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Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd.
- 8.33 HKD
- -0.14
- -1.65%
China
Jan 21, 2019Ticker
HKG(2238)Prev. close
8.47Market cap (HKD)
111,874.57MMarket cap (USD)
14,263.25MShares
10,232.49M
In the news
- Honda to shift production of SUV to China from US amid trade war Nov 12, 2018
- Big automakers teaming up with ride-hailing apps May 25, 2016
- 2016 hasn't been too kind to Chinese stocks May 19, 2016
- Apple invests in China's leading ride-hailing app May 14, 2016
- Chinese carmakers rev up sales in 2015 Apr 23, 2016 See more articles on Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd.
Company Background
Guangzhou Automobile Group (GAC) is a Chinese automaker owned by the Guangzhou municipal government. It is a second-tier automaker, after China's three biggest automakers, namely First Automobile Works Group, Dongfeng Motor Group and SAIC Motor.
GAC sold about 1.17 million cars in 2014. It aims to increase car sales to 3 million units by 2020. Established in 1997, GAC is based in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province. Headed by Chairman Zhang Fangyou, it was listed on the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEx) in 2010 and the Shanghai Stock Exchange in 2012.
GAC has established joint ventures with several foreign automakers, including Honda Motor, Toyota Motor, Mitsubishi Motors and Isuzu Motors of Japan, and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles of the U.S. As Honda and Toyota cars account for about 40% and 30% of total sales respectively, sales of the two Japanese brands influence GAC's business performance.
To reduce its dependence on foreign brands, GAC has been focusing on the sales of its own brand cars in recent years, such as the Trumpchi, which now accounts for about 10% of total sales. The company has put a particular emphasis on sport utility vehicles.
Business Summary
Guangzhou Automobile Group Co. Ltd. engages in the research and development, manufacturing, sales and after-sales services of passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, motorcycles and auto parts. The company's business activities include the import and export of automobile-related products, automobile leasing, disassembling, and automobile credit. It also engages in the provision of logistics services, finance leasing, commercial factoring, renewable resources, insurance, insurance brokerage services, and equity investment. The company operates in five segments: Research & Development, Manufacture of Vehicles & Motorcycles, Parts & Components, Commercial Services and Financial Services. The Research & Development segment is mainly responsible for the groups general development plan of new products and new technology, as well as implementation of material R&D projects. The Manufacturer of Vehicles and Motorcycles segment products include GAC Mitsubishi ASX, Pajero, Outlander, Toyota Camry, Highlander, Yaris L, E'Z, Levin, standard motorcycles, sport bikes and scooters. The Parts and Components segment operates through its subsidiary and its controlling, investee companies and associated companies and Tong Fang Logistics in the upstream and downstream of the automobile industrial chain. The Parts and components segment includes engines, gearboxes, car seats, HVAC systems, auto lamps, automation accessories, redirectors, shock absorbers and accessories. The Financial segment provides financial investment, insurance, insurance broker, financial lease, automobile credit, and other related services. The company was founded on June 6, 1997 and is headquartered in Guangzhou, China.
