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002389.SZ

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Aerospace CH UAV Co.,Ltd · Industrials · China · $2.9B · Avg Vol: $59M/d

5
StockRank
Q
34
V
14
M
37
P/E (TTM)
118.1x
ROE
1.9%
D/E
0.1x
Dividend %
0.3%
Director Trades · 180d
None in 180d →
Buybacks · 180d
None in 180d →
AI CONVICTION THESIS

Aerospace CH UAV is a leading Chinese military drone manufacturer. Geopolitical tensions and local supply chain mandates provide a structural tailwind for domestic defense contractors. However, as a state-owned enterprise, capital allocation is often non-rational and ROIC is historically low, preventing an outright APPROVE.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Aerospace CH UAV Co., Ltd. designs, manufactures, and markets military and civilian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), best known for its internationally recognized 'Caihong' (Rainbow) drone series. Backed by the state-owned China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC), the company enjoys a dominant market position in China's defense export sector and domestic military procurement. Its advanced aerodynamic designs and integrated weapon systems provide a formidable competitive moat in the global defense market.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY

Year20212022202320242025CAGR
Revenue—570M424M379M433M-8.8%
EPS—0.050.020.010.00-54.1%
Shares—997M996M994M985M-1.2%
Debt30M37M47M40M51M14.4%
Equity—1.2B1.2B1.2B1.2B0.5%
Op CF—70M57M-14M-39M-18.0%
Inv CF—-98M-20M-25M41M—
Fin CF—-9M4M-9M-7M—
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PRICE (1M)-14.7%
2.692.863.043.213.38May 6May 27Jun 16
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$2.81
RSI (14)
39.5
52W High
$4.40
From 52W High
0.6%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
34
ROIC
0.9%14.4
ROE
1.9%20.7
GP/Assets
4.8%9.8
Op. Margin
-11.5%7.0
FCF/Assets
0.4%36.7
Piotroski
—36.7
Int. Cover
6.9x44.9
D/E Ratio
0.06x83.6
Current Ratio
2.21x67.8
Value
14
P/E (TTM)
118.1x8.0
EV/EBITDA
53.2x8.5
P/FCF
2680.9x3.5
P/B
2.3x43.8
P/S
6.2x12.7
Div Yield
0.3%12.1
Momentum
37
52W High %
64%22.9
RS 6M
-21%40.8
SMA 50/200
0.92x19.8
EPS Rev 4W
—N/A
EPS Rev 12W
—N/A
EPS Improve
—83.4
Q Growth
—N/A

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$2.9B
P/E (Forward)
41.1x
Gross Margin
18.5%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Industrials, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of 002389.SZ are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
002389.SZAerospace CH UAV Co.,Ltd(you)$2.9B5STRONG SELL
688523.SSHunan Aerospace Huanyu Communication Technology Co.,LTD.$3.4B7STRONG SELL
600316.SSJiangxi Hongdu Aviation Industry Co., Ltd.$3.1B2STRONG SELL
600038.SSAvicopter Plc$3.3B8STRONG SELL
601606.SSAnhui Great Wall Military Industry Co., Ltd.$3.7B0STRONG SELL
300045.SZHwa Create Corporation$1.8B3STRONG SELL
688563.SSBaimtec Material Co.,Ltd.$3.5B17STRONG SELL
600967.SSInner Mongolia First Machinery Group Co.,Ltd.$3.2B19STRONG SELL
300900.SZGuanglian Aviation Industry Co., Ltd.$1.7B11STRONG SELL
688552.SSAerospace Nanhu Electronic Information Technology Co., Ltd.$1.6B10STRONG SELL

Peer medians: ROE 6.0% · P/E 34.7x · Gross margin 22.9%

Aerospace CH UAV Co.,Ltd (002389.SZ) — Stock Score Summary

Aerospace CH UAV Co.,Ltd (002389.SZ) has a MoatMap StockRank of 5/100 based on Quality (34/100), Value (14/100), and Momentum (37/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG SELL. Aerospace CH UAV is a leading Chinese military drone manufacturer. Geopolitical tensions and local supply chain mandates provide a structural tailwind for domestic defense contractors. However, as a state-owned enterprise, capital allocation is often non-rational and ROIC is historically low, preventing an outright APPROVE.

Aerospace CH UAV Co., Ltd. designs, manufactures, and markets military and civilian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), best known for its internationally recognized 'Caihong' (Rainbow) drone series. Backed by the state-owned China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC), the company enjoys a dominant market position in China's defense export sector and domestic military procurement. Its advanced aerodynamic designs and integrated weapon systems provide a formidable competitive moat in the global defense market.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$2.81
Market Cap$2.9B
P/E (TTM)118.06
P/E (Forward)41.07
Price/Book2.29
Return on Equity1.9%
Return on Invested Capital0.9%
Debt/Equity5.82
Gross Margin18.5%
Operating Margin-11.5%
Revenue Growth18.5%
Dividend Yield0.3%
Free Cash Flow$1M

Aerospace CH UAV Co.,Ltd operates in the Aerospace & Defense industry, part of the Industrials sector (China).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Aerospace CH UAV Co.,Ltd’s (002389.SZ) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Aerospace CH UAV Co.,Ltd (002389.SZ) is 5/100, with a Strong Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (34), Value (14), and Momentum (37) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Aerospace CH UAV Co.,Ltd have an economic moat?
Aerospace CH UAV Co.,Ltd (002389.SZ) has a Quality factor score of 34/100. 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 Aerospace CH UAV Co.,Ltd a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Aerospace CH UAV Co.,Ltd (002389.SZ) is Strong Sell, based on a StockRank of 5/100. 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 Aerospace CH UAV Co.,Ltd in?
Aerospace CH UAV Co.,Ltd (002389.SZ) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Aerospace & Defense industry (China).
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