Board Change • May 20
Less than half of directors are independent Following the recent departure of a director, there are only 4 independent directors on the board. The company's board is composed of: 4 independent directors. 8 non-independent directors. Independent Non-Executive Director Zhe Xiao was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2024. The company's minority of independent directors is a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Annuncio • Nov 28
China Water Affairs Group Limited Announces Ordinary Interim Dividend for the Six Months Ended September 30, 2025, Payable on June 18, 2026 China Water Affairs Group Limited announced ordinary interim dividend of HKD 0.13 per share for the six months ended September 30, 2025. Ex-dividend date is May 22, 2026. Record date is May 29, 2026. Payment date is June 18, 2026. Annuncio • Nov 11
China Water Affairs Group Limited to Report First Half, 2026 Results on Nov 28, 2025 China Water Affairs Group Limited announced that they will report first half, 2026 results on Nov 28, 2025 Annuncio • Oct 02
China Water Affairs Group Limited Announces Change of Non-Executive Directors, Effective from 2 October 2025 China Water Affairs Group Limited announced With effect from 2 October 2025, Ms. Liu Yu Jie resigned as non-executive director of the Company due to her other business commitments. After her resignation, Ms. Liu shall remain as a consultant of the Group. Ms. Liu confirmed that she has no disagreement with the Board and there are no matters relating to her resignation that would need to be brought to the attention of the shareholders of the Company and The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited. The Board would like to extend its appreciation to Ms. Liu for her valuable contribution during her tenure of office in the Company. With effect from 2 October 2025, Mr. Xu Yan has been appointed as non-executive director of the Company. Mr. Xu Yan, aged 50, graduated from Northeastern University with a doctorate. He has worked for Dalian Development and Reform Commission and served as senior management in various state-owned and private enterprises. He joined ORIX Group in 2022. ORIX Corporation is a substantial shareholder of the Company. Mr. Xu is currently the Co-President of ORIX (China) Industrial Holdings Co. Ltd. and the Executive President of (Dalian Financial & Industry Investment Group Co. Ltd.). He is also currently a director of (Beijing Oriental Zhongke Integrated Technology Co. Ltd.), the shares of which are listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange. Save as disclosed, Mr. Xu did not hold any directorship in any public listed companies in the last three years. There is no service contract between Mr. Xu and the Company. His appointment has no fixed term and is subject to retirement and re-election at the annual general meeting of the Company. Mr. Xu is entitled to a director remuneration of HKD 100,000 per annum. Save as disclosed above, Mr. Xu has no relationship with any director, senior management or substantial shareholder of the Company. As at the date of this announcement, Mr. Xu is interested in 100,000 shares of the Company and 450,000 shares in Kangda International Environmental Company Limited, an associated corporation of the Company, within the meaning of Part XV of the Securities and Futures Ordinance. Save as aforesaid, Mr. Xu does not hold any other position with the Company or any of its subsidiaries. There is no information to be disclosed by Mr. Xu pursuant to Rule 13.51(2) (h) to (v) of the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on the Stock Exchange and there is no other information that need to be brought to the attention of the shareholders of the Company. Annuncio • Jul 22
China Water Affairs Group Limited (SEHK:855) and Duan Chuan Liang proposed to acquire additional 44.49% stake in Kangda International Environmental Company Limited (SEHK:6136) for approximately HKD 330 million in a tender offer transaction. China Water Affairs Group Limited (SEHK:855) and Duan Chuan Liang proposed to acquire additional 44.49% stake in Kangda International Environmental Company Limited (SEHK:6136) for approximately HKD 330 million in a tender offer transaction on July 21, 2025. A cash consideration valued at HKD 0.048 per share and valued at HKD 0.348 per share will be paid by China Water Affairs Group Limited. As part of consideration, an undisclosed value is paid towards common equity and an undisclosed value is paid towards options of Kangda International Environmental Company Limited. The transaction will be financed through equity investment of HKD 339.2 million.
The Board of Directors of Kangda International Environmental Company Limited formed a special committee for the transaction.
