Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Jun 15
Investor sentiment deteriorates as stock falls 16% After last week's 16% share price decline to HK$12.86, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 8x. Average forward P/E is 8x in the Oil and Gas industry in Hong Kong. Total returns to shareholders of 84% over the past three years. Live News • Jun 05
Yankuang Energy Plans RMB16.4b Acquisitions and Weighs Shareholder Return, Share Issuance Proposals Yankuang Energy plans to acquire full ownership of New Energy Group and Shandong Energy Electricity Sales for more than RMB16.4b, turning both into wholly owned subsidiaries subject to independent shareholder approval.
The acquisitions are expected to reshape related-party governance and bring electricity sales and new energy operations directly under Yankuang Energy.
The company has scheduled its 2025 annual shareholders’ general meeting for 26 June 2026, where investors will vote on a proposed final cash dividend for 2025, financing guarantees, a 2026–2028 shareholder return plan, amendments to the articles, and a mandate to issue up to 20% additional shares.
These moves point to a clearer group structure, with key energy and power sales assets pulled inside the listed company and a broad package of capital management items going to a shareholder vote.
Investors may want to watch how the RMB16.4b acquisitions are financed, as well as the potential dilution from a 20% share issuance mandate and how the new shareholder return plan is framed. Announcement • Jun 03
Yankuang Energy Group Company Limited, Annual General Meeting, Jun 26, 2026 Yankuang Energy Group Company Limited, Annual General Meeting, Jun 26, 2026, at 09:00 China Standard Time. Location: 949 south fushan road, shandong province 273500, zoucheng, China Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Jun 01
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 15% After last week's 15% share price gain to HK$15.55, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 10x. Average forward P/E is 8x in the Oil and Gas industry in Hong Kong. Total returns to shareholders of 128% over the past three years. New Risk • May 01
New major risk - Financial position The company's debt is not well covered by operating cash flow. Operating cash flow to total debt ratio: 16% This is considered a major risk. If the company's operating cash flows are too small relative to the size of their debt, it increases their balance sheet risk. The company has less cash from operations to cover its expenses from servicing large debt and it increases the risk of liquidity issues. It also extends the time it would take for the company to pay back the debt in full, meaning it may not be able to easily pay it all off in a distress scenario. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Debt is not well covered by operating cash flow (16% operating cash flow to total debt). Minor Risk Dividend is not well covered by cash flows (174% cash payout ratio). Reported Earnings • Apr 30
First quarter 2026 earnings released First quarter 2026 results: Revenue: CN¥34.6b (up 14% from 1Q 2025). Net income: CN¥3.95b (up 46% from 1Q 2025). Profit margin: 11% (up from 8.9% in 1Q 2025). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue is forecast to grow 1.7% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 1.8% growth forecast for the Oil and Gas industry in Hong Kong. New Risk • Apr 08
New major risk - Revenue and earnings growth Earnings are forecast to decline by an average of 13% per year for the foreseeable future. This is considered a major risk. Ultimately, shareholders want to see a good return on their investment and that generally comes from sharing in the company's profits. If profits are expected to decline, then in most cases the share price will decline over time as well. In addition, if the company pays dividends it will also likely need to reduce or cut them, striking a dual blow to total shareholder returns. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Debt is not well covered by operating cash flow (14% operating cash flow to total debt). Earnings are forecast to decline by an average of 13% per year for the foreseeable future. Minor Risks Unstable dividend paying track record with dividend experiencing an annual drop of over 20% in the past. Profit margins are more than 30% lower than last year (7.9% net profit margin). Major Estimate Revision • Mar 31
Consensus EPS estimates increase by 19% The consensus outlook for earnings per share (EPS) in fiscal year 2026 has improved. 2026 revenue forecast increased from CN¥139.9b to CN¥151.5b. EPS estimate increased from CN¥1.19 to CN¥1.41 per share. Net income forecast to grow 42% next year vs 39% growth forecast for Oil and Gas industry in Hong Kong. Consensus price target up from HK$13.50 to HK$14.01. Share price fell 11% to HK$14.57 over the past week. Announcement • Mar 30
