Central Plains Environment Protection Co Ltd (000544) fair value: what the stock is really worth
As of Nov 6, 2026: fair value (intrinsic value) of Central Plains Environment Protection Co Ltd stock ¥7.36, price ¥7.15, upside +2.9%, quality 34 out of 100. Rating: fairly valued. Calculated from audited financials with 13 of our 26 valuation models and 37 quality factors, updated daily.
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Price vs Fair Value
White line = price, green steps = our fair value per fiscal year. As of Nov 6, 2026.
How to read this chart
60‑month range ¥4.72 – ¥9.06 · fair‑value band ¥5.29 – ¥12.18 · the ¥7.15 price screens below the ¥7.36 fair value. Green steps = our fair value per fiscal year (point-in-time, no hindsight). As of Nov 6, 2026.
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Zhongyuan Environmental Protection Co., Ltd. constructs, operates, and manages environmental and public utility projects in the People's Republic of China.
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It is also engaged in the urban water supply and drainage, comprehensive sewage treatment, reclaimed water utilization, and sludge treatment; heat production and supply; waste, wind, and photovoltaic power generation; resource utilization; technical research and technological development; equipment manufacturing and sales; engineering design and general contracting construction; project management, engineering consulting, and technical services; municipal infrastructure construction; ecological engineering and restoration; seedling planting; garden design; and landscaping engineering and garden activities.
The company was formerly known as Central Plains Environment Protection Co.,Ltd. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Zhengzhou, the People's Republic of China.
Zhongyuan Environmental Protection Co., Ltd. operates as a subsidiary of Zhengzhou Public Utilities Investment and Development Group Co., Ltd.
Stock analysis
Central Plains Environment Protection Co Ltd (000544) currently trades at ¥7.15, while our model-based Fair Value estimate is ¥7.36, so the stock looks roughly fairly valued today (gap 2.8%).
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Valuation
Bull case: the Growth Earnings group reads highest at a median of ¥23.27 per share, and 11 of the 13 models we run sit above the ¥7.15 price.
Bear case: the Economic Profit group reads lowest at ¥10.46, and 2 of the 13 models stay below the price. Data coverage for this calculation is medium.
Scenario range: ¥5.29 (bear) to ¥12.18 (bull), the price of ¥7.15 sits inside it. Bear and bull are the same models on cautious and optimistic assumptions, a range, not a price target.
Quality & growth
The Quality Score stands at 34/100 (below-average quality), in the Industrials sector.
Mixed Growth: Spin-off in 2024: revenue and profit before it include the divested business. Growth is measured afresh from 2024.
Central Plains Environment Protection Co Ltd reported revenue of 5.5B CNY in FY2025 versus 6.1B CNY in FY2021, a compound −2.5%/yr. Reported net income was 1.1B CNY in FY2025, compounding +20.6%/yr from FY2021.
Key figures
Market cap 7.0B CNY (≈ $1.0B) Small · P/E ratio 7.2 · P/S ratio 1.27 · EPS (TTM) ¥0.9900 · Dividend yield 3.8% · Net margin 18.7% · Return on equity 8.8% · Return on assets (EBIT) 3.3% (5-year average).
Competitive moat
Our AI-assisted moat analysis scores the competitive advantage at 58 out of 100 (medium confidence).
What moves the price
The share trades about 20% below its 52-week high and 3% above its 52-week low, currently below its 200-day average.
For context, the median of 10 Industrials peers we cover trades at −29% fair-value upside, at 3%, 000544 screens cheaper than that median.
Fair Value models
Bear¥5.29Fair Value ¥7.36Bull¥12.18
Price ¥7.15 · Upside +2.9%
Model ⓘEach model values the company its own way (discounted cash flow, earnings, assets, dividends). The fair value above starts from their evidence-weighted blend, not from a single model. In cyclical trough or peak years, after dilution or a stock split it is adjusted afterwards, so it can sit above or below the models. Based on fiscal year 2025 figures (about 10 months old). Earnings retained since then (¥0.6174 per share) are deliberately not added.Bear ⓘBear = the cautious scenario: the same model computed with conservative anchors (lower growth, margins and valuation multiples). Together with Bull it frames a plausible valuation range, not a price target.BaseBull ⓘBull = the optimistic scenario: the same model computed with favourable anchors (higher growth, margins and valuation multiples). Together with Bear it frames a plausible valuation range, not a price target. If a model's bull case is above four times its base value, the table shows that limit with a > sign (like the overall Bull above): beyond it no assumption holds.Coverage ⓘCoverage = how well-backed THIS model's estimate is for this stock (0–100): how complete and reliable its input data are, and how well the model fits the company. The final Fair Value is an evidence-weighted blend, so better-evidenced models count more. Green ≥70, amber 50–69, grey below 50.
