What is Western Mining Co.,Ltd.'s (601168.SS) StockRank?

MoatMap's StockRank for Western Mining Co.,Ltd. (601168.SS) is 73/100, with a Buy signal. This is a composite score combining Quality (63), Value (38), and Momentum (59) factor ranks across MoatMap's 19,000+ stock universe.

Does Western Mining Co.,Ltd. have an economic moat?

Western Mining Co.,Ltd. (601168.SS) has a Quality factor score of 63/100. 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 Western Mining Co.,Ltd. a buy, hold, or sell?

MoatMap's current signal for Western Mining Co.,Ltd. (601168.SS) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 73/100. 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 Western Mining Co.,Ltd. in?

Western Mining Co.,Ltd. (601168.SS) operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically the Other Industrial Metals & Mining industry (China).

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601168.SS

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Western Mining Co.,Ltd. · Basic Materials · China · $10.8B · Avg Vol: $273M/d

StockRank

P/E (TTM)

17.7x

ROE

27.4%

D/E

1.0x

Dividend %

0.3%

Director Trades · 180d

None in 180d →

Buybacks · 180d

None in 180d →

AI CONVICTION THESIS

Western Mining is a major Chinese producer of copper, lead, and zinc. With copper supply facing severe structural deficits due to declining ore grades and lack of new discoveries, Western Mining's expanding domestic copper assets position it perfectly to capture the massive demand floor driven by global power grid upgrades and AI data center electrification. It offers a highly asymmetric risk-reward profile as a low-cost producer in a tight commodity market.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Western Mining Co., Ltd. is engaged in the mining, smelting, and trading of base and precious metals, including copper, lead, zinc, and iron. Operating primarily in western China, the company controls significant, high-grade mineral reserves, particularly in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. Its competitive moat is derived from its low-cost mining operations, extensive resource ownership, and vertically integrated smelting capabilities.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY

Year	2022	2023	2024	2025	CAGR
Revenue	5.9B	6.3B	7.4B	9.1B	15.3%
EPS	0.21	0.17	0.18	0.23	2.3%
Shares	2.4B	2.4B	2.4B	2.4B	0.0%
Debt	3.1B	3.4B	3.2B	3.6B	4.6%
Equity	2.4B	2.3B	2.5B	2.7B	4.4%
Op CF	1.5B	922M	1.2B	1.5B	-0.3%
Inv CF	-553M	-454M	-544M	-424M	—
Fin CF	-837M	-542M	-872M	-350M	—

PRICE (1M)+0.1%

SMA 50SMA 200

$4.57

RSI (14)

45.9

52W High

$6.08

From 52W High

0.8%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality

ROIC

17.5%89.9

ROE

27.4%94.9

GP/Assets

22.7%77.8

Op. Margin

18.3%80.5

FCF/Assets

-6.0%31.8

Piotroski

—81.4

Int. Cover

12.3x67.2

D/E Ratio

1.00x12.7

Current Ratio

1.09x17.0

Value

P/E (TTM)

17.7x56.7

EV/EBITDA

8.2x48.3

P/FCF

—N/A

P/B

3.9x26.1

P/S

1.2x59.1

Div Yield

0.3%14.2

Momentum

52W High %

75%54.9

RS 6M

16%69.9

SMA 50/200

1.13x67.4

EPS Rev 4W

—N/A

EPS Rev 12W

—N/A

EPS Improve

+31%32.3

Q Growth

96%71.2

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap

$10.8B

P/E (Forward)

13.5x

Gross Margin

21.1%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Basic Materials, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of 601168.SS are excluded.

Ticker	Company	Mkt Cap	StockRank	Signal
601168.SS	Western Mining Co.,Ltd.(you)	$10.8B	73	BUY
000960.SZ	Yunnan Tin Company Limited	$9.1B	73	BUY
600549.SS	Xiamen Tungsten Co.,Ltd.	$12.8B	74	BUY
9696.HK	Tianqi Lithium Corporation	$10.7B	65	BUY
600497.SS	YUNNAN CHIHONG ZINC&GERMANIUM C	$7.1B	73	BUY
601061.SS	CITIC Metal Co., Ltd	$9.5B	60	HOLD
603979.SS	JCHX Mining Management Co.,Ltd.	$6.8B	80	STRONG BUY
000657.SZ	China Tungsten And Hightech Materials Co.,Ltd	$22.9B	71	BUY
002497.SZ	Sichuan Yahua Industrial Group Co., Ltd.	$3.9B	71	BUY
601958.SS	Jinduicheng Molybdenum Co., Ltd.	$11.5B	95	STRONG BUY

Peer medians: ROE 6.1% · P/E 33.7x · Gross margin 17.5%

Western Mining Co.,Ltd. (601168.SS) — Stock Score Summary

Western Mining Co.,Ltd. (601168.SS) has a MoatMap StockRank of 73/100 based on Quality (63/100), Value (38/100), and Momentum (59/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY. Western Mining is a major Chinese producer of copper, lead, and zinc. With copper supply facing severe structural deficits due to declining ore grades and lack of new discoveries, Western Mining's expanding domestic copper assets position it perfectly to capture the massive demand floor driven by global power grid upgrades and AI data center electrification. It offers a highly asymmetric risk-reward profile as a low-cost producer in a tight commodity market.

Key Financial Metrics

Price	$4.57
Market Cap	$10.8B
P/E (TTM)	17.66
P/E (Forward)	13.52
Price/Book	3.92
Return on Equity	27.4%
Return on Invested Capital	17.5%
Debt/Equity	99.60
Gross Margin	21.1%
Operating Margin	18.3%
Revenue Growth	13.2%
Dividend Yield	0.3%
Free Cash Flow	$-78M

Western Mining Co.,Ltd. operates in the Other Industrial Metals & Mining industry, part of the Basic Materials sector (China).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Western Mining Co.,Ltd.’s (601168.SS) StockRank?: MoatMap’s StockRank for Western Mining Co.,Ltd. (601168.SS) is 73/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (63), Value (38), and Momentum (59) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Western Mining Co.,Ltd. have an economic moat?: Western Mining Co.,Ltd. (601168.SS) has a Quality factor score of 63/100. 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 Western Mining Co.,Ltd. a buy, hold, or sell?: MoatMap’s current signal for Western Mining Co.,Ltd. (601168.SS) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 73/100. 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 Western Mining Co.,Ltd. in?: Western Mining Co.,Ltd. (601168.SS) operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically the Other Industrial Metals & Mining industry (China).