Zijin Mining Group Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 6/6
Zijin Mining Group has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 30.9%, while the Metals and Mining industry saw earnings growing at 14.6% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 10.7% per year. Zijin Mining Group's return on equity is 28.6%, and it has net margins of 16.7%.
Key information
30.95%
Earnings growth rate
30.34%
EPS growth rate
| Metals and Mining Industry Growth | 23.04% |
| Revenue growth rate | 10.72% |
| Return on equity | 28.62% |
| Net Margin | 16.73% |
| Next Earnings Update | 21 Aug 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jun 22
2899: Share Buybacks Will Support Further Rerating Over The Coming Years
Analysts have adjusted their price target for Zijin Mining Group to HK$50.57 from HK$54.16 as they update their assumptions around fair value, discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E expectations. What’s in the News for Zijin Mining Group Between March 20, 2026 and March 31, 2026, Zijin Mining Group repurchased 53,030,092 shares, representing 0.2% of its share capital, for CNY 1,681.78 million under a buyback program announced on March 20, 2026.Narrative Update • Jun 06
2899: Share Buybacks And Dividend Policy Will Support Further Rerating
Analysts have increased their price target for Zijin Mining Group to HK$54.16 from HK$52.54, reflecting updated views on fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E assumptions. What's in the News The board authorized a share repurchase program on March 20, 2026, allowing the company to buy back up to CNY 2.5 billion of A shares at CNY 41.5 per share using self-owned funds.
Narrative Update • Jun 04
Zijin Mining is a scaled, globally diversified mining platform
Zijin Mining Group (HK: 2899 / SH: 601899) — Investment Thesis Update June 2026 | Updated from: Core Long-Term Position in Global Natural Resources / Energy Transition Thesis Status: Confirmed and Materially Strengthened The original thesis has not required revision — it has been validated by events. The primary near-term catalyst identified (the Zijin Gold International spin-off) has been executed with exceptional results, and the financial performance of the parent company has accelerated beyond original assumptions.
New Narrative • May 17
Zijin Mining is a scaled, globally diversified mining platform
INVESTMENT COMMITTEE MEMO Zijin Mining Group Co., Ltd. ( 601899.SH / 2899.HK ) 1.Narrative Update • Apr 28
2899: Share Buybacks And Dividend Policy Will Support Further Upside
Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Zijin Mining Group slightly to about HK$52.54. This reflects updated assumptions for a higher discount rate, stronger projected revenue growth, a marginally softer profit margin, and a lower future P/E multiple.Narrative Update • Apr 11
2899: Julong Phase Two Ramp Up And Buybacks Will Drive Further Upside
Analysts have moderately raised their HK$ price target for Zijin Mining Group, citing updated fair value estimates along with adjusted assumptions for discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E multiple. What's in the News The board has authorized a share repurchase program of up to CNY 2.5 billion of A shares at CNY 41.5 per share, funded with self-owned cash, for employee stock ownership or share incentive plans, valid for 12 months (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Mar 28
2899: Julong Phase Two Expansion And Buybacks Will Support Further Upside
Analysts have trimmed their 12 month price target for Zijin Mining Group from about HK$52.02 to roughly HK$50.56, reflecting updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E multiples. What's in the News Board meeting scheduled for April 21, 2026 to review and approve the first quarter 2026 results and release them to the market (company announcement).Narrative Update • Mar 12
2899: Julong Phase Two Ramp Up Will Underpin Strong Upside Potential
Analysts have trimmed their HK$ price target on Zijin Mining Group from HK$53.37 to HK$52.02, citing updated assumptions for discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E that slightly adjust their view of the company’s valuation profile. What's in the News Phase 2 of the Julong Copper Mine was completed and put into production on 23 January 2026, increasing total mining and processing capacity to 350,000 tonnes per day and positioning Julong as the largest copper mine in China by production scale (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Feb 25
2899: Julong Expansion And 2025 Profit Outlook Will Support Strong Upside Potential
Analysts have modestly lifted their HK$ fair value estimate for Zijin Mining Group from HK$48.88 to HK$53.37, reflecting slightly updated assumptions on revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E levels, while applying a similar discount rate. What's in the News Phase 2 of the Julong Copper Mine was completed and put into production on 23 January 2026, increasing total mining and processing capacity to 350 thousand tonnes per day.Narrative Update • Feb 10
2899: Julong Phase 2 Ramp Up Will Support Stronger Long Term Outlook
Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Zijin Mining Group from ¥45.74 to ¥48.88, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth of 16.09%, a profit margin of 18.78% and a forward P/E of 15.74x under a slightly higher discount rate of 8.82%. What's in the News Phase 2 of the Julong Copper Mine was completed and started production on 23 January 2026.Narrative Update • Jan 26
2899: Julong Expansion And Governance Changes Will Support Balanced Long Term Outlook
