Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co Ltd Class H (HK:0338)
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Rating:51Neutral
Price Target:
HK$1.50
▲(10.29% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:05/05/26
The score is held back primarily by weak financial performance—loss-making TTM results and negative operating/free cash flow—despite a relatively conservative balance sheet. Technicals are slightly negative due to trading below key longer-term moving averages and a negative MACD. A low P/E provides meaningful valuation support, lifting the overall result to the low-50s.
Positive Factors
Conservative balance sheet
Low leverage and a sizable equity cushion reduce refinancing and solvency risk in a cyclical industry. This provides durable financial flexibility to withstand commodity price swings, fund necessary maintenance or upgrades, and preserve optionality for strategic investments over the next 2–6 months.
Negative Factors
Return erosion and net losses
Persistent negative operating profit and net losses indicate the capital base is not being monetized effectively. Sustained losses erode retained earnings, limit reinvestment capacity, and increase the risk that corrective measures (cost cuts, asset sales) will be required to restore profitability.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Conservative balance sheet
Low leverage and a sizable equity cushion reduce refinancing and solvency risk in a cyclical industry. This provides durable financial flexibility to withstand commodity price swings, fund necessary maintenance or upgrades, and preserve optionality for strategic investments over the next 2–6 months.
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Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co (0338) vs. iShares MSCI Hong Kong ETF (EWH)
Market Cap
HK$28.32B
Dividend Yield1.65%
Average Volume (3M)10.31M
Price to Earnings (P/E)6.9
Beta (1Y)0.82
Revenue Growth-13.85%
EPS Growth-626.58%
CountryHK
Employees7,124
SectorEnergy
Sector Strength52
IndustryOil & Gas Refining & Marketing
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.10
Shares Outstanding3,213,804,000
10 Day Avg. Volume11,500,109
30 Day Avg. Volume10,308,837
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.01
Price to Book (P/B)0.56
Price to Sales (P/S)0.21
P/FCF Ratio-11.05
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)0.07
Revenue Forecast (FY)HK$76.84B
Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Company Limited, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells petroleum products in the People's Republic of China. It operates through five segments: Synthetic Fibers, Resins and Plastics, Intermediate Pet...
How the Company Makes Money
The company makes money primarily by converting hydrocarbon feedstocks (mainly crude oil and other refinery/petrochemical feedstocks) into higher-value products and selling them to customers in energy, industrial, and consumer end markets.
1) Ref...
Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Aug 20, 2025
(Q2-2025)
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Next Earnings Date:Aug 26, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Negative
While the company demonstrated advancements in R&D and significant improvements in safety and environmental compliance, the financial performance was marred by a significant decrease in turnover, profits, and production in key areas, alongside inventory impairments and increased liabilities.Positive Updates
Increase in Chemical Product Demand
Chemical products increased by 27.9% Year-over-Year (YoY), with ethylene up 20.29% and butadiene up 28.47%.
Negative Updates
Decrease in Turnover and Profits
Turnover decreased by 9.17% YoY to CNY39.5 billion. Profit before tax was a loss of CNY583 million compared to a profit of CNY12.43 million in the prior period.
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Q2-2025 Updates
Positive
Negative
Increase in Chemical Product Demand
Chemical products increased by 27.9% Year-over-Year (YoY), with ethylene up 20.29% and butadiene up 28.47%.
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Company Guidance
During Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co.'s 2025 Interim Results Conference, the company provided comprehensive guidance on their financial performance and strategic initiatives. Key financial metrics highlighted include a turnover of CNY39.5 billion, a decline of 9.17% year-on-year, and a profit before tax of minus CNY583 million, compared to a profit of CNY12.43 million in the previous year. The net profit attributable to the parent company was minus CNY449 million, translating to earnings per share of minus CNY0.04. The company's assets and liabilities experienced marginal growth, with total assets increasing by 0.5% to CNY41,896 million and total liabilities rising by 5.72% to CNY17,502 million. Capital expenditures for the first half of 2025 stood at CNY408 million, primarily allocated to efficiency improvement projects. Looking forward to the second half of the year, the company plans to continue its focus on safety, operational optimization, innovation, and transformation, with an adjusted capital expenditure target of around CNY2 billion. Despite the challenging external environment, including geopolitical tensions and fluctuating crude oil prices, the company remains committed to enhancing its operational efficiency and pursuing high-quality development projects.Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
34
Negative
Balance Sheet
68
Positive
Cash Flow
30
Negative
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 61.76B | 62.35B | 87.13B | 93.01B | 72.65B | 75.89B |
| Gross Profit | -62.53M | -1.78B | 15.09B | 13.86B | -3.61B | 1.59B |
| EBITDA | -6.11B | -53.70M | 2.37B | 167.00M | -1.99B | 4.31B |
| Net Income | -1.10B | -1.57B | 316.50M | -1.41B | -2.84B | 2.00B |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 42.26B | 39.83B | 41.77B | 39.66B | 41.14B | 46.92B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 6.96B | 7.85B | 12.10B | 5.61B | 4.58B | 13.55B |
| Total Debt | 2.93B | 819.93M | 1.57B | 3.71B | 2.27B | 2.26B |
| Total Liabilities | 17.63B | 16.59B | 16.62B | 14.72B | 14.78B | 16.54B |
| Stockholders Equity | 23.54B | 23.13B | 25.04B | 24.82B | 26.23B | 30.24B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | -5.54B | -1.18B | 5.83B | -808.37M | -10.30B | 725.96M |
| Operating Cash Flow | -2.47B | 1.99B | 7.74B | 807.00M | -7.46B | 3.95B |
| Investing Cash Flow | -5.35B | -1.58B | -2.05B | 1.98B | 4.39B | -2.36B |
| Financing Cash Flow | 1.49B | -1.10B | -2.39B | 1.22B | -1.17B | -3.39B |
Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co Technical Analysis
Negative
1.36
Price Trends
1.31
Negative
1.41
Negative
1.38
Negative
Market Momentum
-0.01
Positive
40.23
Neutral
10.50
Positive
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For HK:0338, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 1.36 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 1.27, above the 50-day MA of 1.31, and below the 200-day MA of 1.38, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -0.01 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 40.23 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 10.50 is Positive, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for HK:0338.
Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co Peers Comparison
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Sector (65)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
65 Neutral | $15.17B | 7.61 | 4.09% | 5.20% | 3.87% | -62.32% | |
65 Neutral | HK$64.85B | 6.72 | 7.88% | 4.58% | 3.72% | -10.43% | |
51 Neutral | HK$28.32B | 6.93 | -3.91% | 1.65% | -13.85% | -626.58% | |
49 Neutral | HK$765.41M | 10.11 | 4.05% | ― | -14.14% | -59.17% | |
47 Neutral | HK$146.42M | -2.37 | -22.12% | ― | -29.86% | -791.02% | |
43 Neutral | HK$106.92M | -6.03 | -26.94% | ― | -0.55% | -340.00% |
* Energy Sector Average
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Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co Corporate Events
Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Posts Strong Q1 2026 Volumes Amid Mixed Pricing Trends
Apr 29, 2026
Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Company Limited reported its major operating data for the first quarter of 2026, highlighting substantial production and sales across refined oil and chemical products. The group produced and sold significant volumes...
Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Swings to Q1 Profit Despite Revenue Decline
Apr 29, 2026
Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Company Limited reported its unaudited first-quarter 2026 results prepared under China Accounting Standards, showing a return to profitability despite lower revenue. Operating income fell 9.52% year on year to RMB 17...
Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Sets Board Meeting to Approve Q1 2026 Results
Apr 15, 2026
Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Company Limited has scheduled a board meeting for 29 April 2026 to review and approve the group’s first-quarter results for the period ended 31 March 2026. The board may also address other corporate matters at ...
Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Posts 2025 Loss and Skips Dividend Payout
Mar 18, 2026
Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical reported a net loss attributable to equity shareholders of RMB 1.43 billion for 2025 under Chinese accounting standards, and RMB 1.61 billion under IFRS. In light of the loss, the board will not distribute annual div...
Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Books RMB397 Million Asset Impairment for 2025
Mar 18, 2026
Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Company Limited announced that its board has approved provisions for asset impairment totaling RMB397 million for 2025, following year-end impairment testing conducted under Chinese Accounting Standards. The impairme...
Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Sets March 2026 Board Meeting to Approve 2025 Results
Mar 4, 2026
Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical has scheduled a board meeting for 18 March 2026 to review and approve the group’s annual results for the financial year ended 31 December 2025. The board will also consider other corporate matters at the meetin...
Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Clears 2026 First EGM Resolution Without Objections
Mar 3, 2026
Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Company Limited reported the results of its first extraordinary general meeting of 2026, held on 3 March in Shanghai, with over 56% of voting shares represented. The meeting was duly convened by the board, overseen b...
Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Names Qin Zhaohui Employee Director for New Board Term
Mar 1, 2026
Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical has begun forming its twelfth board of directors ahead of the current board’s expiry in June 2026, in line with Chinese corporate law and stock exchange rules. At an employee representative assembly on 27 Febru...
Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Dilutes Stake in Carbon Fiber Subsidiary After RMB600 Million Capital Increase
Mar 1, 2026
Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical has brought in new investors to Inner Mongolia New Jinshan Carbon Fiber Co., Ltd., its formerly wholly owned carbon fiber subsidiary, via a RMB600 million capital increase split between Sinopec Corp. and other strate...
Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Calls 2026 EGM to Consolidate New Materials Subsidiary
Feb 6, 2026
Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Company Limited has called its first extraordinary general meeting for 2026, to be held on 3 March 2026 in Shanghai. Shareholders will vote on an ordinary resolution to approve the consolidation of Shanghai Jinshan B...
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