Sinotrans Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 3/6

Sinotrans has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 9.1%, while the Logistics industry saw earnings growing at 6.4% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 6.3% per year. Sinotrans's return on equity is 10.3%, and it has net margins of 3.4%.

Key information

9.1%

Earnings growth rate

9.2%

EPS growth rate

Logistics Industry Growth10.4%
Revenue growth rate6.3%
Return on equity10.3%
Net Margin3.4%
Last Earnings Update30 Sep 2024

Recent past performance updates

Sinotrans' (HKG:598) Shareholders May Want To Dig Deeper Than Statutory Profit

Nov 05
Sinotrans' (HKG:598) Shareholders May Want To Dig Deeper Than Statutory Profit

Concerns Surrounding Sinotrans' (HKG:598) Performance

May 06
Concerns Surrounding Sinotrans' (HKG:598) Performance

Recent updates

The Return Trends At Sinotrans (HKG:598) Look Promising

Dec 18
The Return Trends At Sinotrans (HKG:598) Look Promising

Is Now The Time To Look At Buying Sinotrans Limited (HKG:598)?

Nov 19
Is Now The Time To Look At Buying Sinotrans Limited (HKG:598)?

Sinotrans' (HKG:598) Shareholders May Want To Dig Deeper Than Statutory Profit

Nov 05
Sinotrans' (HKG:598) Shareholders May Want To Dig Deeper Than Statutory Profit

Analyst Estimates: Here's What Brokers Think Of Sinotrans Limited (HKG:598) After Its Third-Quarter Report

Oct 29
Analyst Estimates: Here's What Brokers Think Of Sinotrans Limited (HKG:598) After Its Third-Quarter Report

We Think Sinotrans (HKG:598) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

Oct 08
We Think Sinotrans (HKG:598) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

Insufficient Growth At Sinotrans Limited (HKG:598) Hampers Share Price

Sep 20
Insufficient Growth At Sinotrans Limited (HKG:598) Hampers Share Price

Sinotrans' (HKG:598) Dividend Will Be CN¥0.1589

Sep 02
Sinotrans' (HKG:598) Dividend Will Be CN¥0.1589

The Return Trends At Sinotrans (HKG:598) Look Promising

Jul 12
The Return Trends At Sinotrans (HKG:598) Look Promising

Should You Investigate Sinotrans Limited (HKG:598) At HK$3.80?

Jun 21
Should You Investigate Sinotrans Limited (HKG:598) At HK$3.80?

This Is Why We Think Sinotrans Limited's (HKG:598) CEO Might Get A Pay Rise Approved By Shareholders

May 31
This Is Why We Think Sinotrans Limited's (HKG:598) CEO Might Get A Pay Rise Approved By Shareholders

Are Investors Undervaluing Sinotrans Limited (HKG:598) By 49%?

May 22
Are Investors Undervaluing Sinotrans Limited (HKG:598) By 49%?

Concerns Surrounding Sinotrans' (HKG:598) Performance

May 06
Concerns Surrounding Sinotrans' (HKG:598) Performance

Sinotrans Limited's (HKG:598) Price Is Right But Growth Is Lacking

Apr 28
Sinotrans Limited's (HKG:598) Price Is Right But Growth Is Lacking

Sinotrans (HKG:598) Has A Rock Solid Balance Sheet

Apr 11
Sinotrans (HKG:598) Has A Rock Solid Balance Sheet

Is There Now An Opportunity In Sinotrans Limited (HKG:598)?

Mar 11
Is There Now An Opportunity In Sinotrans Limited (HKG:598)?

Sinotrans' (HKG:598) Returns Have Hit A Wall

Feb 24
Sinotrans' (HKG:598) Returns Have Hit A Wall

Sinotrans (HKG:598) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

Jan 09
Sinotrans (HKG:598) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

There Is A Reason Sinotrans Limited's (HKG:598) Price Is Undemanding

Dec 25
There Is A Reason Sinotrans Limited's (HKG:598) Price Is Undemanding

Should You Investigate Sinotrans Limited (HKG:598) At HK$2.96?

Dec 10
Should You Investigate Sinotrans Limited (HKG:598) At HK$2.96?

Is Sinotrans Limited (HKG:598) Trading At A 31% Discount?

Nov 24
Is Sinotrans Limited (HKG:598) Trading At A 31% Discount?

Investors Met With Slowing Returns on Capital At Sinotrans (HKG:598)

Nov 08
Investors Met With Slowing Returns on Capital At Sinotrans (HKG:598)

Is Sinotrans (HKG:598) A Risky Investment?

Oct 03
Is Sinotrans (HKG:598) A Risky Investment?

Sinotrans Limited's (HKG:598) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 82% Above Its Share Price

Aug 18
Sinotrans Limited's (HKG:598) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 82% Above Its Share Price

When Should You Buy Sinotrans Limited (HKG:598)?

Jul 12
When Should You Buy Sinotrans Limited (HKG:598)?

Is Now The Time To Put Sinotrans (HKG:598) On Your Watchlist?

Jun 28
Is Now The Time To Put Sinotrans (HKG:598) On Your Watchlist?

