YiChang HEC ChangJiang Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

YiChang HEC ChangJiang Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. Fundamental Analysis

1558.HKHKSE
HealthcareDrug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic
HK$15.88
HK$0.08(0.50%)
Hong Kong Market opens in 41h 46m

YiChang HEC ChangJiang Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. Fundamental Analysis

YiChang HEC ChangJiang Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (1558.HK) shows weak financial fundamentals with a PE ratio of 24.96, profit margin of 12.96%, and ROE of 5.87%. The company generates $3.7B in annual revenue with N/A year-over-year growth of N/A.

Key Strengths

Cash Position10.07%
PEG Ratio0.29
Current Ratio1.77

Areas of Concern

ROE5.87%
We analyze 1558.HK's fundamental strength across five key dimensions.

The stock receives a Fundamental Health Score of 50.0/100 based on profitability, valuation, growth, and balance sheet metrics. The C grade reflects average fundamentals, with notable risks in certain areas.

Fundamental Health Score

C
50.0/100

We analyze 1558.HK's fundamental strength across five key dimensions:

Efficiency Score

Weak

1558.HK struggles to generate sufficient returns from assets.

ROA > 10%
3.88%

Valuation Score

Excellent

1558.HK trades at attractive valuation levels.

PE < 25
24.96
PEG Ratio < 2
0.29

Growth Score

Moderate

1558.HK shows steady but slowing expansion.

Revenue Growth > 5%
N/A
EPS Growth > 10%
N/A

Financial Health Score

Excellent

1558.HK maintains a strong and stable balance sheet.

Debt/Equity < 1
0.26
Current Ratio > 1
1.77

Profitability Score

Weak

1558.HK struggles to sustain strong margins.

ROE > 15%
5.87%
Net Margin ≥ 15%
12.96%
Positive Free Cash Flow
No

Key Financial Metrics

Is 1558.HK Expensive or Cheap?

P/E Ratio

1558.HK trades at 24.96 times earnings. This indicates a fair valuation.

24.96

PEG Ratio

When adjusting for growth, 1558.HK's PEG of 0.29 indicates potential undervaluation.

0.29

Price to Book

The market values YiChang HEC ChangJiang Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. at 1.42 times its book value. This may indicate undervaluation.

1.42

EV/EBITDA

Enterprise value stands at 10.70 times EBITDA. This signals the market has high growth expectations.

10.70

How Well Does 1558.HK Make Money?

Net Profit Margin

For every $100 in sales, YiChang HEC ChangJiang Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. keeps $12.96 as profit after all expenses.

12.96%

Operating Margin

Core operations generate 18.11 in profit for every $100 in revenue, before interest and taxes.

18.11%

ROE

Management delivers $5.87 in profit for every $100 of shareholder equity.

5.87%

ROA

YiChang HEC ChangJiang Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. generates $3.88 in profit for every $100 in assets, demonstrating efficient asset deployment.

3.88%

Following the Money - Real Cash Generation

Operating Cash Flow

YiChang HEC ChangJiang Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. generates limited operating cash flow of $89.42M, signaling weaker underlying cash strength.

$89.42M

Free Cash Flow

YiChang HEC ChangJiang Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. generates weak or negative free cash flow of $-1.09B, restricting financial flexibility.

$-1.09B

FCF Per Share

Each share generates $-1.24 in free cash annually.

$-1.24

FCF Yield

1558.HK converts -9.05% of its market value into free cash.

-9.05%

Financial Ratios Analysis

Valuation Ratios

P/E Ratio

Price to earnings ratio

24.96

vs 25 benchmark

PEG Ratio

Price/earnings to growth ratio

0.29

vs 25 benchmark

P/B Ratio

Price to book value ratio

1.42

vs 25 benchmark

P/S Ratio

Price to sales ratio

3.24

vs 25 benchmark

Financial Health

Debt/Equity

Total debt to shareholders' equity

0.26

vs 25 benchmark

Current Ratio

Current assets to current liabilities

1.77

vs 25 benchmark

Efficiency Ratios

ROE

Return on equity percentage

0.06

vs 25 benchmark

ROA

Return on assets percentage

0.04

vs 25 benchmark

ROCE

Return on capital employed

0.07

vs 25 benchmark

How 1558.HK Stacks Against Its Sector Peers

Metric1558.HK ValueSector AveragePerformance
P/E Ratio24.9629.60 Better (Cheaper)
ROE5.87%418.00% Weak
Net Margin12.96%-11442.00% (disorted) Strong
Debt/Equity0.260.78 Strong (Low Leverage)
Current Ratio1.775.13 Neutral
ROA3.88%-74.00% (disorted) Weak

1558.HK outperforms its industry in 3 out of 6 key metrics, particularly excelling in Net Margin, but lagging in ROE.

Historical Growth Performance

5-Year Growth Trajectory

This section reviews YiChang HEC ChangJiang Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.'s 5-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) and compares its performance against the typical investment style of its industry.

Revenue CAGR

N/A

Industry Style: Defensive, Growth, Innovation

EPS CAGR

N/A

Industry Style: Defensive, Growth, Innovation

FCF CAGR

N/A

Industry Style: Defensive, Growth, Innovation

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