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300398.SZ

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PhiChem Corporation · Basic Materials · China · $3.1B · Avg Vol: $463M/d

69
StockRank
Q
66
V
19
M
71
P/E (TTM)
60.7x
ROE
8.9%
D/E
0.2x
Dividend %
AI CONVICTION THESIS

PhiChem provides specialty electronic materials, including photoresists and advanced packaging materials. It stands to benefit from China's aggressive push for domestic semiconductor packaging self-sufficiency, but geopolitical risks and lower quality metrics compared to global peers warrant a cautious position size.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

PhiChem Corporation is a leading manufacturer of specialty chemicals, specializing in UV-curable materials, optical fiber coatings, and electronic chemicals. The company is the dominant supplier of optical fiber coatings in China and a major global player, benefiting from the expansion of telecommunications infrastructure. Its strategic expansion into semiconductor photoresists and packaging materials positions it well to capture domestic localization demand.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY

Year2022202320242025CAGR
Revenue427M403M431M477M3.8%
EPS0.120.030.070.10-5.5%
Shares529M529M530M567M+7.2%
Debt250M265M225M115M-22.8%
Equity547M567M595M725M9.9%
Op CF59M43M96M99M18.6%
Inv CF-23M-75M-59M-65M
Fin CF13M-445,672-58M-36M
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PRICE (1M)+41.9%
4.675.155.646.136.62May 6May 27Jun 16
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$6.62
RSI (14)
61.8
52W High
$6.78
From 52W High
1.0%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
66
ROIC
9.3%72.8
ROE
8.9%69.2
GP/Assets
16.8%63.8
Op. Margin
20.3%82.7
FCF/Assets
-1.4%46.2
Piotroski
81.4
Int. Cover
16.3x71.3
D/E Ratio
0.16x59.8
Current Ratio
2.18x52.5
Value
19
P/E (TTM)
60.7x17.8
EV/EBITDA
30.8x11.1
P/FCF
N/A
P/B
4.8x19.9
P/S
7.6x18.1
Div Yield
N/A
Momentum
71
52W High %
98%96.1
RS 6M
99%93.2
SMA 50/200
1.29x86.0
EPS Rev 4W
N/A
EPS Rev 12W
N/A
EPS Improve
-20%10.1
Q Growth
10%40.6

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$3.1B
P/E (Forward)
75.7x
Gross Margin
36.4%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Basic Materials, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of 300398.SZ are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
300398.SZPhiChem Corporation(you)$3.1B69BUY
300821.SZShandong Dongyue Organosilicon Materials Co., Ltd.$2.8B67BUY
688603.SSShanghai Skychem Technology Co., Ltd.$3.0B64HOLD
002768.SZQingdao Gon Technology Co., Ltd.$2.8B73BUY
688625.SSGCH Technology Co., Ltd.$2.9B74BUY
002271.SZBeijing Oriental Yuhong Waterproof Technology Co., Ltd.$4.8B69BUY
001359.SZPamica Technology Corporation$2.7B75BUY
603663.SSSanxiang Advanced Materials Co., Ltd.$3.7B77BUY
002250.SZLianhe Chemical Technology Co.,Ltd.$1.9B66BUY
300346.SZJiangsu Nata Opto-electronic Material Co., Ltd.$5.3B68BUY

Peer medians: ROE 6.1% · P/E 33.1x · Gross margin 17.5%

PhiChem Corporation (300398.SZ) — Stock Score Summary

PhiChem Corporation (300398.SZ) has a MoatMap StockRank of 69/100 based on Quality (66/100), Value (19/100), and Momentum (71/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY. PhiChem provides specialty electronic materials, including photoresists and advanced packaging materials. It stands to benefit from China's aggressive push for domestic semiconductor packaging self-sufficiency, but geopolitical risks and lower quality metrics compared to global peers warrant a cautious position size.

PhiChem Corporation is a leading manufacturer of specialty chemicals, specializing in UV-curable materials, optical fiber coatings, and electronic chemicals. The company is the dominant supplier of optical fiber coatings in China and a major global player, benefiting from the expansion of telecommunications infrastructure. Its strategic expansion into semiconductor photoresists and packaging materials positions it well to capture domestic localization demand.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$6.62
Market Cap$3.1B
P/E (TTM)60.75
P/E (Forward)75.67
Price/Book4.85
Return on Equity8.9%
Return on Invested Capital9.3%
Debt/Equity16.17
Gross Margin36.4%
Operating Margin20.3%
Revenue Growth24.6%
Free Cash Flow$-2M

PhiChem Corporation operates in the Specialty Chemicals industry, part of the Basic Materials sector (China).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PhiChem Corporation’s (300398.SZ) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for PhiChem Corporation (300398.SZ) is 69/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (66), Value (19), and Momentum (71) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does PhiChem Corporation have an economic moat?
PhiChem Corporation (300398.SZ) has a Quality factor score of 66/100. 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 PhiChem Corporation a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for PhiChem Corporation (300398.SZ) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 69/100. 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 PhiChem Corporation in?
PhiChem Corporation (300398.SZ) operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically the Specialty Chemicals industry (China).