Major Estimate Revision • May 05
Consensus EPS estimates increase by 29% The consensus outlook for earnings per share (EPS) in fiscal year 2026 has improved. 2026 revenue forecast increased from CN¥3.16b to CN¥3.32b. EPS estimate increased from CN¥0.26 to CN¥0.335 per share. Net income forecast to grow 106% next year vs 60% growth forecast for IT industry in China. Consensus price target up from CN¥29.42 to CN¥30.42. Share price rose 6.8% to CN¥24.94 over the past week. Major Estimate Revision • Apr 24
Consensus EPS estimates fall by 21% The consensus outlook for earnings per share (EPS) in fiscal year 2026 has deteriorated. 2026 revenue forecast decreased from CN¥3.34b to CN¥3.16b. EPS estimate also fell from CN¥0.331 per share to CN¥0.26 per share. Net income forecast to grow 95% next year vs 61% growth forecast for IT industry in China. Consensus price target of CN¥29.42 unchanged from last update. Share price fell 4.0% to CN¥24.00 over the past week. Aankondiging • Apr 20
Guangdong Aofei Data Technology Co., Ltd., Annual General Meeting, May 11, 2026 Guangdong Aofei Data Technology Co., Ltd., Annual General Meeting, May 11, 2026, at 14:30 China Standard Time. Location: The Company's Meeting Room, Guangzhou, Guangdong China Reported Earnings • Apr 19
Full year 2025 earnings: EPS and revenues miss analyst expectations Full year 2025 results: EPS: CN¥0.14 (up from CN¥0.13 in FY 2024). Revenue: CN¥2.52b (up 17% from FY 2024). Net income: CN¥132.3m (up 6.7% from FY 2024). Profit margin: 5.2% (down from 5.7% in FY 2024). Revenue missed analyst estimates by 2.0%. Earnings per share (EPS) also missed analyst estimates by 34%. Revenue is forecast to grow 20% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 17% growth forecast for the IT industry in China. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 14% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 33% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Aankondiging • Mar 31
Guangdong Aofei Data Technology Co., Ltd. to Report Q1, 2026 Results on Apr 25, 2026 Guangdong Aofei Data Technology Co., Ltd. announced that they will report Q1, 2026 results on Apr 25, 2026 Price Target Changed • Mar 08
Price target increased by 8.4% to CN¥28.49 Up from CN¥26.29, the current price target is an average from 4 analysts. New target price is 25% above last closing price of CN¥22.81. Stock is down 11% over the past year. The company is forecast to post earnings per share of CN¥0.21 for next year compared to CN¥0.13 last year. New Risk • Feb 24
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 Chinese stocks, typically moving 7.5% 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 Risks Interest payments are not well covered by earnings (2.0x net interest cover). High level of non-cash earnings (27% accrual ratio). Minor Risk Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (7.5% average weekly change). Aankondiging • Dec 31
Guangdong Aofei Data Technology Co., Ltd. to Report Fiscal Year 2025 Results on Apr 25, 2026 Guangdong Aofei Data Technology Co., Ltd. announced that they will report fiscal year 2025 results on Apr 25, 2026 Reported Earnings • Oct 29
Third quarter 2025 earnings released: EPS: CN¥0.058 (vs CN¥0.031 in 3Q 2024) Third quarter 2025 results: EPS: CN¥0.058 (up from CN¥0.031 in 3Q 2024). Revenue: CN¥675.5m (up 30% from 3Q 2024). Net income: CN¥57.6m (up 90% from 3Q 2024). Profit margin: 8.5% (up from 5.8% in 3Q 2024). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue is forecast to grow 25% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 17% growth forecast for the IT industry in China. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 12% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 36% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Price Target Changed • Oct 15
Price target increased by 11% to CN¥26.29 Up from CN¥23.76, the current price target is an average from 5 analysts. New target price is 31% above last closing price of CN¥20.08. Stock is up 71% over the past year. The company is forecast to post earnings per share of CN¥0.20 for next year compared to CN¥0.13 last year. Aankondiging • Sep 30
Guangdong Aofei Data Technology Co., Ltd. to Report Q3, 2025 Results on Oct 29, 2025 Guangdong Aofei Data Technology Co., Ltd. announced that they will report Q3, 2025 results on Oct 29, 2025 Price Target Changed • Aug 30
Price target increased by 8.1% to CN¥29.56 Up from CN¥27.35, the current price target is an average from 3 analysts. New target price is 26% above last closing price of CN¥23.51. Stock is up 156% over the past year. The company is forecast to post earnings per share of CN¥0.20 for next year compared to CN¥0.13 last year. Reported Earnings • Aug 27
