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000737.SZ

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North Copper Co., Ltd. · Basic Materials · China · $3.9B · Avg Vol: $142M/d

36
StockRank
Q
52
V
35
M
40
P/E (TTM)
27.7x
ROE
14.7%
D/E
1.5x
Dividend %
1.0%
AI CONVICTION THESIS

North Copper is a direct beneficiary of the structural copper deficit driven by global electrification and AI data center power infrastructure. As a pure-play copper miner and smelter, the company stands to capture significant operating leverage as copper prices inflect upward, driven by restricted global supply and inelastic demand.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

North Copper Co., Ltd. is a prominent non-ferrous metals enterprise in Northern China, engaged in the mining, smelting, and processing of copper and related by-products. The company benefits from integrated operations, utilizing its own mineral reserves to feed its smelting facilities and reduce exposure to raw material price volatility. Its strategic location and established industrial scale position it as a key supplier to regional manufacturing and infrastructure sectors.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGR
Revenue1.6B1.4B3.6B4.1B37.8%
EPS0.050.050.050.069.9%
Shares1.8B1.8B1.8B1.9B+7.5%
Debt588M1.2B1.3B1.3B31.0%
Equity677M727M921M1.0B14.0%
Op CF318M-184M53M279M-4.3%
Inv CF-183M-253M-174M-174M
Fin CF-149M377M170M-59M
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PRICE (1M)-0.7%
1.871.992.112.232.36May 8May 29Jun 18
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$2.21
RSI (14)
57.4
52W High
$3.18
From 52W High
0.7%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
52
ROIC
11.2%78.2
ROE
14.7%82.9
GP/Assets
18.3%66.8
Op. Margin
11.1%68.7
FCF/Assets
-10.2%24.4
Piotroski
51.5
Int. Cover
4.9x50.9
D/E Ratio
1.50x5.6
Current Ratio
1.22x20.8
Value
35
P/E (TTM)
27.7x38.6
EV/EBITDA
11.6x33.5
P/FCF
N/A
P/B
3.8x26.2
P/S
0.9x66.0
Div Yield
1.0%34.8
Momentum
40
52W High %
70%44.0
RS 6M
-13%42.0
SMA 50/200
0.96x26.6
EPS Rev 4W
N/A
EPS Rev 12W
N/A
EPS Improve
N/A
Q Growth
66%64.6

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$3.9B
P/E (Forward)
Gross Margin
10.7%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Basic Materials, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of 000737.SZ are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
000737.SZNorth Copper Co., Ltd.(you)$3.9B36HOLD
688102.SSShaanxi Sirui Advanced Materials Co., Ltd.$4.0B34SELL
688388.SSGuangdong Jiayuan Technology Co.,Ltd.$3.3B34SELL
600490.SSPengxin International Mining Co.,Ltd$2.4B36HOLD
601609.SSNingbo Jintian Copper (Group) Co., Ltd.$3.2B43HOLD
000878.SZYunnan Copper Co.,Ltd$6.4B32SELL
601137.SSNingbo Boway Alloy Material Company Limited$2.7B26SELL
603124.SSJiangxi Jiangnan New Material Technology Co., Ltd.$3.0B53HOLD
301511.SZJiujiang Defu Technology Co., Limited$11.7B46HOLD
300697.SZJiangyin Electrical Alloy Co.,Ltd$1.1B42HOLD

Peer medians: ROE 6.1% · P/E 33.7x · Gross margin 17.5%

North Copper Co., Ltd. (000737.SZ) — Stock Score Summary

North Copper Co., Ltd. (000737.SZ) has a MoatMap StockRank of 36/100 based on Quality (52/100), Value (35/100), and Momentum (40/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD. North Copper is a direct beneficiary of the structural copper deficit driven by global electrification and AI data center power infrastructure. As a pure-play copper miner and smelter, the company stands to capture significant operating leverage as copper prices inflect upward, driven by restricted global supply and inelastic demand.

North Copper Co., Ltd. is a prominent non-ferrous metals enterprise in Northern China, engaged in the mining, smelting, and processing of copper and related by-products. The company benefits from integrated operations, utilizing its own mineral reserves to feed its smelting facilities and reduce exposure to raw material price volatility. Its strategic location and established industrial scale position it as a key supplier to regional manufacturing and infrastructure sectors.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$2.21
Market Cap$3.9B
P/E (TTM)27.74
Price/Book3.84
Return on Equity14.7%
Return on Invested Capital11.2%
Debt/Equity149.50
Gross Margin10.7%
Operating Margin11.1%
Revenue Growth46.9%
Dividend Yield1.0%
Free Cash Flow$-41M

North Copper Co., Ltd. operates in the Copper industry, part of the Basic Materials sector (China).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is North Copper Co., Ltd.’s (000737.SZ) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for North Copper Co., Ltd. (000737.SZ) is 36/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (52), Value (35), and Momentum (40) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does North Copper Co., Ltd. have an economic moat?
North Copper Co., Ltd. (000737.SZ) has a Quality factor score of 52/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is North Copper Co., Ltd. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for North Copper Co., Ltd. (000737.SZ) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 36/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is North Copper Co., Ltd. in?
North Copper Co., Ltd. (000737.SZ) operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically the Copper industry (China).