What is China Film Co., Ltd.'s (600977.SS) StockRank?

MoatMap's StockRank for China Film Co., Ltd. (600977.SS) is 11/100, with a Strong Sell signal. This is a composite score combining Quality (32), Value (20), and Momentum (44) factor ranks across MoatMap's 19,000+ stock universe.

Does China Film Co., Ltd. have an economic moat?

China Film Co., Ltd. (600977.SS) has a Quality factor score of 32/100. 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 Film Co., Ltd. a buy, hold, or sell?

MoatMap's current signal for China Film Co., Ltd. (600977.SS) is Strong Sell, based on a StockRank of 11/100. 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 Film Co., Ltd. in?

China Film Co., Ltd. (600977.SS) operates in the Communication Services sector, specifically the Entertainment industry (China).

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600977.SS

STRONG SELLREMOVE

China Film Co., Ltd. · Communication Services · China · $4.0B · Avg Vol: $83M/d

StockRank

P/E (TTM)

176.6x

ROE

1.1%

D/E

0.2x

Dividend %

2.3%

Director Trades · 180d

None in 180d →

Buybacks · 180d

None in 180d →

AI CONVICTION THESIS

China Film Co. is a state-owned film distributor and theater operator. It is a highly capital-intensive, cyclical business dependent on domestic box office hits, lacking structural growth or global pricing power.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

China Film Co., Ltd. is a state-owned enterprise engaged in film production, distribution, exhibition, and cinema line management, as well as film service provision. The company holds a unique regulatory moat as one of only two entities authorized to import foreign films into China, giving it a dominant position in the domestic film market. Its vertically integrated operations span the entire film industry value chain, ensuring stable revenue generation across multiple entertainment segments.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY

Year	2022	2023	2024	2025	CAGR
Revenue	432M	789M	676M	714M	18.3%
EPS	-0.02	0.02	0.01	0.01	-33.5%
Shares	1.9B	1.9B	1.9B	1.9B	0.0%
Debt	238M	203M	258M	321M	10.5%
Equity	1.6B	1.6B	1.6B	1.6B	0.9%
Op CF	-15M	292M	108M	31M	-67.7%
Inv CF	-8M	-139M	-63M	-309M	—
Fin CF	-39M	-30M	35M	44M	—

PRICE (1M)+2.8%

SMA 50SMA 200

$2.09

RSI (14)

44.4

52W High

$3.42

From 52W High

0.6%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality

ROIC

2.1%28.6

ROE

1.1%28.6

GP/Assets

3.8%6.4

Op. Margin

-17.4%7.2

FCF/Assets

-0.0%23.8

Piotroski

—45.6

Int. Cover

4.0x43.3

D/E Ratio

0.23x52.8

Current Ratio

2.18x64.5

Value

P/E (TTM)

176.6x4.7

EV/EBITDA

898.2x0.3

P/FCF

—N/A

P/B

2.4x36.9

P/S

5.6x15.6

Div Yield

2.3%47.0

Momentum

52W High %

61%33.2

RS 6M

-26%43.6

SMA 50/200

0.92x35.5

EPS Rev 4W

—N/A

EPS Rev 12W

—N/A

EPS Improve

—89.0

Q Growth

—N/A

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap

$4.0B

P/E (Forward)

41.6x

Gross Margin

15.3%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Communication Services, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of 600977.SS are excluded.

Ticker	Company	Mkt Cap	StockRank	Signal
600977.SS	China Film Co., Ltd.(you)	$4.0B	11	STRONG SELL
300251.SZ	Beijing Enlight Media Co., Ltd	$5.5B	12	STRONG SELL
002739.SZ	Ruyi Film Entertainment Company Limited	$2.9B	13	STRONG SELL
000839.SZ	CITIC Guoan Information Industry Co., Ltd.	$1.7B	12	STRONG SELL
600637.SS	Oriental Pearl Group Co.,Ltd.	$4.8B	27	SELL
601595.SS	Shanghai Film Co., Ltd.	$1.4B	11	STRONG SELL
002292.SZ	Alpha Group	$1.7B	15	STRONG SELL
1060.HK	Damai Entertainment Holdings Limited	$2.2B	21	SELL
001330.SZ	Bona Film Group Co., Ltd.	$1.8B	19	STRONG SELL
002624.SZ	Perfect World Co., Ltd.	$4.0B	34	SELL

Peer medians: ROE 4.3% · P/E 18.9x · Gross margin 35.8%

China Film Co., Ltd. (600977.SS) — Stock Score Summary

China Film Co., Ltd. (600977.SS) has a MoatMap StockRank of 11/100 based on Quality (32/100), Value (20/100), and Momentum (44/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG SELL. China Film Co. is a state-owned film distributor and theater operator. It is a highly capital-intensive, cyclical business dependent on domestic box office hits, lacking structural growth or global pricing power.

Key Financial Metrics

Price	$2.09
Market Cap	$4.0B
P/E (TTM)	176.63
P/E (Forward)	41.56
Price/Book	2.40
Return on Equity	1.1%
Return on Invested Capital	2.1%
Debt/Equity	23.14
Gross Margin	15.3%
Operating Margin	-17.4%
Revenue Growth	-14.3%
Dividend Yield	2.3%
Free Cash Flow	$-22K

China Film Co., Ltd. operates in the Entertainment industry, part of the Communication Services sector (China).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is China Film Co., Ltd.’s (600977.SS) StockRank?: MoatMap’s StockRank for China Film Co., Ltd. (600977.SS) is 11/100, with a Strong Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (32), Value (20), and Momentum (44) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does China Film Co., Ltd. have an economic moat?: China Film Co., Ltd. (600977.SS) has a Quality factor score of 32/100. 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 Film Co., Ltd. a buy, hold, or sell?: MoatMap’s current signal for China Film Co., Ltd. (600977.SS) is Strong Sell, based on a StockRank of 11/100. 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 Film Co., Ltd. in?: China Film Co., Ltd. (600977.SS) operates in the Communication Services sector, specifically the Entertainment industry (China).