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0144 Stock Chart & Stats
HK$15.84
HK$0.11(0.73%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
HK$15.84
HK$0.11(0.73%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeHK$12.26 - HK$17.85
Previous CloseN/A
Volume2.04M
Average Volume (3M)3.46M
Market Cap
HK$70.02B
Enterprise ValueHK$90.76K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)HK$13.35B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)HK$35.03B
Price to Earnings (P/E)10.4
Beta0.45
Next Earnings
Apr 01, 2027EPS Estimate
0.81Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield4.49%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.59
Shares Outstanding4,198,009,300
10 Day Avg. Volume3,931,182
30 Day Avg. Volume3,460,476
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$17.30Price Target Upside9.22% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)1.78
Revenue Forecast (FY)HK$14.28B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Accelerating Revenue GrowthSteady revenue expansion, followed by acceleration in 2025, indicates continued growth in the company's port and terminal activity. A stronger top line can support investment across its network, improve operating scale, and reinforce the earnings base over the next several quarters.
Strong ProfitabilityHigh gross and operating profitability, combined with exceptionally strong net margins, provides a substantial earnings buffer across the port portfolio. This profitability can support reinvestment, dividends, and resilience while helping the company capture operating benefits from further revenue growth.
Reliable Cash GenerationConsistently positive operating and free cash flow strengthens earnings quality and gives the company internally generated resources for capital spending, debt service, and shareholder distributions. The strong 2024 and 2025 FCF rebound further supports financial flexibility over the medium term.
Bears Say
Declining EPSNegative EPS growth indicates that per-share earnings have not kept pace despite the company's revenue expansion. If this persists, it could limit earnings compounding and reduce the ability of shareholders to benefit fully from the underlying growth in port and terminal activity.
Meaningful LeverageModerate but meaningful leverage creates an ongoing obligation that can constrain financial flexibility and capital allocation. The balance sheet remains well-capitalized, but debt exposure combined with only steady returns leaves less room for error if operating conditions weaken or investment needs increase.
Margin Comparability RiskVolatile historical margin readings make it harder to determine the company's normalized profitability and assess the durability of recent performance. Elevated 2023 operating and EBITDA margins may not provide a reliable base for forecasting, increasing uncertainty around sustainable earnings quality.
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$70.02B.
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 Apr 01, 2027 which is in 194 days.
How were China Merchants Port Holdings Co Ltd’s earnings last quarter?
China Merchants Port Holdings Co Ltd released its earnings results on Aug 28, 2026. The company reported HK$0.943 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of HK$0.87 by HK$0.073.
Is China Merchants Port Holdings Co Ltd overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts China Merchants Port Holdings Co Ltd’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does China Merchants Port Holdings Co Ltd pay dividends?
China Merchants Port Holdings Co Ltd pays a Semiannually dividend of HK$0.25 which represents an annual dividend yield of 4.49%. 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 0.81.
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$0.943 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of HK$0.87. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.389%.
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
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
HK$17.30 (9.22% Upside)
HK$17.30 (9.22% Upside)
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
6.54%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
4.49%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
5.28%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
China Merchants Port Holdings Co Ltd
China Merchants Port Holdings Company Limited, an investment holding company, engages in ports operation, bonded logistics operation, and property investment Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Brazil, and internationally. The company operates through Ports Operation, Bonded Logistics Operation, and Other Operations segments. It engages in the container, and bulk and general cargo terminal operation; logistic park operation, ports transportation, and airport cargo handling; and property development and holding, as well as logistics operation activities. The company also provides container related logistics services; financial services; port development, management, and operation services; trading, terminal operation, and repair and maintenance services. In addition, it offers handling and stevedoring container services; loads and unloads goods; operates berths and tugboats; and holds various pieces of land. The company was formerly known as China Merchants Holdings (International) Company Limited and changed its name to China Merchants Port Holdings Company Limited in June 2016. China Merchants Port Holdings Company Limited was founded in 1872 and is headquartered in Central, Hong Kong.
0144 Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
HK$17.30
▲(9.22% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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