China's ZCZL Industrial nine-month profit falls 35%
Overview
China industrial equipment maker's nine-month revenue fell 5.9% yr/yr
Net profit attributable to shareholders dropped 35% yr/yr
Company cites reduced coal sector investment and competition for profit decline
Outlook
Company did not provide specific guidance for future quarters or the full year in its press release
Result Drivers
COAL MACHINERY WEAKNESS - Co said revenue from coal mining machinery fell due to cyclical adjustment in the coal sector and energy transition, leading coal mining enterprises to tighten capital spending and face intense industry competition
AUTO PARTS GROWTH - Co said auto parts segment revenue rose 8.6% yr/yr, driven by higher sales of traditional motors in Europe and India and expansion in domestic new energy motor business
RECEIVABLES COLLECTION - Co said strengthened collection of accounts receivable and reversal of bad debt provisions contributed to improved cash flow and performance
Key Details
Metric | Beat/Miss | Actual | Consensus Estimate |
9M Revenue | RMB 28.94 bln | ||
9M Net Income Attributable | RMB 2.46 bln |
Analyst Coverage
The one available analyst rating on the shares is "strong buy"
The average consensus recommendation for the mining support services & equipment peer group is "buy."
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