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0144 Stock Chart & Stats
HK$14.97
HK$0.11(0.73%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
HK$14.97
HK$0.11(0.73%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeHK$12.26 - HK$17.85
Previous CloseN/A
Volume2.04M
Average Volume (3M)2.74M
Market Cap
HK$66.79B
Enterprise ValueHK$100.04K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)HK$16.44B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)HK$36.29B
Price to Earnings (P/E)10.4
Beta0.44
Next Earnings
Aug 28, 2026EPS Estimate
0.87Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield4.64%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.53
Shares Outstanding4,198,009,300
10 Day Avg. Volume2,379,632
30 Day Avg. Volume2,738,581
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.53
Price to Book (P/B)0.58
Price to Sales (P/S)4.76
P/FCF Ratio7.39
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
HK$14.50Price Target Upside-3.14% Downside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)1.81
Revenue Forecast (FY)HK$13.85B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Consistent Cash GenerationConsistent operating and free cash flow, with a strong rebound in 2024–2025, supports durable capacity to fund capex, dividends and JV investments without relying on equity issuance. Persistent FCF improves financial resilience across trade cycles and underpins long-term capital allocation.
Solid Balance Sheet / Moderate LeverageA low-to-mid 0.3x debt/equity profile with growing equity indicates conservative leverage versus peers, giving financial flexibility to fund expansion and absorb shocks. This capitalization supports investment in overseas terminals and long-term concession-based cash flows.
Steady Revenue Growth With Recent AccelerationSustained revenue growth and a clear acceleration in 2025 point to strengthening volumes or pricing across the terminal portfolio. Durable top-line momentum supports earnings visibility for the concession-style business and increases the likelihood of sustained cash returns from operations.
Bears Say
Margin Volatility / Comparability IssuesIrregular margin patterns and notable one-off elevated margins in 2023 reduce confidence in trend extrapolation. For a long-cycle infrastructure operator, noisy margin signals complicate forecasting of sustainable operating profitability and impair disciplined capital allocation decisions.
Leverage Remains MeaningfulAlthough leverage is moderate, it is still material for a capital-intensive port operator. Meaningful debt levels can constrain flexibility for large greenfield projects or acquisitions, and increase sensitivity to interest rate moves or temporary volume downturns over the medium term.
Cash Flow Data InconsistencyInconsistencies in reported coverage ratios for 2025, despite strong cash flow, undermine reliability of key cash metrics. This hampers robust stress testing and credit assessment, making long-term cash-flow based forecasting and covenant analysis less certain for investors and lenders.
China Merchants Port Holdings Co News
0144 FAQ
What was China Merchants Port Holdings Co Ltd’s price range in the past 12 months?
China Merchants Port Holdings Co Ltd lowest stock price was HK$12.26 and its highest was HK$17.85 in the past 12 months.
What is China Merchants Port Holdings Co Ltd’s market cap?
China Merchants Port Holdings Co Ltd’s market cap is HK$66.79B.
When is China Merchants Port Holdings Co Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date?
China Merchants Port Holdings Co Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 28, 2026 which is in 3 days.
How were China Merchants Port Holdings Co Ltd’s earnings last quarter?
China Merchants Port Holdings Co Ltd released its earnings results on Mar 31, 2026. The company reported HK$0.84 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of HK$0.87 by -HK$0.03.
Is China Merchants Port Holdings Co Ltd overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts China Merchants Port Holdings Co Ltd’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does China Merchants Port Holdings Co Ltd pay dividends?
China Merchants Port Holdings Co Ltd pays a Semiannually dividend of HK$0.489 which represents an annual dividend yield of 4.64%. See more information on China Merchants Port Holdings Co Ltd dividends here
What is China Merchants Port Holdings Co Ltd’s EPS estimate?
China Merchants Port Holdings Co Ltd’s EPS estimate is 0.87.
How many shares outstanding does China Merchants Port Holdings Co Ltd have?
China Merchants Port Holdings Co Ltd has 4,198,009,300 shares outstanding.
What happened to China Merchants Port Holdings Co Ltd’s price movement after its last earnings report?
China Merchants Port Holdings Co Ltd reported an EPS of HK$0.84 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of HK$0.87. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -6.809%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of China Merchants Port Holdings Co Ltd?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in HK:0144
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 Merchants Port Holdings Co Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
31.41%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
4.64%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
4.55%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
China Merchants Port Holdings Co Ltd
China Merchants Port Holdings Company Limited, an investment holding company, engages in ports operation, bonded logistics operation, and property investment Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Brazil, and internationally. The company operates through Ports Operation, Bonded Logistics Operation, and Other Operations segments. It engages in the container, and bulk and general cargo terminal operation; logistic park operation, ports transportation, and airport cargo handling; and property development and holding, as well as logistics operation activities. The company also provides container related logistics services; financial services; port development, management, and operation services; trading, terminal operation, and repair and maintenance services. In addition, it offers handling and stevedoring container services; loads and unloads goods; operates berths and tugboats; and holds various pieces of land. The company was formerly known as China Merchants Holdings (International) Company Limited and changed its name to China Merchants Port Holdings Company Limited in June 2016. China Merchants Port Holdings Company Limited was founded in 1872 and is headquartered in Central, Hong Kong.
0144 Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
HK$14.50
▼(-3.14% Downside)
Technical Analysis
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