Risk factor
Very high price volatility
Profitability factor
Very low or no dividends
About
Longzhou Group Co., Ltd. primarily operates in the road transportation sector throughout China. The company's business activities are quite diverse, extending beyond its core services to include the management of passenger terminals, provision of taxi and general freight transport, and vehicle maintenance. Its broader portfolio also encompasses financial services like auto, cargo, and accident insurance, as well as property and car leasing. Longzhou Group strategically invests in various industries, such as tourism, advertising, urban and rural public transit systems, motor vehicle performance testing, transportation vocational training, hospitality (accommodation), and catering. Furthermore, the company is involved in the trade of numerous goods, including lubricants, daily necessities, stone products, mineral products, handicrafts, clothing, hardware, and chemical products, alongside the sale of building materials. Rounding out its extensive operations, it handles the design, production, agency, and distribution of domestic advertisements. As of December 31, 2020, Longzhou Group commanded a substantial operational network. This included 35 passenger stations (with five designated as first-level and fourteen as second-level) and a robust fleet of 1,305 passenger vehicles, specifically comprising 155 coaches, 379 taxis, and 657 buses. These vehicles served 724 distinct passenger routes, primarily covering urban and rural areas in western and northern Fujian, while also reaching into neighboring provinces such as Guangdong, Jiangxi, and Zhejiang. The company was founded in 2003 in Longyan, China. It originally operated under the name Fujian Longzhou Transportation Co., Ltd. before officially rebranding to Longzhou Group Co., Ltd. in August 2018.
Company Valuation
Considering past and projected metrics, the stock is slightly 'cheaper' than its peers. In particular, the stock is 'expensive' on EV/EBITDA, undervalued on P/FC.