Analysts have raised their price target range for Zijin Mining Group to 38.37 to 45.74, reflecting updated fair value assumptions based on revised views of revenue, profit margins, and future P/E expectations. What's in the News Phase 2 of the Julong Copper Mine was completed and started production on 23 January 2026, lifting total mining and processing capacity to 350,000 tonnes per day and positioning Julong as the largest copper mine in China by production scale (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Jan 12
2899: Governance Changes And Profit Outlook Will Support Balanced Long Term Upside
Analysts have reduced their fair value estimate for Zijin Mining Group to ¥38.37 from ¥39.68, citing updated assumptions for discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E that together indicate a slightly more conservative valuation profile. What's in the News Zijin Mining Group scheduled a board meeting on March 20, 2026 to approve 2025 annual results for the company and its subsidiaries and to consider recommending a final dividend, if any (company announcement).Narrative Update • Dec 25
2899: Governance Reforms Will Support Long Term Upside Potential
Analysts have raised their price target on Zijin Mining Group by approximately CNY 2.22, reflecting slightly stronger expectations for revenue growth and a modest rerating of the companys future earnings multiple, while maintaining largely unchanged views on profitability and risk. What's in the News Extraordinary general meeting scheduled for December 31, 2025, to vote on proposed amendments to Zijin Mining Group's Articles of Association and related corporate governance changes (company filing) Special/Extraordinary Shareholders Meeting to be held on December 31, 2025, at Zijin headquarters in Fujian, China, to address key shareholder resolutions (company filing) Board meeting on November 28, 2025, to nominate candidates for the ninth term of the board of directors and consider appointing Mr. Chen Jinghe as lifetime honorary chairman (company filing) EGM on November 28, 2025, approved amendments to the Articles of Association, including changes to registered capital and the abolishment of the Supervisory Committee, aligning governance with updated CSRC and stock exchange rules (company filing) October 17 and October 24, 2025, board meetings focused on approving third quarter 2025 results, reviewing exercise conditions and cancellations under the 2023 Share Option Incentive Scheme, and collecting director feedback on other corporate matters (company filing) Valuation Changes The fair value estimate has risen modestly from CNY 37.46 to CNY 39.68 per share, implying a slightly higher intrinsic valuation.Narrative Update • Dec 11
2899: Lithium Project Ramp Will Drive Long Term Upside Potential
Analysts have slightly raised their price target on Zijin Mining Group to reflect modestly stronger long term revenue growth expectations and a marginally higher valuation multiple, lifting fair value from RMB 37.22 to RMB 37.46 per share, despite a small downward tweak to forecast profit margins. What's in the News Start of production at the Tres Quebradas lithium project in Catamarca, Argentina, positioning Zijin as a growing player in the global battery supply chain, with Phase 1 targeting 20,000 tonnes per annum of lithium carbonate equivalent and a planned expansion to 60,000 to 80,000 tonnes per annum across both phases (Lithium Royalty Corp.Narrative Update • Nov 27
2899: Lithium And Molybdenum Project Ramps Will Drive Future Upside
Analysts have slightly reduced their fair value target for Zijin Mining Group from ¥37.84 to ¥37.22. They cite higher projected revenue growth and improved profit margins as key factors influencing this updated valuation.Narrative Update • Nov 10
2899: Expansion Of Molybdenum And Lithium Operations Will Drive Future Upside
Zijin Mining Group Analyst Price Target Update Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Zijin Mining Group from ¥37.11 to ¥37.84. They cited slight improvements in projected revenue growth and profit margins as key drivers for the upward revision.Narrative Update • Oct 27
Expansion Into Lithium and Molybdenum Will Support Future Revenue and Profitability
Analysts have raised their price target for Zijin Mining Group from ¥32.03 to ¥37.11, citing strengthened revenue growth projections and improvements in profit margin forecasts. What's in the News Board meetings held in October 2025 addressed feedback from directors and approved the third quarterly results, exercise conditions for the 2023 Share Option Incentive Scheme, and other matters.Narrative Update • Oct 13
Julong Copper Phase 2 And Lithium Extraction Will Expand Operations
Narrative Update: Zijin Mining Group Analyst Price Target Rises Analysts have raised their price target for Zijin Mining Group from ¥29.36 to ¥32.03. This change reflects increased expectations for revenue growth and improved fair value estimates.Narrative Update • Sep 29
Julong Copper Phase 2 And Lithium Extraction Will Expand Operations
The consensus price target for Zijin Mining Group has been revised upward, driven primarily by higher forecast revenue growth and a notable increase in the expected future P/E multiple, resulting in a new target of HK$29.36. What's in the News Zijin Mining commenced production at the Tres Quebradas lithium project in Argentina, targeting 20,000 tpa LCE in Phase 1, with plans to expand capacity to 60,000–80,000 tpa; over USD 600 million invested to date, reflecting a major push into lithium.Analysis Article • Sep 21
Is There An Opportunity With Zijin Mining Group Company Limited's (HKG:2899) 40% Undervaluation?
