GUG0:F:F-GUANGDONG INV.UNSP.ADR/50 (EUR)

COMMON STOCK | Utilities - Regulated Water |

Last Closing

USD 26.8

Change

+0.80 (+3.08)%

Market Cap

USD 3.52B

Volume

28.00

Analyst Target

N/A
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About

Guangdong Investment Limited, an investment holding company, engages in water resources, property investment and development, department store operation, hotel ownership, energy project operation and management, and road and bridge operation businesses. The company's Water Resources segment provides water distribution, sewage treatment, water pipeline installation and consultancy services, constructs water supply and sewage treatment infrastructure, and sells machineries in Mainland China and Hong Kong. Its Property Investment and Development segment invests in and rents various properties in Hong Kong and Mainland China; and develops and sells properties in Mainland China. This segment provides property management services for various commercial properties. The company's Department Stores Operation segment operates department stores in Mainland China. Its Electric Power Generation segment operates coal-fired power plants that supply electricity and steam in the Guangdong province, Mainland China. The company's Hotel Operation and Management segment operate hotels and provides hotel management services to third parties in Hong Kong and Mainland China. Its Road and Bridge segment invests in various road and bridge projects, which engages in the toll road operation and road management in Mainland China. The company's Others segment provides treasury services in Hong Kong and Mainland China, as well as corporate and other related services. It offers financing, marketing management, environmental engineering, and water technology development and consultation services. The company was formerly known as Union Globe Development Limited and changed its name to Guangdong Investment Limited in January 1987. The company was incorporated in 1973 and is based in Central, Hong Kong. Guangdong Investment Limited operates as a subsidiary of GDH Limited.

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Largest Industry Peers for Utilities - Regulated Water

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UUEA:F UNITED UTILITIES GP ADR/2

+0.40 (+1.68%)

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GUG:F Guangdong Investment Limited

N/A

USD 3.61B
FDK:F American States Water Company

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HUN2:F Beijing Enterprises Water Grou..

+0.01 (+2.87%)

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3PN:F PENNON GROUP NEW LS-6105

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3PN0:F PENNON GROUP PLC UNS.ADR2

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F1P:F TTW Public Company Limited

N/A

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ETFs Containing GUG0:F

VEQT:CA Vanguard All-Equity ETF P.. 44.74 % 0.25 %

+0.43 (+0.48%)

CAD 5.14B
VCIP:CA Vanguard Conservative Inc.. 9.10 % 0.25 %

+0.04 (+0.48%)

CAD 0.22B
VRIF:CA Vanguard Retirement Incom.. 7.83 % 0.00 %

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CAD 0.29B
VBAL:CA Vanguard Balanced Portfol.. 0.00 % 0.25 %

+0.18 (+0.48%)

CAD 3.06B
VCNS:CA Vanguard Conservative ETF.. 0.00 % 0.25 %

+0.10 (+0.48%)

CAD 0.50B
VGRO:CA Vanguard Growth Portfolio 0.00 % 0.25 %

+0.28 (+0.48%)

CAD 5.78B

Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Utilities - Regulated Water) Market Performance vs. Exchange
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain -15.72% 33% F 28% F
Dividend Return 2.48% 32% F 32% F
Total Return -13.24% 27% F 27% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain -23.86% 23% F 24% F
Dividend Return 5.63% 55% F 52% F
Total Return -18.23% 27% F 25% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain -16.49% 23% F 14% F
Dividend Return -15.78% 17% F 14% F
Total Return 0.71% 14% F 27% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 20.10% 50% F 65% D
Risk Adjusted Return -78.47% 17% F 9% A-
Market Capitalization 3.52B 82% B 74% C

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Analyst Rating

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This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Underpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

High market capitalization

This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

What to not like:
Poor risk adjusted returns

This company is delivering below median risk adjusted returns in its peers. Even if it is outperforming on returns , the returns are unpredictable. Proceed with caution.

Poor return on equity

The company management has delivered below median return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Below median dividend returns

The company’s average income yield over the past 5 years has been low compared to its peers. However, it is not a problem if you are not looking for income.

Below median total returns

The company has under performed its peers on annual average total returns in the past 5 years.

High volatility

The total returns for this company are volatile and above median for its sector over the past 5 years. Make sure you have the risk tolerance for investing in such stock.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.