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Hong Kong and China Gas SEHK:3 Stock Report

Last Price

HK$5.98

Market Cap

HK$111.6b

7D

5.7%

1Y

-14.1%

Updated

26 Apr, 2024

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Company Financials +

The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited

SEHK:3 Stock Report

Market Cap: HK$111.6b

3 Stock Overview

The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited, together with its subsidiaries, produces, distributes, and markets gas, water supply and energy services in Hong Kong and Mainland China.

3 fundamental analysis
Snowflake Score
Valuation0/6
Future Growth1/6
Past Performance4/6
Financial Health1/6
Dividends3/6

The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited Competitors

Price History & Performance

Summary of all time highs, changes and price drops for Hong Kong and China Gas
Historical stock prices
Current Share PriceHK$5.98
52 Week HighHK$7.67
52 Week LowHK$5.25
Beta0.59
1 Month Change-2.61%
3 Month Change7.17%
1 Year Change-14.08%
3 Year Change-49.61%
5 Year Change-61.71%
Change since IPO772.86%

Recent News & Updates

Hong Kong and China Gas (HKG:3) Will Pay A Dividend Of HK$0.23

Apr 24
Hong Kong and China Gas (HKG:3) Will Pay A Dividend Of HK$0.23

Is Hong Kong and China Gas (HKG:3) Using Too Much Debt?

Apr 09
Is Hong Kong and China Gas (HKG:3) Using Too Much Debt?

Earnings Report: The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited Missed Revenue Estimates By 8.2%

Mar 23
Earnings Report: The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited Missed Revenue Estimates By 8.2%

Recent updates

Hong Kong and China Gas (HKG:3) Will Pay A Dividend Of HK$0.23

Apr 24
Hong Kong and China Gas (HKG:3) Will Pay A Dividend Of HK$0.23

Is Hong Kong and China Gas (HKG:3) Using Too Much Debt?

Apr 09
Is Hong Kong and China Gas (HKG:3) Using Too Much Debt?

Earnings Report: The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited Missed Revenue Estimates By 8.2%

Mar 23
Earnings Report: The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited Missed Revenue Estimates By 8.2%

Returns On Capital At Hong Kong and China Gas (HKG:3) Have Hit The Brakes

Mar 19
Returns On Capital At Hong Kong and China Gas (HKG:3) Have Hit The Brakes

The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited's (HKG:3) Share Price Could Signal Some Risk

Feb 13
The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited's (HKG:3) Share Price Could Signal Some Risk

We Think Hong Kong and China Gas (HKG:3) Is Taking Some Risk With Its Debt

Dec 17
We Think Hong Kong and China Gas (HKG:3) Is Taking Some Risk With Its Debt

The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited's (HKG:3) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 83% Above Its Share Price

Nov 14
The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited's (HKG:3) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 83% Above Its Share Price

Investors Met With Slowing Returns on Capital At Hong Kong and China Gas (HKG:3)

Oct 30
Investors Met With Slowing Returns on Capital At Hong Kong and China Gas (HKG:3)

Hong Kong and China Gas (HKG:3) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt

Sep 11
Hong Kong and China Gas (HKG:3) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt

Hong Kong and China Gas (HKG:3) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of HK$0.12

Aug 17
Hong Kong and China Gas (HKG:3) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of HK$0.12

A Look At The Fair Value Of The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (HKG:3)

Aug 13
A Look At The Fair Value Of The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (HKG:3)

Slowing Rates Of Return At Hong Kong and China Gas (HKG:3) Leave Little Room For Excitement

Jul 25
Slowing Rates Of Return At Hong Kong and China Gas (HKG:3) Leave Little Room For Excitement

Is The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (HKG:3) Worth HK$7.6 Based On Its Intrinsic Value?

May 11
Is The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (HKG:3) Worth HK$7.6 Based On Its Intrinsic Value?

Hong Kong and China Gas (HKG:3) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of HK$0.23

Apr 04
Hong Kong and China Gas (HKG:3) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of HK$0.23

Hong Kong and China Gas (HKG:3) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of HK$0.23

Mar 20
Hong Kong and China Gas (HKG:3) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of HK$0.23

Hong Kong and China Gas (HKG:3) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt

Mar 19
Hong Kong and China Gas (HKG:3) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt

The Returns At Hong Kong and China Gas (HKG:3) Aren't Growing

Feb 12
The Returns At Hong Kong and China Gas (HKG:3) Aren't Growing

Does Hong Kong and China Gas (HKG:3) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Dec 14
Does Hong Kong and China Gas (HKG:3) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (HKG:3)

Nov 30
Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (HKG:3)

Returns At Hong Kong and China Gas (HKG:3) Appear To Be Weighed Down

Nov 01
Returns At Hong Kong and China Gas (HKG:3) Appear To Be Weighed Down

Is Hong Kong and China Gas (HKG:3) A Risky Investment?

Sep 11
Is Hong Kong and China Gas (HKG:3) A Risky Investment?

