Giant Network Group
Market Cap
CN¥32.3b
Last Updated
2021/03/03 09:16 UTC
Data Sources
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Executive Summary
Giant Network Group Co., Ltd. researches, develops, and sells online games in China. More Details
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Risk Analysis
Snowflake Analysis
Solid track record with excellent balance sheet.
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Share Price & News
How has Giant Network Group's share price performed over time and what events caused price changes?
Latest Share Price and Events
Stable Share Price: 002558 is less volatile than 75% of CN stocks over the past 3 months, typically moving +/- 5% a week.
Volatility Over Time: 002558's weekly volatility (5%) has been stable over the past year.
Market Performance
7 Day Return
-0.7%
2558
-0.2%
CN Entertainment
0.5%
CN Market
1 Year Return
-12.3%
2558
-10.4%
CN Entertainment
23.2%
CN Market
Return vs Industry: 002558 underperformed the CN Entertainment industry which returned -11.2% over the past year.
Return vs Market: 002558 underperformed the CN Market which returned 22.2% over the past year.
Shareholder returns
| 2558 | Industry | Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Day | -0.7% | -0.2% | 0.5% |
| 30 Day | -2.3% | -6.2% | 0.6% |
| 90 Day | -4.6% | -7.8% | 3.8% |
| 1 Year | -11.6%-12.3% | -9.9%-10.4% | 25.2%23.2% |
| 3 Year | -47.7%-49.1% | -31.9%-33.2% | 30.0%23.6% |
| 5 Year | n/a | -46.2%-47.1% | 47.5%37.4% |
Long-Term Price Volatility Vs. Market
How volatile is Giant Network Group's share price compared to the market and industry in the last 5 years?
Simply Wall St News
No news available
Valuation
Is Giant Network Group undervalued compared to its fair value and its price relative to the market?
34.39x
Price to Earnings (PE) ratio
Share Price vs. Fair Value
Below Fair Value: 002558 (CN¥16.93) is trading above our estimate of fair value (CN¥2.71)
Significantly Below Fair Value: 002558 is trading above our estimate of fair value.
Price To Earnings Ratio
PE vs Industry: 002558 is poor value based on its PE Ratio (34.4x) compared to the CN Entertainment industry average (33.4x).
PE vs Market: 002558 is good value based on its PE Ratio (34.4x) compared to the CN market (34.6x).
Price to Earnings Growth Ratio
PEG Ratio: 002558 is poor value based on its PEG Ratio (4.4x)
Price to Book Ratio
PB vs Industry: 002558 is overvalued based on its PB Ratio (4x) compared to the CN Entertainment industry average (2.7x).
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Future Growth
How is Giant Network Group forecast to perform in the next 1 to 3 years based on estimates from 1 analyst?
7.9%
Forecasted annual earnings growth
Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts
Analyst Future Growth Forecasts
Earnings vs Savings Rate: 002558's forecast earnings growth (7.9% per year) is above the savings rate (3.3%).
Earnings vs Market: 002558's earnings (7.9% per year) are forecast to grow slower than the CN market (25% per year).
High Growth Earnings: 002558's earnings are forecast to grow, but not significantly.
Revenue vs Market: 002558's revenue (7.2% per year) is forecast to grow slower than the CN market (18.3% per year).
High Growth Revenue: 002558's revenue (7.2% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.
Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts
Future Return on Equity
Future ROE: Insufficient data to determine if 002558's Return on Equity is forecast to be high in 3 years time
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Past Performance
How has Giant Network Group performed over the past 5 years?
4.1%
Historical annual earnings growth
Earnings and Revenue History
Quality Earnings: 002558 has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: 002558's current net profit margins (40%) are higher than last year (28.2%).
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: 002558's earnings have grown by 4.1% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: 002558's earnings growth over the past year (17.1%) exceeds its 5-year average (4.1% per year).
Earnings vs Industry: 002558 earnings growth over the past year (17.1%) exceeded the Entertainment industry 11.8%.
Return on Equity
High ROE: 002558's Return on Equity (11.6%) is considered low.
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Financial Health
How is Giant Network Group's financial position?
Financial Position Analysis
Short Term Liabilities: 002558's short term assets (CN¥3.4B) exceed its short term liabilities (CN¥524.0M).
Long Term Liabilities: 002558's short term assets (CN¥3.4B) exceed its long term liabilities (CN¥596.6M).
Debt to Equity History and Analysis
Debt Level: 002558's debt to equity ratio (6.4%) is considered satisfactory.
Reducing Debt: 002558's debt to equity ratio has increased from 0.06% to 6.4% over the past 5 years.
Debt Coverage: 002558's debt is well covered by operating cash flow (193.8%).
