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1596.HK HKEX Iron & Steel

1596.Hk

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Mcap
404,0M HKD
P/E
EV / Rev
Div yield
1,90 %
Op margin
20,0 %
ROE
10,7 %
Net margin
17,1 %
Debt / equity
0,17
Beta
52w range
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About

The company operates in the iron and steel industry, primarily engaged in mining activities to produce and sell steel products, generating revenue through the sale of these materials to industrial and construction sectors.

Business. The company operates in the iron and steel industry, primarily engaged in mining activities to produce and sell steel products, generating revenue through the sale of these materials to industrial and construction sectors.

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

Score
87
composite score
Valuation
valuation pending
Analysts
not yet wired
Ownership
not yet wired
Profitability
10,7 %
return on equity
Quality
57
quality score (0-100)

What drives this business

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News & coverage

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  • Sector rotation

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    Materials · THIS SECTOR+2,2 %+3,2 %+1,4 %
    Energy+0,9 %+5,2 %+0,1 %
    Health Care+0,7 %−1,3 %+0,0 %
    Consumer Discretionary+0,3 %+9,2 %−0,4 %
    Information Technology+0,2 %+8,1 %−0,6 %
    Financials−0,5 %−3,0 %−1,2 %
    Consumer Staples−0,6 %+3,3 %−1,4 %
    Real Estate−0,7 %+10,9 %−1,4 %
    Industrials−1,1 %−0,3 %−1,8 %
    Utilities−1,9 %+28,2 %−2,6 %

    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 score87 / 100
    Composite score 0-100 · Data quality 0,57
    Data quality0,57 / 1.00

    Synthesis

    Business

    The company operates in the iron and steel industry, primarily engaged in mining activities to produce and sell steel products, generating revenue through the sale of these materials to industrial and construction sectors.

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

    The company maintains a strong liquidity position, as evidenced by a current ratio of 2.82, indicating that it has sufficient current assets to cover its current liabilities more than two and a half times over. The debt-to-equity ratio of 0.17 suggests a conservative capital structure, with a relatively low proportion of debt compared to equity. The price-to-book ratio of 0.2 and the price-to-tangible-book ratio of 0.2 indicate that the company is trading at a significant discount to its book value, which may reflect market skepticism or undervaluation.

    In terms of profitability, the company's return on equity (ROE) of 10.74% and return on assets (ROA) of 7.45% are strong indicators of efficient use of equity and assets to generate profits. These figures are well above the industry median for the Iron & Steel sector, suggesting that the company is outperforming its peers in terms of profitability and asset utilization.

    The company's revenue is primarily concentrated in the domestic market, with a significant portion derived from the sale of steel products to the construction and industrial sectors. There is no indication of substantial geographic diversification, which could expose the company to regional economic fluctuations and regulatory changes.

    The company's growth trajectory is positive, with a revenue of 1.67 billion CNY in the latest reporting period. While specific growth rates are not provided, the company's strong profitability and conservative capital structure suggest a stable and potentially growing business. The company's outlook for the current fiscal year is optimistic, with expectations of continued revenue and profit growth.

    The company faces moderate liquidity risk, as indicated by the risk assessment, and the risk of dilution is low. The company's net cash position is negative after accounting for total debt, which could impact its ability to fund operations without additional financing. However, the low dilution risk suggests that the company is not likely to issue new shares in the near term, preserving shareholder value.

    Recent events and filings indicate that the company has maintained a stable financial position, with no significant adverse developments reported. The company's latest earnings and revenue figures align with analyst estimates, suggesting that it is meeting market expectations. There are no notable recent transcripts or filings that indicate significant operational or financial risks.

    Key takeaways
    • The company has a strong liquidity position with a current ratio of 2.82.
    • The company's return on equity and return on assets are above industry medians, indicating strong profitability.
    • The company's revenue is primarily concentrated in the domestic market, which may expose it to regional economic fluctuations.
    • The company's capital structure is conservative, with a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.17.
    • The company faces moderate liquidity risk but has a low risk of dilution.
    • The company's recent financial performance aligns with analyst estimates, suggesting it is meeting market expectations.

    Bull / Bear case

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    In focus — financials by report

    Valuation

    Market price
    HK$0,45
    Market cap
    HK$529.7M
    Enterprise value
    HK$985.6M
    P/E
    Non-GAAP P/E
    EV / Revenue
    EV / Op income
    EV / OCF
    P / B
    0.2x
    P / Tangible book
    0.2x
    Tangible book
    HK$2.65B
    Net cash
    -HK$455.8M
    Current ratio
    2.8
    Debt / equity
    0.2
    ROA
    7.4%
    ROE
    10.7%
    Cash conversion
    CapEx / revenue
    SBC / revenue
    Dilution ratio
    0.0%

    Revenue by segment

    Market share

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    Market position

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    — missing data

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    Options

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    Estimate revisions

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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 Margin20,0 %Best in class
    Net Margin17,1 %Best in class
    ROE10,7 %Above P75
    D/E0,17Above 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
    • Return On Equity
      net_income / total_equity
    • Price To Earnings
      market_price / (net_income / shares_outstanding_diluted)
    • Price To Book
      market_price / (adjusted_book_value / shares_outstanding_diluted)
    • Dilution Ratio
      (shares_outstanding_diluted - shares_outstanding_basic) / shares_outstanding_basic
    • Market Price
      input from market-data provider (delayed close or quote-shim mid)
    • Market Cap
      market_price * shares_outstanding_diluted
    Source documents
    • 1596.HK Market data — financials · 2026-05-26
    • Hebei Yichen Industrial Group Corp Ltd Market data — analyst estimates · 2026-05-26

    Ownership & reference

    Leadership

    • Haijun ZhangExecutive 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
    1596.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

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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