Amasse Capital Limited acted as fairness opinion provider for Kangda International Environmental Company Limited. First Shanghai Capital Limited acted as financial advisor for China Water Affairs Group Limited. Annuncio • Jun 06
China Water Affairs Group Limited to Report Fiscal Year 2025 Results on Jun 27, 2025 China Water Affairs Group Limited announced that they will report fiscal year 2025 results on Jun 27, 2025 Annuncio • Mar 21
China Water Affairs Group Limited Appoints Bai Li as Non-Executive Director The Board of directors (the "Board") of China Water Affairs Group Limited announced the following: With effect from 21 March 2025, Mr. Bai Li has been appointed as non-executive director of the Company. Mr. Bai Li, aged 51, graduated from Nanjing University with a doctorate. He served successively as deputy director and director of the News Department of the General Office of the People's Bank of China (during which time he served as assistant to the mayor of Xicheng District People's Government of Beijing, and concurrently served as secretary of the Party Leadership Group and executive deputy commander of the Beijing Financial Street Construction Command), and secretary of the Youth League Committee of the People's Bank of China (at the division and bureau level). He is currently the Party Secretary and Chairman of Greatwall Life Insurance Co. Ltd., which is a shareholder of the Company holding approximately 5.02% of the Company's total issued shares. He is currently also a director of Financial Street Holdings Co. Ltd. and a non-independent director of Guangdong Construction Engineering Group Co. Ltd. Save as disclosed, Mr. Bai did not hold any directorship in any public listed companies in the last three years. Declared Dividend • Dec 30
First half dividend of HK$0.13 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of HK$0.13. Ex-date: 20th January 2025 Payment date: 16th May 2025 Dividend yield will be 24%, which is higher than the industry average of 3.7%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is covered by earnings (31% 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 19% per year over the past 10 years. However, payments have been volatile during that time. EPS is expected to remain steady over the next 3 years, which should provide adequate earnings cover for the dividend. Board Change • Dec 30
Less than half of directors are independent Following the recent departure of a director, there are only 4 independent directors on the board. The company's board is composed of: 4 independent directors. 7 non-independent directors. Independent Non-Executive Director Zhe Xiao was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2024. The company's minority of independent directors is a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Annuncio • Nov 29
China Water Affairs Group Limited Announces Ordinary Interim Dividend for the Six Months Ended 30 September 2024, Payable on May 16, 2025 China Water Affairs Group Limited announced Ordinary Interim Dividend of HKD 0.13 per share for the Six Months Ended 30 September 2024. Ex-dividend date is 20 January 2025. Record date is 24 January 2025. Payment date is 16 May 2025. Annuncio • Nov 08
China Water Affairs Group Limited to Report First Half, 2025 Results on Nov 29, 2024 China Water Affairs Group Limited announced that they will report first half, 2025 results on Nov 29, 2024 Upcoming Dividend • Sep 17
Upcoming dividend of HK$0.15 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 24 September 2024. Payment date: 15 November 2024. Payout ratio is a comfortable 30% but the company is not cash flow positive. Trailing yield: 6.3%. Within top quartile of German dividend payers (4.9%). Higher than average of industry peers (4.7%). Reported Earnings • Aug 02
Full year 2024 earnings released: EPS: HK$0.94 (vs HK$1.14 in FY 2023) Full year 2024 results: EPS: HK$0.94 (down from HK$1.14 in FY 2023). Revenue: HK$12.9b (down 9.4% from FY 2023). Net income: HK$1.53b (down 17% from FY 2023). Profit margin: 12% (down from 13% in FY 2023). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Revenue is forecast to grow 4.2% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 6.8% growth forecast for the Global Water Utilities industry. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 4% per year whereas the company’s share price has fallen by 3% per year. Annuncio • Jul 15
China Water Affairs Group Limited Announces Board and Committee Changes With effect from 15 July 2024, Ms. Zhou Nan resigned as independent non-executive director of China Water Affairs Group Limited and member of the audit committee and remuneration committee of the Board due to her other business commitments. Ms. Zhou confirmed that she has no disagreement with the Board and there are no matters relating to her resignation that would need to be brought to the attention of the shareholders of the Company and The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited. With effect from 15 July 2024, Mr. Xiao Zhe has been appointed as independent non-executive director of the Company and member of the audit committee and remuneration committee of the Board. Mr. Xiao Zhe, aged 38, has over 10 years of working experience in finance and investment. From March 2015 to December 2018, he worked as an investment manager in China Minsheng Investment Group, where he was responsible for investment management. From May 2013 to March 2015, he worked as an analyst in securities research department of Shenwan Hongyuan Securities Co. Ltd. From March 2010 to May 2013, he worked as an analyst in securities research department of Sinolink Securities Co. Ltd. Mr. Xiao obtained a bachelor's degree in Materials Science and Engineering in July 2007 and a master's degree in Finance in March 2010 from Shanghai Jiao Tong University in the PRC, respectively. Mr. Xiao did not hold any directorship in any public listed companies in the last three years. Reported Earnings • Jun 28
