Risk factor
Very vulnerable to price shocks
Profitability factor
Undervalued vs peers
About
Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co., Ltd, established in 2002 and based in Tongxiang, China, is an international enterprise focused on the development, manufacturing, and global distribution of materials essential for lithium batteries and various cobalt-based products. The company's extensive product range includes battery-grade cobalt tetroxide, cobalt sulfate, and cobalt hydroxide, alongside iron phosphate, ferric phosphate, lithium carbonate, and ternary precursors crucial for battery production. Beyond these, their offerings extend to electrodeposited copper, copper oxide, and different forms of cobalt, such as cobalt trioxide and cobalt cathodes. These materials are indispensable across diverse sectors, being integral to Li-ion battery cathodes, high-temperature alloys used in aviation and aerospace, cemented carbides, and as coloring agents and glazes. Moreover, their products play a vital role in rubber adhesives, petrochemical catalysts, magnetic materials, glass manufacturing, and the production of dyes, paints, anti-wrinkle agents, and fireworks.
Company Valuation
From both historical and forecast perspectives, the stock is underpriced compared to similar stocks. Specifically, the stock is 'cheap' on P/E, neutral on EV/EBITD.