China Merchants Port Holdings Co Ltd (HK:0144)
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0144 Stock Chart & Stats
HK$15.31
-HK$0.22(-1.67%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
HK$15.31
-HK$0.22(-1.67%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeHK$14.06 - HK$17.85
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.99M
Average Volume (3M)2.74M
Market Cap
HK$66.33B
Enterprise ValueHK$90.88B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)HK$11.74B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)HK$36.29B
Price to Earnings (P/E)5.5
Beta0.40
Next Earnings
Aug 28, 2026EPS Estimate
0.87Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield5.72%
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$17.32Price Target Upside13.13% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering5
EPS Forecast (FY)1.8
Revenue Forecast (FY)HK$14.18B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Cash GenerationConsistently positive operating and free cash flow, with free cash flow rebounding strongly in 2024 and 2025, provides durable internal funding for capex, maintenance and dividends. Reliable cash conversion supports reinvestment in terminals and cushions cyclical trade swings over months.
Solid Balance Sheet / Moderate LeverageA balance sheet with low-to-mid 0.3x debt-to-equity and growing equity gives the company financing flexibility for capital-intensive port projects and concession investments. Moderate leverage reduces refinancing risk and supports sustained investment capacity over the medium term.
Accelerating Revenue MomentumRevenue acceleration in 2025 after steady growth in 2024 signals improving throughput or pricing power across the terminal portfolio. Durable top-line momentum helps absorb fixed costs, enhances scale economics, and supports longer-term margin stabilization and investment funding.
Bears Say
Margin Volatility / One-offsNotable volatility and signs of one-offs in margin measures (including unusually high 2023 margins) weaken confidence in sustainable profitability. This complicates normalization of earnings, increases forecasting risk, and makes it harder to assess durable operating margin trends over quarters.
EPS ContractionEPS declined about 18.5% despite revenue gains, indicating earnings per share contraction. Persistent EPS weakness can reflect non-recurring items, equity-accounted swings, or other structural pressures that may constrain distributable earnings and investor returns over the coming months.
Reliance On Associates And JVsA material share of returns comes from equity stakes in associates and joint ventures, meaning earnings and cash receipts depend on third-party partners. That structural reliance reduces direct operational control and makes dividend timing and profit visibility less predictable over time.
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$14.06 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$66.33B.
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 99 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 Undervalued.
Does China Merchants Port Holdings Co Ltd pay dividends?
China Merchants Port Holdings Co Ltd pays a Quarterly dividend of HK$0.25 which represents an annual dividend yield of 5.72%. 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 -6.811%.
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?
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China Merchants Port Holdings Co Stock Smart Score
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Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
31.41%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
5.92%
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, operates as a port operator in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and internationally. It operates through Ports operation, Bonded Logistics Operation, and Other Operations. The company engages in the container, and bulk and general cargo terminals; and logistic park operation, ports transportation, and airport cargo handling activities. It also invests, develops, and constructs modular housings; and provides container terminal services. In addition, the company engages in port construction and development; and operation of berths; operation of tugboats. Further, it offers tugboat berthing assistance and barge services at the arrival of ships to the ports, tallying in the course of cargo handling, and supply of shore power and freshwater for vessels. 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. The company was founded in 1872 and is headquartered in Central, Hong Kong. China Merchants Port Holdings Company Limited is considered as a Red Chip company due to its listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
0144 Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
HK$17.32
▲(13.13% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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