Upcoming Dividend • May 26
Upcoming dividend of HK$0.092 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 02 June 2026. Payment date: 20 July 2026. The company is paying out more than 100% of its profits but is generating plenty of cash to support the dividend. Trailing yield: 5.9%. Lower than top quartile of Hong Kong dividend payers (6.9%). In line with average of industry peers (5.7%). Recent Insider Transactions • May 21
Executive Vice Chairman of the Board recently sold HK$14m worth of stock On the 14th of May, Min Zhou sold around 5m shares on-market at roughly HK$2.96 per share. This transaction amounted to 1.3% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. This was the largest sale by an insider in the last 3 months. Min has been a net seller over the last 12 months, reducing personal holdings by HK$22m. Reported Earnings • Apr 28
Full year 2025 earnings: EPS in line with expectations, revenues disappoint Full year 2025 results: EPS: CN¥0.15. Revenue: CN¥22.1b (down 9.1% from FY 2024). Net income: CN¥1.69b (up 7.6% from FY 2024). Profit margin: 7.6% (up from 6.5% in FY 2024). The increase in margin was driven by lower expenses. Revenue missed analyst estimates by 1.8%. Earnings per share (EPS) were mostly in line with analyst estimates. Revenue is forecast to stay flat during the next 3 years compared to a 4.6% growth forecast for the Water Utilities industry in Asia. Declared Dividend • Mar 27
Final dividend of HK$0.092 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of HK$0.092. Ex-date: 2nd June 2026 Payment date: 20th July 2026 Dividend yield will be 6.2%, which is lower than the industry average of 11%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is covered by both earnings (79% earnings payout ratio) and cash flows (48% cash payout ratio). The dividend has increased by an average of 6.3% per year over the past 10 years. However, payments have been volatile during that time. EPS is expected to grow by 21% over the next 3 years, which should provide support to the dividend and adequate earnings cover. Announcement • Mar 26
Beijing Enterprises Water Group Limited Proposes Final Ordinary Dividend for the Financial Year End December 31, 2025, Payable on July 20, 2026 Beijing Enterprises Water Group Limited proposed final ordinary dividend of HKD 0.0925 per share for the financial year end December 31, 2025. Ex-dividend date 02 June 2026, Record date 05 June 2026 and Payment date 20 July 2026. Reported Earnings • Mar 26
Full year 2025 earnings: EPS in line with expectations, revenues disappoint Full year 2025 results: EPS: CN¥0.15. Revenue: CN¥22.1b (down 9.1% from FY 2024). Net income: CN¥1.69b (up 7.6% from FY 2024). Profit margin: 7.6% (up from 6.5% in FY 2024). The increase in margin was driven by lower expenses. Revenue missed analyst estimates by 1.8%. Earnings per share (EPS) were mostly in line with analyst estimates. Revenue is forecast to stay flat during the next 3 years compared to a 4.6% growth forecast for the Water Utilities industry in Asia. Announcement • Mar 25
Beijing Enterprises Water Group Limited, Annual General Meeting, May 27, 2026 Beijing Enterprises Water Group Limited, Annual General Meeting, May 27, 2026. Announcement • Feb 27
Beijing Enterprises Water Group Limited to Report Fiscal Year 2025 Results on Mar 25, 2026 Beijing Enterprises Water Group Limited announced that they will report fiscal year 2025 results on Mar 25, 2026 Reported Earnings • Sep 28
First half 2025 earnings released: EPS: CN¥0.084 (vs CN¥0.11 in 1H 2024) First half 2025 results: EPS: CN¥0.084 (down from CN¥0.11 in 1H 2024). Revenue: CN¥10.5b (down 7.5% from 1H 2024). Net income: CN¥842.0m (down 21% from 1H 2024). Profit margin: 8.1% (down from 9.5% in 1H 2024). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Revenue is forecast to grow 2.5% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 4.8% growth forecast for the Water Utilities industry in Asia. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 6% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 10% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Price Target Changed • Sep 03
Price target increased by 10% to HK$2.90 Up from HK$2.63, the current price target is an average from 6 analysts. New target price is 11% above last closing price of HK$2.62. Stock is up 17% over the past year. The company is forecast to post earnings per share of CN¥0.16 for next year compared to CN¥0.16 last year. Declared Dividend • Aug 29