Second quarter 2025 earnings released: EPS: CN¥0.037 (vs CN¥0.026 in 2Q 2024) Second quarter 2025 results: EPS: CN¥0.037 (up from CN¥0.026 in 2Q 2024). Revenue: CN¥612.0m (down 10.0% from 2Q 2024). Net income: CN¥36.1m (up 43% from 2Q 2024). Profit margin: 5.9% (up from 3.7% in 2Q 2024). The increase in margin was driven by lower expenses. Revenue is forecast to grow 25% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 16% growth forecast for the IT industry in China. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 14% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 46% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Declared Dividend • Jul 07
Dividend of CN¥0.013 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of CN¥0.013. Ex-date: 8th July 2025 Payment date: 8th July 2025 Dividend yield will be 0.06%, which is lower than the industry average of 0.8%. Aankondiging • Jul 02
Guangdong Aofei Data Technology Co., Ltd. to Report First Half, 2025 Results on Aug 27, 2025 Guangdong Aofei Data Technology Co., Ltd. announced that they will report first half, 2025 results on Aug 27, 2025 Major Estimate Revision • Apr 27
Consensus EPS estimates fall by 19%, revenue upgraded The consensus outlook for fiscal year 2025 has been updated. 2025 revenue forecast increased from CN¥2.64b to CN¥2.75b. EPS estimate fell from CN¥0.282 to CN¥0.229 per share. Net income forecast to grow 108% next year vs 63% growth forecast for IT industry in China. Consensus price target of CN¥18.06 unchanged from last update. Share price rose 3.0% to CN¥21.45 over the past week. Reported Earnings • Apr 22
First quarter 2025 earnings released: EPS: CN¥0.053 (vs CN¥0.053 in 1Q 2024) First quarter 2025 results: EPS: CN¥0.053 (in line with 1Q 2024). Revenue: CN¥536.0m (up 41% from 1Q 2024). Net income: CN¥51.7m (up 2.5% from 1Q 2024). Profit margin: 9.7% (down from 13% in 1Q 2024). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Revenue is forecast to grow 16% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 14% growth forecast for the IT industry in China. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 14% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 44% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Aankondiging • Apr 22
Guangdong Aofei Data Technology Co., Ltd. Proposes Final Cash Dividend for the Year 2024 Guangdong Aofei Data Technology Co., Ltd. announced on 21 April 2025 the profit distribution proposal for the year 2024 as final cash dividend/10 shares (tax included) of CNY 0.13000000. Aankondiging • Apr 21
Guangdong Aofei Data Technology Co., Ltd., Annual General Meeting, May 12, 2025 Guangdong Aofei Data Technology Co., Ltd., Annual General Meeting, May 12, 2025, at 14:30 China Standard Time. Location: The Company's Meeting Room, Guangzhou, Guangdong China Price Target Changed • Apr 16
Price target increased by 17% to CN¥18.06 Up from CN¥15.38, the current price target is an average from 3 analysts. New target price is 13% below last closing price of CN¥20.66. Stock is up 92% over the past year. The company is forecast to post earnings per share of CN¥0.18 for next year compared to CN¥0.15 last year. Aankondiging • Mar 31
Guangdong Aofei Data Technology Co., Ltd. to Report Q1, 2025 Results on Apr 21, 2025 Guangdong Aofei Data Technology Co., Ltd. announced that they will report Q1, 2025 results on Apr 21, 2025 Aankondiging • Mar 07
Guangdong Aofei Data Technology Co., Ltd. announced that it expects to receive CNY 1.749999885 billion in funding Guangdong Aofei Data Technology Co., Ltd announced a private placement of 196,304,416 shares at price CNY 8.914725 for gross proceeds CNY 1,749,999,884.9256 on March 6, 2025. The shares cannot be transferred within 6 months from the issuance closing date. The transaction been approved in the 16th Meeting of the Company’s 4th Directorate, and is subject to the approvals of the Company’s Shareholders, the Shenzhen Stock Exchange, and the China Securities Regulatory Commission. The transaction includes participation from more than 35 investors. Price Target Changed • Feb 21
Price target increased by 27% to CN¥15.38 Up from CN¥12.08, the current price target is an average from 4 analysts. New target price is 36% below last closing price of CN¥23.90. Stock is up 169% over the past year. The company is forecast to post earnings per share of CN¥0.19 for next year compared to CN¥0.15 last year. Aankondiging • Dec 31
Guangdong Aofei Data Technology Co., Ltd. to Report Fiscal Year 2024 Results on Apr 21, 2025 Guangdong Aofei Data Technology Co., Ltd. announced that they will report fiscal year 2024 results on Apr 21, 2025 Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Dec 13
