Executive Summary
China Everbright Greentech reported a modest revenue decline in QQ4 2024, with revenue totaling HKD 1,735,657,500 and gross profit of HKD 389,376,500, yielding a gross margin of 22.4%. EBITDA came in at HKD 579,979,500 and operating income at HKD 259,671,500, indicating solid operating efficiency on the top line despite a challenged bottom line. The company posted a net loss of HKD 279,653,500 for the quarter, reflecting a heavy non-operating charge (total other income/expenses net of HKD -718,748,500) which more than offset pre-tax profitability. YoY trends show EBITDA and operating margins expanding, even as net income remains negative, underscoring the ongoing impact of non-cash and non-operating items on bottom-line performance.
From a cash flow and balance sheet perspective, the operating cash flow was HKD 139,886,000 in Q4, with capital expenditure of HKD -274,904,000 and free cash flow of HKD -135,018,000. The balance sheet remains asset-heavy, with total assets of HKD 36.33B, total liabilities HKD 24.67B and total stockholders’ equity HKD 11.51B. Liquidity metrics are mixed: current ratio 1.254, quick ratio 1.218 and cash ratio 0.159, while the company exhibits a stretched working capital profile (days sales outstanding ~563 days and a cash conversion cycle near 500 days). Net debt stood at approximately HKD 19.39B, with long-term debt at HKD 13.30B and short-term debt at HKD 7.73B, indicating meaningful leverage amid ongoing capex programs.
Looking ahead, earnings visibility hinges on project ramp-up, working capital normalization, and financing flexibility for ongoing capex in a growth-heavy renewables portfolio. While revenue resilience and operating profitability are improving, the sustained net loss and heavy leverage imply a cautious stance for near-term equity upside. The stock trades with a negative earnings multiple and a low price-to-book ratio, suggesting a potential value opportunity if the company can convert operating gains into sustained free cash flow and de-risk its balance sheet.
Key Insights
Revenue: HKD 1,735,657,500 in QQ4 2024; YoY decline of 3.49%, QoQ flat. Gross Profit: HKD 389,376,500; YoY +22.05%, QoQ 0%. Operating Income: HKD 259,671,500; YoY +85.18%, QoQ 0%. EBITDA: HKD 579,979,500; EBITDA margin 33.41%. Gross margin: 22.4%; Operating margin: 14.96%; Net Income: HKD -279,653,500; Net profit margin −16.11%; EPS: −0.14; YoY and QoQ EPS growth: 0%. Balance sheet and leverage: Total assets HKD 36.33B; Total liabilities HKD 24.67B; Total stockholders’ equity HKD 11.51B; D...