First half dividend of HK$0.073 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of HK$0.073. Ex-date: 8th September 2025 Payment date: 27th October 2025 Dividend yield will be 6.3%, which is lower than the industry average of 11%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is not covered by earnings (116% earnings payout ratio) nor is it covered by cash flows (131% cash payout ratio). The dividend has increased by an average of 12% per year over the past 10 years. However, payments have been volatile during that time. The company's earnings per share (EPS) would need to grow by 29% to bring the payout ratio under control. EPS is expected to grow by 33% over the next 3 years, which is sufficient to bring the dividend into a sustainable range. Reported Earnings • Aug 28
First half 2025 earnings released: EPS: CN¥0.084 (vs CN¥0.11 in 1H 2024) First half 2025 results: EPS: CN¥0.084 (down from CN¥0.11 in 1H 2024). Revenue: CN¥10.5b (down 7.5% from 1H 2024). Net income: CN¥842.0m (down 21% from 1H 2024). Profit margin: 8.1% (down from 9.5% in 1H 2024). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Revenue is forecast to grow 2.4% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 4.9% growth forecast for the Water Utilities industry in Asia. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 6% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 10% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Announcement • Aug 09
Beijing Enterprises Water Group Limited to Report Q2, 2025 Results on Aug 27, 2025 Beijing Enterprises Water Group Limited announced that they will report Q2, 2025 results on Aug 27, 2025 Announcement • Jun 05
Beijing Enterprises Water Group Limited Announces Directorate and Committee Changes, Effective on June 5, 2025 Beijing Enterprises Water Group Limited announced that Ms. Zhou Xueyan has been appointed as an executive director of the Company with effect from 5 June 2025. Ms. Zhou Xueyan, aged 52, is a non-executive director of China Gas Holdings Limited, a company listed on the main board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited . Ms. Zhou is concurrently the chairman of (Beijing Enterprises Water Treatment Limited), a director of (BMEI Co. Ltd.) and a director and the general manager of (Beijing Beikong Water Manufacturing Co. Ltd.*). Ms. Zhou graduated from Renmin University of China with a bachelor's degree in Economics and later obtained a master's degree in Economics and PhD in Management. Ms. Zhou has joined Beijing Enterprises Holdings Limited (the "BEHL"), a company listed on the main board of the Stock Exchange since 2011 and served as the deputy manager of the enterprise management department of BEHL from August 2011 to August 2014, the manager of the comprehensive business management department of BEHL from August 2014 to June 2021 and the general manager of the operation management department of BEHL from June 2021 to March 2025. The Board further announces that with effect from 5 June 2025, (i) Mr. Guo Rui, an independent non-executive director of the Company, has ceased to be a member of the nomination committee of the Company (the "Nomination Committee");and (ii) Ms. Chan Siu Chee Sophia, an independent non-executive director of the Company, has been appointed as a member of the Nomination Committee. Following the above change, the Nomination Committee comprises three members, namely Mr. Xiong Bin (Chairman), Mr. Shea Chun Lok Quadrant and Ms. Chan Siu Chee Sophia and has one director of a different gender. The above changes were made in response to the amendments to the Listing Rules and the Corporate Governance Code as set out in Appendix C1 to the Listing Rules, which will come into effect on 1 July 2025. Sound corporate governance plays a vital role in the overall performance of the Company. The Board believes that implementing these changes could strengthen the effectiveness and diversity of the Board, and further enhances good corporate governance practices of the Company as a whole. Announcement • Jun 03
Beijing Enterprises Water Group Limited Approves Final Dividend for the Year Ended 31 December 2024, Payable on or Around 28 July 2025 Beijing Enterprises Water Group Limited at its AGM held on 3 June 2025 approved final dividend of 9.1 HongKong cents per share of the Company for the year ended 31 December 2024. The final dividend for the year ended 31 December 2024 will be paid in cash in Hong Kong Dollars to each Shareholder whose name appears on the register of members of the Company as at 13 June 2025, unless an election is made by such Shareholder to receive all (but not part, save in case of HKSCC Nominees Limited, which may elect to receive part of its entitlement in Renminbi ("RMB")) of the 2024 Final Dividend in RMB. If an election is made, the 2024 Final Dividend will be converted into RMB at the exchange rate of HKD 1.0: RMB 0.916928, being the average