Yankuang Energy Group Company Limited to Report Q1, 2026 Results on Apr 29, 2026 Yankuang Energy Group Company Limited announced that they will report Q1, 2026 results on Apr 29, 2026 Reported Earnings • Mar 28
Full year 2025 earnings: EPS misses analyst expectations Full year 2025 results: EPS: CN¥0.85 (down from CN¥1.46 in FY 2024). Revenue: CN¥133.3b (down 4.2% from FY 2024). Net income: CN¥8.52b (down 41% from FY 2024). Profit margin: 6.4% (down from 10% in FY 2024). Revenue was in line with analyst estimates. Earnings per share (EPS) missed analyst estimates by 10%. Revenue is forecast to grow 2.9% p.a. on average during the next 2 years, compared to a 1.7% growth forecast for the Oil and Gas industry in Hong Kong. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 44% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 4% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Mar 12
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 19% After last week's 19% share price gain to HK$16.65, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 14x. Average forward P/E is 12x in the Oil and Gas industry in Hong Kong. Total returns to shareholders of 134% over the past three years. Announcement • Dec 26
Yankuang Energy Group Company Limited to Report Fiscal Year 2025 Results on Mar 28, 2026 Yankuang Energy Group Company Limited announced that they will report fiscal year 2025 results on Mar 28, 2026 Reported Earnings • Oct 31
Third quarter 2025 earnings released: EPS: CN¥0.24 (vs CN¥0.65 in 3Q 2024) Third quarter 2025 results: EPS: CN¥0.24 (down from CN¥0.65 in 3Q 2024). Revenue: CN¥45.6b (up 33% from 3Q 2024). Net income: CN¥2.94b (down 24% from 3Q 2024). Profit margin: 6.4% (down from 11% in 3Q 2024). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Revenue is forecast to stay flat during the next 3 years compared to a 1.2% growth forecast for the Oil and Gas industry in Hong Kong. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 42% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 5% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Announcement • Sep 30
Yankuang Energy Group Company Limited to Report Q3, 2025 Results on Oct 31, 2025 Yankuang Energy Group Company Limited announced that they will report Q3, 2025 results on Oct 31, 2025 Major Estimate Revision • Sep 05
Consensus EPS estimates fall by 16%, revenue upgraded The consensus outlook for fiscal year 2025 has been updated. 2025 revenue forecast increased from CN¥120.3b to CN¥123.1b. EPS estimate fell from CN¥1.09 to CN¥0.919 per share. Net income forecast to shrink 13% next year vs 8.0% growth forecast for Oil and Gas industry in Hong Kong . Consensus price target up from HK$8.26 to HK$8.59. Share price rose 3.8% to HK$9.39 over the past week. Upcoming Dividend • Sep 04
Upcoming dividend of HK$0.20 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 11 September 2025. Payment date: 22 October 2025. Payout ratio is a comfortable 63% but the company is paying out more than the cash it is generating. Trailing yield: 13%. Within top quartile of Hong Kong dividend payers (6.7%). Higher than average of industry peers (6.6%). New Risk • Sep 01
New minor risk - Profit margin trend The company's profit margins are lower than last year and have reduced by more than 30%. Net profit margin: 9.1% Last year net profit margin: 13% This is considered a minor risk. A large drop in profit margin could indicate the company does not have strong competitive advantages or it is yet to establish itself and its core business. Even if it is a well established business, this may make it a much riskier investment than one that has a combination of proven competitive advantages and a stable or growing profit margin. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Debt is not well covered by operating cash flow (20% operating cash flow to total debt). Minor Risks Dividend is not well covered by cash flows (184% cash payout ratio). Profit margins are more than 30% lower than last year (9.1% net profit margin). Reported Earnings • Sep 01
Second quarter 2025 earnings released: EPS: CN¥0.19 (vs CN¥0.39 in 2Q 2024) Second quarter 2025 results: EPS: CN¥0.19 (down from CN¥0.39 in 2Q 2024). Revenue: CN¥29.0b (down 11% from 2Q 2024). Net income: CN¥1.94b (down 49% from 2Q 2024). Profit margin: 6.7% (down from 12% in 2Q 2024). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Revenue is forecast to stay flat during the next 3 years, in line with the revenue forecast for the Oil and Gas industry in Hong Kong. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 36% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 21% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Announcement • Aug 29
