China Shenhua Energy (1088) Stock Price, Fundamentals & Analysis

What 1088 does

China Shenhua Energy (1088) is a large Energy company listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange that produces and sells coal and electricity. It operates through six segments: Coal Operations, Power Operations, Railway Operations, Port Operations, Shipping Operations, and Coal Chemical Operations. The coal segment covers both surface and underground mining, while the power segment generates electricity for the grid using coal, thermal, water, photovoltaic, and gas sources. The company also runs railways and ports, provides shipping services, and produces chemicals such as methanol, polyethylene, and polypropylene, including coal-to-olefins businesses. Incorporated in 2004 and headquartered in Beijing, China, it employs 126,036 people.

Key numbers explained

• The current price is 43.76 HKD, down -2.02% today, with a 52-week range of 36.7 – 49.62 HKD and a 17.6% gain over the past year.
• The trailing P/E ratio of 13.8 shows how much investors pay per unit of recent earnings; the forward P/E ratio of 13.2 uses expected future earnings.
• The dividend yield of 5.31% indicates the annual dividend as a percentage of the share price, with 75% of earnings paid out as dividends and an ex-dividend date of Oct 8, 2026.
• Earnings per share (trailing 12 months) is 3.16 CNY, and the price-to-book ratio of 1.76 compares the share price to the company's book value per share.
• The beta of 0.36 suggests the stock tends to be less volatile than the overall market.
• Revenue for the trailing 12 months is 308.83 mld. CNY, growing 12.4% year over year, with a profit margin of 17.7% and an operating margin of 24.8%.
• The return on equity is 12.7%, and the debt-to-equity ratio of 29.2% shows a relatively low level of debt compared to shareholders' equity.

What to watch

Investors tracking China Shenhua Energy (1088) often look at coal prices, electricity demand, and government energy policy in China, as these factors affect both revenue and margins. The company's diversified operations across coal, power, logistics, and chemicals can provide a buffer against downturns in any single segment. Because it is part of the Hang Seng index, broader Hong Kong market movements and regional economic conditions can also influence its share price. For comparison, peers such as PetroChina Company Limited (0857), CNOOC Limited (0883), and Sinopec Corp (0386) operate in adjacent energy sectors. The next earnings report is scheduled for Oct 23, 2026, which typically brings updated guidance and analyst attention.