benchmark exchange rate of HKD to RMB as published by the People's Bank of China during the five business days prior to and including the date of 3 June 2025, being the date of the AGM, and such dividend will be paid at RMB 0.0834404 per share. All dividend payments in HKD will be made in the usual way on or around 28 July 2025. Upcoming Dividend • Jun 03
Upcoming dividend of HK$0.091 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 10 June 2025. Payment date: 28 July 2025. Payout ratio is on the higher end at 97%, and the cash payout ratio is above 100%. Trailing yield: 6.2%. Lower than top quartile of Hong Kong dividend payers (7.7%). Higher than average of industry peers (5.3%). Reported Earnings • Apr 30
Full year 2024 earnings: EPS and revenues miss analyst expectations Full year 2024 results: EPS: CN¥0.16 (down from CN¥0.18 in FY 2023). Revenue: CN¥24.3b (down 1.0% from FY 2023). Net income: CN¥1.57b (down 14% from FY 2023). Profit margin: 6.5% (down from 7.4% in FY 2023). Revenue missed analyst estimates by 3.5%. Earnings per share (EPS) also missed analyst estimates by 20%. Revenue is forecast to grow 1.0% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 4.4% growth forecast for the Water Utilities industry in Asia. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 20% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 2% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Major Estimate Revision • Apr 02
Consensus EPS estimates fall by 26% The consensus outlook for earnings per share (EPS) in fiscal year 2025 has deteriorated. 2025 revenue forecast decreased from CN¥25.6b to CN¥23.9b. EPS estimate also fell from CN¥0.212 per share to CN¥0.158 per share. Net income forecast to grow 1.9% next year vs 16% growth forecast for Water Utilities industry in Hong Kong. Consensus price target broadly unchanged at HK$2.61. Share price rose 4.8% to HK$2.38 over the past week. Declared Dividend • Mar 28
Final dividend of HK$0.091 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of HK$0.091. Ex-date: 10th June 2025 Payment date: 28th July 2025 Dividend yield will be 7.1%, which is lower than the industry average of 11%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is not adequately covered by earnings (97% earnings payout ratio) nor is it covered by cash flows (112% cash payout ratio). The dividend has increased by an average of 12% per year over the past 10 years. However, payments have been volatile during that time. The company's earnings per share (EPS) would need to grow by 7.5% to bring the payout ratio under control. EPS is expected to grow by 17% over the next 3 years, which is sufficient to bring the dividend into a sustainable range. Reported Earnings • Mar 27
Full year 2024 earnings: EPS and revenues miss analyst expectations Full year 2024 results: EPS: CN¥0.16 (down from CN¥0.18 in FY 2023). Revenue: CN¥24.3b (down 1.0% from FY 2023). Net income: CN¥1.57b (down 14% from FY 2023). Profit margin: 6.5% (down from 7.4% in FY 2023). Revenue missed analyst estimates by 9.9%. Earnings per share (EPS) also missed analyst estimates by 25%. Revenue is forecast to grow 2.4% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 6.1% growth forecast for the Water Utilities industry in Asia. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 19% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 1% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Announcement • Mar 03
Beijing Enterprises Water Group Limited to Report Fiscal Year 2024 Results on Mar 26, 2025 Beijing Enterprises Water Group Limited announced that they will report fiscal year 2024 results on Mar 26, 2025 Announcement • Jan 06
Beijing Enterprises Water Group Limited Announces Resignation of Jiang Xinhao as Executive Director The board of directors of Beijing Enterprises Water Group Limited announced that Mr. Jiang Xinhao has reached his retirement age, he has tendered his resignation as an executive director of the Company with effect from 6 January 2025. Mr. Jiang has confirmed that he has no disagreement with the Board and there is no other matter relating to his resignation that needs to be brought to the attention of the holders of securities of the Company and The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited. Announcement • Dec 06
