600021.Ss
The company operates in the electric utilities sector, generating revenue primarily through the production and distribution of electricity.
Business. The company operates in the electric utilities sector, generating revenue primarily through the production and distribution of electricity.
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1 analysts · consensus BuyAt a glance
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- Peers
- EarningsQ3 2026 earnings (expected)2026-10-28 · estimated · Duke Energy (DUK)
- EarningsQ3 2026 earnings (expected)2026-10-28 · estimated · NextEra Energy (NEE)
- EarningsQ3 2026 earnings (expected)2026-10-28 · estimated · Southern Company (SO)
- 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
The company operates in the electric utilities sector, generating revenue primarily through the production and distribution of electricity.
The company's capital structure is characterized by a high debt-to-equity ratio of 3.74, indicating a significant reliance on debt financing. The liquidity position is assessed as medium, with a current ratio of 0.73, suggesting limited short-term liquidity. The company has no cash and equivalents, and its free cash flow is negative at -9.12 billion CNY, indicating that capital expenditures are outpacing operating cash flow.
Profitability metrics show a return on equity (ROE) of 8.12%, which is relatively strong, but the return on assets (ROA) is low at 1.34%, indicating that the company is not efficiently utilizing its assets to generate profit. The price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 20.79 and the enterprise value-to-EBITDA (EV/EBITDA) ratio of 28.67 suggest that the company is valued at a premium relative to its earnings and cash flow.
The company's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, with no disclosed geographic diversification. This lack of diversification may expose the company to regional economic and regulatory risks. The company's revenue is derived from the production and distribution of electricity, with no significant diversification into other energy sources or services.
The company's growth trajectory is uncertain, with no specific revenue growth projections provided. The operating income of 6.45 billion CNY and net income of 2.77 billion CNY indicate a stable but not rapidly growing business. The capital expenditure of -17.8 billion CNY suggests a significant investment in infrastructure, which may support future growth but is currently reducing free cash flow.
The company faces medium liquidity risk due to its low current ratio and negative free cash flow. The dilution risk is assessed as low, with no significant dilution potential identified. The company's risk assessment highlights the need for careful monitoring of its debt levels and liquidity position to ensure financial stability.
Recent events and filings do not provide specific details on the company's strategic initiatives or financial performance. The company's financial snapshot indicates a stable but not rapidly growing business, with a focus on maintaining its core operations in the electric utilities sector.
- The company has a high debt-to-equity ratio, indicating a significant reliance on debt financing.
- The company's liquidity position is medium, with a current ratio of 0.73 and no cash and equivalents.
- The company's profitability is moderate, with a return on equity of 8.12% but a low return on assets of 1.34%.
- The company's growth trajectory is uncertain, with no specific revenue growth projections provided.
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| Metric | Our forecast | Guidance | Consensus |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | —no estimate | —no estimate | 1,22 |
| Revenue | —no estimate | —no estimate | 51,7B UNKNOWN ERROR IN UNIVERSE PROCESSING |
| Operating income | —no estimate | —no estimate | —no estimate |
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- Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
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- 600021.SS Market data — financials · 2026-05-26
- Shanghai Electric Power Co Ltd Market data — analyst estimates · 2026-05-26
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Leadership
- Chen HuangExecutive Chairman of the Board