Consumer Durables
Guangzhou Automobile Group Co. Ltd.
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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 2019 | HKD | USD |
| Revenue | 67,699.71M | 8,640.45M |
| Gross Profit | 2,506.46M | 319.89M |
| Operating income | -5,789.95M | -738.96M |
| Income before tax | -3,523.84M | -449.74M |
| Net income | 7,502.29M | 957.51M |
| EBITDA | -1,010.32M | -128.94M |
| Diluted EPS | 0.73 | 0.09 |
| Dividends Per Share | 0.21 | 0.02 |
| Total Assets | 153,766.09M | 19,734.34M |
| Total liabilities | 58,345.18M | 7,488.02M |
| Total equity | 89,698.05M | 11,511.85M |
| Operating cash flow | 5,863.32M | 748.33M |
| Currency in HKD | Currency in USD |
Historical Data
| Dec 2015 | Dec 2016 | Dec 2017 | Dec 2018 | Dec 2019 | |
| Revenue | 36,286.80M | 57,740.52M | 82,532.12M | 85,730.51M | 67,699.71M |
| Gross Profit | 3,992.82M | 8,345.89M | 14,524.57M | 13,345.35M | 2,506.46M |
| Operating income | -567.42M | 2,338.22M | 5,817.93M | 2,419.78M | -5,789.95M |
| Income before tax | -412.62M | 1,490.00M | 4,494.60M | 3,683.59M | -3,523.84M |
| Net income | 5,194.86M | 7,346.48M | 12,689.34M | 12,910.07M | 7,502.29M |
| EBITDA | 1,414.23M | 4,773.16M | 8,369.87M | 5,846.54M | -1,010.32M |
| Diluted EPS | 0.57 | 0.80 | 1.35 | 1.25 | 0.73 |
| Dividends Per Share | 0.17 | 0.24 | 0.46 | 0.43 | 0.21 |
| Total Assets | 80,227.09M | 91,645.74M | 143,641.01M | 150,725.28M | 153,766.09M |
| Total liabilities | 31,808.80M | 39,581.14M | 55,576.04M | 58,360.93M | 58,345.18M |
| Total equity | 46,124.83M | 48,499.06M | 83,050.70M | 87,080.99M | 89,698.05M |
| Operating cash flow | 10,723.69M | 11,057.90M | 24,773.85M | 6,421.69M | 5,863.32M |
| Dec 2015 | Dec 2016 | Dec 2017 | Dec 2018 | Dec 2019 | |
| Revenue | 4,680.61M | 7,438.43M | 10,590.79M | 10,938.43M | 8,640.45M |
| Gross Profit | 515.03M | 1,075.16M | 1,863.84M | 1,702.74M | 319.89M |
| Operating income | -73.19M | 301.22M | 746.57M | 308.74M | -738.96M |
| Income before tax | -53.22M | 191.95M | 576.76M | 469.99M | -449.74M |
| Net income | 670.08M | 946.41M | 1,628.33M | 1,647.20M | 957.51M |
| EBITDA | 182.42M | 614.90M | 1,074.05M | 745.96M | -128.94M |
| Diluted EPS | 0.07 | 0.10 | 0.17 | 0.15 | 0.09 |
| Dividends Per Share | 0.02 | 0.03 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.02 |
| Total Assets | 10,351.68M | 11,820.45M | 18,374.76M | 19,251.31M | 19,734.34M |
| Total liabilities | 4,104.28M | 5,105.17M | 7,109.36M | 7,454.12M | 7,488.02M |
| Total equity | 5,951.47M | 6,255.40M | 10,623.96M | 11,122.37M | 11,511.85M |
| Operating cash flow | 1,383.24M | 1,424.53M | 3,179.06M | 819.35M | 748.33M |
Valuation Measures
| Dec 2019 | |
| PER | 11.83 |
| ROA | 4.92% |
| ROE | 8.48% |
| Operating margin | -8.55% |
| Profit margin | 11.08% |
Key executives
- General Manager & Executive Director: Xing Ya Feng
- Chief Financial Officer & Deputy General Manager: Dan Wang
- Deputy General Manager: Shao Li
- Chief Accountant & Head-Finance Department: Chao Zheng
- Secretary: Li Sui
Shareholders
- Guangzhou State-Owned Assets Supervision & Admin. Commission (9.4%)
- Schroder Investment Management Ltd. (4.9%)
- Aegon-Industrial Fund Management Co., Ltd. (4.9%)
- Fidelity Management & Research Co. LLC (3.7%)
- The Vanguard Group, Inc. (3.7%)
- FIL Investment Management (Singapore) Ltd. (1.8%)
- BlackRock Fund Advisors (1.6%)
- AllianceBernstein LP (1.5%)
- APG Asset Management NV (1.5%)
- Zhong Ou Asset Management Co., Ltd (1.3%)
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
- Great Wall Motor Co., Ltd. Class H
- SAIC Motor Corporation Limited Class A
- Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Limited
- BAIC Motor Corporation Limited Class H
- Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.
- Chongqing Changan Automobile Company Limited Class B
- Hengli Industrial Development Group Co. Ltd. Class A
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Last Updated on 24 Nov, 2020
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