Beijing Enterprises Water Group Limited Announces Director Changes The board of directors of Beijing Enterprises Water Group Limited announced that Mr. Li Tianzhi has tendered his resignation as a non-executive director of the Company with effect from 6 December 2024 due to change of job duties. The Board announced that Mr. Yuan Jianwei has been appointed as a non-executive director of the Company with effect from 6 December 2024 to fill the casual vacancy arising from the resignation of Mr. Li. Mr. Yuan Jianwei, aged 53, is the vice-chairman of Yangtze Ecology and Environment Co. Ltd. Mr. Yuan holds a bachelor's degree in Engineering Management from Wuhan University of Hydraulic and Electrical Engineering and a master degree in Materials Science and Engineering from Huazhong University of Science and Technology. He has extensive professional knowledge and senior management experience in performing duties. Mr. Yuan possesses the technical knowledge, management knowledge, financial knowledge and legal knowledge requisited by senior management. He is familiar with domestic and overseas ecological and environmental protection policies, regulations and market systems, and has a strong organizational, coordination and communication skills. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Sep 26
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 15% After last week's 15% share price gain to HK$2.45, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 11x. Average forward P/E is 12x in the Water Utilities industry in Asia. Negligible returns to shareholders over past three years. Upcoming Dividend • Sep 02
Upcoming dividend of HK$0.07 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 09 September 2024. Payment date: 28 October 2024. Payout ratio is on the higher end at 93%, and the cash payout ratio is above 100%. Trailing yield: 7.1%. Lower than top quartile of Hong Kong dividend payers (8.3%). In line with average of industry peers (6.9%). New Risk • Aug 29
New major risk - Dividend sustainability The dividend is not well covered by earnings and cash flows. Payout ratio: 93% Cash payout ratio: 303% Dividend yield: 6.8% This is considered a major risk. Companies that pay out too much of their earnings and cash flows are at risk of having to reduce or cut their dividend in future. If earnings or cash flows stagnate or fall, then there may not be enough to maintain the same dividend. Or in extreme cases, companies may opt to dig into capital reserves or take on debt to maintain the dividend. For dividend paying companies, any reduction in the dividend can significantly impact the share price. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Interest payments are not well covered by earnings (2.3x net interest cover). Dividend is not well covered by earnings and cash flows. Payout ratio: 93% Cash payout ratio: 303% Reported Earnings • Aug 29
First half 2024 earnings released: EPS: CN¥0.11 (vs CN¥0.14 in 1H 2023) First half 2024 results: EPS: CN¥0.11 (down from CN¥0.14 in 1H 2023). Revenue: CN¥11.3b (down 11% from 1H 2023). Net income: CN¥1.07b (down 25% from 1H 2023). Profit margin: 9.5% (down from 11% in 1H 2023). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Revenue is forecast to grow 5.0% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 5.9% growth forecast for the Water Utilities industry in Asia. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 30% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 12% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Announcement • Aug 28
Beijing Enterprises Water Group Limited Declares Interim Dividend for the Six Month Ended 30 June 2024, Payable on 28 October 2024 On 28 August 2024, the Board of directors of Beijing Enterprises Water Group Limited has resolved to declare an interim dividend of HKD 7.0 cents per share for the six month ended 30 June 2024, payable on 28 October 2024 to shareholders whose names appear on the register of members of the Company on 12 September 2024. Announcement • Aug 09
Beijing Enterprises Water Group Limited to Report First Half, 2024 Results on Aug 28, 2024 Beijing Enterprises Water Group Limited announced that they will report first half, 2024 results on Aug 28, 2024 Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Jul 24