Now 20% undervalued Over the last 90 days, the stock has risen 59% to CN¥13.78. The fair value is estimated to be CN¥17.26, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 15% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has declined by 8.6%. For the next 3 years, revenue is forecast to grow by 18% per annum. Earnings are also forecast to grow by 36% per annum over the same time period. Reported Earnings • Oct 26
Third quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: CN¥0.031 (vs CN¥0.052 in 3Q 2023) Third quarter 2024 results: EPS: CN¥0.031 (down from CN¥0.052 in 3Q 2023). Revenue: CN¥520.2m (up 40% from 3Q 2023). Net income: CN¥30.2m (down 39% from 3Q 2023). Profit margin: 5.8% (down from 13% in 3Q 2023). Revenue is forecast to grow 18% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 16% growth forecast for the IT industry in China. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 9% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 9% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Oct 15
Investor sentiment deteriorates as stock falls 17% After last week's 17% share price decline to CN¥11.58, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 50x. Average forward P/E is 29x in the IT industry in China. Total returns to shareholders of 23% over the past three years. Simply Wall St's valuation model estimates the intrinsic value at CN¥18.06 per share. Major Estimate Revision • Sep 03
Consensus revenue estimates increase by 15%, EPS downgraded The consensus outlook for fiscal year 2024 has been updated. 2024 revenue forecast increased from CN¥1.74b to CN¥2.01b. EPS estimate fell from CN¥0.214 to CN¥0.189. Net income forecast to grow 53% next year vs 56% growth forecast for IT industry in China. Consensus price target of CN¥12.08 unchanged from last update. Share price rose 4.8% to CN¥8.96 over the past week. Reported Earnings • Aug 28
Second quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: CN¥0.026 (vs CN¥0.031 in 2Q 2023) Second quarter 2024 results: EPS: CN¥0.026 (down from CN¥0.031 in 2Q 2023). Revenue: CN¥679.8m (up 96% from 2Q 2023). Net income: CN¥25.2m (down 14% from 2Q 2023). Profit margin: 3.7% (down from 8.4% in 2Q 2023). Revenue is forecast to grow 17% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 15% growth forecast for the IT industry in China. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 3% per year whereas the company’s share price has fallen by 1% per year. Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Jul 01
Now 37% undervalued after recent price drop Over the last 90 days, the stock has fallen 21% to CN¥10.20. The fair value is estimated to be CN¥16.08, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 8.5% over the last 3 years, while earnings per share has been flat. For the next 3 years, revenue is forecast to grow by 20% per annum. Earnings are also forecast to grow by 29% per annum over the same time period. Aankondiging • Jun 29
Guangdong Aofei Data Technology Co., Ltd. to Report First Half, 2024 Results on Aug 28, 2024 Guangdong Aofei Data Technology Co., Ltd. announced that they will report first half, 2024 results on Aug 28, 2024 Aankondiging • Jun 26
Guangdong Aofei Data Technology Co., Ltd. Implements Final Profit Distribution Plan of A Shares for 2023, Payable on 02 July 2024 Guangdong Aofei Data Technology Co., Ltd. announced 2023 final profit distribution plan to be implemented (A shares) Cash dividend/10 shares (tax included): CNY 0.21000000. Record date: 01 July 2024, Ex-date: 02 July 2024, Payment date: 02 July 2024. Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Jun 17
Now 20% undervalued Over the last 90 days, the stock has risen 8.5% to CN¥10.81. The fair value is estimated to be CN¥13.53, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 8.5% over the last 3 years, while earnings per share has been flat. For the next 3 years, revenue is forecast to grow by 20% per annum. Earnings are also forecast to grow by 29% per annum over the same time period. New Risk • May 30
New major risk - Earnings quality The company has a high level of non-cash earnings. Accrual ratio: 21% This is considered a major risk. Non-cash earnings can arise from many different things. However, if a company consistently has a high level of non-cash earnings, it may be a sign that they are recognizing revenue from customers before the full value of the sales are received as cash or they are not depreciating the value of their assets appropriately. These are practices that inflate earnings, while not providing a similar increase to cash flows. Companies in some select industries naturally have a high level of non-cash earnings and it is not a major concern. However, in the worst case scenario it can be an early sign of performance manipulation by management. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Interest payments are not well covered by earnings (1.8x net interest cover). Share price has been highly volatile over the past 3 months (13% average weekly change). High level of non-cash earnings (21% accrual ratio). Buy Or Sell Opportunity • May 28