Best data coverage
Residual Income¥9.61¥10.46¥11.9074
Gordon GGM¥8.53¥15.91¥22.5865
DDM Multi-Stage¥8.53¥14.26¥16.9365
All 13 models by family
Earnings-Based
Graham-Dodd¥7.50¥40.01¥55.4361
Lynch FV¥11.04¥15.77¥20.5159
PEG = 1.0¥11.04¥15.77¥20.5155
Dividend Discount
Gordon GGM¥8.53¥15.91¥22.5865
DDM Multi-Stage¥8.53¥14.26¥16.9365
Multiples
P/E Multiple¥17.37¥23.16¥28.9663
P/S Multiple¥8.53¥11.37¥14.2158
P/B Multiple¥1.13¥1.51¥1.8955
EV/EBIT¥6.17¥15.46¥24.7461
EV/EBITDA¥4.62¥13.38¥22.1562
Asset-Based
NCAV (Graham)¥0.1700¥0.2200¥0.340053
Economic Profit
Residual Income¥9.61¥10.46¥11.9074
Growth Earnings
Growth-Adj P/E¥16.29¥23.27¥30.2665
The fair value above starts from this blend and is adjusted for a year distorted by one-off effects.
Growth Quality ⓘGrowth is valuable only when reinvestment earns attractive returns (Aswath Damodaran): sustainable growth depends on return on capital, reinvestment and efficiency. Basis: total company revenue over the periods shown on the cards (3Y/5Y/all years), not per share, so a merger can show up as a growth jump; per-share earnings growth is in the value-creation card.55/100
Spin-off in 2024: revenue and profit before it include the divested business. Growth is measured afresh from 2024.
What shareholders gained per year (last 5 years) ⓘWhat the business itself delivers per year: earnings growth per share plus the dividend yield. This is what you get IF the market keeps valuing the stock the same way: it contains no assumption about the market changing its mind. Computed per share, so buybacks count and a merger does not pass as growth. For a company that pays no dividend it is pure earnings growth per share. Period: earnings growth per share as CAGR over the last 5 reported fiscal years (annual statements), plus the current dividend yield. The start value is the median of the three years around the start, so a single crisis year (a pandemic or a write-down) does not distort the rate.
+20.5%
Earnings growth per share plus dividend.
Earnings per share, growth per year+16.7%
Dividend (yield on the price)3.8%
Pace: 5 vs 10 years ⓘTwo data points, not a trend model: earnings growth per share over the last 5 fiscal years against the last 10. Labelled "steady" when both rates are within 3 percentage points of each other, otherwise picking up or flattening. Shown only when ten years of history exist.16.7% vs 20.8%, slowing
Profit margin 2020 to 2025 ⓘOperating margin then vs now, from reported annual statements. A falling margin after a boom year is the classic peak-earnings signal: the growth rate then leans on an inflated base.29% → 38%
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Frequently asked questions
Is Central Plains Environment Protection Co Ltd (000544) overvalued or undervalued?
As of Nov 6, 2026, our model estimates a fair value of ¥7.36 versus a price of ¥7.15, about +3% upside (fairly valued).
What is the fair value of 000544?
Our model-based fair value for Central Plains Environment Protection Co Ltd is ¥7.36 (as of Nov 6, 2026), built from audited fundamentals. The current price: ¥7.15.
What is the quality score of 000544?
Central Plains Environment Protection Co Ltd has a Quality Score of 34/100. It measures business quality (profitability, growth, cash flow, balance-sheet strength, investment discipline, share issuance). Market factors such as price momentum and volatility do not enter the number; they are shown separately in the detail view.
What is the price target for Central Plains Environment Protection Co Ltd (000544)?
Our model-based price target is the fair value of ¥7.36 (as of Nov 6, 2026) from 13 valuation models. Cautious scenario ¥5.29, optimistic scenario ¥12.18. It is a calculation from audited fundamentals, not an analyst target.
What is the Central Plains Environment Protection Co Ltd stock forecast for 2026?
Our models put fair value at ¥7.36, about +3% upside versus a price of ¥7.15 (fairly valued). Cautious scenario ¥5.29, optimistic scenario ¥12.18. The calculation is refreshed regularly with new filings.
What is the revenue of Central Plains Environment Protection Co Ltd (000544)?
Central Plains Environment Protection Co Ltd reported trailing-twelve-month revenue of about 5.5B CNY (latest available figure, as of Nov 6, 2026).