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 15% After last week's 15% share price gain to HK$2.48, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 11x. Average forward P/E is 12x in the Water Utilities industry in Asia. Total returns to shareholders of 9.9% over the past three years. Simply Wall St's valuation model estimates the intrinsic value at HK$1.47 per share. Announcement • Jun 06
Beijing Enterprises Water Group Limited Approves Final Dividend for the Year Ended 31 December 2023, Payable on 29 July 2024 Beijing Enterprises Water Group Limited at its AGM held on 5 June 2024 approved final dividend of 8.7 HK cents per share of the Company. The final dividend for the year ended 31 December 2023 (the "2023 Final Dividend") will be paid in cash in Hong Kong Dollars ("HK Dollars") to each shareholder whose name appears on the register of members of the Company as at 14 June 2024, unless an election is made by such shareholder to receive all (but not part, save in case of HKSCC Nominees Limited, which may elect to receive part of its entitlement in Renminbi ("RMB")) of the 2023 Final Dividend in RMB. To make such election, shareholders should complete the dividend currency election form, which is expected to be despatched to shareholders in June 2024 as soon as practicable after the record date of 14 June 2024, and return it to the branch share registrar of the Company in Hong Kong, Tricor Tengis Limited at 17/F, Far East Finance Centre, 16 Harcourt Road, Hong Kong not later than 4:30 p.m. on 8 July 2024. If no election is made by a shareholder or no duly completed dividend currency election form in respect of that shareholder is received by the branch share registrar of the Company in Hong Kong by the deadline mentioned above, such shareholder will automatically receive the 2023 Final Dividend in HK Dollars. If no election is made by a shareholder or no duly completed dividend currency election form in respect of that shareholder is received by branch share registrar of the Company in Hong Kong by 4:30 p.m. on, 8 July 2024, such shareholder will automatically receive the 2023 Final Dividend in HK Dollars. All dividend payments in HK Dollars will be made in the usual way on or around 29 July 2024. Upcoming Dividend • Jun 04
Upcoming dividend of HK$0.087 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 11 June 2024. Payment date: 29 July 2024. Payout ratio is on the higher end at 78%, and the cash payout ratio is above 100%. Trailing yield: 5.8%. Lower than top quartile of Hong Kong dividend payers (7.7%). In line with average of industry peers (6.3%). Recent Insider Transactions • May 24
VP & Executive Director recently sold HK$1.5m worth of stock On the 20th of May, Haifeng Li sold around 614k shares on-market at roughly HK$2.45 per share. This transaction amounted to 48% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. In the last 3 months, they made an even bigger sale worth HK$36m. Insiders have been net sellers, collectively disposing of HK$46m more than they bought in the last 12 months. Price Target Changed • May 17
Price target increased by 14% to HK$2.40 Up from HK$2.11, the current price target is an average from 5 analysts. New target price is approximately in line with last closing price of HK$2.46. Stock is up 19% over the past year. The company is forecast to post earnings per share of CN¥0.20 for next year compared to CN¥0.18 last year. Recent Insider Transactions • May 16
COO & Executive Director recently sold HK$4.5m worth of stock On the 10th of May, Li Li sold around 2m shares on-market at roughly HK$2.23 per share. This transaction amounted to 89% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. In the last 3 months, there was an even bigger sale from another insider worth HK$36m. This was Li's only on-market trade for the last 12 months. Reported Earnings • Apr 28
Full year 2023 earnings: EPS and revenues miss analyst expectations Full year 2023 results: EPS: CN¥0.18 (up from CN¥0.11 in FY 2022). Revenue: CN¥24.5b (up 14% from FY 2022). Net income: CN¥1.83b (up 60% from FY 2022). Profit margin: 7.4% (up from 5.3% in FY 2022). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue missed analyst estimates by 15%. Earnings per share (EPS) also missed analyst estimates by 24%. Revenue is forecast to grow 3.9% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 7.4% growth forecast for the Water Utilities industry in Asia. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 32% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 13% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Announcement • Apr 28
