Here's Why We Think Beijing Jingneng Clean Energy (HKG:579) Is Well Worth Watching

The excitement of investing in a company that can reverse its fortunes is a big draw for some speculators, so even companies that have no revenue, no profit, and a record of falling short, can manage to find investors. But as Peter Lynch said in One Up On Wall Street, 'Long shots almost never pay off.' A loss-making company is yet to prove itself with profit, and eventually the inflow of external capital may dry up.

Despite being in the age of tech-stock blue-sky investing, many investors still adopt a more traditional strategy; buying shares in profitable companies like Beijing Jingneng Clean Energy (HKG:579). While this doesn't necessarily speak to whether it's undervalued, the profitability of the business is enough to warrant some appreciation - especially if its growing.

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How Fast Is Beijing Jingneng Clean Energy Growing Its Earnings Per Share?

Even with very modest growth rates, a company will usually do well if it improves earnings per share (EPS) year after year. So it's no surprise that some investors are more inclined to invest in profitable businesses. In previous twelve months, Beijing Jingneng Clean Energy's EPS has risen from CN¥0.36 to CN¥0.38. That's a fair increase of 5.8%.

One way to double-check a company's growth is to look at how its revenue, and earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) margins are changing. Beijing Jingneng Clean Energy maintained stable EBIT margins over the last year, all while growing revenue 2.9% to CN¥21b. That's a real positive.

In the chart below, you can see how the company has grown earnings and revenue, over time. To see the actual numbers, click on the chart.

Check out our latest analysis for Beijing Jingneng Clean Energy

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Are Beijing Jingneng Clean Energy Insiders Aligned With All Shareholders?

Prior to investment, it's always a good idea to check that the management team is paid reasonably. Pay levels around or below the median, can be a sign that shareholder interests are well considered. For companies with market capitalisations between CN¥14b and CN¥45b, like Beijing Jingneng Clean Energy, the median CEO pay is around CN¥4.3m.

The CEO of Beijing Jingneng Clean Energy only received CN¥1.9m in total compensation for the year ending December 2024. That's clearly well below average, so at a glance that arrangement seems generous to shareholders and points to a modest remuneration culture. CEO compensation is hardly the most important aspect of a company to consider, but when it's reasonable, that gives a little more confidence that leadership are looking out for shareholder interests. It can also be a sign of good governance, more generally.

Does Beijing Jingneng Clean Energy Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?

One important encouraging feature of Beijing Jingneng Clean Energy is that it is growing profits. To add to this, the modest CEO compensation should tell investors that the directors have an active interest in delivering the best for shareholders. All things considered, Beijing Jingneng Clean Energy is definitely worth taking a deeper dive into. Don't forget that there may still be risks. For instance, we've identified 1 warning sign for Beijing Jingneng Clean Energy that you should be aware of.

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