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INDICATIVE · SAMPLE DATA
00214957

Western Metal Materials Co Ltd

Specialty Mining & MetalsVerified

Western Metal Materials Co Ltd maintains a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.69, indicating a moderate reliance on debt financing, and a current ratio of 1.41, suggesting adequate short-term liquidity to cover its obligations. The company's return on equity (ROE) is 5.31%, and its return on assets (ROA) is 2.3%, both of which are below the typical thresholds for high-performing firms in the mining and metals industry. The company's profitability is reflected in its gross profit of 545,033,740 CNY and net income of 157,775,530 CNY, but its operating income of 188,921,570 CNY suggests that operational efficiency is a key factor in its performance. These figures are to be compared against the industry's preferred metrics, which emphasize high margins and strong asset utilization. Geographically, the company's revenue is concentrated in a single market, with no disclosed diversification across regions or segments. This concentration increases exposure to regional economic fluctuations and regulatory changes. The company's growth trajectory is modest, with no significant revenue growth reported in the latest financial period. Analysts have set a uniform price target of 23.69 CNY, indicating a stable but not aggressive growth outlook. The company's capital expenditure of -135,856,840 CNY suggests a reduction in investment in new projects or infrastructure. Risk factors include a medium liquidity risk, as the company's net cash is negative after subtracting total debt, and a low dilution risk, with no immediate pressure for share issuance. The company's risk assessment also highlights the importance of monitoring its debt levels and cash flow generation. Recent events include the publication of its latest financial results, which show a stable but not robust performance. No significant corporate actions or regulatory changes have been reported in the latest filings or transcripts.

30-day price · 002149+24.77 (+54.6%)
Low$44.59High$78.87Close$70.15As of22 May, 00:00 UTC
Profile
CompanyWestern Metal Materials Co Ltd
Ticker002149.SZ
SectorBasic Materials
BusinessMineral Resources
Industry groupMineral Resources
IndustrySpecialty Mining & Metals
AI analysis

Business. Western Metal Materials Co Ltd produces and sells specialty metals, primarily focusing on copper and other non-ferrous metals, generating revenue through the sale of these materials to industrial and manufacturing customers.

Classification. The company is classified under the Basic Materials economic sector, within the Mineral Resources business sector, and the Specialty Mining & Metals industry, with a classification confidence of 0.92.

Western Metal Materials Co Ltd maintains a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.69, indicating a moderate reliance on debt financing, and a current ratio of 1.41, suggesting adequate short-term liquidity to cover its obligations. The company's return on equity (ROE) is 5.31%, and its return on assets (ROA) is 2.3%, both of which are below the typical thresholds for high-performing firms in the mining and metals industry. The company's profitability is reflected in its gross profit of 545,033,740 CNY and net income of 157,775,530 CNY, but its operating income of 188,921,570 CNY suggests that operational efficiency is a key factor in its performance. These figures are to be compared against the industry's preferred metrics, which emphasize high margins and strong asset utilization. Geographically, the company's revenue is concentrated in a single market, with no disclosed diversification across regions or segments. This concentration increases exposure to regional economic fluctuations and regulatory changes. The company's growth trajectory is modest, with no significant revenue growth reported in the latest financial period. Analysts have set a uniform price target of 23.69 CNY, indicating a stable but not aggressive growth outlook. The company's capital expenditure of -135,856,840 CNY suggests a reduction in investment in new projects or infrastructure. Risk factors include a medium liquidity risk, as the company's net cash is negative after subtracting total debt, and a low dilution risk, with no immediate pressure for share issuance. The company's risk assessment also highlights the importance of monitoring its debt levels and cash flow generation. Recent events include the publication of its latest financial results, which show a stable but not robust performance. No significant corporate actions or regulatory changes have been reported in the latest filings or transcripts.
Key takeaways
  • The company has a moderate debt load and adequate short-term liquidity.
  • Profitability is below industry benchmarks, with ROE and ROA at 5.31% and 2.3%, respectively.
  • Revenue is concentrated in a single market, increasing exposure to regional risks.
  • Analysts project a stable price target, indicating a conservative growth outlook.
  • The company is reducing capital expenditures, which may affect long-term growth potential.
  • Liquidity risk is moderate, and dilution risk is low.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyCNY
Revenue$2.95B
Gross profit$545.0M
Operating income$188.9M
Net income$157.8M
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow$426.9M
CapEx-$135.9M
Free cash flow$56.8M
Total assets$6.87B
Total liabilities$3.90B
Total equity$2.97B
Cash & equivalents
Long-term debt$2.04B
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$2.97B
Net cash-$2.04B
Current ratio1.4
Debt/Equity0.7
ROA2.3%
ROE5.3%
Cash conversion2.7%
CapEx/Revenue-4.6%
SBC/Revenue
Asset intensity
Dilution ratio0.0%
Risk assessment
Dilution riskLow
Liquidity riskMedium
  • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
Industry benchmarks
Activity: Specialty Mining & Metals · cohort 268 companies
Metric002149Activity
Op margin6.4%25.9% medp25 25.9% · p75 25.9%bottom quartile
Net margin5.4%0.3% medp25 -429.4% · p75 7.1%above median
Gross margin18.5%14.6% medp25 4.4% · p75 33.7%above median
CapEx / revenue-4.6%-11.2% medp25 -69.8% · p75 -2.6%above median
Debt / equity69.0%47.2% medp25 47.2% · p75 47.2%top quartile
Observations
IR observations
Mean price target23.69 CNY
Median price target23.69 CNY
High price target23.69 CNY
Low price target23.69 CNY
Source: analysis-pipeline (hybrid)Generated: 2026-05-19 23:53 UTCJob: 2703053c