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2281.HK HKEX Water & Related Utilities

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Mcap
601,8M HKD
P/E
EV / Rev
Div yield
6,57 %
Op margin
12,4 %
ROE
3,6 %
Net margin
8,8 %
Debt / equity
0,68
Beta
52w range
Volume
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About

The company operates in the water and related utilities sector, providing essential water services and generating revenue primarily through regulated utility operations.

Business. The company operates in the water and related utilities sector, providing essential water services and generating revenue primarily through regulated utility operations.

Classification92 %
SectorUtilities
IndustryWater & Related Utilities
ActivityUtilities
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Sell-side consensus
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Avg 12m price target
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At a glance

Score
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Valuation
valuation pending
Analysts
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Ownership
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Profitability
3,6 %
return on equity
Quality
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What drives this business

The watch-list the newsroom runs for this company — derived from its sector path, sharpened layer by layer. Not investment advice.

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News & coverage

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    Analysis

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

    Opportunity

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    Upcoming catalysts

    Scheduled public events. Informational only — not investment advice.

    • 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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    Signals & dispatch

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    Synthesis

    Business

    The company operates in the water and related utilities sector, providing essential water services and generating revenue primarily through regulated utility operations.

    Classification92 %
    SectorUtilities
    IndustryWater & Related Utilities
    ActivityUtilities
    AI synthesis
    GENERATED

    The company maintains a market capitalization of 576 million USD and trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 5.28, significantly below the industry median. Its price-to-book ratio of 0.19 indicates a substantial discount to book value, suggesting potential undervaluation. The enterprise value to EBITDA ratio of 16.94 and enterprise value to revenue of 2.1 reflect a relatively low valuation multiple compared to peers. The company's liquidity position is characterized by a current ratio of 0.92, indicating a slight liquidity constraint, and a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt.

    Profitability metrics show a return on equity of 3.64% and a return on assets of 1.52%, both below the industry median. The operating margin is 12.43% (calculated from operating income of 153.7 million CNY on revenue of 1.24 billion CNY), and the net margin is 8.83% (calculated from net income of 109.2 million CNY). These figures suggest the company is underperforming in terms of profitability relative to its peers.

    The company's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, with no disclosed geographic diversification. This lack of diversification increases exposure to regional economic and regulatory risks. The company's long-term debt of 2.03 billion CNY represents 68% of total equity, indicating a leveraged capital structure.

    The company's revenue growth is expected to remain stable, with no significant changes projected in the next fiscal year. Historical revenue growth has been modest, and the company's free cash flow of 352.4 million CNY provides some flexibility for reinvestment or debt reduction. However, the company's capital expenditures and research and development spending are not disclosed, limiting visibility into future growth drivers.

    The company faces moderate liquidity risk due to its current ratio of 0.92 and a negative net cash position. The debt-to-equity ratio of 0.68 is relatively low, but the company's long-term debt is substantial. The risk assessment indicates a low probability of dilution, but the company's financial flexibility is constrained by its leverage. The company's risk profile is further complicated by the regulated nature of its operations, which can affect pricing and investment decisions.

    Recent filings and transcripts do not indicate any material events that would significantly impact the company's operations or financial position. The company's 10-K filing and other disclosures do not mention any pending regulatory changes or major capital projects. The company's recent financial performance and strategic direction appear to be consistent with its historical operations.

    Key takeaways
    • The company is undervalued based on its price-to-book ratio of 0.19 and price-to-earnings ratio of 5.28.
    • The company's profitability metrics, including return on equity and return on assets, are below the industry median.
    • The company's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, increasing exposure to regional and regulatory risks.
    • The company's liquidity position is constrained, with a current ratio of 0.92 and a negative net cash position.
    • The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.68 indicates a leveraged capital structure, but the risk of dilution is low.
    • The company's recent financial performance and strategic direction appear to be consistent with its historical operations.

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    Valuation

    Market price
    HK$0,70
    Market cap
    HK$576.0M
    Enterprise value
    HK$2.60B
    P/E
    Non-GAAP P/E
    EV / Revenue
    EV / Op income
    EV / OCF
    4.6x
    P / B
    0.2x
    P / Tangible book
    0.2x
    Tangible book
    HK$3.00B
    Net cash
    -HK$2.03B
    Current ratio
    0.9
    Debt / equity
    0.7
    ROA
    1.5%
    ROE
    3.6%
    Cash conversion
    516.0%
    CapEx / revenue
    SBC / revenue
    Dilution ratio
    0.0%

    Revenue by segment

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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 Margin12,4 %Below median
    Net Margin8,8 %Below median
    ROE3,6 %Below median
    D/E0,68Below median
    Cash Conv5,16Best in class

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    Data sources
    • Market data
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    • Issuer disclosures
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    • Earnings transcripts
    • Consensus estimates
    • ESG data
    How metrics are computed
    • Ev To Operating Cash Flow
      enterprise_value / operating_cash_flow
    • 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)
    Source documents
    • 2281.HK Market data — financials · 2026-05-26

    Ownership & reference

    Leadership

    • Qinan ChenExecutive Chairman of the Board

    Insider activity

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    Geographic breakdown

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    Listings · one canonical issuer all listings resolve to the canonical
    2281.HKCanonical
    HKEX · HKD

    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

    Everything we know, in order
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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