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600038.SS

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Avicopter Plc · Industrials · China · $3.3B · Avg Vol: $33M/d

8
StockRank
Q
25
V
36
M
30
P/E (TTM)
46.9x
ROE
2.6%
D/E
0.2x
Dividend %
0.8%
AI CONVICTION THESIS

Avicopter is a state-aligned helicopter manufacturer with low capital efficiency and limited commercial pricing power, failing our quality and capital allocation criteria.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Avicopter Plc is the flagship helicopter manufacturing arm of the state-owned Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC), producing a wide range of civil and military helicopters. As the sole domestic manufacturer of medium and large helicopters in China, the company holds a virtual monopoly in the domestic aerospace sector. It is a prime beneficiary of China's military modernization and the expansion of its low-altitude civil aviation economy.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY

Year2022202320242025CAGR
Revenue3.9B
EPS0.100.120.110.126.5%
Shares589M589M820M820M+39.1%
Debt211M311M506M611M42.6%
Equity1.4B1.9B2.4B2.6B21.7%
Op CF-249M-940M379M-1.6B
Inv CF-6M-108M-437M-28M
Fin CF65M-106M575M192M
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PRICE (1M)-11.7%
3.934.114.304.484.66May 6May 27Jun 16
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$4.09
RSI (14)
49.3
52W High
$6.08
From 52W High
0.7%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
25
ROIC
3.3%22.9
ROE
2.6%23.0
GP/Assets
5.1%10.8
Op. Margin
-0.4%14.6
FCF/Assets
-12.6%5.5
Piotroski
13.7
Int. Cover
6.9x44.9
D/E Ratio
0.24x63.1
Current Ratio
1.52x41.1
Value
36
P/E (TTM)
46.9x21.1
EV/EBITDA
17.8x28.7
P/FCF
N/A
P/B
1.3x65.5
P/S
0.8x70.3
Div Yield
0.8%26.2
Momentum
30
52W High %
67%27.7
RS 6M
-29%31.8
SMA 50/200
0.87x11.7
EPS Rev 4W
N/A
EPS Rev 12W
N/A
EPS Improve
+137%76.1
Q Growth
-81%3.1

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$3.3B
P/E (Forward)
19.8x
Gross Margin
8.9%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Industrials, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of 600038.SS are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
600038.SSAvicopter Plc(you)$3.3B8STRONG SELL
688523.SSHunan Aerospace Huanyu Communication Technology Co.,LTD.$3.4B7STRONG SELL
002389.SZAerospace CH UAV Co.,Ltd$2.9B5STRONG SELL
600316.SSJiangxi Hongdu Aviation Industry Co., Ltd.$3.1B2STRONG SELL
688563.SSBaimtec Material Co.,Ltd.$3.5B17STRONG SELL
601606.SSAnhui Great Wall Military Industry Co., Ltd.$3.7B0STRONG SELL
688297.SSAVIC (Chengdu)UAS Co., Ltd.$4.4B13STRONG SELL
600967.SSInner Mongolia First Machinery Group Co.,Ltd.$3.2B19STRONG SELL
000738.SZAecc Aero-Engine Control Co.,Ltd.$3.7B22SELL
300900.SZGuanglian Aviation Industry Co., Ltd.$1.7B11STRONG SELL

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

Avicopter Plc (600038.SS) — Stock Score Summary

Avicopter Plc (600038.SS) has a MoatMap StockRank of 8/100 based on Quality (25/100), Value (36/100), and Momentum (30/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG SELL. Avicopter is a state-aligned helicopter manufacturer with low capital efficiency and limited commercial pricing power, failing our quality and capital allocation criteria.

Avicopter Plc is the flagship helicopter manufacturing arm of the state-owned Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC), producing a wide range of civil and military helicopters. As the sole domestic manufacturer of medium and large helicopters in China, the company holds a virtual monopoly in the domestic aerospace sector. It is a prime beneficiary of China's military modernization and the expansion of its low-altitude civil aviation economy.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$4.09
Market Cap$3.3B
P/E (TTM)46.87
P/E (Forward)19.80
Price/Book1.31
Return on Equity2.6%
Return on Invested Capital3.3%
Debt/Equity23.75
Gross Margin8.9%
Operating Margin-0.4%
Revenue Growth-0.1%
Dividend Yield0.8%
Free Cash Flow$-141M

Avicopter Plc operates in the Aerospace & Defense industry, part of the Industrials sector (China).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Avicopter Plc’s (600038.SS) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Avicopter Plc (600038.SS) is 8/100, with a Strong Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (25), Value (36), and Momentum (30) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Avicopter Plc have an economic moat?
Avicopter Plc (600038.SS) has a Quality factor score of 25/100. 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 Avicopter Plc a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Avicopter Plc (600038.SS) is Strong Sell, based on a StockRank of 8/100. 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 Avicopter Plc in?
Avicopter Plc (600038.SS) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Aerospace & Defense industry (China).