China Coal Energy Co Ltd Class H (HK:1898)
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China Coal Energy Co
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Rating:62Neutral
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HK$11.00
▼(-19.06% Downside)
Action:DowngradedDate:11/22/25
The overall score of 62 for China Coal Energy Co (HK:1898) reflects moderate financial performance as the primary driver, with concerns over declining revenue and weak cash flow growth posing risks. A reasonable valuation with a low P/E ratio and solid dividend yield provides some upside, while technical indicators suggest short-term weakness but longer-term stability.
China Coal Energy Co (1898) vs. iShares MSCI Hong Kong ETF (EWH)
Market Cap
HK$239.36B
Dividend Yield4.59%
Average Volume (3M)18.45M
Price to Earnings (P/E)8.4
Beta (1Y)0.30
Revenue Growth-3.42%
EPS Growth-18.73%
CountryHK
Employees46,452
SectorEnergy
Sector Strength52
IndustryCoal
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.47
Shares Outstanding4,106,663,000
10 Day Avg. Volume18,222,753
30 Day Avg. Volume18,446,431
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.94
Price to Book (P/B)0.76
Price to Sales (P/S)0.64
P/FCF Ratio7.20
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
HK$15.50Price Target Upside14.05% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)1.47
Revenue Forecast (FY)HK$161.47B
China Coal Energy Co Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
China Coal Energy Company Limited primarily engages in the production and trade of coal, coal chemical business, coal mining equipment manufacturing, pithead power generation, and other related businesses in the People's Republic of China and inte...
How the Company Makes Money
China Coal Energy generates revenue primarily through the sale of coal, which constitutes the bulk of its earnings. The company benefits from high demand for coal in China, driven by the country's heavy reliance on coal for electricity generation ...
China Coal Energy Co Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Mar 27, 2026
(Q4-2025)
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Next Earnings Date:Apr 25, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Neutral
The call conveyed a balanced view: management emphasized strong multi‑year achievements (scale expansion, improved cash generation, execution of CapEx and cost controls, progress on coal‑chemical‑power integrated strategy and new energy buildout) which underpin long‑term resilience. At the same time, 2025 displayed meaningful near‑term headwinds — falling commodity and chemical prices, lower 2025 revenue and profit vs prior year, some subsidiary production disruptions and elevated regional volatility. Management stressed active cost control, high CapEx execution rates, maintained dividends and plans for 2026 growth investments, but acknowledged external uncertainty and capital allocation trade‑offs.Positive Updates
Large resource and capacity base
Controlled proven coal reserves >70 billion tonnes; total coal capacity 310 million tonnes; annual trading volume ~400 million tonnes; 11 chemical projects >20 million tonnes capacity; installed thermal power capacity >47 GW and renewable installed capacity >7 GW; managed total assets >RMB 650 billion and ~120,000 employees.
Negative Updates
2025 revenue and profit declines at China Coal Energy
2025 revenue CNY 148.1 billion, down 21.8% YoY; total profit CNY 26.6 billion, down 15.7% YoY; net profit attributable CNY 17.9 billion, down 7.3% YoY — reflecting falling coal and chemical product prices and weaker volumes.
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Q4-2025 Updates
Positive
Negative
Large resource and capacity base
Controlled proven coal reserves >70 billion tonnes; total coal capacity 310 million tonnes; annual trading volume ~400 million tonnes; 11 chemical projects >20 million tonnes capacity; installed thermal power capacity >47 GW and renewable installed capacity >7 GW; managed total assets >RMB 650 billion and ~120,000 employees.
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Company Guidance
The management guided 2026 as a “seek progress while ensuring stability” year with concrete operational and financial targets: China Coal Energy plans to produce and sell over 130 million tonnes of self‑produced commercial coal, make ~1.45 million tonnes of polyolefin and >2.03 million tonnes of urea, and carry a 2026 CapEx plan of RMB 21.32 billion (up 7.05% YoY) split ~RMB 7.24b (Coal), RMB 8.48b (Coal Chemicals), RMB 2.18b (Coal Power), RMB 2.6b (New Energy) and RMB 739m (Equipment/other); the company reiterated maintaining overall revenue/profit stability (after 2025: revenue RMB 148.1b, total profit RMB 26.6b, net profit attributable RMB 17.9b, GP margin 27.5%, EPS RMB 1.35, operating cash inflow ~RMB 30b, asset‑liability ratio 45.8%). Shanghai Energy is accelerating new energy (installed new‑energy under construction 672,000 kW) and starting a 330,000 kW PV project while targeting CNY cost savings realized in 2025 (CNY 500m total; raw coal −CNY 40/tonne; power CNY 0.012/kWh) and Xinji Energy targets 2026 commercial coal ~18.5–19.0 million tonnes, power generation ≥30 billion kWh and timely commissioning of three power plants; group guidance also emphasizes refining production organization, deepening reform, strengthening market‑cap management and investor communication, continuing >90% LTA contract fulfillment for thermal coal and pursuing the 2‑integration/2‑hedge coal‑electricity‑chemicals‑renewables strategy toward competitiveness by 2030 and world‑class status by 2035.China Coal Energy Co Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
65
Positive
Balance Sheet
70
Positive
Cash Flow
50
Neutral
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 | Dec 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 161.59B | 181.91B | 192.97B | 220.58B | 239.83B | 140.96B |
| Gross Profit | 30.19B | 37.92B | 48.25B | 55.42B | 42.27B | 24.53B |
| EBITDA | 32.35B | 43.30B | 44.30B | 51.14B | 40.51B | 25.64B |
| Net Income | 16.07B | 18.16B | 19.53B | 18.26B | 13.74B | 5.91B |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 356.79B | 357.79B | 349.36B | 340.11B | 321.74B | 281.69B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 68.92B | 76.78B | 91.54B | 91.03B | 72.92B | 35.95B |
| Total Debt | 66.44B | 64.39B | 73.52B | 85.66B | 97.33B | 95.59B |
| Total Liabilities | 160.75B | 165.77B | 166.58B | 175.05B | 179.34B | 157.83B |
| Stockholders Equity | 155.51B | 151.71B | 144.12B | 130.76B | 113.79B | 102.00B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 4.65B | 16.07B | 25.39B | 33.88B | 37.68B | 12.32B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 26.55B | 34.14B | 42.97B | 43.63B | 48.11B | 22.63B |
| Investing Cash Flow | -25.75B | -12.05B | -15.06B | -22.05B | -25.38B | -14.24B |
| Financing Cash Flow | -19.54B | -23.88B | -26.30B | -22.69B | -6.70B | -5.47B |
China Coal Energy Co Technical Analysis
Positive
13.59
Price Trends
12.81
Positive
11.78
Positive
10.72
Positive
Market Momentum
0.20
Positive
50.51
Neutral
23.14
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For HK:1898, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 13.59 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 14.01, above the 50-day MA of 12.81, and above the 200-day MA of 10.72, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of 0.20 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 50.51 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 23.14 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for HK:1898.