Now 21% undervalued Over the last 90 days, the stock has risen 27% to CN¥11.11. The fair value is estimated to be CN¥14.07, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 8.5% over the last 3 years, while earnings per share has been flat. For the next 3 years, revenue is forecast to grow by 20% per annum. Earnings are also forecast to grow by 29% per annum over the same time period. Price Target Changed • May 22
Price target increased by 12% to CN¥12.99 Up from CN¥11.64, the current price target is an average from 5 analysts. New target price is 6.2% above last closing price of CN¥12.23. Stock is up 22% over the past year. The company is forecast to post earnings per share of CN¥0.21 for next year compared to CN¥0.15 last year. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Apr 29
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 25% After last week's 25% share price gain to CN¥12.02, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 53x. Average forward P/E is 25x in the IT industry in China. Total returns to shareholders of 53% over the past three years. Simply Wall St's valuation model estimates the intrinsic value at CN¥13.20 per share. Major Estimate Revision • Apr 28
Consensus EPS estimates fall by 28% The consensus outlook for earnings per share (EPS) in fiscal year 2024 has deteriorated. 2024 revenue forecast decreased from CN¥1.89b to CN¥1.74b. EPS estimate also fell from CN¥0.287 per share to CN¥0.206 per share. Net income forecast to grow 48% next year vs 56% growth forecast for IT industry in China. Consensus price target up from CN¥11.15 to CN¥11.64. Share price rose 15% to CN¥11.82 over the past week. Price Target Changed • Apr 26
Price target decreased by 7.4% to CN¥10.32 Down from CN¥11.15, the current price target is an average from 3 analysts. New target price is 13% below last closing price of CN¥11.82. Stock is up 9.4% over the past year. The company is forecast to post earnings per share of CN¥0.20 for next year compared to CN¥0.15 last year. Reported Earnings • Apr 22
First quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: CN¥0.053 (vs CN¥0.053 in 1Q 2023) First quarter 2024 results: EPS: CN¥0.053 (in line with 1Q 2023). Revenue: CN¥381.2m (up 19% from 1Q 2023). Net income: CN¥50.5m (up 14% from 1Q 2023). Profit margin: 13% (in line with 1Q 2023). Revenue is forecast to grow 22% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 18% growth forecast for the IT industry in China. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 1% per year whereas the company’s share price has increased by 3% per year. Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Apr 15
Now 23% undervalued Over the last 90 days, the stock has risen 3.3% to CN¥10.41. The fair value is estimated to be CN¥13.57, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 12% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 3.5%. For the next 3 years, revenue is forecast to grow by 21% per annum. Earnings are also forecast to grow by 30% per annum over the same time period. Aankondiging • Mar 30
Guangdong Aofei Data Technology Co., Ltd. to Report Q1, 2024 Results on Apr 22, 2024 Guangdong Aofei Data Technology Co., Ltd. announced that they will report Q1, 2024 results on Apr 22, 2024 Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Mar 22
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 23% After last week's 23% share price gain to CN¥12.13, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 46x. Average forward P/E is 28x in the IT industry in China. Total returns to shareholders of 21% over the past three years. Simply Wall St's valuation model estimates the intrinsic value at CN¥12.97 per share. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Feb 01
Investor sentiment deteriorates as stock falls 16% After last week's 16% share price decline to CN¥8.04, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 31x. Average forward P/E is 21x in the IT industry in China. Total loss to shareholders of 6.8% over the past three years. Simply Wall St's valuation model estimates the intrinsic value at CN¥10.55 per share. Aankondiging • Jan 31