Beijing Enterprises Water Group Limited Proposes Final Dividend Beijing Enterprises Water Group Limited proposes to make final dividend of HKD 8.7 cents per share of the Company. Recent Insider Transactions • Apr 16
VP & Executive Director recently sold HK$36m worth of stock On the 10th of April, Haifeng Li sold around 20m shares on-market at roughly HK$1.80 per share. This transaction amounted to 89% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. This was the largest sale by an insider in the last 3 months. This was the only on-market transaction from insiders over the last 12 months. Declared Dividend • Mar 28
Final dividend of HK$0.087 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of HK$0.087. Ex-date: 11th June 2024 Payment date: 29th July 2024 Dividend yield will be 9.0%, which is lower than the industry average of 11%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is covered by earnings (78% earnings payout ratio) but not covered by cash flows (282% cash payout ratio). The dividend has increased by an average of 16% per year over the past 10 years. However, payments have been volatile during that time. EPS is expected to grow by 41% over the next 3 years, which should provide support to the dividend and adequate earnings cover. Announcement • Mar 27
Beijing Enterprises Water Group Limited, Annual General Meeting, Jun 05, 2024 Beijing Enterprises Water Group Limited, Annual General Meeting, Jun 05, 2024. Reported Earnings • Mar 27
Full year 2023 earnings: EPS and revenues miss analyst expectations Full year 2023 results: EPS: CN¥0.18 (up from CN¥0.12 in FY 2022). Revenue: CN¥24.5b (up 11% from FY 2022). Net income: CN¥1.83b (up 56% from FY 2022). Profit margin: 7.4% (up from 5.3% in FY 2022). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue missed analyst estimates by 15%. Earnings per share (EPS) also missed analyst estimates by 24%. Revenue is forecast to grow 6.7% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 8.0% growth forecast for the Water Utilities industry in Asia. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 33% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 16% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Announcement • Mar 26
Beijing Enterprises Water Group Limited Proposes Final Dividend for the Year Ended 31 December 2023, Payable on 29 July 2024 Beijing Enterprises Water Group Limited proposed Final dividend for the year ended 31 December 2023, Dividend declared HKD 0.087 per shareDate of shareholders' approval 05 June 2024. Ex-dividend date 11 June 2024. Record date 14 June 2024. Payment date 29 July 2024. Announcement • Feb 24
Beijing Enterprises Water Group Limited to Report Fiscal Year 2023 Results on Mar 26, 2024 Beijing Enterprises Water Group Limited announced that they will report fiscal year 2023 results on Mar 26, 2024 Announcement • Feb 06
Beijing Enterprises Water Group Limited Announces Change of Executive Director The board of directors of Beijing Enterprises Water Group Limited announced that Mr. Ke Jian has tendered his resignation as an executive director of the Company with effect from 6 February 2024 for other business engagement. The Board announced that Mr. Zhang Wenjiang has been appointed as an executive director of the Company with effect from 6 February 2024 to fill the casual vacancy arising from the resignation of Mr. Ke. Mr. Zhang, aged 47, serves as a general counsel of Beijing Enterprises Holdings Limited, a company listed on the main board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited. He is a PRC Senior Economist. Mr. Zhang graduated from Shanxi University of Finance and Economics and obtained a doctorate degree in law from China University of Political Science and Law. Mr. Zhang has extensive working experiences in manufacturing companies, mining companies, investment companies and trade and finance enterprises. He worked as a lawyer at Shanxi Zhong Lv Law Firm and served as a general counsel of China National Gold Group Trading Co. Ltd. and a chief compliance officer in TEBA Holdings Co. Ltd. He has extensive legal professional skills and higher level of management. Upcoming Dividend • Sep 20
Upcoming dividend of HK$0.07 per share at 8.8% yield Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 27 September 2023. Payment date: 19 October 2023. Payout ratio is a comfortable 72% but the company is paying out more than the cash it is generating. Trailing yield: 8.8%. Within top quartile of Hong Kong dividend payers (8.0%). In line with average of industry peers (9.3%). Announcement • Sep 16