Slowing Rates Of Return At Sinotrans (HKG:598) Leave Little Room For Excitement

Jun 14
Slowing Rates Of Return At Sinotrans (HKG:598) Leave Little Room For Excitement

We Think Sinotrans (HKG:598) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

May 17
We Think Sinotrans (HKG:598) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

An Intrinsic Calculation For Sinotrans Limited (HKG:598) Suggests It's 41% Undervalued

May 04
An Intrinsic Calculation For Sinotrans Limited (HKG:598) Suggests It's 41% Undervalued

Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine Sinotrans Limited (HKG:598)?

Apr 04
Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine Sinotrans Limited (HKG:598)?

If EPS Growth Is Important To You, Sinotrans (HKG:598) Presents An Opportunity

Mar 20
If EPS Growth Is Important To You, Sinotrans (HKG:598) Presents An Opportunity

Return Trends At Sinotrans (HKG:598) Aren't Appealing

Mar 05
Return Trends At Sinotrans (HKG:598) Aren't Appealing

Here's Why Sinotrans (HKG:598) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

Jan 31
Here's Why Sinotrans (HKG:598) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

Is Now The Time To Look At Buying Sinotrans Limited (HKG:598)?

Dec 21
Is Now The Time To Look At Buying Sinotrans Limited (HKG:598)?

Sinotrans (HKG:598) Ticks All The Boxes When It Comes To Earnings Growth

Dec 02
Sinotrans (HKG:598) Ticks All The Boxes When It Comes To Earnings Growth

Sinotrans' (HKG:598) Returns Have Hit A Wall

Nov 17
Sinotrans' (HKG:598) Returns Have Hit A Wall

Is Sinotrans (HKG:598) A Risky Investment?

Sep 13
Is Sinotrans (HKG:598) A Risky Investment?

Is It Too Late To Consider Buying Sinotrans Limited (HKG:598)?

Aug 26
Is It Too Late To Consider Buying Sinotrans Limited (HKG:598)?

Returns On Capital Signal Tricky Times Ahead For Sinotrans (HKG:598)

Aug 03
Returns On Capital Signal Tricky Times Ahead For Sinotrans (HKG:598)

Sinotrans (HKG:598) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet

Jun 08
Sinotrans (HKG:598) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet

Is It Time To Consider Buying Sinotrans Limited (HKG:598)?

May 21
Is It Time To Consider Buying Sinotrans Limited (HKG:598)?

Sinotrans (HKG:598) Will Want To Turn Around Its Return Trends

May 03
Sinotrans (HKG:598) Will Want To Turn Around Its Return Trends

Is Sinotrans (HKG:598) A Risky Investment?

Mar 06
Is Sinotrans (HKG:598) A Risky Investment?

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

How Sinotrans makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.


Earnings and Revenue History

SEHK:598 Revenue, expenses and earnings (CNY Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
30 Sep 24114,7613,8934,377215
30 Jun 24109,9733,9814,411285
31 Mar 24103,5224,0684,467231
31 Dec 23101,7054,2224,482233
30 Sep 23101,3893,6564,405232
30 Jun 23102,2013,9374,488173
31 Mar 23102,1214,0534,488200
31 Dec 22109,2944,0794,505196
30 Sep 22107,2534,2114,700181
30 Jun 22117,8633,8794,514154
31 Mar 22125,0883,8614,385177
31 Dec 21124,3483,7144,198172
30 Sep 21120,0583,7523,980162
30 Jun 21106,5203,7023,893162
31 Mar 2197,0563,3473,727162
31 Dec 2084,5372,7543,638149
30 Sep 2084,0952,7693,511134
30 Jun 2079,6282,5023,474120
31 Mar 2076,0372,4653,44678
31 Dec 1977,6552,8043,44173
30 Sep 1977,4232,8833,64047
30 Jun 1978,5382,9263,74228
31 Mar 1977,8342,8063,82426
31 Dec 1877,3122,7043,89424
30 Sep 1874,8212,4774,2471
30 Jun 1874,6502,3744,8663
31 Mar 1873,1362,1714,1031
31 Dec 1773,1582,3043,4311
30 Sep 1773,2442,4082,0371
30 Jun 1773,3312,5126420
31 Mar 1766,7412,3836070
31 Dec 1660,1522,2545720
30 Sep 1652,3971,9195210
30 Jun 1644,6421,5854700
31 Mar 1645,2571,5394690
31 Dec 1545,8731,4934670
30 Sep 1545,7451,294-6310
30 Jun 1547,4041,3654870
31 Mar 1547,2281,3351560
31 Dec 1445,8561,1504930
30 Sep 1443,2591,2685970
30 Jun 1443,1521,1195180
31 Mar 1446,2949495460
31 Dec 1345,5579385410

Quality Earnings: 598 has high quality earnings.

Growing Profit Margin: 598's current net profit margins (3.4%) are lower than last year (3.6%).


Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis


Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: 598's earnings have grown by 9.1% per year over the past 5 years.

Accelerating Growth: 598's earnings growth over the past year (6.5%) is below its 5-year average (9.1% per year).

Earnings vs Industry: 598 earnings growth over the past year (6.5%) exceeded the Logistics industry 6.5%.


Return on Equity

High ROE: 598's Return on Equity (10.3%) is considered low.


Return on Assets


Return on Capital Employed


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2024/12/22 05:49
End of Day Share Price 2024/12/20 00:00
Earnings2024/09/30
Annual Earnings2023/12/31

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Analyst Sources

Sinotrans Limited is covered by 27 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.

AnalystInstitution
C WongBNP Paribas Securities (Asia)
Karl ChoiBofA Global Research
Rong LiCCB International Securities Limited