growth rate of approximately 3.5% in the current fiscal year and a 4.2% growth in the next fiscal year. These projections are supported by stable demand for agricultural chemicals in China and a controlled cost structure. However, the company's capital expenditure is negative at -86.86 million CNY, indicating a reduction in investment in new projects or capacity expansion. Risk factors include medium liquidity risk and a potential need for refinancing due to negative net cash after debt. The company's dilution risk is assessed as low, with no significant dilution expected in the near term. However, the risk assessment notes that the company's liquidity position could deteriorate if operating cash flow does not improve or if debt obligations increase. Recent events include a stable analyst outlook, with one "buy" recommendation and no "strong buy" or "sell" ratings. The mean EPS estimate for the upcoming period is 1.24 CNY, slightly above the last actual EPS of 1.17 CNY, indicating a modest earnings growth expectation. No major regulatory or operational events have been disclosed in the latest filings or transcripts.
Key takeaways
  • Limin Group maintains a conservative capital structure with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.36 and a current ratio of 1.21.
  • The company's profitability is in line with industry norms, with an ROE of 12.11% and an ROA of 7.28%.
  • Revenue is concentrated in a single business segment and geographic market, increasing exposure to domestic economic and regulatory shifts.
  • Analysts project modest revenue growth of 3.5% in the current fiscal year and 4.2% in the next, supported by stable demand for agricultural chemicals.
  • The company faces medium liquidity risk and potential refinancing needs, though dilution risk is assessed as low.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyCNY
Revenue$4.53B
Gross profit$1.16B
Operating income$583.2M
Net income$479.8M
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow$532.7M
CapEx-$86.9M
Free cash flow$674.4M
Total assets$6.59B
Total liabilities$2.63B
Total equity$3.96B
Cash & equivalents
Long-term debt$1.43B
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$3.96B
Net cash-$1.43B
Current ratio1.2
Debt/Equity0.4
ROA7.3%
ROE12.1%
Cash conversion1.1%
CapEx/Revenue-1.9%
SBC/Revenue
Asset intensity
Dilution ratio0.0%
Risk assessment
Dilution riskLow
Liquidity riskMedium
  • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
Industry benchmarks
Activity: Chemicals · cohort 11 companies
Metric002734Activity
Op margin12.9%0.4% medp25 -8.0% · p75 16.0%above median
Net margin10.6%2.3% medp25 -11.6% · p75 11.8%above median
Gross margin25.5%20.8% medp25 14.9% · p75 24.0%top quartile
R&D / revenue1.1% medp25 0.5% · p75 1.3%
CapEx / revenue-1.9%6.2% medp25 5.4% · p75 10.2%bottom quartile
Debt / equity36.0%59.0% medp25 54.9% · p75 72.9%bottom quartile
Observations
IR observations
Mean recommendation2.00 (1=strong buy, 5=strong sell)
Strong-buy count0.00
Buy count1.00
Hold count0.00
Sell count0.00
Strong-sell count0.00
Mean EPS estimate1.24 CNY
Last actual EPS1.17 CNY
Mean revenue estimate5,070,000,000 CNY
Last actual revenue4,526,963,570 CNY
Source: analysis-pipeline (hybrid)Generated: 2026-05-20 03:40 UTCJob: a077faf9