What is China Aerospace Times Electronics CO., LTD.'s (600879.SS) StockRank?

MoatMap's StockRank for China Aerospace Times Electronics CO., LTD. (600879.SS) is 18/100, with a Strong Sell signal. This is a composite score combining Quality (28), Value (14), and Momentum (65) factor ranks across MoatMap's 20,000+ stock universe.

Does China Aerospace Times Electronics CO., LTD. have an economic moat?

China Aerospace Times Electronics CO., LTD. (600879.SS) has a Quality factor score of 28/100. 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 financial characteristics of a moated business.

Is China Aerospace Times Electronics CO., LTD. a buy, hold, or sell?

MoatMap's current signal for China Aerospace Times Electronics CO., LTD. (600879.SS) is Strong Sell, based on a StockRank of 18/100. 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 China Aerospace Times Electronics CO., LTD. in?

China Aerospace Times Electronics CO., LTD. (600879.SS) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Aerospace & Defense industry (China).

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600879.SS

STRONG SELLREMOVE

China Aerospace Times Electronics CO., LTD. · Industrials · China · $9.5B · Avg Vol: $462M/d

StockRank

P/E (TTM)

283.0x

ROE

1.0%

D/E

0.2x

Dividend %

0.1%

Director Trades · 180d

None in 180d →

Buybacks · 180d

None in 180d →

AI CONVICTION THESIS

Fails to meet the fund's strict quality and macro alignment criteria. The combination of a strong quant sell signal, lack of clear competitive moat, and absence of high-conviction macro tailwinds makes this an easy pass.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

China Aerospace Times Electronics (CASC Times) specializes in the development and production of aerospace electronics, including telemetry, navigation, and satellite communication systems. As a core subsidiary of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, the company holds a near-monopoly on critical electronic components for China's space program and military defense systems. It is a highly specialized, state-backed technology leader with high entry barriers.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year	2022	2023	2024	2025	CAGR
Revenue	2.6B	2.8B	2.1B	2.1B	-7.3%
EPS	0.03	0.03	0.02	0.01	-32.6%
Shares	2.7B	3.3B	3.3B	3.3B	+21.3%
Debt	858M	640M	649M	727M	-5.4%
Equity	2.3B	3.0B	3.1B	3.1B	10.1%
Op CF	-204M	-151M	-60M	-153M	—
Inv CF	-131M	-249M	-373,468	21M	—
Fin CF	755M	347M	135M	-47M	—

PRICE (1M)-20.1%

SMA 50SMA 200

$2.97

RSI (14)

46.5

52W High

$4.76

From 52W High

0.6%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality

ROIC

1.6%16.1

ROE

1.0%17.6

GP/Assets

5.6%12.1

Op. Margin

2.2%22.2

FCF/Assets

-1.3%27.5

Piotroski

—13.5

Int. Cover

3.1x28.1

D/E Ratio

0.21x65.9

Current Ratio

1.79x53.7

Value

P/E (TTM)

283.0x3.6

EV/EBITDA

95.5x4.2

P/FCF

—N/A

P/B

3.1x32.6

P/S

4.7x17.8

Div Yield

0.1%6.0

Momentum

52W High %

62%20.3

RS 6M

56%91.8

SMA 50/200

1.22x84.3

EPS Rev 4W

—N/A

EPS Rev 12W

—N/A

EPS Improve

—90.1

Q Growth

5%46.2

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap

$9.5B

P/E (Forward)

76.2x

Gross Margin

19.2%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Industrials, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of 600879.SS are excluded.

Ticker	Company	Mkt Cap	StockRank	Signal
600879.SS	China Aerospace Times Electronics CO., LTD.(you)	$9.5B	18	STRONG SELL
600372.SS	AVIC Airborne Systems Co., Ltd.	$8.0B	19	STRONG SELL
600685.SS	CSSC Offshore & Marine Engineering (Group) Company Limited	$5.9B	16	STRONG SELL
002625.SZ	Kuang-Chi Technologies Co., Ltd.	$12.8B	11	STRONG SELL
000768.SZ	AVIC Xi'an Aircraft Industry Group Company Ltd.	$8.9B	6	STRONG SELL
601866.SS	COSCO SHIPPING Development Co., Ltd.	$4.9B	22	SELL
600118.SS	China Spacesat Co.,Ltd.	$13.4B	7	STRONG SELL
600760.SS	AVIC Shenyang Aircraft Company Limited	$18.0B	12	STRONG SELL
688297.SS	AVIC (Chengdu)UAS Co., Ltd.	$4.4B	13	STRONG SELL
600893.SS	AECC Aviation Power Co.,Ltd	$16.4B	7	STRONG SELL

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

China Aerospace Times Electronics CO., LTD. (600879.SS) — Stock Score Summary

China Aerospace Times Electronics CO., LTD. (600879.SS) has a MoatMap StockRank of 18/100 based on Quality (28/100), Value (14/100), and Momentum (65/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG SELL. Fails to meet the fund's strict quality and macro alignment criteria. The combination of a strong quant sell signal, lack of clear competitive moat, and absence of high-conviction macro tailwinds makes this an easy pass.

Key Financial Metrics

Price	$2.97
Market Cap	$9.5B
P/E (TTM)	283.00
P/E (Forward)	76.19
Price/Book	3.13
Return on Equity	1.0%
Return on Invested Capital	1.6%
Debt/Equity	21.24
Gross Margin	19.2%
Operating Margin	2.2%
Revenue Growth	8.4%
Dividend Yield	0.1%
Free Cash Flow	$-14M

China Aerospace Times Electronics CO., LTD. operates in the Aerospace & Defense industry, part of the Industrials sector (China).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is China Aerospace Times Electronics CO., LTD.’s (600879.SS) StockRank?: MoatMap’s StockRank for China Aerospace Times Electronics CO., LTD. (600879.SS) is 18/100, with a Strong Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (28), Value (14), and Momentum (65) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does China Aerospace Times Electronics CO., LTD. have an economic moat?: China Aerospace Times Electronics CO., LTD. (600879.SS) has a Quality factor score of 28/100. 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 China Aerospace Times Electronics CO., LTD. a buy, hold, or sell?: MoatMap’s current signal for China Aerospace Times Electronics CO., LTD. (600879.SS) is Strong Sell, based on a StockRank of 18/100. 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 China Aerospace Times Electronics CO., LTD. in?: China Aerospace Times Electronics CO., LTD. (600879.SS) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Aerospace & Defense industry (China).