China Petroleum & Chemical (386N) Price & Analysis
386N Stock Chart & Stats
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- Volume
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- Market Cap
- MXN 1.89T
- Enterprise Value
- MXN 1.03T
- Total Cash (Recent Filing)
- MXN 217.36B
- Total Debt (Recent Filing)
- MXN 543.67B
- Price to Earnings (P/E)
- 17.5
- Beta
- N/A
- Next Earnings
- Mar 19, 2027
- EPS Estimate
- 0.17
- Next Dividend Ex-Date
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- Dividend Yield
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Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Integrated Energy And Chemicals Platform
Sinopec’s integrated position across exploration, production, refining, marketing and chemicals provides scale and diversification across the energy value chain. This structure can partially offset volatility between crude inputs and refined or chemical outputs, supporting resilience over the next several quarters.
Revenue And Gross-margin Recovery
The sharp recovery in gross margin alongside stronger TTM revenue indicates improved operating economics after a weak prior period. If maintained, better spreads and demand can strengthen earnings capacity, support reinvestment, and improve the durability of performance across the next two to six months.
Improved Cash Generation
Stronger operating cash flow and solidly positive TTM free cash flow improve Sinopec’s ability to fund capital spending, maintain operations and support shareholder distributions internally. This reduces reliance on external financing and gives management greater flexibility while market conditions remain cyclical.
Bears Say
Thin Net Profitability
A net margin of roughly 1.4% leaves limited room for weaker product spreads, higher costs or demand pressure to be absorbed before earnings are affected. Thin profitability also restricts internally generated funds available for growth, resilience and shareholder returns relative to the company’s scale.
Volatile Earnings And Cash Flow
The history of operating losses and periods of negative free cash flow shows that Sinopec’s results remain sensitive to commodity cycles, refining and chemical spreads, working capital and capital expenditure. This volatility makes recent improvement less dependable as a sustained earnings trend.
Moderate Returns On Equity
ROE of approximately 4.9% indicates that the company is currently generating only moderate profits from its substantial equity base. Lower capital efficiency can constrain long-term value creation and may limit the effectiveness of retained cash for expansion or balance-sheet strengthening.
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Company Description
China Petroleum & Chemical
China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation, commonly referred to as Sinopec, is a prominent energy and chemical enterprise conducting operations across Mainland China, Singapore, and various international locations. Established in 2000, this Beijing-headquartered firm functions as a subsidiary of China Petrochemical Corporation. Sinopec's extensive business activities are structured into five core divisions: Exploration and Production, Refining, Marketing and Distribution, Chemicals, and Corporate and Others. Within its upstream segment, the company undertakes the exploration, development, and extraction of both crude oil and natural gas. For its downstream operations, Sinopec refines and purifies crude oil, subsequently manufacturing and marketing a comprehensive array of refined petroleum products. These products, which include gasoline and diesel fuels, are supplied to customers through the company's extensive network of oil depots, service stations, and via both wholesale and retail channels. In the chemical sector, Sinopec is a significant producer and distributor of petrochemicals and their derivatives. Its chemical product portfolio encompasses basic organic chemicals, synthetic resins, monomers and polymers used in synthetic fibers, synthetic rubber, and various chemical fertilizers. Beyond these primary areas, the corporation also participates in the international trade of petroleum products, natural gas, petrochemicals, and other chemical commodities. It is engaged in the development, production, and sale of specialized items such as catalyst products, lubricant base oils, polyester chips and fibers, plastics, and intermediate petrochemicals. Furthermore, Sinopec conducts research, development, manufacturing, and commercialization of ethylene and its downstream byproducts. The company also provides a range of technical and operational services, including geophysical exploration, drilling, surveying, logging, downhole operations, and construction. It manages critical infrastructure services like crude oil jetty operations and natural gas pipeline transmission. Additionally, Sinopec manufactures equipment for production and engages in investment management activities within the coal chemical industry.
- Sector
- Energy
- Industry
- Oil & Gas Integrated
- CEO
- Zhao Dong
- Employees
- 351,104
- Website
- www.sinopec.com
- Address
- No. 22 Chaoyangmen North Street, Beijing, BE, 100728, CN