China Daye Non Ferrous Metals Mining (SEHK:661) Stock Turns Profitable As Interest Strain Lingers

China Daye Non-Ferrous Metals Mining came into this earnings day with a stock that had surged 74% over the past month, yet still traded on a trailing P/E of 4.8x while peers sat far higher. The headline from the half year 2026 release is simple: the miner is now firmly profitable, with basic earnings per share of ¥0.0247 and net income from core operations of ¥442.04 million.

The key question for investors is whether that profit story is strong enough to offset lingering concern that earnings have not comfortably covered interest costs.

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H1 2026 Earnings Summary

• Revenue (H1 2026 vs H1 2025): ¥40,911.199 million vs. ¥29,306.1 million (very large increase from a lower base).
• Net Income from Core Operations (H1 2026 vs H1 2025): ¥442.04 million profit vs. a loss of ¥9.9 million (returned to profit).
• Basic EPS (H1 2026 vs H1 2025): ¥0.0247 per share vs. a loss of ¥0.000553 per share (moved from loss to earnings).
• Key Production Volumes (H1 2026 vs H1 2025): Gold, iron, copper, nickel, silver, platinum and molybdenum production were reported in H1 2025 and underline China Daye Non-Ferrous Metals Mining's multi metal profile as a miner, although comparable H1 2026 tonnages are not disclosed here.

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Profit Turnaround Gives Bulls Fresh Talking Points

For investors leaning positive on China Daye Non-Ferrous Metals Mining, the directional shift in earnings is hard to ignore. Revenue in H1 2026 reached ¥40,911.199 million from ¥29,306.1 million, while net income from core operations moved from a small loss to a ¥442.04 million profit. Basic EPS of ¥0.0247 marks a move into clear profitability. Combined with strong 90 day and 30 day share price gains, the latest numbers broadly support a constructive view on the business model and its leverage to a broad metals basket.

Interest Burden And Volatility Keep Bears Engaged

Cautious investors will point to the quality and resilience of this improvement. Management has already indicated that earnings have not comfortably covered interest costs, which keeps the balance sheet in focus despite the return to profit. The 7 day share price decline shows how quickly sentiment can cool after a strong 30 day run, which is typical for a cyclical miner with cross border exposure. For now, the results soften some concerns about earnings power, but they do not fully address questions about financial risk and volatility.

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