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603018.SS

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China Design Group Co., Ltd. · Industrials · China · $710M · Avg Vol: $5M/d

51
StockRank
Q
43
V
62
M
36
P/E (TTM)
16.5x
ROE
5.3%
D/E
0.1x
Dividend %
1.8%
Director Trades · 180d
None in 180d →
Buybacks · 180d
None in 180d →
AI CONVICTION THESIS

Chinese infrastructure design firm exposed to fixed-price contract risks and municipal debt constraints, failing our quality filters.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

China Design Group Co., Ltd. is a leading engineering consulting and design firm, specializing in transportation infrastructure such as highways, bridges, and waterways. The company holds top-tier national qualifications and has designed numerous landmark infrastructure projects across China. Its competitive moat is established through deep technical expertise, a strong regional brand in Jiangsu, and expanding smart transportation solutions.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGR
Revenue862.8M791.1M654.4M607.3M-11.0%
EPS0.150.150.080.06-25.7%
Shares683.8M683.8M683.8M683.8M+0.0%
Debt43.6M93.8M105.0M96.2M30.2%
Equity649.0M733.7M764.9M795.3M7.0%
Op CF72.3M73.8M45.3M55.2M-8.6%
Inv CF-27.1M-34.5M-54.8M19.2M—
Fin CF-43.1M16.5M-36.9M-24.9M—
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PRICE (1Y)-13.6%
0.971.011.051.091.13May 8May 29Jun 18
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$0.97
RSI (14)
34.6
52W High
$1.40
From 52W High
0.7%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
43
ROIC
5.9%37.5
ROE
5.3%33.7
GP/Assets
9.4%25.7
Op. Margin
7.3%48.8
FCF/Assets
2.7%50.2
Piotroski
531.8
Int. Cover
12.8x53.6
D/E Ratio
0.11x76.1
Current Ratio
1.62x46.9
Value
62
P/E (TTM)
16.5x59.9
EV/EBITDA
10.4x57.6
P/FCF
96.2x64.5
P/B
0.9x81.3
P/S
1.2x58.6
Div Yield
1.8%48.8
Momentum
36
52W High %
69%31.6
RS 6M
-22%41.9
SMA 50/200
0.95x27.8
EPS Rev 4W
—N/A
EPS Rev 12W
—N/A
EPS Improve
—25.7
Q Growth
18%60.3

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$710M
P/E (Forward)
14.7x
Gross Margin
29.4%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Industrials, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of 603018.SS are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
603018.SSChina Design Group Co., Ltd.(you)$710M51HOLD
603257.SSChina Nerin Engineering Co., Ltd$1.1B52HOLD
603153.SSShanghai Research Institute of Building Sciences Group Co., Ltd.$887M59HOLD
002573.SZBeijing SPC Environment Protection Tech Co., Ltd.$711M34SELL
000498.SZShandong Hi-Speed Road&Bridge Group Co., Ltd.$1.2B58HOLD
600502.SSAnhui Construction Engineering Group Co., Ltd.$1.3B57HOLD
300492.SZHuatu Cendes CO., LTD$1.2B41HOLD
600496.SSChangjiang & Jinggong Steel Building (Group) Co., Ltd$1.2B63HOLD
600720.SSCCCC Design & Consulting Group Co., Ltd.$2.0B52HOLD
002116.SZChina Haisum Engineering Co., Ltd.$619M71BUY

Peer medians: ROE 6.0% · P/E 34.8x · Gross margin 22.9%

China Design Group Co., Ltd. (603018.SS) — Stock Score Summary

China Design Group Co., Ltd. (603018.SS) has a MoatMap StockRank of 51/100 based on Quality (43/100), Value (62/100), and Momentum (36/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD. Chinese infrastructure design firm exposed to fixed-price contract risks and municipal debt constraints, failing our quality filters.

China Design Group Co., Ltd. is a leading engineering consulting and design firm, specializing in transportation infrastructure such as highways, bridges, and waterways. The company holds top-tier national qualifications and has designed numerous landmark infrastructure projects across China. Its competitive moat is established through deep technical expertise, a strong regional brand in Jiangsu, and expanding smart transportation solutions.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$0.97
Market Cap$710M
P/E (TTM)16.48
P/E (Forward)14.68
Price/Book0.86
Return on Equity5.3%
Return on Invested Capital5.9%
Debt/Equity11.23
Gross Margin29.4%
Operating Margin7.3%
Revenue Growth-3.2%
Dividend Yield1.8%
Free Cash Flow$7M

China Design Group Co., Ltd. operates in the Engineering & Construction industry, part of the Industrials sector (China).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is China Design Group Co., Ltd.’s (603018.SS) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for China Design Group Co., Ltd. (603018.SS) is 51/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (43), Value (62), and Momentum (36) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does China Design Group Co., Ltd. have an economic moat?
China Design Group Co., Ltd. (603018.SS) has a Quality factor score of 43/100. 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 Design Group Co., Ltd. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for China Design Group Co., Ltd. (603018.SS) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 51/100. 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 Design Group Co., Ltd. in?
China Design Group Co., Ltd. (603018.SS) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Engineering & Construction industry (China).
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