Yankuang Energy Group Company Limited Announces Interim Dividend for the Six Months Ended 30 June 2025, Payable on 22 October 2025 Yankuang Energy Group Company Limited announced Interim dividend of RMB 0.18 per share for the six months ended 30 June 2025. Ex-dividend date: 11 September 2025. Record date: 22 September 2025. Payment date: 22 October 2025. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Jul 23
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 15% After last week's 15% share price gain to HK$9.46, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 8x. Average forward P/E is 8x in the Oil and Gas industry in Hong Kong. Total returns to shareholders of 14% over the past three years. Announcement • Jun 30
Yankuang Energy Group Company Limited to Report First Half, 2025 Results on Aug 30, 2025 Yankuang Energy Group Company Limited announced that they will report first half, 2025 results on Aug 30, 2025 Upcoming Dividend • May 29
Upcoming dividend of CN¥0.54 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 05 June 2025. Payment date: 11 July 2025. Payout ratio is a comfortable 58% but the company is paying out more than the cash it is generating. Trailing yield: 13%. Within top quartile of Hong Kong dividend payers (7.7%). Higher than average of industry peers (7.7%). New Risk • May 13
New major risk - Revenue and earnings growth Earnings are forecast to decline by an average of 1.2% per year for the foreseeable future. This is considered a major risk. Ultimately, shareholders want to see a good return on their investment and that generally comes from sharing in the company's profits. If profits are expected to decline, then in most cases the share price will decline over time as well. In addition, if the company pays dividends it will also likely need to reduce or cut them, striking a dual blow to total shareholder returns. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Debt is not well covered by operating cash flow (18% operating cash flow to total debt). Earnings are forecast to decline by an average of 1.2% per year for the foreseeable future. Minor Risk Dividend is not well covered by cash flows (205% cash payout ratio). New Risk • Apr 29
New major risk - Financial position The company's debt is not well covered by operating cash flow. Operating cash flow to total debt ratio: 18% This is considered a major risk. If the company's operating cash flows are too small relative to the size of their debt, it increases their balance sheet risk. The company has less cash from operations to cover its expenses from servicing large debt and it increases the risk of liquidity issues. It also extends the time it would take for the company to pay back the debt in full, meaning it may not be able to easily pay it all off in a distress scenario. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Debt is not well covered by operating cash flow (18% operating cash flow to total debt). Minor Risk Dividend is not well covered by cash flows (205% cash payout ratio). Announcement • Apr 28
Yankuang Energy Group Company Limited, Annual General Meeting, May 30, 2025 Yankuang Energy Group Company Limited, Annual General Meeting, May 30, 2025, at 09:00 China Standard Time. Location: headquarters of the company, 949 south fushan road, zoucheng, shandong province 273500, China Reported Earnings • Apr 26
First quarter 2025 earnings released: EPS: CN¥0.27 (vs CN¥0.39 in 1Q 2024) First quarter 2025 results: EPS: CN¥0.27 (down from CN¥0.39 in 1Q 2024). Revenue: CN¥30.3b (down 24% from 1Q 2024). Net income: CN¥2.71b (down 28% from 1Q 2024). Profit margin: 8.9% (in line with 1Q 2024). Revenue is expected to fall by 1.3% p.a. on average during the next 3 years compared to a 1.3% decline forecast for the Oil and Gas industry in Hong Kong. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 27% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 12% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Announcement • Mar 29
Yankuang Energy Group Company Limited to Report Q1, 2025 Results on Apr 26, 2025 Yankuang Energy Group Company Limited announced that they will report Q1, 2025 results on Apr 26, 2025 New Risk • Jan 08
New major risk - Revenue and earnings growth Earnings are forecast to decline by an average of 0.1% per year for the foreseeable future. This is considered a major risk. Ultimately, shareholders want to see a good return on their investment and that generally comes from sharing in the company's profits. If profits are expected to decline, then in most cases the share price will decline over time as well. In addition, if the company pays dividends it will also likely need to reduce or cut them, striking a dual blow to total shareholder returns. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Debt is not well covered by operating cash flow (18% operating cash flow to total debt). Earnings are forecast to decline by an average of 0.1% per year for the foreseeable future. Minor Risks Paying a dividend despite having no free cash flows. Shareholders have been diluted in the past year (3.9% increase in shares outstanding). Announcement • Dec 27