Full year 2024 earnings released: EPS: HK$0.94 (vs HK$1.14 in FY 2023) Full year 2024 results: EPS: HK$0.94 (down from HK$1.14 in FY 2023). Revenue: HK$12.9b (down 9.4% from FY 2023). Net income: HK$1.53b (down 17% from FY 2023). Profit margin: 12% (down from 13% in FY 2023). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Revenue is forecast to grow 13% p.a. on average during the next 2 years, compared to a 7.1% growth forecast for the Global Water Utilities industry. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 4% per year whereas the company’s share price has fallen by 3% per year. Annuncio • Jun 27
China Water Affairs Group Limited Proposes Final Dividend for the Year Ended 31 March 2024, Payable on 15 November 2024 China Water Affairs Group Limited proposed a final dividend of HKD 0.15 per share for the year ended 31 March 2024. The date of shareholders' approval is 06 September 2024. The ex-dividend date is 24 September 2024. The record date is 27 September 2024. The payment date is 15 November 2024. Annuncio • Mar 08
China Water Affairs Group Limited Announces Resignation of Zhao Hai Hu as Non-Executive Director The Board of directors of China Water Affairs Group Limited announced the following: With effect from 8 March 2024, Mr. Zhao Hai Hu resigned as non-executive director of the Company due to his decision to devote more time to his personal affairs. After his resignation, Mr. Zhao shall remain as a consultant of the Group. New Risk • Feb 09
New minor risk - Share price stability The company's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 75% of German stocks, typically moving 7.1% a week. This is considered a minor risk. Share price volatility indicates the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. It also increases the risk of potential losses in the short term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Debt is not well covered by operating cash flow (14% operating cash flow to total debt). Minor Risks Paying a dividend despite having no free cash flows. Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (7.1% average weekly change). Upcoming Dividend • Jan 22
Upcoming dividend of HK$0.13 per share at 7.7% yield Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 29 January 2024. Payment date: 17 May 2024. Payout ratio is a comfortable 30% but the company is not cash flow positive. Trailing yield: 7.7%. Within top quartile of German dividend payers (5.0%). Higher than average of industry peers (4.6%). Annuncio • Nov 29
China Water Affairs Group Limited Announces an Interim Dividend for the Six Months Ended 30 September 2023, Payable on 17 May 2024 China Water Affairs Group Limited announced an interim dividend of HKD 0.13 per share for the six months ended 30 September 2023. Ex-dividend date is 29 January 2024. Record date is 2 February 2024. Payment date is 17 May 2024. Annuncio • Nov 14
China Water Affairs Group Limited to Report First Half, 2024 Results on Nov 27, 2023 China Water Affairs Group Limited announced that they will report first half, 2024 results on Nov 27, 2023 Upcoming Dividend • Sep 12
Upcoming dividend of HK$0.18 per share at 6.2% yield Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 19 September 2023. Payment date: 17 November 2023. Payout ratio is a comfortable 30% but the company is not cash flow positive. Trailing yield: 6.2%. Within top quartile of German dividend payers (4.9%). Higher than average of industry peers (4.6%). Reported Earnings • Jul 30
Full year 2023 earnings released: EPS: HK$1.14 (vs HK$1.17 in FY 2022) Full year 2023 results: EPS: HK$1.14 (down from HK$1.17 in FY 2022). Revenue: HK$14.2b (up 9.6% from FY 2022). Net income: HK$1.86b (down 1.9% from FY 2022). Profit margin: 13% (down from 15% in FY 2022). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Revenue is forecast to grow 6.5% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 6.9% growth forecast for the Global Water Utilities industry. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 5% per year whereas the company’s share price has increased by 1% per year. Annuncio • Jun 28
China Water Affairs Group Limited, Annual General Meeting, Sep 08, 2023 China Water Affairs Group Limited, Annual General Meeting, Sep 08, 2023. Reported Earnings • Jun 28