Financial Highlights
| Dec 2017 | HKD | USD |
| Revenue | 79,594.34M | 10,213.80M |
| Gross Profit | 15,603.62M | 2,002.30M |
| Operating income | 5,680.86M | 728.98M |
| Income before tax | 4,307.07M | 552.69M |
| Net income | 12,437.44M | 1,596.01M |
| EBITDA | 8,359.12M | 1,072.66M |
| Diluted EPS | 1.32 | 0.17 |
| Dividends Per Share | 0.46 | 0.05 |
| Total Assets | 143,576.16M | 18,366.46M |
| Total liabilities | 55,721.15M | 7,127.92M |
| Total equity | 82,985.84M | 10,615.66M |
| Operating cash flow | 23,677.95M | 3,038.43M |
| Currency in HKD | Currency in USD |
Historical Data
| Dec 2013 | Dec 2014 | Dec 2015 | Dec 2016 | Dec 2017 | |
| Revenue | 23,075.02M | 27,356.71M | 35,437.95M | 55,965.89M | 79,594.34M |
| Gross Profit | 2,442.64M | 3,094.21M | 4,379.86M | 9,128.53M | 15,603.62M |
| Operating income | 0 | 0 | -482.02M | 2,241.86M | 5,680.86M |
| Income before tax | -1,732.57M | -1,318.51M | -286.03M | 1,537.72M | 4,307.07M |
| Net income | 3,367.42M | 4,009.53M | 5,220.52M | 7,347.26M | 12,437.44M |
| EBITDA | 149.63M | 61.40M | 1,576.52M | 4,770.76M | 8,359.12M |
| Diluted EPS | 0.36 | 0.44 | 0.58 | 0.80 | 1.32 |
| Dividends Per Share | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0.17 | 0.24 | 0.46 |
| Total Assets | 74,016.48M | 77,896.44M | 80,162.78M | 91,585.47M | 143,576.16M |
| Total liabilities | 29,403.92M | 31,545.75M | 31,821.71M | 39,635.18M | 55,721.15M |
| Total equity | 42,596.13M | 44,148.23M | 46,060.52M | 48,438.79M | 82,985.84M |
| Operating cash flow | 5,066.93M | 6,865.03M | 11,695.88M | 12,296.73M | 23,677.95M |
| Dec 2013 | Dec 2014 | Dec 2015 | Dec 2016 | Dec 2017 | |
| Revenue | 2,974.87M | 3,527.76M | 4,571.12M | 7,209.81M | 10,213.80M |
| Gross Profit | 314.91M | 399.01M | 564.95M | 1,175.98M | 2,002.30M |
| Operating income | 0 | 0 | -62.17M | 288.80M | 728.98M |
| Income before tax | -223.36M | -170.02M | -36.89M | 198.09M | 552.69M |
| Net income | 434.13M | 517.04M | 673.39M | 946.51M | 1,596.01M |
| EBITDA | 19.29M | 7.91M | 203.35M | 614.59M | 1,072.66M |
| Diluted EPS | 0.04 | 0.05 | 0.07 | 0.10 | 0.17 |
| Dividends Per Share | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.02 | 0.03 | 0.05 |
| Total Assets | 9,545.89M | 10,044.86M | 10,343.38M | 11,812.67M | 18,366.46M |
| Total liabilities | 3,792.21M | 4,067.87M | 4,105.94M | 5,112.13M | 7,127.92M |
| Total equity | 5,493.61M | 5,692.98M | 5,943.17M | 6,247.62M | 10,615.66M |
| Operating cash flow | 653.23M | 885.27M | 1,508.64M | 1,584.12M | 3,038.43M |
Valuation Measures
| Dec 2017 | |
| PER | 9.73 |
| ROA | 10.57% |
| ROE | 18.92% |
| Operating margin | 7.13% |
| Profit margin | 15.62% |
Key executives
- General Manager & Non-Executive Director: Xing Ya Feng
- Chief Financial Officer & Deputy General Manager: Dan Wang
- Deputy General Manager: Shao Li
- Chief-Accounting: Can Hui Li
Shareholders
- Guangzhou State-Owned Assets Supervision & Admin. Commission (9.4%)
- Schroder Investment Management Ltd. (5.7%)
- Norges Bank Investment Management (4.9%)
- Westwood Global Investments LLC (4.8%)
- The Vanguard Group, Inc. (3.5%)
- BlackRock Fund Advisors (3.1%)
- JF Asset Management Ltd. (1.5%)
- Investec Asset Management Ltd. (1.4%)
- First Seafront Fund Management Co., Ltd. (1.2%)
- BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Ltd. (0.9%)
Contact Details
- Website:http://www.gagc.com.cn
- Address: GAC Center, No. 23 Xingguo Road, Guangzhou, 510623, China
- Phone: +86.20.8315.1089
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Competitors
- SAIC Motor Corporation Limited Class A
- BAIC Motor Corporation Limited Class H
- Dongfeng Motor Group Co., Ltd. Class H
- Great Wall Motor Co., Ltd. Class H
- Chongqing Changan Automobile Company Limited Class B
- FAW Car Co., Ltd. Class A
- Geely Automobile Holdings Limited
- Shanghai Shenhua Holdings Co., Ltd. Class A
- Hengli Industrial Development Group Co. Ltd. Class A
- NIO Inc. Sponsored ADR Class A
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