China Coal Energy Management
Management criteria checks 2/4
We currently do not have sufficient information about the CEO.
Key information
Shigang Gao
Chief executive officer
n/a
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | n/a |
| CEO tenure | less than a year |
| CEO ownership | n/a |
| Management average tenure | 4.2yrs |
| Board average tenure | 3.3yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jun 11
1898: Ongoing Coal Output And Dividends Will Drive Future Upside
Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for China Coal Energy slightly, from about HK$18.12 to around HK$18.32 per share, reflecting updated assumptions on revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E levels. What's in the News Reported April 2026 operating data, with commercial coal production at 10,020,000 tonnes for the month and 40,190,000 tonnes year to date, alongside chemical products such as polyethylene at 66,000 tonnes and polypropylene at 62,000 tonnes for the month.
Narrative Update • May 28
1898: Ongoing Production Delivery And Dividend Support Will Drive Future Upside
Analysts now see fair value for China Coal Energy edging from HK$15.74 to HK$15.55. This reflects updated assumptions around higher forecast revenue growth of 5.32%, alongside a slightly lower profit margin of 11.56% and a modestly adjusted future P/E of 11.29x.
Narrative Update • Apr 29
1898: Higher Forward P/E And Margins Will Sustain Overvaluation Risk
Analysts now place their price target for China Coal Energy at HK$9.63, up from HK$8.05, citing updated expectations for revenue growth, profit margins, and a higher future P/E multiple. What's in the News March 2026 production update shows commercial coal output of 1,097,000 tonnes for the month, with year-to-date volume of 3,017,000 tonnes, alongside reported volumes across polyethylene, polypropylene, urea, methanol and ammonium nitrate (Announcement of operating results).Narrative Update • Apr 15
1898: Higher Margins And Dividend Support Will Drive Future Upside
Analysts have lifted their price target on China Coal Energy to around HK$15.74 from about HK$12.73, citing updated assumptions that combine slightly lower revenue growth expectations with higher profit margin and P/E inputs. What's in the News Board meeting scheduled for March 27, 2026, to review and approve full year 2025 results and consider the recommendation of a final dividend for shareholders (company announcement).Narrative Update • Apr 01
1898: Higher Margins And Dividend Support Will Drive Future Upside
Analysts have raised their HK$ price target for China Coal Energy from about HK$14.51 to around HK$18.12, citing updated assumptions that include slightly lower revenue growth expectations, a higher projected profit margin and a revised future P/E multiple. What's in the News A board meeting is scheduled for March 27, 2026 to consider and approve the group’s annual results for the year ended December 31, 2025 and to consider recommending a final dividend (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Mar 18
1898: Future Earnings Will Depend On Softening Output And Pressured Profitability
Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for China Coal Energy from HK$11.55 to HK$12.73, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E expectations. What's in the News Board meeting scheduled for March 27, 2026, to review and approve annual results for the year ended December 31, 2025, and to consider recommending a final dividend (company announcement).Narrative Update • Mar 03
1898: Future Earnings Multiple Compression Will Pressure Overvalued Shares
Analysts have lifted their HK$ price target for China Coal Energy, citing a higher fair value estimate, a lower discount rate, a smaller expected revenue decline and a stronger profit margin outlook that results in a lower assumed future P/E multiple. What's in the News In January 2026, commercial coal production was 1,029 thousand tonnes, a 10.4% decline from 1,148 thousand tonnes in January 2025.Narrative Update • Feb 17
1898: Stable Production And Fine Tuned Assumptions Will Support Future Upside Potential
Analysts have slightly adjusted their fair value view on China Coal Energy, leading to a modest reset in the HK$ price target as they fine tune assumptions around the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E. What's in the News Monthly production results for December 2025 show commercial coal output of 1,091,000 tonnes compared with 1,186,000 tonnes a year earlier, alongside polyethylene at 70,000 tonnes and polypropylene at 67,000 tonnes for the month (company announcement).Analysis Article • Feb 08
China Coal Energy Company Limited's (HKG:1898) Business And Shares Still Trailing The Market
When close to half the companies in Hong Kong have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") above 13x, you may consider...Narrative Update • Feb 03
1898: Future Earnings Will Rely On Stable Output And Modest Profitability
Analysts have raised their price target on China Coal Energy, citing updated fair value estimates now at ¥11.55, modest changes to the discount rate, and revised assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E levels. What's in the News Monthly and year to date production results for December 2025 released, covering commercial coal and a range of chemical products including polyethylene, polypropylene, urea, methanol, and ammonium nitrate, with volumes reported for both the latest period and the same period a year earlier (company announcement of operating results).Narrative Update • Jan 20
1898: Solid Production And Leadership Transition Will Support Future Upside Potential
Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for China Coal Energy slightly higher to ¥14.51 from ¥14.47, as they refresh assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, and the implied future P/E multiple. What's in the News Monthly and year-to-date production results for December 2025 show commercial coal volumes of 1,091,000 tonnes for the month and 13,510,000 tonnes year to date, alongside reported figures across polyethylene, polypropylene, urea, methanol and ammonium nitrate (company announcement of operating results for December 2025).Narrative Update • Jan 06
1898: Higher Margin Outlook May Support Future Upside Despite Leadership Change