Guangdong Aofei Data Technology Co., Ltd. (SZSE:300738) announces an Equity Buyback for CNY 100 million worth of its shares. Guangdong Aofei Data Technology Co., Ltd. (SZSE:300738) announces a share repurchase program. Under the program, the company will repurchase up to CNY 100 million worth of its A shares. The shares will be purchased at a price not exceeding CNY 15.09 per share. The repurchased shares will be used for employee stock ownership plans or equity incentive plans. The program will be funded from company's own funds. The program will be valid for 12 months. Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Jan 29
Now 22% undervalued after recent price drop Over the last 90 days, the stock has fallen 3.3% to CN¥8.55. The fair value is estimated to be CN¥10.93, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 12% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 3.5%. For the next 3 years, revenue is forecast to grow by 21% per annum. Earnings are also forecast to grow by 30% per annum over the same time period. Aankondiging • Dec 29
Guangdong Aofei Data Technology Co., Ltd. to Report Fiscal Year 2023 Results on Apr 22, 2024 Guangdong Aofei Data Technology Co., Ltd. announced that they will report fiscal year 2023 results on Apr 22, 2024 New Risk • Oct 22
New major risk - Financial position The company's interest payments are not well covered by earnings. Net interest cover: 2.5x This is considered a major risk. If the company is unable to fund interest repayments on its debt through profits, it may be forced into reducing its debt burden through selling assets, undertaking a potentially costly capital raising or even into bankruptcy in the worst case scenario. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Interest payments are not well covered by earnings (2.5x net interest cover). Minor Risk Shareholders have been diluted in the past year (15% increase in shares outstanding). Reported Earnings • Oct 21
Third quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: CN¥0.052 (vs CN¥0.044 in 3Q 2022) Third quarter 2023 results: EPS: CN¥0.052 (up from CN¥0.044 in 3Q 2022). Revenue: CN¥371.9m (up 34% from 3Q 2022). Net income: CN¥49.2m (up 35% from 3Q 2022). Profit margin: 13% (in line with 3Q 2022). Revenue is forecast to grow 23% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 20% growth forecast for the IT industry in China. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 4% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 9% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Board Change • Aug 24
High number of new directors There are 6 new directors who have joined the board in the last 3 years. Non-Independent director Zhanpeng Huang was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2023. The company’s lack of board continuity is considered a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. New Risk • Aug 24
New major risk - Earnings quality The company has a high level of non-cash earnings. Accrual ratio: 29% This is considered a major risk. Non-cash earnings can arise from many different things. However, if a company consistently has a high level of non-cash earnings, it may be a sign that they are recognizing revenue from customers before the full value of the sales are received as cash or they are not depreciating the value of their assets appropriately. These are practices that inflate earnings, while not providing a similar increase to cash flows. Companies in some select industries naturally have a high level of non-cash earnings and it is not a major concern. However, in the worst case scenario it can be an early sign of performance manipulation by management. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Interest payments are not well covered by earnings (2.7x net interest cover). High level of non-cash earnings (29% accrual ratio). Minor Risk Shareholders have been diluted in the past year (16% increase in shares outstanding). Price Target Changed • Aug 22
Price target increased by 14% to CN¥7.35 Up from CN¥6.42, the current price target is an average from 2 analysts. New target price is 21% below last closing price of CN¥9.26. Stock is up 9.8% over the past year. The company is forecast to post earnings per share of CN¥0.22 for next year compared to CN¥0.20 last year. Reported Earnings • Aug 19
Second quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: CN¥0.031 (vs CN¥0.039 in 2Q 2022) Second quarter 2023 results: EPS: CN¥0.031 (down from CN¥0.039 in 2Q 2022). Revenue: CN¥347.0m (up 24% from 2Q 2022). Net income: CN¥29.3m (down 9.6% from 2Q 2022). Profit margin: 8.4% (down from 12% in 2Q 2022). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Revenue is forecast to grow 22% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 18% growth forecast for the IT industry in China. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 2% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 10% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Aankondiging • Aug 18