Yankuang Energy Group Company Limited to Report Fiscal Year 2024 Results on Mar 29, 2025 Yankuang Energy Group Company Limited announced that they will report fiscal year 2024 results on Mar 29, 2025 Announcement • Nov 14
Yankuang Energy Group Company Limited Announces Appointment of Wang Jiuhong as General Manager The board of directors of the Yankuang Energy Group Company Limited convened the twelfth meeting of the ninth session of the Board on 13 November 2024 and resolved to appoint Mr. Wang Jiuhong as the general manager of the Company, effective from the date of this announcement. His term of office is in line with that of the senior management of the ninth session of the Board of the Company. The biographical details of Mr. Wang are as follows: Wang Jiuhong, born in June 1976, a professorate senior engineer with a bachelor's degree in engineering, is the Party secretary of the CPC Committee and the vice general manager of the Company. Mr. Wang was appointed as chief engineer of Nantun Coal Mine of the Company in September 2014, secretary to the Party Branch and the general manager of Anyuan Coal Mine of Yanzhou Coal Ordos Neng Hua Co. Ltd. in December 2016, and the deputy director of the production technology department and the deputy director of ventilation and disasters prevention department of the Company in October 2017. He was appointed as secretary to the Party Branch, the executive director and the general manager of Ordos Zhuanlongwan Coal Co. Ltd. in September 2018, the vice general manager of Yanzhou Coal Ordos Neng Hua Co. Ltd. and the secretary to the Party Branch, director and the general manager of Inner Mongolia Haosheng Coal Mining Company Limited in December 2020. In November 2021, Mr. Wang took positions as the Party secretary and the general manager of Yanzhou Coal Ordos Neng Hua Co. Ltd., and the chairman of the board of directors of Inner Mongolia Haosheng Coal Mining Company Limited. In June 2022, he became the director of Inner Mongolia Haosheng Coal Mining Company Limited. In October 2022, he became the vice general manager of the Company and took positions as the Party secretary, the chairman of the board of director and the general manager of Yankuang Energy (Ordos) Company Limited and served as the Party secretary and the chairman of the board of director of Inner Mongolia Mining (Group) Co. Ltd. In December 2022, he was appointed as a member of the CPC Committee of the Company. In May 2023, he started to serve as the Party secretary and the chairman of the board of director of Yankuang Energy (Ordos) Company Limited. In November 2024, he was appointed as the Party secretary of the CPC Committee of the Company. Mr. Wang graduated from Hebei University of Engineering . Reported Earnings • Oct 26
Third quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: CN¥0.65 (vs CN¥0.53 in 3Q 2023) Third quarter 2024 results: EPS: CN¥0.65. Revenue: CN¥34.3b (down 32% from 3Q 2023). Net income: CN¥3.84b (down 28% from 3Q 2023). Profit margin: 11% (in line with 3Q 2023). Revenue is forecast to grow 5.8% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, while revenues in the Oil and Gas industry in Hong Kong are expected to remain flat. Announcement • Sep 30
Yankuang Energy Group Company Limited to Report Q3, 2024 Results on Oct 26, 2024 Yankuang Energy Group Company Limited announced that they will report Q3, 2024 results on Oct 26, 2024 Announcement • Sep 20
Yankuang Energy Group Company Limited (SEHK:1171) completed the acquisition of 51% stake in SMT Scharf AG (XTRA:S4AA) from a group of shareholders. Yankuang Energy Group Company Limited (SEHK:1171) agreed to acquire 51% stake in SMT Scharf AG (XTRA:S4AA) from a group of shareholders for €31.2 million on March 1, 2024. As per the transaction, Yankuang Energy Group Company Limited will acquire 2.8 million shares at €11.1 per share. The shareholders, including Shareholder Value Beteiligungen AG, will transfer their stake in the amount of approximately 52.66% of the share capital of SMT Scharf AG to Yankuang Energy Group Company Limited, at a price of €11.10 per share. The price per share is still subject to a fixed adjustment mechanism depending on certain variables until the closing of the transaction, which may lead to a deduction of the price per share. The closing of the agreement is still subject to the occurrence of customary closing conditions, in particular the conclusion of investment control proceedings in Germany and government regulatory approvals in other jurisdictions of subsidiaries of SMT Scharf AG as well as the approval of the competent Chinese authorities. The funds for the transaction are entirely borne by Yankuang Energy.
