China's Wanguo Gold half-year revenue, net income rise on higher prices
China's Wanguo Gold half-year revenue, net income rise on higher prices
Overview
China gold miner's half-year revenue rose 50%, helped by higher prices; net income up 51% yr/yr
Gross profit margin improved to 77.3% from 70% in prior year period
Company declared interim dividend of HK$6.00 cents per share
Outlook
Company did not provide specific financial guidance or outlook for future quarters or full year in press release
Result Drivers
HIGHER GROSS PROFIT - Co said gross profit increased 66% yr/yr to RMB1,440.7 mln, supporting improved results
MARGIN IMPROVEMENT - Co reported gross profit margin rose to 77.3% from 70% in prior yr period
Key Details
Metric | Beat/Miss | Actual | Consensus Estimate |
H1 Revenue |
| RMB 1.86 bln |
|
H1 Net Income Attributable |
| RMB 905.3 mln |
|
Analyst Coverage
The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 2 "strong buy" or "buy", no "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"
The average consensus recommendation for the specialty mining & metals peer group is "buy"
Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Wanguo Gold Group Ltd is HK$15.50, about 22% above its August 17 closing price of HK$12.70
The stock recently traded at 13 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 12 three months ago
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