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0144 Stock Chart & Stats
HK$14.97
HK$0.11(0.73%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
HK$14.97
HK$0.11(0.73%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeHK$12.26 - HK$17.85
Previous CloseN/A
Volume2.04M
Average Volume (3M)2.74M
Market Cap
HK$64.19B
Enterprise ValueHK$100.04K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)HK$16.44B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)HK$36.29B
Price to Earnings (P/E)10.0
Beta0.43
Next Earnings
Aug 28, 2026EPS Estimate
0.87Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield4.83%
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$14.50Price Target Upside-3.14% Downside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)1.79
Revenue Forecast (FY)HK$13.88B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Cash GenerationConsistent operating and free cash flow, with a strong rebound in 2024–2025 and FCF representing a large portion of net income historically, provides durable internal funding for maintenance capex, dividends and JV investments, enhancing financial flexibility over months.
Business Model & NetworkA dual model of terminal operator plus investor in associates spreads revenue across stevedoring, port services and equity income from joint ventures. Geographic and portfolio diversification plus customer relationships with carriers create persistent network effects and more stable long-term cash flows.
Revenue Growth And ProfitabilityAccelerating revenue in 2024–2025 combined with high gross and operating profitability supports sustainable earnings generation. Strong margins underpin cash conversion and enable reinvestment in terminals and distribution of returns to shareholders over the medium term.
Bears Say
Margin VolatilitySignificant margin variability and indications of one-off elevated margins reduce predictability of core operating profitability. This complicates forecasting and undermines confidence in sustained margin levels, affecting long-term planning for dividends, capex and JV returns.
Meaningful LeverageWhile capitalization is generally solid, a consistent debt burden (~0.3x D/E) means leverage is material. In a downturn this limits financial flexibility, raises servicing needs and could restrict large incremental investments or require external funding, weighing on strategic optionality.
EPS DeclineNegative EPS growth signals recent compression in per-share earnings, which may reflect operational headwinds, associate performance or one-off items. Sustained EPS weakness can pressure dividend sustainability and investor returns unless operational trends improve.
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$12.26 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$64.19B.
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 24 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 Overvalued.
Does China Merchants Port Holdings Co Ltd pay dividends?
China Merchants Port Holdings Co Ltd pays a Semiannually dividend of HK$0.489 which represents an annual dividend yield of 4.83%. 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 -6.809%.
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?
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 Merchants Port Holdings Co Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
31.41%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
4.83%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
4.55%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
China Merchants Port Holdings Co Ltd
China Merchants Port Holdings Company Limited (HKEX: 0144) is a ports and terminals operator and investor under the China Merchants Group. The company develops, operates, and invests in container terminals and other port-related assets, with a portfolio spanning mainland China and an international network of ports. Its business focuses on port/terminal operations and related logistics and port services that support maritime trade and supply chains.
0144 Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
HK$14.50
▼(-3.14% Downside)
Technical Analysis
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