Yankuang Energy Group Company Limited (SEHK:1171) completed the acquisition of 51% stake in SMT Scharf AG (XTRA:S4AA) from a group of shareholders on September 19, 2024. Major Estimate Revision • Sep 11
Consensus EPS estimates increase by 13%, revenue downgraded The consensus outlook for fiscal year 2024 has been updated. 2024 revenue forecast fell from CN¥137.2b to CN¥132.2b. EPS estimate rose from CN¥1.38 to CN¥1.56. Net income forecast to shrink 14% next year vs 10% growth forecast for Oil and Gas industry in Hong Kong . Consensus price target down from HK$14.01 to HK$12.69. Share price fell 8.4% to HK$9.05 over the past week. Announcement • Aug 30
Yankuang Energy Group Company Limited Announces Ordinary Interim (Semi-Annual) Dividend for the Six Months Ended 30 June 2024 Yankuang Energy Group Company Limited announced ordinary interim (semi-annual) dividend of RMB 2.3 per 10 share for the six months ended 30 June 2024. Reported Earnings • Aug 21
Second quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: CN¥0.72 (vs CN¥0.48 in 2Q 2023) Second quarter 2024 results: EPS: CN¥0.72. Revenue: CN¥32.7b (down 18% from 2Q 2023). Net income: CN¥3.81b (down 16% from 2Q 2023). Profit margin: 12% (in line with 2Q 2023). Revenue is forecast to grow 2.8% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, while revenues in the Oil and Gas industry in Hong Kong are expected to remain flat. Recent Insider Transactions • Aug 02
Staff Representative Director recently bought HK$974k worth of stock On the 30th of July, Li Su bought around 100k shares on-market at roughly HK$9.74 per share. This trade did not impact their existing holding. This was the largest purchase by an insider in the last 3 months. Insiders have collectively bought HK$2.9m more in shares than they have sold in the last 12 months. Announcement • Jul 20
Highfield Resources Limited (ASX:HFR) signed a letter of intent to acquire Yancoal Canada Resources Co. Ltd. from Yankuang Energy Group Company Limited (SEHK:1171). Highfield Resources Limited (ASX:HFR) signed a letter of intent to acquire Yancoal Canada Resources Co. Ltd. from Yankuang Energy Group Company Limited (SEHK:1171) on July 19, 2024. Highfield will issue of new ordinary shares of Highfield as consideration. The Proposed Cooperation would entail the raising of US$220 million of equity capital by Highfield from strategic investors (Cornerstone Placement) and the inter-conditional acquisition from Yankuang Energy of the Southey potash project in Saskatchewan, Canada (Southey Vend-in) by way of a direct or indirect acquisition of 100% of the shares in Yancoal Canada .The transaction and the Cornerstone Placement are inter-conditional. The transaction is subject to approval of offer by acquirer board, consummation of due diligence investigation and definitive agreement. New Risk • Jul 09
New minor risk - Shareholder dilution The company's shareholders have been diluted in the past year. Increase in shares outstanding: 3.8% This is considered a minor risk. Shareholder dilution occurs when there is an increase in the number of shares on issue that is not proportionally distributed between all shareholders. Often due to the company raising equity capital or some options being converted into stock. All else being equal, if there are more shares outstanding then each existing share will be entitled to a lower proportion of the company's total earnings, thus reducing earnings per share (EPS). While dilution might not always result in lower EPS (like if the company is using the capital to fund an EPS accretive acquisition) in a lot cases it does, along with lower dividends per share and less voting power at shareholder meetings. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Debt is not well covered by operating cash flow (16% operating cash flow to total debt). Earnings are forecast to decline by an average of 2.8% per year for the foreseeable future. Minor Risks Paying a dividend despite having no free cash flows. Shareholders have been diluted in the past year (3.8% increase in shares outstanding). Announcement • Jun 28
Yankuang Energy Group Company Limited to Report First Half, 2024 Results on Aug 31, 2024 Yankuang Energy Group Company Limited announced that they will report first half, 2024 results on Aug 31, 2024 Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Jun 27
