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INDICATIVE · SAMPLE DATA
00260158

LB Group Co Ltd

Specialty ChemicalsVerified

LB Group’s capital structure is moderately leveraged, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.05, slightly above the typical median for the specialty chemicals industry. The company’s liquidity position is rated as medium, with a current ratio of 1.0, indicating that its current assets are equal to its current liabilities. Free cash flow for the period was 549.99 million CNY, but capital expenditures were negative at -1.90 billion CNY, suggesting a focus on cost management or asset write-downs. Profitability metrics show a return on equity (ROE) of 5.44% and a return on assets (ROA) of 1.93%, both below the industry median for specialty chemicals. Gross profit of 5.25 billion CNY and operating income of 1.57 billion CNY reflect a narrow margin structure, with net income at 1.24 billion CNY. These figures suggest the company is operating in a competitive pricing environment. Geographic and segment exposure is not explicitly detailed in the available data, but the company’s revenue concentration is inferred to be domestic, given its listing on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange and the absence of disclosed international operations. No material revenue diversification across segments is reported. Growth trajectory appears modest, with no specific revenue growth rates provided in the input data. Analysts have assigned a mean price target of 22.49 CNY, with a median of 22.22 CNY, and a mean recommendation of 1.75 (leaning toward buy). However, the absence of forward-looking guidance in the input data limits the ability to assess near-term growth potential. Risk factors include a medium liquidity rating and a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt. The company’s dilution risk is rated as low, with no significant changes in shares outstanding between basic and diluted figures. No recent dilutive events are reported in the input data. Recent events include the publication of the latest financial snapshot, but no specific filings or transcripts are detailed in the input data. Analysts have issued a total of 8 buy or strong-buy recommendations, with no hold or sell ratings, indicating a generally positive sentiment toward the stock.

30-day price · 002601-1.33 (-7.6%)
Low$16.08High$18.19Close$16.11As of22 May, 00:00 UTC
Profile
CompanyLB Group Co Ltd
Ticker002601.SZ
SectorBasic Materials
BusinessChemicals
Industry groupChemicals
IndustrySpecialty Chemicals
AI analysis

Business. LB Group Co Ltd is a Chinese specialty chemicals company that produces and sells chemical products, primarily serving industrial and manufacturing sectors.

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

LB Group’s capital structure is moderately leveraged, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.05, slightly above the typical median for the specialty chemicals industry. The company’s liquidity position is rated as medium, with a current ratio of 1.0, indicating that its current assets are equal to its current liabilities. Free cash flow for the period was 549.99 million CNY, but capital expenditures were negative at -1.90 billion CNY, suggesting a focus on cost management or asset write-downs. Profitability metrics show a return on equity (ROE) of 5.44% and a return on assets (ROA) of 1.93%, both below the industry median for specialty chemicals. Gross profit of 5.25 billion CNY and operating income of 1.57 billion CNY reflect a narrow margin structure, with net income at 1.24 billion CNY. These figures suggest the company is operating in a competitive pricing environment. Geographic and segment exposure is not explicitly detailed in the available data, but the company’s revenue concentration is inferred to be domestic, given its listing on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange and the absence of disclosed international operations. No material revenue diversification across segments is reported. Growth trajectory appears modest, with no specific revenue growth rates provided in the input data. Analysts have assigned a mean price target of 22.49 CNY, with a median of 22.22 CNY, and a mean recommendation of 1.75 (leaning toward buy). However, the absence of forward-looking guidance in the input data limits the ability to assess near-term growth potential. Risk factors include a medium liquidity rating and a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt. The company’s dilution risk is rated as low, with no significant changes in shares outstanding between basic and diluted figures. No recent dilutive events are reported in the input data. Recent events include the publication of the latest financial snapshot, but no specific filings or transcripts are detailed in the input data. Analysts have issued a total of 8 buy or strong-buy recommendations, with no hold or sell ratings, indicating a generally positive sentiment toward the stock.
Key takeaways
  • LB Group operates in a low-margin, capital-intensive industry with ROE and ROA below the industry median.
  • The company’s liquidity is balanced but not robust, with a current ratio of 1.0 and a negative net cash position.
  • Analysts are cautiously optimistic, with a mean price target of 22.49 CNY and no hold or sell ratings.
  • No material dilution risk is currently present, and the company’s capital structure is moderately leveraged.
  • Growth expectations are not explicitly detailed in the input data, and no international operations are disclosed.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyCNY
Revenue$25.99B
Gross profit$5.25B
Operating income$1.57B
Net income$1.24B
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow$3.97B
CapEx-$1.90B
Free cash flow$550.0M
Total assets$64.42B
Total liabilities$41.54B
Total equity$22.88B
Cash & equivalents
Long-term debt$24.07B
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$22.88B
Net cash-$24.07B
Current ratio1.0
Debt/Equity1.1
ROA1.9%
ROE5.4%
Cash conversion3.2%
CapEx/Revenue-7.3%
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
Metric002601Activity
Op margin6.0%0.4% medp25 -8.0% · p75 16.0%above median
Net margin4.8%2.3% medp25 -11.6% · p75 11.8%above median
Gross margin20.2%20.8% medp25 14.9% · p75 24.0%below median
R&D / revenue1.1% medp25 0.5% · p75 1.3%
CapEx / revenue-7.3%6.2% medp25 5.4% · p75 10.2%bottom quartile
Debt / equity105.0%59.0% medp25 54.9% · p75 72.9%top quartile
Observations
IR observations
Mean price target22.49 CNY
Median price target22.22 CNY
High price target26.00 CNY
Low price target20.00 CNY
Mean recommendation1.75 (1=strong buy, 5=strong sell)
Strong-buy count2.00
Buy count6.00
Hold count0.00
Sell count0.00
Strong-sell count0.00
Mean EPS estimate0.94 CNY
Last actual EPS0.91 CNY
Source: analysis-pipeline (hybrid)Generated: 2026-05-20 02:19 UTCJob: 78b972f9