Shandong Hualu-Hengsheng Chemical Co Ltd
The company maintains a market price of 30.37 CNY, with a market capitalization of 64.48 billion CNY. Its price-to-earnings ratio is 55.64, and its price-to-book ratio is 2.15, indicating a relatively high valuation compared to book value. The enterprise value to EBITDA ratio is 48.46, and the enterprise value to revenue ratio is 8.12, suggesting a premium valuation relative to earnings and revenue. Profitability metrics show a return on equity of 3.87% and a return on assets of 2.58%, both below the typical thresholds for high-performing chemical firms. The gross profit margin is 20.06%, and the operating margin is 16.77%, which are in line with the industry but not exceptional. The company's net income of 1.16 billion CNY is supported by a revenue base of 8.997 billion CNY, but the net margin of 12.88% is modest. Geographically, the company's revenue is concentrated in China, with no disclosed international operations. Segment-wise, the company operates as a single business unit, with no material diversification across product lines or geographic regions. This concentration increases exposure to domestic economic and regulatory shifts. Looking ahead, the company is projected to see a modest growth in revenue, with a current FY outlook of 2.5% and a next FY outlook of 3.0%. These growth rates are in line with the industry average but do not suggest a breakout performance. The capital expenditure of -2.484 billion CNY indicates a net cash outflow, which may impact future growth capacity. The company faces moderate liquidity risk, with a current ratio of 1.54 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.29. The liquidity risk is compounded by a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt. The dilution risk is assessed as low, with no significant dilution potential in the near term. However, the company's capital structure and liquidity position require close monitoring. Recent events include analyst estimates indicating a mean price target of 38.67 CNY and a median price target of 42.00 CNY. The mean recommendation is 1.50, with five strong-buy and five buy ratings, suggesting a generally positive outlook from analysts. No recent filings or transcripts have been disclosed that would significantly alter the current assessment.
Business. Shandong Hualu-Hengsheng Chemical Co Ltd produces and sells commodity chemicals, primarily generating revenue through the manufacturing and distribution of chemical products.
Classification. The company is classified under the Basic Materials economic sector, Chemicals business sector, and Commodity Chemicals industry, with a confidence level of 0.92.
- The company is valued at a premium relative to book value and EBITDA, with a price-to-earnings ratio of 55.64 and an enterprise value to EBITDA ratio of 48.46.
- Profitability metrics are in line with the industry but not exceptional, with a return on equity of 3.87% and a return on assets of 2.58%.
- The company's revenue is concentrated in China, with no material international operations, increasing exposure to domestic economic and regulatory shifts.
- Analysts have a generally positive outlook, with a mean price target of 38.67 CNY and a median price target of 42.00 CNY.
- The company faces moderate liquidity risk, with a current ratio of 1.54 and a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt.
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- Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.