Investor sentiment deteriorates as stock falls 17% After last week's 17% share price decline to HK$11.02, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 6x. Average forward P/E is 7x in the Oil and Gas industry in Hong Kong. Total returns to shareholders of 220% over the past three years. Simply Wall St's valuation model estimates the intrinsic value at HK$17.12 per share. Announcement • Jun 23
Yankuang Energy Group Company Limited Approves Final Special Dividend for the Financial Year End 31 December 2023, Payable on July 30, 2024 Yankuang Energy Group Company Limited approved final special dividend of RMB 0.19 per share for the financial year end 31 December 2023. Ex-dividend date 26 June 2024, Record date 05 July 2024 and Payment date 30 July 2024. Date of shareholders' approval of 21 June 2024. Announcement • Jun 22
Yankuang Energy Group Company Limited Approves Final Ordinary Dividend for Financial Year End 31 December 2023, Payable on July 30, 2024 Yankuang Energy Group Company Limited approved final ordinary dividend of RMB 1.3 per share for the financial year end 31 December 2023. Ex-dividend date 26 June 2024, Record date 05 July 2024 and Payment date 30 July 2024. Date of shareholders' approval on 21 June 2024. New Risk • Jun 13
New minor risk - Shareholder dilution The company's shareholders have been diluted in the past year. Increase in shares outstanding: 3.8% This is considered a minor risk. Shareholder dilution occurs when there is an increase in the number of shares on issue that is not proportionally distributed between all shareholders. Often due to the company raising equity capital or some options being converted into stock. All else being equal, if there are more shares outstanding then each existing share will be entitled to a lower proportion of the company's total earnings, thus reducing earnings per share (EPS). While dilution might not always result in lower EPS (like if the company is using the capital to fund an EPS accretive acquisition) in a lot cases it does, along with lower dividends per share and less voting power at shareholder meetings. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Debt is not well covered by operating cash flow (16% operating cash flow to total debt). Earnings are forecast to decline by an average of 3.0% per year for the foreseeable future. Minor Risks Paying a dividend despite having no free cash flows. Shareholders have been diluted in the past year (3.8% increase in shares outstanding). Announcement • May 28
Yankuang Energy Group Company Limited Proposes Special Cash Dividend for the Year Ended 31 December 2023, Payable on 30 July 2024 Yankuang Energy Group Company Limited at its AGM to be held on 21 June 2024, proposed profit distribution plan of the Company for the year ended 31 December 2023 and to authorize the Board to distribute: a special cash dividend of RMB 0.19 (tax inclusive) per share. Ex-dividend date is 26 June 2024 and Record date is 05 July 2024. Payment date is 30 July 2024. Announcement • May 25
Yankuang Energy Group Company Limited, Annual General Meeting, Jun 21, 2024 Yankuang Energy Group Company Limited, Annual General Meeting, Jun 21, 2024, at 09:00 China Standard Time. Location: headquarters of the company, 949 south fushan road, zoucheng, shandong province 273500, China Declared Dividend • May 24
Dividend of CN¥1.49 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of CN¥1.49. Ex-date: 26th June 2024 Payment date: 30th July 2024 Dividend yield will be 7.7%, which is lower than the industry average of 9.0%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is covered by earnings (62% earnings payout ratio) but the company has no free cash flows available, indicating it may be using cash reserves or debt to pay the dividend. The dividend has increased by an average of 60% per year over the past 10 years. However, payments have been volatile during that time. EPS is expected to decline by 1.6% over the next 3 years. However, it would need to fall by 31% to increase the payout ratio to a potentially unsustainable range. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • May 10
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 15% After last week's 15% share price gain to HK$19.64, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 8x. Average forward P/E is 7x in the Oil and Gas industry in Hong Kong. Total returns to shareholders of 360% over the past three years. Simply Wall St's valuation model estimates the intrinsic value at HK$32.67 per share. New Risk • Apr 28