Beijing Enterprises Water Group Limited Announces Board and Committee Appointments The board of directors of Beijing Enterprises Water Group Limited announced that Ms. Chan Siu Chee Sophia ("Ms. Chan") has been appointed as an independent non-executive director ("INED") of the Company with effect from 15 September 2023. Ms. Chan Siu Chee Sophia, aged 65, obtained Master Degrees in Education and Public Health from the University of Manchester and the Harvard University respectively and attained a doctorate degree in Philosophy from the University of Hong Kong. Ms. Chan joined in the School of Nursing of the University of Hong Kong as an assistant professor, a founding member of the Department of Nursing Studies in 1995. Afterwards, she focused on teaching, research and administrative management, serving as the professor and the head of the School of Nursing. She became the Assistant Dean of the Medicine of the University of Hong Kong in 2004. Ms. Chan's research has gained international recognition as she was not only awarded the Honorary Fellow qualification by the Faculty of Public Health of the Royal College of Physicians, but also the first nurse in Hong Kong who was awarded the Fellow by the American Academy of Nursing. Ms. Chan served as the Under Secretary for Food and Health in 2012 to 2017, and was appointed as Secretary for Food and Health in 2017 to 2022, to participate in and take charge of the policy making and promotion. Ms. Chan currently is the Professor of Nursing and Senior Advisor in the President's office of the University of Hong Kong. The Board further announced the following appointment of member of each of the audit committee (the "Audit Committee"), the nomination committee (the "Nomination Committee") and the remuneration committee (the "Remuneration Committee") of the Company with effect from 15 September 2023: Mr. Chau On Ta Yuen ("Mr. Chau"), currently being an independent non-executive Director of the Company, has been appointed as a member of the Audit Committee; and Mr. Shea Chun Lok Quadrant ("Mr. Shea"), currently being an independent non-executive Director of the Company, has been appointed as a member of each of the Nomination Committee and the Remuneration Committee. Following the aforesaid appointments, the Audit Committee comprises three independent non-executive directors namely Mr. Shea (chairman of the Audit Committee) and Mr. Guo Rui and Mr. Chau. The Nomination Committee comprises three members, one executive director namely Mr. Xiong Bin (chairman of the Nomination Committee) and two independent non-executive directors namely Mr. Shea and Mr. Guo Rui. The Remuneration Committee comprises three members, two independent non-executive directors namely Mr. Guo Rui (chairman of the Remuneration Committee) and Mr. Shea, and an executive director, Mr. Tung Woon Cheung Eric. Reported Earnings • Aug 30
First half 2023 earnings released: EPS: HK$0.15 (vs HK$0.066 in 1H 2022) First half 2023 results: EPS: HK$0.15 (up from HK$0.066 in 1H 2022). Revenue: HK$13.7b (up 29% from 1H 2022). Net income: HK$1.53b (up 128% from 1H 2022). Profit margin: 11% (up from 6.3% in 1H 2022). Revenue is forecast to grow 6.1% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 8.3% growth forecast for the Water Utilities industry in Asia. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 33% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 16% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Announcement • Aug 30
Beijing Enterprises Water Group Limited Announces Interim Dividend for the Six Months Ended 30 June 2023, Payable on 19 October 2023 Beijing Enterprises Water Group Limited announced Interim dividend of HKD 0.07 per share for the six months ended 30 June 2023. Ex-dividend date is 27 September 2023. Record date is 04 October 2023. Payment date is 19 October 2023. Announcement • Aug 08
Beijing Enterprises Water Group Limited to Report First Half, 2023 Results on Aug 29, 2023 Beijing Enterprises Water Group Limited announced that they will report first half, 2023 results on Aug 29, 2023 Announcement • Jun 17
