Chongqing Changan Automobile (000625) Stock Price, Fundamentals & Analysis

What 000625 does

Chongqing Changan Automobile (000625) is an Auto Manufacturers company listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange in the Consumer Cyclical sector. Headquartered in Chongqing, China, the company designs, manufactures, and sells automobiles, automotive engines, supporting parts, and components in the People's Republic of China and South Africa. Its product range includes passenger vehicles, SUVs, electric vehicles, and commercial vehicles, sold under brands such as CHANGAN, DEEPAL, AVATR, CHANGAN NEVO, CHANGAN LCV, CHANGAN Ford, CHANGAN Mazda, LUMIN, UNI, and HUNTER. The company also develops EV technologies represented by batteries, motors, and electronic controls; intelligent technologies, such as cockpits and pilot, as well as automotive lifestyle services; and businesses comprising automotive life, new marketing, and battery swap services, as well as provides auto finance services. It was incorporated in 1996.

Key numbers explained

• 7.03 CNY is the current share price, the last traded price of one share on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange.
• -1.26% is the price change today, showing the percentage move relative to the previous close.
• 69.69B CNY is the market capitalization, the total market value of all outstanding shares.
• The trailing P/E ratio of 27 divides the current price by the last twelve months of earnings per share (0.26 CNY), a common way to compare how the market prices earnings.
• The forward P/E ratio of 7.6 uses expected future earnings, which can differ from the trailing figure when analysts anticipate a turnaround or decline.
• 6.57% is the dividend yield, the annual dividend per share divided by the current price, showing the cash return relative to the share price.
• 133% is the share of earnings paid out as dividends, meaning the company distributes more than it earns in the trailing period, often funded by reserves or cash flow.
• 0.59 is the beta, a measure of volatility relative to the market; a value below 1 suggests the stock tends to move less than the broader market.
• The 52-week range of 6.66 – 13.84 shows the lowest and highest traded prices in the past year, with the current price near the low end.
• -42.3% is the price change over the last 52 weeks, the total return from one year ago to today.
• 156.94 mld. CNY is the trailing twelve-month revenue, the total sales over the last twelve months.
• -14.5% is the year-over-year revenue growth, indicating a decline in sales compared to the same period a year earlier.
• 1.7% is the profit margin, the percentage of revenue that becomes net profit.
• -1.6% is the operating margin, showing that operating expenses exceed operating income.
• 2% is the return on equity, the net income generated per unit of shareholder equity.
• 1.9 is the debt-to-equity ratio, comparing total debt to shareholders' equity.
• 0.92 is the price-to-book ratio, comparing the market price to the book value per share.

What to watch

Chongqing Changan Automobile (000625) operates in the Auto Manufacturers sector, where demand is sensitive to consumer confidence, interest rates, and economic cycles. Investors often compare it with peers such as BYD (002594) and Weichai Power (000338) to understand relative valuation and growth prospects. The company's heavy focus on electric vehicles and new brands means it is exposed to technology adoption rates and competitive pressures in the EV space. The high dividend payout ratio of 133% and a yield of 6.57% may attract income-focused investors, but sustainability depends on cash flow and earnings trends. The negative revenue growth of -14.5% and an operating margin of -1.6% highlight the importance of monitoring cost management and sales trajectory. As a component of the CSI 300, its movements can be influenced by broader index rebalancing and mainland China market sentiment.