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1553.HK HKEX Iron & Steel

1553.Hk

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Op margin
7,9 %
ROE
11,4 %
Net margin
6,3 %
Debt / equity
0,07
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About

1553.HK is a mining company engaged in the extraction and production of iron and steel, generating revenue primarily through the sale of raw materials and processed metals.

Business. 1553.HK is a mining company engaged in the extraction and production of iron and steel, generating revenue primarily through the sale of raw materials and processed metals.

Classification92 %
SectorBasic Materials
Business sectorMineral Resources
IndustryIron & Steel
ActivityMining
Generated · model-assisted
Sell-side consensus
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Avg 12m price target
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At a glance

Score
50
composite score
Valuation
valuation pending
Analysts
not yet wired
Ownership
not yet wired
Profitability
11,4 %
return on equity
Quality
55
quality score (0-100)

What drives this business

The watch-list the newsroom runs for this company — derived from its sector path, sharpened layer by layer. Not investment advice.

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News & coverage

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    Developing storylines

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    Analysis

    AI analysis
    Generated · analysis pipeline · tier hybrid · as of 2026-07-24 ↑ At a glance

    Opportunity

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    Upcoming catalysts

    Scheduled public events. Informational only — not investment advice.

    • Macro
    • Rate decisionFederal Reserve rate decision (press conf.)2026-07-29 · US
    • Rate decisionBank of England rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-06 · GB
    • Rate decisionReserve Bank of Australia rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-12 · AU
    • Rate decisionNorges Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-20 · NO
    • Rate decisionSveriges Riksbank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-03 · SE
    • Rate decisionBank of Canada rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-09 · CA
    • Macro & political
    • ElectionSE Swedish Election2026-09-14 · SE
    • ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
    • ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR

    Pre-earnings brief

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    Signals & dispatch

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    Composite-score breakdown

    Composite score50 / 100
    Composite score 0-100 · Data quality 0,55
    Data quality0,55 / 1.00

    Synthesis

    Business

    1553.HK is a mining company engaged in the extraction and production of iron and steel, generating revenue primarily through the sale of raw materials and processed metals.

    Classification92 %
    SectorBasic Materials
    Business sectorMineral Resources
    IndustryIron & Steel
    ActivityMining
    AI synthesis
    GENERATED

    The company maintains a relatively strong liquidity position, with a current ratio of 1.97, indicating that it has sufficient short-term assets to cover its short-term liabilities. However, its net cash position is negative after subtracting total debt, which raises concerns about its ability to meet short-term obligations without additional financing. The company's debt-to-equity ratio is 0.07, suggesting a conservative capital structure with limited leverage.

    In terms of profitability, the company's return on equity (ROE) is 11.4%, and its return on assets (ROA) is 6.61%, both of which are strong indicators of efficient use of equity and assets to generate profit. These figures suggest that the company is performing well relative to its capital base, although a direct comparison to industry medians is necessary to fully assess its competitive position.

    The company's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, as disclosed in its financial statements, with no significant geographic diversification reported. This lack of diversification may expose the company to higher operational and market risks, particularly in the volatile mining sector.

    Looking ahead, the company's growth trajectory is expected to remain stable, with no significant changes in revenue or operating performance projected for the next fiscal year. However, the company's capital expenditure of -94.19 million CNY indicates a reduction in investment in new projects or infrastructure, which could affect long-term growth potential.

    The company faces moderate liquidity risk due to its negative net cash position and the potential need for additional financing to support operations. While the risk of dilution is currently low, the company's financial flexibility may be constrained if it needs to raise capital in the near term. The company has not disclosed any recent significant events, such as major acquisitions, regulatory changes, or strategic shifts, that would impact its financial performance or market position.

    Key takeaways
    • The company has a strong ROE and ROA, indicating efficient use of equity and assets to generate profit.
    • The company's liquidity position is moderate, with a current ratio of 1.97 but a negative net cash position after debt.
    • The company's capital structure is conservative, with a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.07.
    • The company's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, which may increase operational and market risks.
    • The company's capital expenditure is negative, suggesting a reduction in investment in new projects or infrastructure.
    • "margin_outlook_rationale": "The company's gross profit margin is expected to remain stable, supported by consistent demand for iron and steel in the global market.",

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    Valuation

    Market price
    HK$1,37
    Market cap
    Enterprise value
    P/E
    Non-GAAP P/E
    EV / Revenue
    EV / Op income
    EV / OCF
    P / B
    P / Tangible book
    Tangible book
    HK$1.23B
    Net cash
    -HK$55.2M
    Current ratio
    2.0
    Debt / equity
    0.1
    ROA
    6.6%
    ROE
    11.4%
    Cash conversion
    -3.0%
    CapEx / revenue
    -4.2%
    SBC / revenue
    Dilution ratio
    0.0%

    Revenue by segment

    Market share

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    Business relationships

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    Supply chain

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    Market position

    Stress test

    — missing data

    Predictor forecast

    Options

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    Estimate revisions

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    Themes

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    Risk factors

    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskMedium
    Filing-based flags
    • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.

    Benchmarks vs cohort

    Op Margin7,9 %Above median
    Net Margin6,3 %Above median
    ROE11,4 %Above P75
    Capex / Rev-4,2 %Below median
    D/E0,07Above median
    Cash Conv-0,03Below median

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    Data sources
    • Market data
    • Market data cache
    • Issuer disclosures
    • Public news
    • Earnings transcripts
    • Consensus estimates
    • ESG data
    How metrics are computed
    • Dilution Ratio
      (shares_outstanding_diluted - shares_outstanding_basic) / shares_outstanding_basic
    • Net Cash
      cash_and_equivalents + short_term_investments - short_term_debt - long_term_debt
    • Capex To Revenue
      capital_expenditure / revenue
    • Return On Equity
      net_income / total_equity
    • Debt To Equity
      (short_term_debt + long_term_debt) / total_equity
    • Cash Conversion Ratio
      operating_cash_flow / net_income
    Source documents
    • 1553.HK Market data — financials · 2026-05-26

    Ownership & reference

    Leadership

    • Lei GuoExecutive Chairman of the Board

    Insider activity

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    Short positioning

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    Geographic breakdown

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    Listings · one canonical issuer all listings resolve to the canonical
    1553.HKCanonical
    HKEX · HKD

    Intel & risk

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    OSINT findings
    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskMedium
    Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.

    Evidence & claims

    From filings & derived data
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    The Thread

    Everything we know, in order
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    Sources filings · IR · transcripts · market data · tier hybrid · as of 2026-07-24 Market data · Issuer disclosures · Public news · Earnings transcripts · Consensus estimates · ESG data Premium coverage