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Befar Group Co., Ltd. Class A

Befar Group Co., Ltd. Class A

5.07
CNY
+0.03
(+0.60%)
13.55BMarket Cap
Oct 26Next Earn
Befar Group Co., Ltd. Class A
SSE:601678
(Shanghai Stock Exchange)

Recent

price

5.07

P/E

ratio

- -

div

yld

3.58%

ROIC.AI

2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
TTM
CNY
2.4
2.98
2.75
2.64
3.21
3.09
3.13
4.15
4.33
3.94
4.2
5.53
4.45
3.62
5.13
7.24
- -
Revenue per Share
0.23
0.39
0.24
0.16
0.24
0.28
0.23
0.53
0.45
0.28
0.33
0.97
0.59
0.19
0.11
0.11
- -
Basic EPS, GAAP
0.03
0.24
0.01
-0.47
0.08
0.12
0.4
0.52
0.36
0.23
-0.09
-0.03
0.1
-0.73
-0.77
0.99
- -
Free Cash Flow per Basic Share
0.07
0.05
0.11
0.11
0.13
0.15
0.16
0.14
0.26
0.25
0.21
0.22
0.25
0.23
0.18
0.19
0.18
Dividend per Share
2.01
2.38
2.53
2.7
2.86
3.08
3.23
3.7
3.97
4.11
4.49
5.11
5.51
5.54
5.53
5.6
5.76
Book Value per Share
1.94
2.29
2.39
2.5
2.62
2.81
2.97
3.45
3.59
3.57
3.96
4.68
5.09
5.13
4.98
4.97
5.12
Tangible Book Value per Share
1,489
1,548
1,531
1,556
1,525
1,556
1,555
1,558
1,560
1,566
1,537
1,676
1,997
2,016
1,993
2,048
1,948
Basic Weighted Avg Shares
3,575
4,613
4,210
4,100
4,889
4,816
4,862
6,465
6,751
6,164
6,457
9,268
8,892
7,306
10,228
14,836
- -
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
13.62
19.2
11.95
7.34
11.45
15.79
13.6
20.08
17.07
13.97
17.05
30.65
19.67
7.8
1.19
5.3
- -
Operating Margin (%)
232
243
249
266
340
382
384
387
462
458
507
476
492
556
837
1,128
- -
Depreciation Expense
337
609
366
253
362
431
359
826
702
439
507
1,626
1,178
383
219
225
- -
Net Income, GAAP
20.61
24.19
22.56
21.62
26.17
30.76
20.37
24.52
27.5
25.71
27.05
25.55
22.45
17.44
- -
35.06
- -
Effective Tax Rate (%)
9.44
13.2
8.7
6.16
7.4
8.95
7.38
12.77
10.39
7.11
7.85
17.54
13.25
5.24
2.14
1.52
- -
Profit Margin (%)
405
959
1,382
266
325
-107
-388
692
-302
-654
1,782
582
-122
-1,886
-2,057
-2,218
-1,615
Working Capital
45
30
705
761
1,208
918
300
807
1,598
1,259
3,262
1,530
1,829
3,551
5,672
4,497
4,363
LT Debt
3,192
3,795
4,030
4,318
4,528
4,812
5,047
5,785
6,198
6,413
7,454
10,292
11,428
11,524
11,383
12,153
12,471
Total Equity
10.53
16.21
8.31
4.31
5.98
5.83
5.41
11.92
8.44
4.72
4.9
11.79
7.7
2.27
- -
1.04
- -
Return on Invested Capital (%)
10.21
15.02
8.26
5.36
7.2
8.81
6.39
12.76
9.45
5.76
5.64
12.67
8.43
2.8
- -
2.06
- -
Return on Capital (%)
17.18
17.99
9.67
6.26
8.43
9.4
7.37
15.45
11.85
7.03
7.39
18.47
10.94
3.37
1.92
1.97
- -
Return on Common Equity (%)

Capital Structure

CNY

•

in mil. unless spec.
Dec'25
Mar'26
Jun'26
ST Debt
4,499
4,517
4,729
LT Borrowings
4,218
4,246
4,094
LT Finance Leases
279
269
269
Preferred Equity and Hybrid Capital
- -
- -
- -
Shares Outstanding
2,057
2,057
2,057
Market Capitalization
8,721
10,161
13,555

Working Capital

CNY

•

in mil. unless spec.
Dec'25
Mar'26
Jun'26
Total Current Assets
5,086
5,453
5,452
Cash, Cash Equivalents & STI
2,378
2,255
1,866
Accounts Receivable, Net
452
635
629
Inventories
1,357
1,682
1,913
Total Current Liabilities
7,304
7,253
7,066
Payables & Accruals
- -
- -
- -
ST Debt
4,499
4,517
4,729
Deferred Revenue
- -
- -
- -

Growth Rates

CNY

•

in mil. unless spec.

(avg. rate of change)

10 years
5 years
1 year
Total Equity
10.18%
11.1%
6.77%
Free Cash Flow
-152.08%
-317.26%
-232.81%
Net Income, GAAP
16.21%
17.11%
2.75%
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
14.11%
21.34%
45.06%
Total Cash Common Dividend
9.05%
6.34%
12.59%

Quarterly Revenue

CNY

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2024
1,948
2,609
3,008
2,663
10,228
2025
3,782
3,571
- -
3,689
14,836
2026
3,923
4,337
- -
- -
- -

Quarterly Earnings Per Share

CNY

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2024
0.01
0.04
0.05
0.01
0.11
2025
0.05
0.01
- -
0.02
0.11
2026
0.08
0.1
- -
- -
- -

Quarterly Dividends Per Share

CNY

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2024
0.02
0.08
0.04
0.03
0.18
2025
0.05
0.05
- -
0.06
0.19
2026
0.03
0.09
- -
- -
- -
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Business
Befar Group Co., Ltd. is a prominent Chinese chemical enterprise engaged in the extensive production and distribution of both organic and inorganic chemical compounds. The company provides a diverse array of essential chemicals, including various grades of caustic soda, propylene oxide, trichloroethylene, and epichlorohydrin. Their product portfolio further extends to hydrochloric acid, hydrogen peroxide, crude salt, bromine, tetrachloroethylene, allyl chloride, and a wide selection of polyether materials. Additionally, Befar supplies specialized auxiliary products, such as demulsifiers, viscosity reducers, and water treatment agents, catering to a broad spectrum of industrial applications. Serving sectors like textiles, pharmaceuticals, metallurgy, power generation, and petroleum, Befar Group operates with a strong global presence, exporting its chemicals to over 100 countries and regions worldwide. Established in 1968, the company maintains its headquarters in Binzhou, China. In recent years, Befar Group has expanded its footprint, notably launching a significant chlor-alkali production facility in Egypt in April 2025, marking the country's first green chemical plant powered by renewable energy. The company also continues to strategically develop its operations, focusing on new energy and advanced materials.