Beijing Enterprises Water Group Limited Announces Board and Committee Changes The board of directors of Beijing Enterprises Water Group Limited announced that Mr. Zhang Gaobo ("Mr. Zhang") has tendered his resignation as an independent non-executive director of the Company with effect from 16 June 2023 due to his own business commitment which require more of his dedication. Accordingly, Mr. Zhang has ceased to be the chairman of the remuneration committee of the Company, a member of each of the audit committee and the nomination committee of the Company on the same date. The Board also announced that subsequent to the resignation of Mr. Zhang, Mr. Guo Rui ("Mr. Guo"), currently being an independent non-executive director and a member of the audit committee, the remuneration committee and the nomination committee of the Company, has been appointed as the chairman of the remuneration committee of the Company in replacement of Mr. Zhang as position of the chairman of remuneration committee of the Company with effect from 16 June 2023. Announcement • Jun 08
Beijing Enterprises Water Group Limited Approves Final Dividend for the Year Ended 31 December 2022 Beijing Enterprises Water Group Limited at its AGM held on June 7, 2023 approved to make final dividend of 8.7 Hong Kong cents per share of the Company. Upcoming Dividend • Jun 05
Upcoming dividend of HK$0.087 per share at 7.7% yield Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 12 June 2023. Payment date: 30 June 2023. The company is paying out more than 100% of its profits and is paying out 93% of its cash flow. Trailing yield: 7.7%. Lower than top quartile of Hong Kong dividend payers (7.8%). In line with average of industry peers (8.1%). Price Target Changed • Apr 27
Price target decreased by 7.7% to HK$2.42 Down from HK$2.62, the current price target is an average from 9 analysts. New target price is 20% above last closing price of HK$2.02. Stock is down 19% over the past year. The company is forecast to post earnings per share of HK$0.28 for next year compared to HK$0.13 last year. Price Target Changed • Apr 11
Price target decreased by 7.7% to HK$2.42 Down from HK$2.62, the current price target is an average from 9 analysts. New target price is 25% above last closing price of HK$1.93. Stock is down 24% over the past year. The company is forecast to post earnings per share of HK$0.28 for next year compared to HK$0.13 last year. Reported Earnings • Mar 31
Full year 2022 earnings: EPS and revenues miss analyst expectations Full year 2022 results: EPS: HK$0.13 (down from HK$0.41 in FY 2021). Revenue: HK$25.0b (down 10% from FY 2021). Net income: HK$1.33b (down 68% from FY 2021). Profit margin: 5.3% (down from 15% in FY 2021). Revenue missed analyst estimates by 3.5%. Earnings per share (EPS) also missed analyst estimates by 34%. Revenue is forecast to grow 9.5% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 9.5% growth forecast for the Water Utilities industry in Asia. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 28% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 13% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Price Target Changed • Nov 16
Price target decreased to HK$2.83 Down from HK$3.43, the current price target is an average from 10 analysts. New target price is 46% above last closing price of HK$1.94. Stock is down 34% over the past year. The company is forecast to post earnings per share of HK$0.33 for next year compared to HK$0.41 last year. Recent Insider Transactions • Nov 06
CEO & Executive Director recently bought HK$1.7m worth of stock On the 28th of October, Min Zhou bought around 1m shares on-market at roughly HK$1.70 per share. This transaction amounted to less than 1% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. This was the largest purchase by an insider in the last 3 months. Min has been a buyer over the last 12 months, purchasing a net total of HK$2.6m worth in shares. Recent Insider Transactions • Oct 12
VP & Executive Director recently bought HK$1.3m worth of stock On the 5th of October, Haifeng Li bought around 700k shares on-market at roughly HK$1.87 per share. This transaction amounted to 3.4% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. This was the largest purchase by an insider in the last 3 months. Insiders have collectively bought HK$1.2m more in shares than they have sold in the last 12 months. Upcoming Dividend • Sep 21
Upcoming dividend of HK$0.07 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 28 September 2022. Payment date: 20 October 2022. Payout ratio is a comfortable 57% but the company is not cash flow positive. Trailing yield: 7.4%. Lower than top quartile of Hong Kong dividend payers (8.4%). In line with average of industry peers (7.8%).