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3838 Stock Chart & Stats
HK$0.18
>-HK$0.01(-4.21%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
HK$0.18
>-HK$0.01(-4.21%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeHK$0.14 - HK$0.23
Previous CloseN/A
Volume8.47M
Average Volume (3M)3.26M
Market Cap
HK$1.06B
Enterprise Value-HK$916.86M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)HK$2.86B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)HK$1.09B
Price to Earnings (P/E)4.9
Beta0.72
Next Earnings
Aug 13, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield5.7%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.03
Shares Outstanding5,964,492,000
10 Day Avg. Volume2,746,831
30 Day Avg. Volume3,255,005
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.08
Price to Book (P/B)0.23
Price to Sales (P/S)0.10
P/FCF Ratio-26.31
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)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Balance Sheet HealthDebt-to-equity near 0.26 and sizable equity (assets ~HK$6.83bn, equity ~HK$4.24bn) give the company financial flexibility through cycles. Manageable leverage reduces refinancing and solvency risk, supporting capex, working capital and dividend capacity during downturns.
Diversified End MarketsA portfolio servicing multiple end-markets spreads demand risk and smooths volume volatility. Starch and derivative products serving food, feed and industrial sectors create cross-cycle demand drivers and allow monetization of by-products, supporting more stable revenue streams over time.
Proven Cash-Generation In Favorable YearsThe firm produced strong free cash flow in 2024, demonstrating operational cash conversion capacity when margins and spreads are favorable. This indicates underlying ability to self-fund maintenance capex, dividends and working capital when input-cost dynamics normalize.
Bears Say
Revenue Decline TrendRevenue fell materially in the latest period, signaling demand weakness or volume erosion. A near-12% decline limits scale economics and puts pressure on margins and fixed-cost absorption, making earnings recovery dependent on market volume or price restoration rather than cost adjustments alone.
Cash Generation VolatilityA swing from strong 2024 cash generation to negative free cash flow in 2025 materially reduces financial flexibility. Persistent cash volatility constrains capital allocation, increases reliance on retained earnings or external funding, and raises risk to dividend and reinvestment plans.
Margin Compression And Weak ROESharp margin contraction and a steep fall in ROE reflect limited ability to pass through input cost swings and pressure on pricing. Lower profitability erodes reinvestment capacity and shareholder returns, indicating structural sensitivity to feedstock costs and competitive pricing dynamics.
China Starch Holdings Limited News
3838 FAQ
What was China Starch Holdings Limited’s price range in the past 12 months?
China Starch Holdings Limited lowest stock price was HK$0.14 and its highest was HK$0.23 in the past 12 months.
What is China Starch Holdings Limited’s market cap?
China Starch Holdings Limited’s market cap is HK$1.06B.
When is China Starch Holdings Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?
China Starch Holdings Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 13, 2026 which is in 22 days.
How were China Starch Holdings Limited’s earnings last quarter?
China Starch Holdings Limited released its earnings results on Mar 18, 2026. The company reported HK$0.006 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by HK$0.006.
Is China Starch Holdings Limited overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts China Starch Holdings Limited’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does China Starch Holdings Limited pay dividends?
China Starch Holdings Limited pays a Annually dividend of HK$0.01 which represents an annual dividend yield of 5.7%. See more information on China Starch Holdings Limited dividends here
What is China Starch Holdings Limited’s EPS estimate?
China Starch Holdings Limited’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does China Starch Holdings Limited have?
China Starch Holdings Limited has 5,964,492,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to China Starch Holdings Limited’s price movement after its last earnings report?
China Starch Holdings Limited reported an EPS of HK$0.006 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.22%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of China Starch Holdings Limited?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in HK:3838
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 Starch Holdings Limited Stock Smart Score
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Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
11.80%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
5.70%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
2.61%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
China Starch Holdings Limited
China Starch Holdings Limited, an investment holding company, manufactures and sells cornstarch, lysine, starch-based sweeteners, modified starch, and ancillary corn-based and corn-refined products in the People’s Republic of China. The company operates through two segments, Upstream Products, and Fermented and Downstream Products. It also researches, develops, manufactures, and sells food additives, feeds, amino acids, glucose, maltose, dextrin, animal feed additives, food-grade enzymes, bio-based materials, lactate, and other related products. The company was incorporated in 2006 and is headquartered in Wan Chai, Hong Kong. China Starch Holdings Limited is a subsidiary of Merry Boom Group Limited.
Technical Analysis
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