Guangdong Aofei Data Technology Co., Ltd. Approves Executive Appointments Guangdong Aofei Data Technology Co., Ltd. at its 2nd Extraordinary General Meeting of 2023 on 16 August 2023 approved Election of Huang Zhanpeng, Zhang Tiansong and Zou Chuangming as non-independent directors. Election of Jin Yongfeng and Kang Haiwen as independent directors. Election of Xiao Lianju and Huang Xuanna as non-employee supervisors. Aankondiging • Jul 01
Guangdong Aofei Data Technology Co., Ltd. to Report First Half, 2023 Results on Aug 19, 2023 Guangdong Aofei Data Technology Co., Ltd. announced that they will report first half, 2023 results on Aug 19, 2023 Aankondiging • May 23
Guangdong Aofei Data Technology Co., Ltd. Announces Final Cash Dividend on A Shares for the Year 2022, Payable on 26 May 2023 Guangdong Aofei Data Technology Co., Ltd. announced final cash dividend of CNY 0.24999900 per 10 shares (tax included) on A shares for the year 2022. Record date is 25 May 2023, Ex-date is 26 May 2023 and Payment date is 26 May 2023. Aankondiging • May 19
Guangdong Aofei Data Technology Co., Ltd. Approves Cash Dividend for 2022 Guangdong Aofei Data Technology Co., Ltd. approved cash dividend per 10 shares (tax included) of CNY 0.2500000 for 2022 at its annual general meeting held on 15 May 2023. Reported Earnings • Apr 22
Full year 2022 earnings: EPS and revenues miss analyst expectations Full year 2022 results: EPS: CN¥0.24 (up from CN¥0.21 in FY 2021). Revenue: CN¥1.10b (down 8.9% from FY 2021). Net income: CN¥165.7m (up 15% from FY 2021). Profit margin: 15% (up from 12% in FY 2021). The increase in margin was driven by lower expenses. Revenue missed analyst estimates by 1.6%. Earnings per share (EPS) also missed analyst estimates by 46%. Revenue is forecast to grow 21% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 20% growth forecast for the IT industry in China. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 2% per year whereas the company’s share price has increased by 4% per year. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Feb 07
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 16% After last week's 16% share price gain to CN¥11.68, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 31x. Average forward P/E is 29x in the IT industry in China. Total returns to shareholders of 67% over the past three years. Simply Wall St's valuation model estimates the intrinsic value at CN¥11.64 per share. Buying Opportunity • Jan 06
Now 21% undervalued Over the last 90 days, the stock is up 19%. The fair value is estimated to be CN¥12.03, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 15% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 4.5%. For the next 3 years, revenue is forecast to grow by 18% per annum. Earnings is also forecast to grow by 8.5% per annum over the same time period. Price Target Changed • Jan 05
Price target decreased to CN¥9.16 Down from CN¥10.52, the current price target is an average from 3 analysts. New target price is 6.1% below last closing price of CN¥9.76. Stock is down 22% over the past year. The company is forecast to post earnings per share of CN¥0.36 for next year compared to CN¥0.21 last year. Aankondiging • Nov 19
Guangdong Aofei Data Technology Co., Ltd. Approves Directorate Appointments Guangdong Aofei Data Technology Co., Ltd. at its Extraordinary general Meeting held on 17 November 2022, approved Independent directors' leaving their posts upon the expiration of their tenure and appointment of Li Gang Jin Yongfeng, Kang Haiwen as nomination of independent directors. Board Change • Nov 16
Less than half of directors are independent Following the recent departure of a director, there are only 3 independent directors on the board. The company's board is composed of: 3 independent directors. 6 non-independent directors. Deputy GM & Director Pei Feng Yang was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2020. The company's minority of independent directors is a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Reported Earnings • Oct 27
Third quarter 2022 earnings released: EPS: CN¥0.053 (vs CN¥0.072 in 3Q 2021) Third quarter 2022 results: EPS: CN¥0.053 (down from CN¥0.072 in 3Q 2021). Revenue: CN¥278.3m (down 17% from 3Q 2021). Net income: CN¥36.5m (down 27% from 3Q 2021). Profit margin: 13% (down from 15% in 3Q 2021). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Revenue is forecast to grow 24% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 20% growth forecast for the IT industry in China. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 5% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 14% per year, which means it is tracking significantly ahead of earnings growth. Reported Earnings • Aug 26
