Risk factor
Very poor trading liquidity
Profitability factor
Greatly undervalued vs peers
About
Chengdu Expressway Co., Ltd. is primarily involved in the construction, operation, and upkeep of highway infrastructure within China's Sichuan province, specifically in the Chengdu region. Its operations are divided into two main divisions: Expressway and Energy. As of March 24, 2022, the company's portfolio encompassed ownership of five major expressways: the Chengguan, Chengpeng, Chengwenqiong, Qiongming, and Chengdu Airport Expressways. Additionally, it held an equity stake in the Chengbei Exit Expressway. Cumulatively, its managed network spanned 202.37 kilometers. Beyond its core road business, the Energy segment includes retailing refined oil products, operating compressed natural gas (CNG) refueling stations, and managing electric vehicle charging infrastructure. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Chengdu, China, the firm was originally known as Chengdu Chengguan Expressway Co., Ltd. before adopting its current name in 2016. It operates as a subsidiary of Chengdu Expressway Construction and Development Co., Ltd.
Company Valuation
Considering past and projected metrics, the stock is distinctly 'cheaper' than its peers. Specifically, the stock is 'cheap' on P/E, undervalued on EV/EBITDA, underpriced