Does Central Plains Environment Protection Co Ltd pay a dividend?
Central Plains Environment Protection Co Ltd currently shows a dividend yield of 3.78% relative to its recent price (as of Nov 6, 2026).
How much is the dividend of Central Plains Environment Protection Co Ltd (000544) and when is the ex-dividend date?
Central Plains Environment Protection Co Ltd pays a dividend of ¥0.27 per share a year, a dividend yield of 3.8%. The last ex-dividend date was Jun 18, 2026. A dividend has been paid every year since at least 2014. The payout ratio is 27.3% of earnings. Our assessment: Watch coverage. The dividend isn’t fully covered by free cash flow or earnings, part of it is funded from reserves or debt. Fine for now, but worth watching: if it stays uncovered, the dividend could be cut.
What is the intrinsic value of Central Plains Environment Protection Co Ltd (000544)?
Intrinsic value and fair value mean the same thing: what the business is worth on its numbers, independent of the share price. For Central Plains Environment Protection Co Ltd it is ¥7.36 per share (as of Nov 6, 2026), against a price of ¥7.15. It is the blended result of 13 valuation models in 6 families (Earnings-Based, Dividend Discount, Multiples, Asset-Based, Economic Profit, Growth Earnings).
Is Central Plains Environment Protection Co Ltd stock overvalued or undervalued in 2026?
As of Nov 6, 2026, 000544 trades below its calculated fair value: price ¥7.15, fair value ¥7.36, a gap of about +3% (fairly valued). The calculation is refreshed with each new quarterly report, so the verdict can change during the year.
Is fair value the same as the market price of 000544?
No. The price is what the market pays today (¥7.15); the fair value is what the company's own numbers justify (¥7.36). For Central Plains Environment Protection Co Ltd the two are ¥0.2090 per share apart. That gap is exactly why we show both numbers side by side.
How much is Central Plains Environment Protection Co Ltd worth?
The market values Central Plains Environment Protection Co Ltd at about 7.0B CNY (market capitalisation, as of Nov 6, 2026). Per share that is ¥7.15; our models calculate a fair value of ¥7.36 per share.
What do the bullish and bearish scenarios say about 000544?
Our models span a range for Central Plains Environment Protection Co Ltd: cautious scenario ¥5.29, base ¥7.36, optimistic ¥12.18 per share (as of Nov 6, 2026, price ¥7.15). The range comes from different growth and margin assumptions, not from analyst opinions.
What is the P/E ratio of 000544?
Central Plains Environment Protection Co Ltd trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 7.2 (as of Nov 6, 2026). A P/E on its own says little: it compares the price with ONE year of profit, while our fair value of ¥7.36 is built from several models across several years. Median P/E at fiscal year-end, 8 fiscal years (2018 to 2025), reported earnings: 10.2. Other multiples: P/B 0.6, P/S 1.3, EV/EBITDA 11.9.
How solid is the balance sheet of Central Plains Environment Protection Co Ltd (000544)?
Balance-sheet figures for Central Plains Environment Protection Co Ltd (as of Nov 6, 2026): return on equity 8.8%, debt of 2.11 per unit of equity. They feed the Quality Score of 34/100, which measures business quality independently of the share price.
How far is 000544 from its 52-week high?
Central Plains Environment Protection Co Ltd trades at ¥7.15, about 20% below its 52-week high of ¥8.96 and 3% above the low of ¥6.97 (as of Nov 6, 2026). Distance from the high says nothing about value: that is what the fair value of ¥7.36 is for.
Which stocks are comparable to Central Plains Environment Protection Co Ltd?
From the same area (Industrials) we also value Veralto Corporation, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation, Fujian Longking Co, Munters Group, among others. Each of them has its own fair-value calculation on this site using the same models, so the comparison is like for like.
Is Central Plains Environment Protection Co Ltd stock attractive at the current price?
The data as of Nov 6, 2026: price ¥7.15, calculated fair value ¥7.36 (+3%), Quality Score 34/100, from 13 models. Whether that fits your horizon and risk tolerance is your call. We provide the calculation, not investment advice.
How is the fair value of 000544 calculated?
We run Central Plains Environment Protection Co Ltd through 13 models from 6 families: Earnings-Based, Dividend Discount, Multiples, Asset-Based, Economic Profit, Growth Earnings. Every model gets the same audited fundamentals; the fair value of ¥7.36 builds on their evidence-weighted average, with the spread shown as a cautious and an optimistic scenario.
Is it still worth investing in stocks now?