Second quarter 2022 earnings released: EPS: CN¥0.047 (vs CN¥0.065 in 2Q 2021) Second quarter 2022 results: EPS: CN¥0.047 (down from CN¥0.065 in 2Q 2021). Revenue: CN¥278.9m (down 9.4% from 2Q 2021). Net income: CN¥32.4m (down 27% from 2Q 2021). Profit margin: 12% (down from 14% in 2Q 2021). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Over the next year, revenue is forecast to grow 57%, compared to a 24% growth forecast for the IT industry in China. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 10% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 17% per year, which means it is tracking significantly ahead of earnings growth. Major Estimate Revision • Jun 02
Consensus forecasts updated The consensus outlook for 2022 has been updated. 2022 EPS estimate increased from CN¥0.23 to CN¥0.28. Revenue forecast unchanged at CN¥1.50b. Net income forecast to grow 44% next year vs 42% growth forecast for IT industry in China. Consensus price target of CN¥13.02 unchanged from last update. Share price rose 3.2% to CN¥10.27 over the past week. Aankondiging • May 27
Guangdong Aofei Data Technology Co., Ltd. Announces 2021 Final Profit Distribution on A Shares, Payable on 2 June 2022 Guangdong Aofei Data Technology Co., Ltd. announced 2021 final profit distribution plan to be implemented (A shares) of Cash dividend/10 shares (tax included): CNY 0.45000000. Record date is 1 June 2022, Ex-date is 2 June 2022 and payment date is 2 June 2022. Aankondiging • May 26
Guangdong Aofei Data Technology Co., Ltd. Approves Cash Dividend for the Year of 2021 Guangdong Aofei Data Technology Co., Ltd. held its Annual General Meeting of 2021 on 23 May 2022, during which it approved cash dividend of CNY 0.45000000 per ten shares (tax included) for the year 2021. Aankondiging • May 07
Guangdong Aofei Data Technology Co., Ltd., Annual General Meeting, May 23, 2022 Guangdong Aofei Data Technology Co., Ltd., Annual General Meeting, May 23, 2022, at 15:00 China Standard Time. Agenda: to consider 2021 annual report and its summary; to consider 2021 work report of the board of directors; to consider 2021 work report of the supervisory committee; to consider 2021 annual accounts; to consider 2022 provision of guarantee for subsidiaries; and to consider other matters. Reported Earnings • Apr 27
First quarter 2022 earnings: EPS and revenues miss analyst expectations First quarter 2022 results: EPS: CN¥0.11 (up from CN¥0.077 in 1Q 2021). Revenue: CN¥269.5m (down 4.1% from 1Q 2021). Net income: CN¥42.3m (up 44% from 1Q 2021). Profit margin: 16% (up from 10% in 1Q 2021). The increase in margin was driven by lower expenses. Revenue missed analyst estimates by 8.9%. Earnings per share (EPS) also missed analyst estimates by 28%. Over the next year, revenue is forecast to grow 75%, compared to a 24% growth forecast for the industry in China. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 17% per year whereas the company’s share price has increased by 20% per year. Board Change • Apr 27
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. 5 non-independent directors. Non-Independent Director Kang Feng was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2020. The company's minority of independent directors is a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Aankondiging • Apr 26
Guangdong Aofei Data Technology Co., Ltd. Proposes Final Dividend for the Year 2021 Guangdong Aofei Data Technology Co., Ltd. proposed final cash dividend of CNY 0.45000000 per 10 shares (tax included) for the year 2021. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Feb 21
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 40% share price gain to CN¥29.12, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 42x. Average forward P/E is 28x in the IT industry in China. Total returns to shareholders of 279% over the past three years. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Jan 31
Investor sentiment deteriorated over the past week After last week's 17% share price decline to CN¥21.40, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 31x. Average forward P/E is 26x in the IT industry in China. Total returns to shareholders of 235% over the past three years. Reported Earnings • Oct 27
Third quarter 2021 earnings released: EPS CN¥0.13 (vs CN¥0.046 in 3Q 2020) The company reported a strong third quarter result with improved earnings, revenues and profit margins. Third quarter 2021 results: Revenue: CN¥335.5m (up 55% from 3Q 2020). Net income: CN¥49.7m (up 199% from 3Q 2020). Profit margin: 15% (up from 7.7% in 3Q 2020). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 28% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 41% per year, which means it is tracking significantly ahead of earnings growth. Reported Earnings • Aug 22
