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Ligao Foods Co.,Ltd. · Consumer Defensive · China · $639M · Avg Vol: $10M/d

24
StockRank
Q
50
V
42
M
20
P/E (TTM)
15.0x
ROE
10.2%
D/E
0.5x
Dividend %
2.7%
Director Trades · 180d
None in 180d →
Buybacks · 180d
None in 180d →
AI CONVICTION THESIS

A bakery ingredients provider with solid domestic market share but lacking the pricing power and global scalability required for our concentrated portfolio.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Ligao Foods Co., Ltd. manufactures and distributes a wide range of bakery ingredients, including whipping cream, chocolate, fruit fillings, and frozen dough products. The company is a market leader in China's rapidly expanding frozen dough sector, serving bakeries, supermarkets, and foodservice chains. Its competitive moat is sustained by a comprehensive cold-chain distribution network and strong R&D capabilities in food preservation.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGR
Revenue430.1M517.1M566.8M643.4M14.4%
EPS0.130.060.240.2729.1%
Shares169.3M169.3M169.3M169.3M+0.0%
Debt21.0M141.4M165.5M192.2M109.2%
Equity313.3M365.2M378.9M394.4M8.0%
Op CF50.6M45.0M66.9M73.2M13.1%
Inv CF-85.5M-104.6M-130.7M-57.1M—
Fin CF-2.7M137.3M-11.6M-9.5M—
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PRICE (1Y)-11.0%
3.613.793.964.144.32May 12Jun 2Jun 23
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$3.84
RSI (14)
39.9
52W High
$8.00
From 52W High
0.5%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
50
ROIC
10.9%54.3
ROE
10.2%51.8
GP/Assets
27.2%46.6
Op. Margin
8.8%56.7
FCF/Assets
-5.7%9.1
Piotroski
770.1
Int. Cover
10.5x47.0
D/E Ratio
0.46x48.4
Current Ratio
1.90x62.6
Value
42
P/E (TTM)
15.0x58.5
EV/EBITDA
—N/A
P/FCF
—N/A
P/B
1.5x52.1
P/S
1.0x51.3
Div Yield
2.7%46.6
Momentum
20
52W High %
48%7.3
RS 6M
-39%21.3
SMA 50/200
0.75x4.2
EPS Rev 4W
—N/A
EPS Rev 12W
—N/A
EPS Improve
+48%59.1
Q Growth
-28%17.7

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$639M
P/E (Forward)
10.1x
Gross Margin
29.2%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Consumer Defensive, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of 300973.SZ are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
300973.SZLigao Foods Co.,Ltd.(you)$639M24SELL
601065.SSJiangxi Salt Industry Group Co., Ltd$678M25SELL
605337.SSZhe Jiang Li Zi Yuan Food Co.,Ltd.$502M24SELL
603719.SSBestore Co.,Ltd$536M22SELL
002567.SZTangrenshen Group Co., Ltd$688M17STRONG SELL
001313.SZGuangdong Yuehai Feeds Group Co.,Ltd.$782M30SELL
600962.SSSDIC Zhonglu Fruit Juice Co.,Ltd.$987M22SELL
605300.SSJiahe Foods Industry Co., Ltd.$578M14STRONG SELL
600305.SSJiangsu Hengshun Vinegar-Industry Co.,Ltd$1.1B26SELL
002100.SZTECON BIOLOGY Co.LTD$1.2B24SELL

Peer medians: ROE 8.4% · P/E 21.7x · Gross margin 33.3%

Ligao Foods Co.,Ltd. (300973.SZ) — Stock Score Summary

Ligao Foods Co.,Ltd. (300973.SZ) has a MoatMap StockRank of 24/100 based on Quality (50/100), Value (42/100), and Momentum (20/100) factor scores. The current signal is SELL. A bakery ingredients provider with solid domestic market share but lacking the pricing power and global scalability required for our concentrated portfolio.

Ligao Foods Co., Ltd. manufactures and distributes a wide range of bakery ingredients, including whipping cream, chocolate, fruit fillings, and frozen dough products. The company is a market leader in China's rapidly expanding frozen dough sector, serving bakeries, supermarkets, and foodservice chains. Its competitive moat is sustained by a comprehensive cold-chain distribution network and strong R&D capabilities in food preservation.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$3.84
Market Cap$639M
P/E (TTM)14.97
P/E (Forward)10.15
Price/Book1.53
Return on Equity10.2%
Return on Invested Capital10.9%
Debt/Equity45.56
Gross Margin29.2%
Operating Margin8.8%
Revenue Growth0.3%
Dividend Yield2.7%
Free Cash Flow$-6M

Ligao Foods Co.,Ltd. operates in the Packaged Foods industry, part of the Consumer Defensive sector (China).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ligao Foods Co.,Ltd.’s (300973.SZ) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Ligao Foods Co.,Ltd. (300973.SZ) is 24/100, with a Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (50), Value (42), and Momentum (20) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Ligao Foods Co.,Ltd. have an economic moat?
Ligao Foods Co.,Ltd. (300973.SZ) has a Quality factor score of 50/100. 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 Ligao Foods Co.,Ltd. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Ligao Foods Co.,Ltd. (300973.SZ) is Sell, based on a StockRank of 24/100. 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 Ligao Foods Co.,Ltd. in?
Ligao Foods Co.,Ltd. (300973.SZ) operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically the Packaged Foods industry (China).
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