Interest Coverage: 002558 earns more interest than it pays, so coverage of interest payments is not a concern.
Balance Sheet
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Dividend
What is Giant Network Group current dividend yield, its reliability and sustainability?
0.77%
Current Dividend Yield
Dividend Yield vs Market
Notable Dividend: 002558's dividend (0.77%) is higher than the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the CN market (0.4%).
High Dividend: 002558's dividend (0.77%) is low compared to the top 25% of dividend payers in the CN market (1.79%).
Stability and Growth of Payments
Stable Dividend: 002558 has been paying a dividend for less than 10 years and during this time payments have been volatile.
Growing Dividend: 002558 has only been paying a dividend for 4 years, and since then payments have fallen.
Current Payout to Shareholders
Dividend Coverage: With its reasonably low payout ratio (26.4%), 002558's dividend payments are well covered by earnings.
Future Payout to Shareholders
Future Dividend Coverage: 002558's dividends in 3 years are forecast to be well covered by earnings (32.1% payout ratio).
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Management
How experienced are the management team and are they aligned to shareholders interests?
1.2yrs
Average management tenure
CEO
Wei Liu (52 yo)
no data
Tenure
Ms. Wei Liu serves as Co-Chief Executive Officer at Giant Network Group Co., Ltd. and has been its Non-Independent Director since May 27, 2016. She served as its General Manager. Ms. Liu holds and EMBA.
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-CEO & Non-Independent Director | no data | no data | no data | |
| Secretary & Non-Independent Director | 4.83yrs | no data | no data | |
| Co-Chief Executive Officer | no data | no data | no data | |
| CFO & Non-Independent Director | 0.083yr | no data | no data | |
| Chief Technology Officer | 1.75yrs | no data | no data | |
| Vice President of Hotel & Development | no data | no data | no data | |
| Head of Global Distribution | 1.17yrs | no data | no data | |
| Deputy General Manager | no data | no data | no data | |
| Deputy General Manager | no data | no data | no data | |
| Deputy General Manager | no data | no data | no data |
1.2yrs
Average Tenure
46yo
Average Age
Experienced Management: 002558's management team is not considered experienced ( 1.2 years average tenure), which suggests a new team.
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-CEO & Non-Independent Director | no data | no data | no data | |
| Secretary & Non-Independent Director | 4.83yrs | no data | no data | |
| CFO & Non-Independent Director | 0.083yr | no data | no data | |
| Chairman | 4.83yrs | no data | no data | |
| Chairman of the Supervisory Board | 4.83yrs | no data | no data | |
| Non-Independent Director | 4.83yrs | no data | no data | |
| Independent Director | 4.83yrs | no data | no data | |
| Independent Director | 4.83yrs | no data | no data | |
| Member of the Supervisory Board | 4.83yrs | no data | no data | |
| Employee Representative to the Supervisory Board | 4.83yrs | no data | no data | |
| Supervisor | 0.83yr | no data | no data | |
| Independent Director | 0.83yr | no data | no data |
4.8yrs
Average Tenure
52yo
Average Age
Experienced Board: 002558's board of directors are considered experienced (4.8 years average tenure).
Ownership
Who are the major shareholders and have insiders been buying or selling?
Insider Trading Volume
Insider Buying: Insufficient data to determine if insiders have bought more shares than they have sold in the past 3 months.
Ownership Breakdown
Dilution of Shares: Shareholders have not been meaningfully diluted in the past year.
Top Shareholders
Company Information
Giant Network Group Co., Ltd.'s company bio, employee growth, exchange listings and data sources
Key Information
- Name: Giant Network Group Co., Ltd.
- Ticker: 2558
- Exchange: SZSE
- Founded: 2004
- Industry: Interactive Home Entertainment
- Sector: Media
- Market Cap: CN¥32.316b
- Shares outstanding: 1.92b
- Website: https://www.ga-me.com
Number of Employees
Location
- Giant Network Group Co., Ltd.
- 655 Zhongchen Road
- Songjiang District
- Shanghai
- 201613
- China
Listings
| Ticker | Exchange | Primary Security | Security Type | Country | Currency | Listed on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2558 | SZSE (Shenzhen Stock Exchange) | Yes | Domestic Shares | CN | CNY | Apr 2016 |
| 2558 | XSEC (Shenzhen Stock Exchange - Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect) | Yes | Domestic Shares | CN | CNY | Apr 2016 |
Biography
Giant Network Group Co., Ltd. researches, develops, and sells online games in China. It offers client and mobile games; and mobile Internet products, such as WiFi Sharing Master, MUST collaboration, and Du...
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
|---|---|
| Company Analysis | 2021/03/03 09:16 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2021/03/03 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2020/09/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2019/12/31 |
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