Chongqing Water Group Co Ltd Financial Update
Chongqing Water Group Co Ltd, a utility company listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange, has recently released its mid-year financial report for 2025. The company, which operates in the water utilities sector, reported a net profit of 4.58 billion CNH, marking a 10.06% increase compared to the same period last year. This performance is part of a broader trend of growth for the company, with total operating revenue reaching 35.19 billion CNH, up 7.16% year-over-year.
The company’s financial health appears robust, with a current asset-liability ratio of 51.81% and a gross profit margin of 31.26%, which is 1.37 percentage points higher than the previous quarter and 2.44 percentage points higher than the same period last year. The return on equity (ROE) stands at 2.69%, up 0.20 percentage points from the previous year.
In terms of market activity, Chongqing Water Group experienced significant investment interest on August 22, 2025, with financing purchases amounting to 782.37 million CNH, representing 23.81% of the day’s inflow. The company’s financing balance was 8.744 billion CNH, which is 0.38% of its circulating market value, below the historical 20th percentile level.
The company’s shareholder base also saw changes, with four new entrants among the top ten shareholders, including Ma Shunhua, who holds 890,000 shares, and the South China 500 ETF, holding 864,600 shares. Conversely, four shareholders exited, including the Jingshun Changcheng CSI 500 Low Volatility 100 ETF.
Overall, Chongqing Water Group’s financial indicators suggest a strong operational capability and asset quality, with a notable cash flow performance. However, the company faces a liquidity risk, as indicated by a current ratio of 1.03, suggesting a weak short-term debt-paying ability. Despite this, the company’s overall financial condition over the past five years has been assessed as good, with excellent cash flow and asset quality.
As of August 21, 2025, the company’s closing price was 4.75 CNH, with a market capitalization of 227.5 billion CNH. The price-to-earnings ratio stands at 27.14, reflecting investor expectations of future growth.
In addition to its core water utility operations, Chongqing Water Group is also involved in investment and infrastructure project construction, diversifying its business portfolio and contributing to its financial performance.