New major risk - Financial position The company's debt is not well covered by operating cash flow. Operating cash flow to total debt ratio: 16% This is considered a major risk. If the company's operating cash flows are too small relative to the size of their debt, it increases their balance sheet risk. The company has less cash from operations to cover its expenses from servicing large debt and it increases the risk of liquidity issues. It also extends the time it would take for the company to pay back the debt in full, meaning it may not be able to easily pay it all off in a distress scenario. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Debt is not well covered by operating cash flow (16% operating cash flow to total debt). Minor Risk Paying a dividend despite having no free cash flows. New Risk • Apr 05
New major risk - Financial position The company's debt is not well covered by operating cash flow. Operating cash flow to total debt ratio: 17% This is considered a major risk. If the company's operating cash flows are too small relative to the size of their debt, it increases their balance sheet risk. The company has less cash from operations to cover its expenses from servicing large debt and it increases the risk of liquidity issues. It also extends the time it would take for the company to pay back the debt in full, meaning it may not be able to easily pay it all off in a distress scenario. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Debt is not well covered by operating cash flow (17% operating cash flow to total debt). Earnings are forecast to decline by an average of 4.4% per year for the foreseeable future. Minor Risk Paying a dividend despite having no free cash flows. Reported Earnings • Mar 31
Full year 2023 earnings released Full year 2023 results: Revenue: CN¥118.4b (down 41% from FY 2022). Net income: CN¥17.8b (down 42% from FY 2022). Profit margin: 15% (in line with FY 2022). Revenue is forecast to grow 6.6% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, while revenues in the Oil and Gas industry in Hong Kong are expected to remain flat. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 40% per year whereas the company’s share price has increased by 38% per year. Announcement • Mar 30
Yankuang Energy Group Company Limited Proposes Final Ordinary Dividend for the Year Ended 31 December 2023 Yankuang Energy Group Company Limited proposed a final ordinary dividend of RMB 13 per ten shares for the year ended 31 December 2023. Announcement • Mar 29
Yankuang Energy Group Company Limited to Report Q1, 2024 Results on Apr 27, 2024 Yankuang Energy Group Company Limited announced that they will report Q1, 2024 results on Apr 27, 2024 Announcement • Mar 28
Yankuang Energy Group Company Limited Announces Special Dividend for the Year Ended 31 December 2023 Yankuang Energy Group Company Limited announced special dividend for the year ended 31 December 2023 of RMB 1.9 per 10 share. Announcement • Mar 04
Yankuang Energy Group Company Limited (SEHK:1171) agreed to acquire 51% stake in SMT Scharf AG (XTRA:S4AA) from a group of shareholders for €31.2 million. Yankuang Energy Group Company Limited (SEHK:1171) agreed to acquire 51% stake in SMT Scharf AG (XTRA:S4AA) from a group of shareholders for €31.2 million on March 1, 2024. As per the transaction, Yankuang Energy Group Company Limited will acquire 2.8 million shares at €11.1 per share. Announcement • Dec 30
Yankuang Energy Group Company Limited to Report Fiscal Year 2023 Results on Mar 29, 2024 Yankuang Energy Group Company Limited announced that they will report fiscal year 2023 results on Mar 29, 2024 Announcement • Nov 30
Controlling Shareholder to Raise Holdings in Yankuang Energy Yankuang Energy Group Company Limited (SEHK:1171) said controlling shareholder plans to buy CNY 300 million - CNY 600 million ($42.10 million-84.21 million) worth of company shares within 12 months. New Risk • Oct 31
New minor risk - Financial position The company has a high level of debt. Net debt to equity ratio: 49% This is considered a minor risk. Having a high level of debt increases the company's balance sheet risk. The company has a higher interest repayment burden, leading to the need to allocate a greater amount of its earnings towards servicing the debt, potentially limiting growth options or shareholder distributions. It can also increase the risk of bankruptcy if business conditions deteriorate enough that the company can no longer meet its debt obligations. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Minor Risks High level of debt (49% net debt to equity). Dividend is not well covered by cash flows (137% cash payout ratio). Profit margins are more than 30% lower than last year (10% net profit margin). Reported Earnings • Oct 31