An Intrinsic Calculation For The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (HKG:3) Suggests It's 26% Undervalued

Aug 15
An Intrinsic Calculation For The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (HKG:3) Suggests It's 26% Undervalued

Return Trends At Hong Kong and China Gas (HKG:3) Aren't Appealing

Jul 31
Return Trends At Hong Kong and China Gas (HKG:3) Aren't Appealing

A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (HKG:3)

May 11
A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (HKG:3)

Hong Kong and China Gas (HKG:3) Has Some Way To Go To Become A Multi-Bagger

Apr 28
Hong Kong and China Gas (HKG:3) Has Some Way To Go To Become A Multi-Bagger

Hong Kong and China Gas (HKG:3) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt

Apr 14
Hong Kong and China Gas (HKG:3) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt

Slowing Rates Of Return At Hong Kong and China Gas (HKG:3) Leave Little Room For Excitement

Jan 19
Slowing Rates Of Return At Hong Kong and China Gas (HKG:3) Leave Little Room For Excitement

Is The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (HKG:3) Expensive For A Reason? A Look At Its Intrinsic Value

Dec 29
Is The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (HKG:3) Expensive For A Reason? A Look At Its Intrinsic Value

Hong Kong and China Gas (HKG:3) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

Dec 14
Hong Kong and China Gas (HKG:3) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

Hong Kong and China Gas (HKG:3) Has More To Do To Multiply In Value Going Forward

Oct 03
Hong Kong and China Gas (HKG:3) Has More To Do To Multiply In Value Going Forward

Hong Kong and China Gas (HKG:3) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

Sep 15
Hong Kong and China Gas (HKG:3) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

Hong Kong and China Gas (HKG:3) Has Re-Affirmed Its Dividend Of HK$0.12

Aug 22
Hong Kong and China Gas (HKG:3) Has Re-Affirmed Its Dividend Of HK$0.12

Returns On Capital At Hong Kong and China Gas (HKG:3) Have Stalled

May 27
Returns On Capital At Hong Kong and China Gas (HKG:3) Have Stalled

These 4 Measures Indicate That Hong Kong and China Gas (HKG:3) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Mar 30
These 4 Measures Indicate That Hong Kong and China Gas (HKG:3) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Factors Income Investors Should Consider Before Adding The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (HKG:3) To Their Portfolio

Mar 17
Factors Income Investors Should Consider Before Adding The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (HKG:3) To Their Portfolio

The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (HKG:3) Insiders Increased Their Holdings

Feb 24
The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (HKG:3) Insiders Increased Their Holdings

Weak Financial Prospects Seem To Be Dragging Down The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (HKG:3) Stock

Feb 08
Weak Financial Prospects Seem To Be Dragging Down The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (HKG:3) Stock

Did You Miss Hong Kong and China Gas' (HKG:3) 26% Share Price Gain?

Jan 26
Did You Miss Hong Kong and China Gas' (HKG:3) 26% Share Price Gain?

Our Take On The Returns On Capital At Hong Kong and China Gas (HKG:3)

Jan 11
Our Take On The Returns On Capital At Hong Kong and China Gas (HKG:3)

Hong Kong and China Gas (HKG:3) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet

Dec 27
Hong Kong and China Gas (HKG:3) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet

A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (HKG:3)

Dec 14
A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (HKG:3)

What Kind Of Shareholders Own The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (HKG:3)?

Dec 03
What Kind Of Shareholders Own The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (HKG:3)?

What Did Hong Kong and China Gas' (HKG:3) CEO Take Home Last Year?

Nov 18
What Did Hong Kong and China Gas' (HKG:3) CEO Take Home Last Year?

Shareholder Returns

3HK Gas UtilitiesHK Market
7D5.7%5.4%5.2%
1Y-14.1%-18.4%-9.1%

Return vs Industry: 3 exceeded the Hong Kong Gas Utilities industry which returned -19.1% over the past year.

Return vs Market: 3 underperformed the Hong Kong Market which returned -9.9% over the past year.

Price Volatility

Is 3's price volatile compared to industry and market?
3 volatility
3 Average Weekly Movement3.6%
Gas Utilities Industry Average Movement4.8%
Market Average Movement7.4%
10% most volatile stocks in HK Market14.8%
10% least volatile stocks in HK Market3.6%

Stable Share Price: 3 has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months.

Volatility Over Time: 3's weekly volatility (4%) has been stable over the past year.

About the Company

FoundedEmployeesCEOWebsite
186256,444Peter Wongwww.towngas.com

The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited, together with its subsidiaries, produces, distributes, and markets gas, water supply and energy services in Hong Kong and Mainland China. It is involved in the provision of smart energy, piped city-gas, upstream and midstream projects, water supply and wastewater treatment, urban waste resource utilization, and natural gas filling stations, as well as new energy exploration and utilization activities. The company develops new energy projects that are low in emissions and pollution, which includes clean coal chemical business, liquefaction of methane, etc., as well as supplies town gas.

The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited Fundamentals Summary

How do Hong Kong and China Gas's earnings and revenue compare to its market cap?
3 fundamental statistics
Market capHK$111.59b
Earnings (TTM)HK$6.07b
Revenue (TTM)HK$56.97b

18.4x

P/E Ratio

2.0x

P/S Ratio

Earnings & Revenue

Key profitability statistics from the latest earnings report (TTM)
3 income statement (TTM)
RevenueHK$56.97b
Cost of RevenueHK$35.00b
Gross ProfitHK$21.98b
Other ExpensesHK$15.91b
EarningsHK$6.07b

Last Reported Earnings

Dec 31, 2023

Next Earnings Date

n/a

Earnings per share (EPS)0.33
Gross Margin38.57%
Net Profit Margin10.65%
Debt/Equity Ratio83.0%

How did 3 perform over the long term?

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Dividends

5.9%

Current Dividend Yield

108%

Payout Ratio

Does 3 pay a reliable dividends?

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When do you need to buy 3 by to receive an upcoming dividend?
Hong Kong and China Gas dividend dates
Ex Dividend DateJun 06 2024
Dividend Pay DateJun 24 2024
Days until Ex dividend40 days
Days until Dividend pay date58 days

Does 3 pay a reliable dividends?

See 3 dividend history and benchmarks
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