Full year 2023 earnings released: EPS: HK$1.14 (vs HK$1.17 in FY 2022) Full year 2023 results: EPS: HK$1.14 (down from HK$1.17 in FY 2022). Revenue: HK$14.2b (up 9.6% from FY 2022). Net income: HK$1.86b (down 1.9% from FY 2022). Profit margin: 13% (down from 15% in FY 2022). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Revenue is forecast to grow 5.8% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 7.0% growth forecast for the Global Water Utilities industry. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 5% per year whereas the company’s share price has increased by 3% per year. Annuncio • Jun 28
China Water Affairs Group Limited Proposes Final Dividend for the Year Ended 31 March 2023, Payable on 17 November 2023 China Water Affairs Group Limited proposed Final Dividend of HKD 0.18 per share for the Year Ended 31 March 2023. Date of shareholders' approval is 08 September 2023. Ex-dividend date is 19 September 2023. Record date is 22 September 2023. Payment date is 17 November 2023. Annuncio • Jun 10
China Water Affairs Group Limited to Report Fiscal Year 2023 Results on Jun 27, 2023 China Water Affairs Group Limited announced that they will report fiscal year 2023 results on Jun 27, 2023 Upcoming Dividend • Feb 09
Upcoming dividend of HK$0.16 per share at 4.5% yield Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 16 February 2023. Payment date: 03 April 2023. Payout ratio is a comfortable 30% but the company is not cash flow positive. Trailing yield: 4.5%. Lower than top quartile of German dividend payers (4.7%). Higher than average of industry peers (4.0%). Recent Insider Transactions • Dec 06
Executive Director recently bought €126k worth of stock On the 2nd of December, Zhong Li bought around 186k shares on-market at roughly €0.68 per share. This transaction amounted to less than 1% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. This was the largest purchase by an insider in the last 3 months. Insiders have collectively bought €310k more in shares than they have sold in the last 12 months. Annuncio • Dec 02
China Water Affairs Group Limited Announces Resignation of Chan Wai Cheung Admiral as Independent Non-Executive Director The board of directors of China Water Affairs Group Limited announced that with effect from 1 December 2022, Mr. Chan Wai Cheung Admiral resigned as independent non-executive director of the Company and member of the audit committee and remuneration committee of the Board due to his decision to devote more time to his personal affairs. Reported Earnings • Dec 01
First half 2023 earnings released: EPS: HK$0.59 (vs HK$0.64 in 1H 2022) First half 2023 results: EPS: HK$0.59 (down from HK$0.64 in 1H 2022). Revenue: HK$6.79b (up 4.8% from 1H 2022). Net income: HK$970.4m (down 4.8% from 1H 2022). Profit margin: 14% (down from 16% in 1H 2022). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Revenue is forecast to grow 10% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 7.2% growth forecast for the Global Water Utilities industry. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 6% per year whereas the company’s share price has increased by 4% per year. Annuncio • Dec 01
China Water Affairs Group Limited Declares Interim Dividend for the Six Months Ended September 30, 2022, Payable on April 3, 2023 China Water Affairs Group Limited declared semi-annual dividend of HKD 0.16 per share for the six months ended 30 September 2022, payable on 03 April 2023. Record date is 22 February 2023 and ex-dividend date as February 16, 2023. Upcoming Dividend • Sep 13
Upcoming dividend of HK$0.18 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 20 September 2022. Payment date: 18 November 2022. Payout ratio is a comfortable 29% but the company is not cash flow positive. Trailing yield: 5.0%. Within top quartile of German dividend payers (4.8%). Higher than average of industry peers (3.9%). Reported Earnings • Jul 31
Full year 2022 earnings released: EPS: HK$1.17 (vs HK$1.06 in FY 2021) Full year 2022 results: EPS: HK$1.17 (up from HK$1.06 in FY 2021). Revenue: HK$12.9b (up 25% from FY 2021). Net income: HK$1.89b (up 12% from FY 2021). Profit margin: 15% (down from 16% in FY 2021). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Over the next year, revenue is forecast to grow 11%, compared to a 6.4% growth forecast for the industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 9% per year whereas the company’s share price has increased by 4% per year. Reported Earnings • Jun 30
Full year 2022 earnings released Full year 2022 results: Revenue: HK$12.9b (up 25% from FY 2021). Net income: HK$1.89b (up 12% from FY 2021). Profit margin: 15% (down from 16% in FY 2021). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Over the next year, revenue is forecast to grow 13%, compared to a 5.3% growth forecast for the industry in Germany. Annuncio • Jun 10
China Water Affairs Group Limited to Report Fiscal Year 2022 Results on Jun 28, 2022 China Water Affairs Group Limited announced that they will report fiscal year 2022 results on Jun 28, 2022 Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Jan 25
Investor sentiment deteriorated over the past week After last week's 17% share price decline to €1.01, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 7x. Average forward P/E is 13x in the Water Utilities industry globally. Total returns to shareholders of 28% over the past three years. Recent Insider Transactions • Jan 11
