Lier Chemical Co.,LTD. (002258.SZ) — Stock Score Summary

Lier Chemical Co.,LTD. (002258.SZ) has a MoatMap StockRank of 60/100 based on Quality (54/100), Value (54/100), and Momentum (37/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD. Lier Chemical is a major producer of herbicides (glufosinate). While it sits in the agricultural input space, it is a highly cyclical chemical producer subject to severe overcapacity and price wars in China.

Lier Chemical Co.,LTD. manufactures and sells agrochemicals, specializing in herbicides like glufosinate-ammonium. It is the largest producer of glufosinate-ammonium in China and the second largest globally, leveraging advanced chemical synthesis and scale advantages. The company is a dominant global player in the crop protection industry with strong cost leadership.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$1.91
Market Cap$1.5B
P/E (TTM)24.15
P/E (Forward)14.84
Price/Book1.33
Return on Equity5.7%
Return on Invested Capital6.5%
Debt/Equity41.85
Gross Margin17.9%
Operating Margin9.1%
Revenue Growth10.9%
Dividend Yield3.0%
Free Cash Flow$10M

Lier Chemical Co.,LTD. operates in the Agricultural Inputs industry, part of the Basic Materials sector (China).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lier Chemical Co.,LTD.’s (002258.SZ) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Lier Chemical Co.,LTD. (002258.SZ) is 60/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (54), Value (54), and Momentum (37) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Lier Chemical Co.,LTD. have an economic moat?
Lier Chemical Co.,LTD. (002258.SZ) has a Quality factor score of 54/100. 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 Lier Chemical Co.,LTD. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Lier Chemical Co.,LTD. (002258.SZ) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 60/100. 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 Lier Chemical Co.,LTD. in?
Lier Chemical Co.,LTD. (002258.SZ) operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically the Agricultural Inputs industry (China).
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