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China Everbright (HK:0257)
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China Everbright (0257) Price & Analysis

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0257 Stock Chart & Stats

HK$5.02
-HK$0.03(-0.84%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
HK$5.02
-HK$0.03(-0.84%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Stronger Cash GenerationA marked rebound to ~12.1B operating cash flow and ~10.3B free cash flow in 2025 materially improves the firm's ability to fund dividends, reinvest in subsidiaries, and service debt without relying on external financing. Durable cash conversion supports capital allocation optionality over coming quarters.
Diversified Financial-services FranchiseA business model spanning banking, securities, wealth management, insurance and asset management provides multiple fee and interest income streams. This structural diversification helps smooth cyclical shocks in any one market and sustains long-run fee flows and investment return opportunities.
Improved Margins And ProfitabilityNet margin expansion to ~15% and an earnings rebound in 2025 indicate improved operating efficiency or higher-margin investment returns. Sustained margin improvement enhances internal cash generation and resilience, supporting reinvestment and shareholder distributions even if top-line growth remains muted.
Bears Say
Multi-year Revenue DeclineA persistent revenue contraction and negative multi-year growth reduce the base for future earnings expansion and limit economies of scale. Without clear revenue drivers, sustaining profits depends on margins or one-off investment gains, increasing execution risk for long-term growth targets.
Relatively High LeverageDebt materially above equity (debt/equity ~1.85) constrains financial flexibility and raises sensitivity to rising rates or tighter credit. Higher leverage limits capacity for opportunistic investments, accelerates interest cost exposure, and reduces buffer to absorb future operating or market shocks.
Inconsistent Cash Flow HistoryHistoric swings to negative operating and free cash flows in earlier years show cash generation is uneven and tied to investment/working-capital cycles. This variability complicates long-term planning for dividends, deleveraging, and strategic investments, raising execution risk across cycles.

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0257 FAQ

What was China Everbright’s price range in the past 12 months?
China Everbright lowest stock price was HK$4.05 and its highest was HK$5.90 in the past 12 months.
    What is China Everbright’s market cap?
    China Everbright’s market cap is HK$29.67B.
      When is China Everbright’s upcoming earnings report date?
      China Everbright’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 01, 2026 which is in 46 days.
        How were China Everbright’s earnings last quarter?
        China Everbright released its earnings results on Mar 20, 2026. The company reported HK$0.28 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by N/A.
          Is China Everbright overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts China Everbright’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does China Everbright pay dividends?
            China Everbright pays a Quarterly dividend of HK$0.12 which represents an annual dividend yield of 4.9%. See more information on China Everbright dividends here
              What is China Everbright’s EPS estimate?
              China Everbright’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
              How many shares outstanding does China Everbright have?
              China Everbright has 6,142,975,000 shares outstanding.
                What happened to China Everbright’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                China Everbright reported an EPS of HK$0.28 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 3%.
                  Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of China Everbright?
                  Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in HK:0257
                  What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
                  Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology

                    China Everbright Stock Smart Score

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                    Technicals

                    SMA
                    Positive
                    20 days / 200 days
                    Momentum
                    48.00%
                    12-Months-Change

                    Fundamentals

                    Return on Equity
                    7.18%
                    Trailing 12-Months
                    Asset Growth
                    1.47%
                    Trailing 12-Months

                    Company Description

                    China Everbright

                    China Everbright Environment Group Ltd. is an investment holding company, which engages in the provision of environmental solution. It operates through the following segments: Environmental Energy Project Construction and Operation, Greentech Project Construction and Operation, Environmental Water Project Construction and Operation, and Others. The Environmental Energy Project Construction and Operation segment is involved in the construction and operation of waste to energy plants, food and kitchen waste treatment projects, sludge treatment and disposal projects, leachate treatment projects, methane-to-energy plants, fecal treatment projects, fly ash landfill projects, medical waste treatment projects, and solid waste treatment projects. The Greentech Project Construction and Operation segment manage the construction and operation of integrated biomass utilization projects, hazardous and solid waste treatment projects, solar energy projects and wind power projects, and provision of environmental remediation services. The Environmental Water Project Construction and Operation segment focuses on construction, upgrade and operation of wastewater treatment plants, water supply, reusable water treatment plants, sludge treatment, sponge city construction, river-basin ecological restoration, wastewater source heat pump projects, leachate treatment, research and development of water environment technologies, and engineering projects. The Others segment refers to environmental protection technology research and development, provision of environmental-related technological services, design of environmental protection projects, provision of environmental protection project equipment construction and installation services and sales of related equipment, provision of waste sorting, renewable resources utilization, sanitation operation services, sales of energy-saving streetlamps, and energy management contract projects. The company was founded on July 10, 1961 and is headquartered in Hong Kong.

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