Senior Credit Analyst, Lucror Analytics

Leonard Law, CFA

Senior Credit Analyst

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China Oil & Gas (COG) has reported reasonable H1/24 results. Gross profit and EBITDA weakened slightly, mainly weighed down by lower earnings from residential connections amid the property market downturn. That said, there was slight earnings growth from the other business segments. Leverage was broadly stable, supported by reduced capex. Liquidity was adequate, as the company drew down on its new USD 315 mn three-year syndicated loan and repaid the bridging facility. COG's next meaningful debt maturity is in June 2026 (when the USD 300 mn notes will come due). We believe the company has options to address the bond repayment, considering its steady business operations and stable (albeit moderately weak) financial profile.

  China Oil & Gas (COG) has reported reasonable H1/24 results. Gross profit and EBITDA weakened slightly, mainly weighed down by lower earnings from residential connections amid the property market downturn. That said, there was slight earnings growth from the other business segments.   Leverage was broadly stable, supported by reduced capex. Liquidity was adequate, as the company drew down on its new USD 315 mn three-year syndicated loan and repaid the bridging facility. COG's next meaningful debt maturity is in June 2026 (when the USD 300 mn notes will come due). We believe the company has options to address the bond repayment, considering its steady business operations and stable (albeit moderately weak) financial profile. 

China Oil & Gas - Earnings Flash - H1 FY 2024 Results - Lucror Analytics

Lucror Analytics' ESG Scores are based on a 3-tiered scale and are adjusted for Controversies (if applicable). We assess China Oil & Gas’ ESG as "Adequate", in line with the Environmental, Social and Governance scores. Controversies are "Immaterial" and Disclosure is "Adequate".

Lucror Analytics' ESG Scores are based on a 3-tiered scale and are adjusted for Controversies (if applicable).  We assess China Oil & Gas’ ESG as "Adequate", in line with the Environmental, Social and Governance scores. Controversies are "Immaterial" and Disclosure is "Adequate". 

China Oil & Gas - ESG Report - Lucror Analytics

COG's FY 2023 results were acceptable in our view. Importantly, the audit issues resulting in the belated publication of results appear to be minor, with auditor PwC giving a clean audit opinion overall. Leverage was largely stable despite the soft earnings, thanks to debt reduction. In addition, we view positively that the guarantees provided to associate Shandong Shengli (which we classify under debt) have largely fallen away. COG's liquidity is adequate, as the company is poised to refinance the bridge loan using a new syndicated loan facility. We move our recommendation to "Buy" from "Hold" on the CHIOIL 4.7 '26s.

  COG's FY 2023 results were acceptable in our view. Importantly, the audit issues resulting in the belated publication of results appear to be minor, with auditor PwC giving a clean audit opinion overall. Leverage was largely stable despite the soft earnings, thanks to debt reduction. In addition, we view positively that the guarantees provided to associate Shandong Shengli (which we classify under debt) have largely fallen away. COG's liquidity is adequate, as the company is poised to refinance the bridge loan using a new syndicated loan facility.   We move our recommendation to "Buy" from "Hold" on the CHIOIL 4.7 '26s. 

China Oil & Gas - Earnings Flash - FY 2023 Results - Lucror Analytics

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China Oil and Gas Group Ltd. is engaged in the investments in, and the operation and management of the natural gas and energy related business. Gas operations include city piped gas business, natural gas vehicle refilling stations, pipeline construction and operation, as well as transportation, delivery and distribution of compressed natural gas (CNG) and liquefied natural gas (LNG).

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