2600:HKEXAluminum Corporation of China Limited Class H Analysis
Data as of 2026-05-17 - not real-time
HK$10.54
Latest Price
6/10Risk
Risk Level: Medium
Executive Summary
Aluminum Corporation of China Limited (CHALCO) is trading at HK$10.54, well below its 20‑day SMA of 11.68 and the 50‑day SMA of 12.16, indicating short‑term weakness. However, the price sits just above the identified support at HK$10.46 and the 200‑day SMA of 10.51, providing a technical floor. The RSI of 36 suggests the stock is not yet oversold, while a bearish MACD histogram reinforces near‑term downside pressure. Despite this, the company’s fundamentals are robust: a forward PE of 7×, a trailing PE of 10.6×, and a DCF‑derived fair value of about HK$19.5 imply ~44% upside. Strong cash generation (operating cash flow HK$38.7bn) and a healthy ROE of 21% support the valuation case.
The dividend yield of 2.86% with a modest 30% payout ratio appears sustainable given ample free cash flow and a net‑debt position of roughly HK$22bn. Volatility is elevated at 51% over 30 days, but beta is sub‑1 (≈0.79), tempering market‑wide swings. Sector exposure to cyclical aluminium demand and Chinese regulatory environment adds medium‑level risk, while liquidity is solid thanks to high trading volumes. Overall, the stock presents a compelling blend of value and growth attributes, making it attractive across horizons.
The dividend yield of 2.86% with a modest 30% payout ratio appears sustainable given ample free cash flow and a net‑debt position of roughly HK$22bn. Volatility is elevated at 51% over 30 days, but beta is sub‑1 (≈0.79), tempering market‑wide swings. Sector exposure to cyclical aluminium demand and Chinese regulatory environment adds medium‑level risk, while liquidity is solid thanks to high trading volumes. Overall, the stock presents a compelling blend of value and growth attributes, making it attractive across horizons.
Market Outlook
Short Term
< 1 yearPositive
Model confidence: 7/10
Key Factors
- Price near technical support with upside potential
- Strong cash flow supporting dividend
- Undervaluation relative to DCF fair value
Medium Term
1–3 yearsPositive
Model confidence: 8/10
Key Factors
- Projected earnings growth and low forward PE
- Sustained dividend yield
- Improving aluminium market fundamentals
Long Term
> 3 yearsPositive
Model confidence: 9/10
Key Factors
- Long‑term demand for aluminium and strategic assets
- Robust ROE and solid balance sheet despite leverage
- Significant upside to intrinsic value
Key Metrics & Analysis
Financial Health
Revenue Growth4.80%
Profit Margin6.01%
P/E Ratio10.6
ROE20.88%
ROA9.77%
Debt/Equity44.36
P/B Ratio1.9
Op. Cash FlowHK$38.7B
Free Cash FlowHK$22.0B
Technical Analysis
TrendNeutral
RSI36.1
SupportHK$10.46
ResistanceHK$13.27
MA 20HK$11.68
MA 50HK$12.16
MA 200HK$10.51
MACDBearish
VolumeIncreasing
Fear & Greed Index88.52
Valuation
Fair ValueHK$19.49
Target PriceHK$15.24
Upside/Downside44.63%
GradeUndervalued
TypeBlend
Dividend Yield2.86%
Risk Assessment
Beta0.79
Volatility50.87%
Sector RiskMedium
Reg. RiskMedium
Geo RiskMedium
Currency RiskLow
Liquidity RiskLow
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