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Datang International Power Generation Co Ltd (GB:DAT)
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Datang International Power Generation Co (DAT) Price & Analysis

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DAT Stock Chart & Stats

24.52 p
0.00 p(0.00%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
24.52 p
0.00 p(0.00%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Improved MarginsMargins rebounded materially into 2025, reflecting better operating performance and cost control. Sustained mid‑teens+ gross margins and a positive net margin improve the firm's ability to absorb fuel cost swings, support investment and dividends, and increase resilience through multi‑quarter demand cycles.
Positive Free Cash FlowA return to positive free cash flow demonstrates the company's ability to convert operations into distributable cash after capex. Durable cash generation, if maintained, strengthens funding for debt service, maintenance capex and shareholder returns, reducing reliance on external financing over the medium term.
Reducing Leverage And Recovering ROEThe downward trend in leverage alongside ROE recovery signals improving capital structure discipline and profitability. Continued deleveraging reduces refinancing and liquidity risk in a capital‑intensive sector, improving financial flexibility to pursue renewals or environmental upgrades over the coming years.
Bears Say
Elevated LeverageEven after improvement, a D/E around 2.1x is high for a business exposed to commodity and demand cycles. Persistent leverage limits maneuverability for large capital projects, increases interest burden sensitivity to rate moves, and raises refinancing risk if cash flows weaken over the next several quarters.
Inconsistent Revenue TrendRevenue shows cyclical and uneven behaviour rather than steady expansion, reflecting dispatch, tariff and demand variability. This inconsistency weakens predictability of earnings and cash flow, complicating planning for capex, fuel procurement and debt repayment over the medium term.
Volatile Free Cash Flow CoverageAlthough FCF turned positive in 2025, its volatility and low coverage of net income indicate earnings are not reliably translating into excess cash. That pattern heightens risk around sustaining dividends, servicing debt and funding environmental or capacity upgrades without raising external capital.

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What was Datang International Power Generation Co Ltd’s price range in the past 12 months?
Datang International Power Generation Co Ltd lowest share price was 24.52 p and its highest was 24.52 p in the past 12 months.
    What is Datang International Power Generation Co Ltd’s market cap?
    Datang International Power Generation Co Ltd’s market cap is £6.55B.
      When is Datang International Power Generation Co Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Datang International Power Generation Co Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 29, 2026 which is in 14 days.
        How were Datang International Power Generation Co Ltd’s earnings last quarter?
        Datang International Power Generation Co Ltd released its earnings results on Mar 27, 2026. The company reported 0.011 p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by 0.011 p.
          Is Datang International Power Generation Co Ltd overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts Datang International Power Generation Co Ltd’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does Datang International Power Generation Co Ltd pay dividends?
            Datang International Power Generation Co Ltd does not currently pay dividends.
            What is Datang International Power Generation Co Ltd’s EPS estimate?
            Datang International Power Generation Co Ltd’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
            How many shares outstanding does Datang International Power Generation Co Ltd have?
            Datang International Power Generation Co Ltd has 6,110,621,000 shares outstanding.
              What happened to Datang International Power Generation Co Ltd’s price movement after its last earnings report?
              Datang International Power Generation Co Ltd reported an EPS of 0.011 p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went same 0%.
                Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Datang International Power Generation Co Ltd?
                Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:DAT
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                  Datang International Power Generation Co Stock Smart Score

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                  Technicals

                  SMA
                  Positive
                  20 days / 200 days
                  Momentum
                  0.00%
                  12-Months-Change

                  Fundamentals

                  Return on Equity
                  12.54%
                  Trailing 12-Months
                  Asset Growth
                  0.55%
                  Trailing 12-Months

                  Company Description

                  Datang International Power Generation Co Ltd

                  Datang International Power Generation Co., Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, engages in power generation and power plant development activities in the People's Republic of China. The company operates through Power and Heat Generation, Coal, and Other segments. It generates electricity through various sources, such as coal-fired, thermal, hydro, wind, nuclear, and solar. As of December 31, 2021, the company managed an installed capacity of 68,770.03 MW. It also engages in heat supply; the import of power related fuel; coal mining and trading; silicon and aluminum smelting; production and sale of alumina; cargo shipping; sale of coal ash and integrated application of solid waste; power plant construction and operation; repair and testing of power equipment; research and development activities; and provision of power related technical services. The company was formerly known as Beijing Datang Power Generation Co., Ltd and changed its name to Datang International Power Generation Co., Ltd. in April 2004. The company was incorporated in 1994 and is based in Beijing, the People's Republic of China. Datang International Power Generation Co., Ltd. is a subsidiary of China Datang Corporation Limited.

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