Analysts have raised their price target for China Coal Energy to approximately ¥14.47 from around ¥14.28, citing updates to their models that reflect revised assumptions for the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E. What's in the News China Coal Energy has scheduled a special or extraordinary shareholders meeting for January 30, 2026, at 15:00 China Standard Time in Chaoyang District, Beijing, to address matters requiring shareholder approval (Key Developments).Analysis Article • Jan 06
The Return Trends At China Coal Energy (HKG:1898) Look Promising
To find a multi-bagger stock, what are the underlying trends we should look for in a business? Ideally, a business will...Narrative Update • Dec 14
1898: Lower Discount Rate May Support Future Upside Despite Output Shifts
Analysts have raised their price target for China Coal Energy by approximately $0.85 per share, reflecting higher projected revenue growth and a lower discount rate that more than offset minor adjustments to long term profit margin and valuation multiples. What's in the News Reported October 2025 operating results showing slightly higher monthly commercial coal output year on year, alongside mixed trends in chemicals, with methanol volumes down but urea and ammonium nitrate up or stable (company announcement of operating results).Narrative Update • Nov 27
1898: Earnings Outlook Will Remain Steady As Chemical Output Offsets Coal Dip
Analysts have made a slight adjustment to China Coal Energy's price target, maintaining fair value at approximately ¥10.22 per share. They cite minimal changes in key financial metrics as the rationale for the update.Analysis Article • Nov 24
China Coal Energy (HKG:1898) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly
The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...Narrative Update • Nov 11
1898: Future Downward Coal Production Trend Will Pressure Earnings
Analysts have modestly increased their price target for China Coal Energy from ¥10.14 to ¥10.22. This reflects updated expectations for profitability and a slightly lower discount rate.Analysis Article • Nov 05
China Coal Energy Company Limited (HKG:1898) Shares Fly 26% But Investors Aren't Buying For Growth
China Coal Energy Company Limited ( HKG:1898 ) shares have had a really impressive month, gaining 26% after a shaky...Narrative Update • Oct 28
Earnings Outlook Will Improve Despite Production Declines And Lower Dividend
Analysts have raised their price target for China Coal Energy from ¥9.94 to ¥10.14. This reflects improved outlooks for revenue growth and profit margins in recent forecasts.Analysis Article • Oct 03
We Like These Underlying Return On Capital Trends At China Coal Energy (HKG:1898)
Finding a business that has the potential to grow substantially is not easy, but it is possible if we look at a few key...Analysis Article • Aug 29
China Coal Energy (HKG:1898) Is Paying Out Less In Dividends Than Last Year
China Coal Energy Company Limited's ( HKG:1898 ) dividend is being reduced by 25% to CN¥0.182 per share on 22nd of...Narrative Update • Aug 26
Yulin And Liquid Sunshine Projects Will Cut Costs Amid Risks
Driven by improved revenue growth outlook and a higher anticipated future P/E ratio, analysts have raised their fair value estimate for China Coal Energy, lifting the consensus price target from HK$9.06 to HK$9.70. What's in the News Interim dividend decreased to RMB 0.166 per share for the six months ended June 30, 2025.Analysis Article • Aug 11
Are Investors Undervaluing China Coal Energy Company Limited (HKG:1898) By 26%?
SEHK:1898 1 Year Share Price vs Fair Value Explore China Coal Energy's Fair Values from the Community and select yours...Analysis Article • Jul 16
Does China Coal Energy (HKG:1898) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...Analysis Article • Jun 23
Investors Will Want China Coal Energy's (HKG:1898) Growth In ROCE To Persist
If you're not sure where to start when looking for the next multi-bagger, there are a few key trends you should keep an...
New Narrative • Nov 07
Expanding Capacity And Efficient Operations Signal Potential Growth For Coal Innovator
Increased production capacity and cost reductions may boost revenue and profitability, while operational excellence ensures stable and consistent earnings.CEO
Shigang Gao (48 yo)
less than a year
Tenure
Mr. Shigang Gao is Executive Director of China Coal Energy Company Limited from January 30, 2026 and serves as its President since December 2025. Mr. Shigang Gao serves as GM & Director of China National C...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Chairman of the Board | 5.1yrs | no data | no data | |
| President & Executive Director | less than a year | no data | no data | |
| CFO & Manager of Finance Department | 9.4yrs | CN¥1.39m | no data | |
| Executive Director | 3.3yrs | no data | no data | |
| Company Secretary | 4.7yrs | CN¥1.40m | no data | |
| Head of Accounting Department & Accounting Supervisor | no data | no data | no data | |
| Vice President | 3.7yrs | CN¥2.10m | no data | |
| Associate Head of Securities Affairs Department | no data | no data | no data | |
| General Manager of Xinji Energy | no data | no data | no data |
4.2yrs
Average Tenure
57yo
Average Age
Experienced Management: 1898's management team is considered experienced (4.2 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Chairman of the Board | 5.1yrs | no data | no data | |
| President & Executive Director | less than a year | no data | no data | |
| Executive Director | 3.3yrs | no data | no data | |
| Independent Non-Executive Director | 1.8yrs | CN¥90.00k | no data | |
| Independent Non-Executive Director | 3.3yrs | CN¥90.00k | no data | |
| Non-Executive Director | 7.7yrs | no data | no data | |
| Independent Non-Executive Director | no data | CN¥300.00k | no data |
3.3yrs
Average Tenure
59.5yo
Average Age
Experienced Board: 1898's board of directors are considered experienced (3.3 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/06/15 15:57 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/15 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
China Coal Energy Company Limited is covered by 47 analysts. 6 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Ephrem Ravi | Barclays |
| Lu Wang | Bernstein |
| Yanlin Zhao | BofA Global Research |