China Coal Energy Co Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (65)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
74 Outperform | HK$1.12T | 13.10 | 12.82% | 8.97% | -13.87% | -15.41% | |
72 Outperform | HK$10.73B | -9.03 | 6.97% | ― | -20.50% | -64.45% | |
71 Outperform | HK$14.25B | 23.58 | 3.92% | 9.28% | -5.78% | -29.52% | |
69 Neutral | HK$189.52B | 9.73 | ― | 8.02% | 0.80% | -35.81% | |
65 Neutral | $15.17B | 7.61 | 4.09% | 5.20% | 3.87% | -62.32% | |
62 Neutral | HK$239.36B | 8.39 | 10.99% | 4.59% | -3.42% | -18.73% | |
44 Neutral | HK$262.50M | -0.27 | -48.57% | ― | 15.80% | 51.68% |
* Energy Sector Average
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China Coal Energy Co Corporate Events
China Coal Energy Calls Extraordinary Meeting to Vote on New Executive Director
Jan 9, 2026
China Coal Energy Company Limited has called its first extraordinary general meeting of 2026 for 30 January in Beijing, where shareholders will vote on the proposed election of Mr. Gao Shigang as an executive director to the company’s fifth ...
China Coal Energy Taps Industry Veteran Gao Shigang as President and Board Director Nominee
Dec 30, 2025
China Coal Energy Company Limited has announced that its board has nominated Gao Shigang, currently Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee, Director and General Manager of China National Coal Group Corporation, as a candidate for executive direct...
China Coal Energy Reports Mixed Operational Data for November 2025
Dec 16, 2025
In November 2025, China Coal Energy Company Limited reported a decline in both production and sales volumes across its coal operations, with a notable decrease in the sales volume of commercial coal by 15.7% compared to the previous year. However,...
China Coal Energy Reports Mixed Operational Data for October 2025
Nov 14, 2025
China Coal Energy Company Limited reported its major productive and operational data for October 2025, highlighting a slight increase in the production volume of commercial coal by 0.9% compared to October 2024, while sales volume saw a decline of...
China Coal Energy Announces Executive Leadership Change
Nov 14, 2025
China Coal Energy Company Limited announced the resignation of Mr. Zhao Rongzhe from his roles as executive director and president due to retirement. His departure marks the end of a tenure characterized by significant contributions to the company...
China Coal Energy Co Announces Board Composition and Committee Roles
Nov 14, 2025
China Coal Energy Co has announced the composition of its board of directors and the roles of its members. The board has established five committees, each chaired by different directors, to oversee various strategic, investment, nomination, audit,...
China Coal Energy Reports Decline in Q3 2025 Revenue and Profits
Oct 27, 2025
In its third quarterly report for 2025, China Coal Energy reported a decline in operational revenue and profits compared to the previous year, with operational revenue down by 23.8% and total profit decreasing by 10.7% for the reporting period. De...
China Coal Energy Co Expands Stake in New Energy Company
Oct 27, 2025
China Coal Energy Co, through its subsidiary Pingshuo Group, has announced the acquisition of a 30% equity interest in New Energy Company from Pingshuo Development Company for RMB114,930,000. This strategic move will make New Energy Company a whol...
China Coal Energy Announces Q3 2025 Results Briefing
Oct 21, 2025
China Coal Energy Company Limited announced it will release its third-quarter 2025 financial results on October 27, 2025, followed by a results briefing on October 28, 2025. The briefing aims to provide investors with a comprehensive understanding...
China Coal Energy Reports Mixed September 2025 Operational Data
Oct 15, 2025
In September 2025, China Coal Energy Company Limited reported a decline in the production and sales volumes of commercial coal compared to the previous year, with sales dropping by 20.1%. However, the company saw significant increases in the produ...
China Coal Energy Schedules Board Meeting to Review Quarterly Results
Oct 13, 2025
China Coal Energy Company Limited has announced that its board of directors will meet on October 27, 2025, to review and approve the company’s quarterly financial results for the nine months ending September 30, 2025. This meeting is signifi...
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