Key Insights Zijin Mining Group's estimated fair value is HK$48.67 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Zijin...Analysis Article • Sep 05
Earnings Not Telling The Story For Zijin Mining Group Company Limited (HKG:2899) After Shares Rise 27%
Despite an already strong run, Zijin Mining Group Company Limited ( HKG:2899 ) shares have been powering on, with a...Analysis Article • Aug 29
Zijin Mining Group Company Limited Just Beat Earnings Expectations: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next
It's been a good week for Zijin Mining Group Company Limited ( HKG:2899 ) shareholders, because the company has just...Narrative Update • Aug 28
Julong Copper Phase 2 And Lithium Extraction Will Expand Operations
The upward revision in Zijin Mining Group's price target is primarily driven by a significant increase in forecasted Future P/E alongside a modest improvement in expected revenue growth, resulting in a new fair value estimate of HK$26.26. What's in the News Zijin Mining Group estimates H1 2025 net profit attributable to owners at RMB 23.2 billion, up 54% year-over-year; net profit after non-recurring items is estimated at RMB 21.5 billion, up 40%.
New Narrative • Mar 30
Julong Copper Phase 2 And Lithium Extraction Will Expand Operations
Strategic focus on cost control, AI, and M&A activities aims to improve efficiency, expand resource base, and boost long-term revenue and profitability.Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Zijin Mining Group makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 26 | 368,648 | 61,690 | 13,162 | 1,751 |
| 31 Dec 25 | 349,079 | 51,777 | 12,152 | 1,715 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 327,443 | 45,547 | 10,307 | 1,590 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 320,934 | 40,248 | 9,354 | 1,624 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 307,792 | 35,947 | 8,845 | 1,584 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 303,640 | 32,041 | 8,436 | 1,582 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 298,792 | 29,311 | 8,196 | 1,589 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 293,486 | 25,901 | 8,348 | 1,542 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 293,235 | 21,938 | 8,397 | 1,565 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 293,403 | 21,119 | 8,376 | 1,567 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 291,146 | 19,521 | 7,967 | 1,562 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 288,205 | 17,695 | 7,642 | 1,522 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 280,503 | 19,341 | 7,426 | 1,382 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 270,329 | 20,023 | 7,068 | 1,232 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 260,318 | 20,794 | 7,170 | 1,070 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 247,697 | 21,410 | 6,244 | 897 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 242,371 | 19,042 | 5,923 | 817 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 225,102 | 15,429 | 5,724 | 771 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 210,043 | 12,980 | 4,596 | 709 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 198,222 | 10,478 | 4,832 | 648 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 182,842 | 7,721 | 4,591 | 600 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 171,501 | 6,250 | 4,276 | 583 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 164,904 | 5,850 | 3,709 | 569 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 152,042 | 4,852 | 3,935 | 593 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 143,218 | 4,449 | 4,148 | 537 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 136,098 | 4,284 | 4,273 | 476 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 131,449 | 3,747 | 4,788 | 382 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 123,379 | 3,421 | 4,592 | 278 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 112,173 | 3,883 | 4,196 | 283 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 105,994 | 4,094 | 3,845 | 274 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 108,744 | 4,646 | 3,573 | 228 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 106,839 | 4,529 | 3,377 | 295 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 98,955 | 3,587 | 3,146 | 290 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 94,549 | 3,508 | 3,353 | 247 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 83,537 | 2,629 | 3,408 | 193 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 77,485 | 2,807 | 3,494 | 83 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 77,911 | 2,782 | 3,526 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 78,851 | 1,840 | 3,359 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 70,397 | 1,388 | 3,363 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 74,361 | 853 | 3,234 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 77,805 | 1,304 | 3,220 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 74,304 | 1,656 | 3,143 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 79,358 | 2,068 | 3,087 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: 2899 has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: 2899's current net profit margins (16.7%) are higher than last year (11.7%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: 2899's earnings have grown significantly by 30.9% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: 2899's earnings growth over the past year (71.6%) exceeds its 5-year average (30.9% per year).
Earnings vs Industry: 2899 earnings growth over the past year (71.6%) exceeded the Metals and Mining industry 32.8%.
Return on Equity
High ROE: 2899's Return on Equity (28.6%) is considered high.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/07/03 19:44 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/07/03 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
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Analyst Sources
Zijin Mining Group Company Limited is covered by 32 analysts. 17 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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| Yanlin Zhao | BofA Global Research |
| Xiaohui Lau | CCB International Securities Limited |
| Hua Li | China Galaxy Securities Co., Ltd. |