China BlueChem stock reports higher interim profit as revenue falls
Published on 10/01/2026 at 04:24 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
China BlueChem stock reported stronger attributable profit despite lower interim revenue, with CNY 507.00 million in profit and CNY 5.62 billion in revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2026. The figures put earnings quality ahead of sales growth as investors assess the chemical and fertilizer producer's latest operating performance.
Profit rises while revenue falls
According to The Globe and Mail on August 20, 2026, China BlueChemical reported interim revenue of CNY 5.62 billion, gross profit of CNY 798.00 million and profit attributable to owners of CNY 507.00 million. Basic EPS was CNY 0.11 for the period.
Revenue fell from CNY 6.18 billion in the comparable period to CNY 5.62 billion, a decline of 9.13 percent. Profit attributable to owners nevertheless increased from CNY 333.88 million to CNY 507.00 million, a gain of 51.86 percent.
Impairment charges weigh on earnings
The same The Globe and Mail report said profit before income tax declined to CNY 520.70 million from CNY 839.10 million a year earlier. Higher impairment charges and weaker fair value gains on financial assets explain why the increase in attributable profit did not translate into stronger pre-tax performance.
For investors, that split is the key issue. Revenue and gross profit moved lower, while finance income and contributions from joint ventures and associates supported the bottom line, making the composition of interim earnings as important as the headline profit figure.
Analyst target stays above market value
Investing.com listed an average 12-month analyst target of HKD 3.06 and 62.97 percent potential in its September 27, 2026 update. The page also listed the last reported results date as August 19, 2026, with CNY 5.62 billion in revenue and CNY 0.11 EPS.
Market value and trading range
China BlueChemical had a market capitalization of HKD 8.7 billion as of September 30, 2026. Its 52-week range was HKD 1.86 to HKD 3.69, placing the latest finance quote near the lower end of the annual span.
China BlueChemical stock facts
- Company: China BlueChemical Ltd.
- Ticker: 3983
- Primary exchange: Hong Kong Stock Exchange
- Market capitalization: HKD 8.7 billion (as of September 30, 2026)
- 52-week range: HKD 1.86-HKD 3.69 (as of September 30, 2026)
- Sector / Industry: Basic Materials / Agricultural chemicals