Second quarter 2021 earnings released: EPS CN¥0.12 (vs CN¥0.11 in 2Q 2020) The company reported a solid second quarter result with improved earnings and revenues, although profit margins were weaker. Second quarter 2021 results: Revenue: CN¥307.8m (up 55% from 2Q 2020). Net income: CN¥44.4m (up 14% from 2Q 2020). Profit margin: 14% (down from 20% in 2Q 2020). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 30% per year whereas the company’s share price has increased by 33% per year. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Aug 02
Investor sentiment deteriorated over the past week After last week's 16% share price decline to CN¥22.37, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 37x. Average forward P/E is 24x in the IT industry in China. Total returns to shareholders of 162% over the past three years. Price Target Changed • Jul 22
Price target increased to CN¥31.91 Up from CN¥28.94, the current price target is an average from 4 analysts. New target price is 34% above last closing price of CN¥23.83. Stock is down 23% over the past year. Reported Earnings • Apr 17
First quarter 2021 earnings released: EPS CN¥0.14 (vs CN¥0.18 in 1Q 2020) The company reported a mediocre first quarter result with weaker earnings and profit margins, although revenues improved. First quarter 2021 results: Revenue: CN¥280.9m (up 59% from 1Q 2020). Net income: CN¥29.3m (down 54% from 1Q 2020). Profit margin: 10% (down from 36% in 1Q 2020). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 33% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 23% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Apr 07
Investor sentiment deteriorated over the past week After last week's 38% share price decline to CN¥23.67, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 23x. Average forward P/E is 25x in the IT industry in China. Negligible returns to shareholders over past three years. Aankondiging • Mar 03
Guangdong Aofei Data Technology Co., Ltd., Annual General Meeting, Mar 29, 2021 Guangdong Aofei Data Technology Co., Ltd., Annual General Meeting, Mar 29, 2021, at 15:00 China Standard Time. Agenda: To consider the Company's eligibility for issuance of convertible corporate bonds to non-specific parties; to consider the plan for 2021 issuance of convertible corporate bonds to non-specific parties; to consider the demonstration analysis report on the 2021 plan for issuance of convertible corporate bonds to non-specific parties; to consider the preplan for 2021 issuance of convertible corporate bonds to non-specific parties; to consider the feasibility analysis report on the use of funds to be raised from the 2021 issuance of convertible corporate bonds to non-specific parties; to consider the diluted immediate return after the issuance of convertible corporate bonds to non-specific parties, filling measures and relevant commitments; to consider the rules governing the meetings of bondholders' of the Company's convertible bonds; and to consider the other matters. Reported Earnings • Mar 02
Full year 2020 earnings released: EPS CN¥0.78 (vs CN¥0.52 in FY 2019) The company reported a decent full year result with improved earnings and profit margins, although revenues were weaker. Full year 2020 results: Revenue: CN¥840.5m (down 4.8% from FY 2019). Net income: CN¥156.6m (up 51% from FY 2019). Profit margin: 19% (up from 12% in FY 2019). The increase in margin was driven by lower expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 34% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 26% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Analyst Estimate Surprise Post Earnings • Mar 02
Revenue and earnings miss expectations Revenue missed analyst estimates by 28%. Earnings per share (EPS) also missed analyst estimates by 10%. Over the next year, revenue is forecast to grow 94%, compared to a 37% growth forecast for the IT industry in China. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Feb 23
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 16% share price gain to CN¥37.96, the stock is trading at a trailing P/E ratio of 52.3x, up from the previous P/E ratio of 45.1x. This compares to an average P/E of 55x in the IT industry in China. Total returns to shareholders over the past three years are 99%. Is New 90 Day High Low • Feb 08
New 90-day low: CN¥31.93 The company is down 30% from its price of CN¥45.36 on 10 November 2020. The Chinese market is up 2.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company underperformed over that time. However, it outperformed the IT industry, which is down 31% over the same period. According to the Simply Wall St valuation model, the estimated intrinsic value of the company is CN¥3.44 per share. 