Third quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: CN¥0.69 (vs CN¥1.24 in 3Q 2022) Third quarter 2023 results: EPS: CN¥0.69 (down from CN¥1.24 in 3Q 2022). Revenue: CN¥50.6b (flat on 3Q 2022). Net income: CN¥5.32b (down 42% from 3Q 2022). Profit margin: 11% (down from 18% in 3Q 2022). Revenue is expected to fall by 15% p.a. on average during the next 3 years compared to a 1.0% decline forecast for the Oil and Gas industry in Hong Kong. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 40% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 54% per year, which means it is tracking significantly ahead of earnings growth. Major Estimate Revision • Oct 30
Consensus EPS estimates fall by 22% The consensus outlook for fiscal year 2023 has been updated. 2023 EPS estimate fell from CN¥3.11 to CN¥2.42 per share. Revenue forecast steady at CN¥137.4b. Net income forecast to shrink 18% next year vs 26% growth forecast for Oil and Gas industry in Hong Kong . Consensus price target of HK$13.85 unchanged from last update. Share price fell 2.4% to HK$13.84 over the past week. Announcement • Oct 29
Yankuang Energy Group Company Limited (SEHK:1171) entered into the equity transfer agreement to acquire Yankuang Coal Chemical Engineering Company Limited from Shandong Energy Group Co.,Ltd. for CNY 20.9 million. Yankuang Energy Group Company Limited (SEHK:1171) agreed to acquire Yankuang Coal Chemical Engineering Company Limited from Shandong Energy Group Co.,Ltd. for CNY 20.9 million on July 10, 2023. Yankuang Energy Group Company Limited (SEHK:1171) entered into the equity transfer agreement to acquire Yankuang Coal Chemical Engineering Company Limited from Shandong Energy Group Co.,Ltd. on October 27, 2023. Yankuang Coal Chemical Engineering Company Limited reported net profit of CNY 8,287,364.85 and total assets of CNY 444,852,800 as at December 31, 2022. The transaction was approved from board of Yankuang Energy Group Company Limited on July 10, 2023. Announcement • Sep 30
Yankuang Energy Group Company Limited to Report Q3, 2023 Results on Oct 28, 2023 Yankuang Energy Group Company Limited announced that they will report Q3, 2023 results at 4:00 PM, China Standard Time on Oct 28, 2023 Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Sep 19
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 17% After last week's 17% share price gain to HK$15.58, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 5x. Average forward P/E is 6x in the Oil and Gas industry in Hong Kong. Total returns to shareholders of 517% over the past three years. Reported Earnings • Aug 26
Second quarter 2023 earnings released Second quarter 2023 results: Revenue: CN¥21.0b (down 65% from 2Q 2022). Net income: CN¥4.67b (down 59% from 2Q 2022). Profit margin: 22% (up from 19% in 2Q 2022). The increase in margin was driven by lower expenses. Revenue is expected to fall by 9.1% p.a. on average during the next 3 years compared to a 1.7% decline forecast for the Oil and Gas industry in Hong Kong. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 58% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 41% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Jul 05
Investor sentiment deteriorates as stock falls 17% After last week's 17% share price decline to HK$12.12, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 3x. Average forward P/E is 6x in the Oil and Gas industry in Hong Kong. Total returns to shareholders of 329% over the past three years. Announcement • Jun 28
Yankuang Energy Group Company Limited to Report First Half, 2023 Results on Aug 26, 2023 Yankuang Energy Group Company Limited announced that they will report first half, 2023 results on Aug 26, 2023 Upcoming Dividend • Jun 28
Upcoming dividend of CN¥4.30 per share at 21% yield Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 05 July 2023. Payment date: 04 August 2023. Payout ratio is a comfortable 50% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 21%. Within top quartile of Hong Kong dividend payers (7.7%). Higher than average of industry peers (10%). 
