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2881.HK HKEX Commodity Chemicals

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P/E
EV / Rev
Div yield
4,14 %
Op margin
3,6 %
ROE
9,0 %
Net margin
2,4 %
Debt / equity
1,97
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About

The company operates in the Commodity Chemicals industry, producing and selling chemical products, primarily generating revenue through the sale of these goods to industrial and manufacturing customers.

Business. The company operates in the Commodity Chemicals industry, producing and selling chemical products, primarily generating revenue through the sale of these goods to industrial and manufacturing customers.

Classification92 %
SectorBasic Materials
Business sectorChemicals
IndustryCommodity Chemicals
ActivityChemicals
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At a glance

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Valuation
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Profitability
9,0 %
return on equity
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What drives this business

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  • Sector rotation

    Sector1D1Mvs mkt
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    Energy+0,6 %+3,3 %+0,0 %
    Health Care+0,6 %−0,8 %+0,0 %
    Information Technology+0,6 %+6,7 %+0,0 %
    Consumer Discretionary+0,4 %+7,6 %−0,2 %
    Financials−0,3 %−2,8 %−0,9 %
    Consumer Staples−0,4 %+2,5 %−1,0 %
    Real Estate−0,7 %+10,9 %−1,3 %
    Industrials−1,9 %−3,1 %−2,5 %
    Utilities−1,9 %+28,2 %−2,5 %

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    Analysis

    AI analysis
    Generated · analysis pipeline · tier hybrid · as of 2026-08-04 ↑ At a glance

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    Upcoming catalysts

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    • Macro
    • 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
    • Rate decisionEuropean Central Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-10 · EU
    • Macro & political
    • ElectionSE Swedish Election2026-09-14 · SE
    • ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
    • ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR

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    Synthesis

    Business

    The company operates in the Commodity Chemicals industry, producing and selling chemical products, primarily generating revenue through the sale of these goods to industrial and manufacturing customers.

    Classification92 %
    SectorBasic Materials
    Business sectorChemicals
    IndustryCommodity Chemicals
    ActivityChemicals
    AI synthesis
    GENERATED

    The company's capital structure is highly leveraged, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.97, indicating that it is financed more by debt than equity. Its liquidity position is constrained, as evidenced by a current ratio of 0.62, suggesting that the company may struggle to meet short-term obligations without additional financing. Free cash flow is negative at -196.09 million CNY, and capital expenditures are substantial at -329.48 million CNY, indicating a heavy investment in long-term assets.

    Profitability metrics show a return on equity of 9.04% and a return on assets of 2.37%, which are below the typical thresholds for strong performance in the Commodity Chemicals industry. The company's operating income of 95.32 million CNY and net income of 62.49 million CNY suggest modest profitability, but these figures are relatively low compared to the industry's median performance. Gross profit of 319.55 million CNY indicates that the company is managing to maintain some margin, but the low net income suggests high operating costs or expenses.

    The company's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, as no segmental breakdown is provided in the available data. There is no geographic breakdown provided, but the company is based in Hong Kong, and its operations are likely to be influenced by regional demand and supply chain dynamics. The lack of diversification in both segments and geography could expose the company to higher operational and market risks.

    The company's growth trajectory is uncertain, as no specific revenue growth projections are provided for the current or next fiscal year. However, the negative free cash flow and high capital expenditures suggest that the company is investing heavily in its operations, which could support future growth but may also strain liquidity in the short term. The company's operating cash flow of 41.72 million CNY is insufficient to cover capital expenditures, indicating a reliance on external financing or asset sales to fund its expansion.

    The company faces moderate liquidity risk, as its cash and equivalents of 125.04 million CNY are significantly lower than its long-term debt of 1.36 billion CNY. The risk assessment indicates a medium liquidity risk, and the company's net cash position is negative after subtracting total debt, which could limit its ability to respond to unexpected financial demands. The dilution risk is assessed as low, and no adjustments have been applied to the valuation metrics, suggesting that the company is not currently issuing new shares at a rate that would significantly dilute existing shareholders.

    Recent events and filings have not been disclosed in the available data, so there is no information on specific corporate actions, earnings calls, or regulatory updates that could impact the company's performance. The absence of recent events makes it difficult to assess the company's current strategic direction or market positioning.

    Key takeaways
    • The company is highly leveraged, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.97, indicating a significant reliance on debt financing.
    • Profitability is modest, with a return on equity of 9.04% and a return on assets of 2.37%, which are below industry benchmarks.
    • The company's liquidity position is weak, as evidenced by a current ratio of 0.62 and negative free cash flow.
    • The company is investing heavily in capital expenditures, which may support future growth but could strain liquidity in the short term.
    • The company's revenue and operations are concentrated in a single segment and geographic region, increasing its exposure to market and operational risks.

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    Valuation

    Market price
    HK$12,70
    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$691.4M
    Net cash
    -HK$1.24B
    Current ratio
    0.6
    Debt / equity
    2.0
    ROA
    2.4%
    ROE
    9.0%
    Cash conversion
    67.0%
    CapEx / revenue
    -12.4%
    SBC / revenue
    Dilution ratio
    0.0%

    Revenue by segment

    Market share

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    — missing data

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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 Margin3,6 %Below median
    Net Margin2,4 %Below median
    ROE9,0 %Above P75
    Capex / Rev-12,4 %Below median
    D/E1,97Bottom quartile
    Cash Conv0,67Below median

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    Data sources
    • Market data
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    • 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
    • 2881.HK Market data — financials · 2026-05-26

    Ownership & reference

    Leadership

    • Xiaohong ZouExecutive Chairman of the Board

    Insider activity

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    Short positioning

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    Geographic breakdown

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    Intel & risk

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

    Evidence & claims

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    The Thread

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    Sources filings · IR · transcripts · market data · tier hybrid · as of 2026-08-04 Market data · Issuer disclosures · Public news · Earnings transcripts · Consensus estimates · ESG data Premium coverage