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Harbin Dongan Auto Engine Co.,Ltd · Consumer Cyclical · China · $616M · Avg Vol: $10M/d

3
StockRank
Q
23
V
29
M
25
P/E (TTM)
—
ROE
-0.3%
D/E
0.1x
Dividend %
0.1%
Director Trades · 180d
None in 180d →
Buybacks · 180d
None in 180d →
AI CONVICTION THESIS

Harbin Dongan Auto Engine is a highly capital-intensive, low-margin automotive engine manufacturer facing structural headwinds from the EV transition, failing the Terry Smith and Warren Buffett lenses.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Harbin Dongan Auto Engine is a leading independent manufacturer of automotive engines, transmissions, and range extenders for new energy vehicles. Backed by China Changan Automobile Group, the company serves as a critical powertrain supplier to both domestic brands and joint-venture OEMs. Its rapid development of range-extender technology positions it well for the growing hybrid vehicle market.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year20212022202320242025CAGR
Revenue—852M799M683M845M-0.3%
EPS0.030.030.000.000.00-39.2%
Shares—476M475M471M466M-2.0%
Debt—35M57M27M61M19.9%
Equity—375M374M376M378M0.3%
Op CF—56M-11M-26M31M-17.9%
Inv CF—20M-69M65M-19M—
Fin CF—-28M-26M-28M47M—
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PRICE (1M)-14.3%
1.271.351.431.511.59May 8May 29Jun 18
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$1.34
RSI (14)
51.5
52W High
$2.36
From 52W High
0.6%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
23
ROIC
0.5%14.4
ROE
-0.3%16.9
GP/Assets
2.1%3.6
Op. Margin
-4.4%9.0
FCF/Assets
-0.9%24.3
Piotroski
—3.3
Int. Cover
7.9x51.0
D/E Ratio
0.10x83.3
Current Ratio
1.12x26.3
Value
29
P/E (TTM)
—N/A
EV/EBITDA
12.7x32.4
P/FCF
—N/A
P/B
1.8x42.0
P/S
0.8x54.1
Div Yield
0.1%6.9
Momentum
25
52W High %
57%18.1
RS 6M
-34%38.4
SMA 50/200
0.85x15.3
EPS Rev 4W
—N/A
EPS Rev 12W
—N/A
EPS Improve
—N/A
Q Growth
—N/A

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$616M
P/E (Forward)
503.5x
Gross Margin
3.0%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Consumer Cyclical, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of 600178.SS are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
600178.SSHarbin Dongan Auto Engine Co.,Ltd(you)$616M3STRONG SELL
001306.SZZhejiang XiaSha Precision Manufacturing Co., Ltd.$577M0STRONG SELL
603348.SSWencan Group Co., Ltd.$747M5STRONG SELL
603767.SSZhejiang Zomax Transmission Co., Ltd.$817M2STRONG SELL
603121.SSShanghai Sinotec Co., Ltd.$817M4STRONG SELL
000678.SZXiangyang Automobile Bearing Co., Ltd.$777M0STRONG SELL
002765.SZLandai Technology Group Corp., Ltd.$789M7STRONG SELL
300695.SZZhejiang Zhaofeng Mechanical and Electronic Co.,Ltd.$902M5STRONG SELL
601279.SSChangchun Engley Automobile Industry Co.,Ltd.$832M7STRONG SELL
2025.HKRuifeng Power Group Company Limited$934M5STRONG SELL

Peer medians: ROE 7.0% · P/E 23.9x · Gross margin 22.0%

Harbin Dongan Auto Engine Co.,Ltd (600178.SS) — Stock Score Summary

Harbin Dongan Auto Engine Co.,Ltd (600178.SS) has a MoatMap StockRank of 3/100 based on Quality (23/100), Value (29/100), and Momentum (25/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG SELL. Harbin Dongan Auto Engine is a highly capital-intensive, low-margin automotive engine manufacturer facing structural headwinds from the EV transition, failing the Terry Smith and Warren Buffett lenses.

Harbin Dongan Auto Engine is a leading independent manufacturer of automotive engines, transmissions, and range extenders for new energy vehicles. Backed by China Changan Automobile Group, the company serves as a critical powertrain supplier to both domestic brands and joint-venture OEMs. Its rapid development of range-extender technology positions it well for the growing hybrid vehicle market.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$1.34
Market Cap$616M
P/E (Forward)503.50
Price/Book1.85
Return on Equity-0.3%
Return on Invested Capital0.5%
Debt/Equity9.55
Gross Margin3.0%
Operating Margin-4.4%
Revenue Growth-8.0%
Dividend Yield0.1%
Free Cash Flow$-1M

Harbin Dongan Auto Engine Co.,Ltd operates in the Auto Parts industry, part of the Consumer Cyclical sector (China).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Harbin Dongan Auto Engine Co.,Ltd’s (600178.SS) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Harbin Dongan Auto Engine Co.,Ltd (600178.SS) is 3/100, with a Strong Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (23), Value (29), and Momentum (25) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Harbin Dongan Auto Engine Co.,Ltd have an economic moat?
Harbin Dongan Auto Engine Co.,Ltd (600178.SS) has a Quality factor score of 23/100. 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 Harbin Dongan Auto Engine Co.,Ltd a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Harbin Dongan Auto Engine Co.,Ltd (600178.SS) is Strong Sell, based on a StockRank of 3/100. 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 Harbin Dongan Auto Engine Co.,Ltd in?
Harbin Dongan Auto Engine Co.,Ltd (600178.SS) operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Auto Parts industry (China).
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