Executive Chairman recently bought €183k worth of stock On the 7th of January, Chuan Liang Duan bought around 156k shares on-market at roughly €1.17 per share. This was the largest purchase by an insider in the last 3 months. This was Chuan Liang's only on-market trade for the last 12 months. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Jan 04
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 26% share price gain to €1.25, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 8x. Average forward P/E is 13x in the Water Utilities industry globally. Total returns to shareholders of 61% over the past three years. Upcoming Dividend • Dec 09
Upcoming dividend of HK$0.16 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 16 December 2021. Payment date: 25 February 2022. Payout ratio is a comfortable 27% but the company is not cash flow positive. Trailing yield: 3.6%. Within top quartile of German dividend payers (3.4%). In line with average of industry peers (3.5%). Reported Earnings • Dec 01
First half 2022 earnings: EPS in line with analyst expectations despite revenue beat First half 2022 results: EPS: HK$0.64 (up from HK$0.52 in 1H 2021). Revenue: HK$6.47b (up 26% from 1H 2021). Net income: HK$1.02b (up 23% from 1H 2021). Profit margin: 16% (in line with 1H 2021). Revenue exceeded analyst estimates by 4.6%. Over the next year, revenue is forecast to grow 4.9%, compared to a 4.9% growth forecast for the industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 11% per year but the company’s share price has remained flat, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Executive Departure • Sep 07
Non-Executive Director Wen Zhi Zhou has left the company On the 3rd of September, Wen Zhi Zhou's tenure as Non-Executive Director ended after 16.9 years in the role. As of June 2021, Wen Zhi still personally held 870.00k shares (€579k worth at the time). Wen Zhi is the only executive to leave the company over the last 12 months. The current median tenure of the management team is 10.67 years. Upcoming Dividend • Aug 31
Upcoming dividend of HK$0.16 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 07 September 2021. Payment date: 18 October 2021. Trailing yield: 4.0%. Within top quartile of German dividend payers (3.1%). Higher than average of industry peers (3.6%). Reported Earnings • Jun 30
Full year 2021 earnings released The company reported a solid full year result with improved earnings and revenues, although profit margins were weaker. Full year 2021 results: Revenue: HK$10.3b (up 19% from FY 2020). Net income: HK$1.69b (up 3.2% from FY 2020). Profit margin: 16% (down from 19% in FY 2020). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Reported Earnings • Dec 25
First half 2021 earnings released: EPS HK$0.52 The company reported a soft first half result with weaker earnings and profit margins, although revenues were improved. First half 2021 results: Revenue: HK$5.13b (up 18% from 1H 2020). Net income: HK$826.5m (down 6.2% from 1H 2020). Profit margin: 16% (down from 20% in 1H 2020). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 16% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 5% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Is New 90 Day High Low • Dec 03
New 90-day high: €0.70 The company is up 6.0% from its price of €0.66 on 04 September 2020. The German market is up 2.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Water Utilities industry, which is down 1.0% over the same period. According to the Simply Wall St valuation model, the estimated intrinsic value of the company is €4.47 per share. Reported Earnings • Nov 29
First half 2021 earnings released: EPS HK$0.52 The company reported a soft first half result with weaker earnings and profit margins, although revenues were improved. First half 2021 results: Revenue: HK$5.13b (up 18% from 1H 2020). Net income: HK$826.5m (down 6.2% from 1H 2020). Profit margin: 16% (down from 20% in 1H 2020). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 16% per year but the company’s share price has remained flat, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Annuncio • Nov 13
China Water Affairs Group Limited to Report First Half, 2021 Results on Nov 26, 2020 China Water Affairs Group Limited announced that they will report first half, 2021 results on Nov 26, 2020 Is New 90 Day High Low • Nov 02
New 90-day low: €0.61 The company is down 14% from its price of €0.70 on 04 August 2020. The German market is down 6.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company underperformed over that time. It also underperformed the Water Utilities industry, which is down 4.0% over the same period. According to the Simply Wall St valuation model, the estimated intrinsic value of the company is €4.19 per share. Is New 90 Day High Low • Oct 16
New 90-day low: €0.63 The company is down 2.0% from its price of €0.65 on 17 July 2020. The German market is up 2.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company underperformed over that time. It also underperformed the Water Utilities industry, which is up 1.0% over the same period. According to the Simply Wall St valuation model, the estimated intrinsic value of the company is €4.22 per share.