The global stock market currently sits 13.3% above its aggregate fair value. Central Plains Environment Protection Co Ltd currently trades 3% below its own fair value, and the market average says nothing about that. An expensive market is no reason to stay out and no reason to buy everything at once: keep a broad savings plan running, buy single stocks only with money you can do without, and hold part of your money liquid while the market is high. The full picture including sectors is on is it worth investing now.
What is the share price of Central Plains Environment Protection Co Ltd (000544)?
The closing price on Nov 6, 2026 was ¥7.15. Our model-based fair value is ¥7.36, about +3% upside (fairly valued). We carry closing prices from our data provider, not a live tick.
What should I pay attention to with Central Plains Environment Protection Co Ltd right now?
The price sits close to our fair value, market and models broadly agree here, little valuation tension. A fairly wide model range (¥5.29 to ¥12.18) leaves room in how you read the outcome.
Where does the earnings growth of Central Plains Environment Protection Co Ltd (000544) come from?
Earnings per share at Central Plains Environment Protection Co Ltd grew +27.8 % a year from 2013 to 2024. Broken into its drivers: revenue per share +24.2 %, EBIT margin +6.2 %, tax rate +1.6 %, residual (interest, one-offs) −4.6 %. The four rates multiply to the earnings growth rate, they do not add up. Start and end are three-year averages so a single exceptional year does not distort the result.
Key figures of Central Plains Environment Protection Co Ltd
How large is the market capitalisation of Central Plains Environment Protection Co Ltd (000544)?
The market capitalisation of Central Plains Environment Protection Co Ltd is 7.0B CNY (≈ $1.0B). The stock-market value of the whole company: share price times number of shares. It is what the market asks for the entire business today.
What is the P/S ratio of Central Plains Environment Protection Co Ltd (000544)?
The price-to-sales ratio of Central Plains Environment Protection Co Ltd is 1.27 (last twelve months). Price to sales: market value relative to yearly revenue. Useful when profit is thin or distorted.
What are the earnings per share of Central Plains Environment Protection Co Ltd (000544)?
Earnings per share at Central Plains Environment Protection Co Ltd are ¥0.9900 (price ÷ EPS = P/E 7.2). Earnings per share over the last twelve months: total profit spread across every single share.
What is the dividend yield of Central Plains Environment Protection Co Ltd (000544)?
The dividend yield of Central Plains Environment Protection Co Ltd is 3.8% (payout 27.3%). Yearly dividend relative to the share price. 3% pays 3 per 100 invested. Below: how much of profit is used for it.
What is the net margin of Central Plains Environment Protection Co Ltd (000544)?
The net margin of Central Plains Environment Protection Co Ltd is 18.7% (last twelve months). How much of every unit of revenue ends up as profit. 10% means 10 cents of profit per dollar of sales.
What is the return on equity of Central Plains Environment Protection Co Ltd (000544)?
The return on equity (ROE) of Central Plains Environment Protection Co Ltd is 8.8% (last twelve months). Profit relative to shareholders' equity, how efficiently the company works with its owners' money.
What is the EBIT return on assets of Central Plains Environment Protection Co Ltd (000544)?
On an EBIT basis the return on assets of Central Plains Environment Protection Co Ltd is 3.3% (avg 5y). Operating profit (EBIT) relative to everything the company owns, as a multi-year average. It describes the business model rather than one good or bad year.
What is the operating margin of Central Plains Environment Protection Co Ltd (000544)?
The operating margin of Central Plains Environment Protection Co Ltd is 43.2% (last twelve months). Profit from the core business (before interest and taxes) relative to revenue.
How fast is revenue growing at Central Plains Environment Protection Co Ltd (000544)?
Revenue at Central Plains Environment Protection Co Ltd is growing −8.0% versus a year earlier (3y avg −11.0%). How much revenue grew versus a year earlier (YoY). The 3-year average next to it puts the single year in context.
How fast are earnings growing at Central Plains Environment Protection Co Ltd (000544)?
Earnings per share at Central Plains Environment Protection Co Ltd are growing −5.0% versus a year earlier. How much earnings per share grew versus a year earlier.
How much free cash flow does Central Plains Environment Protection Co Ltd (000544) generate?
The free cash flow of Central Plains Environment Protection Co Ltd is −1.9B CNY (fiscal year 2025). The cash truly left after running and investing in the business, this is what pays dividends and buybacks.
How much net debt does Central Plains Environment Protection Co Ltd (000544) carry?
The net debt of Central Plains Environment Protection Co Ltd is 21.1B CNY (fiscal year 2025). Debt minus cash on hand. The note shows how many years of free cash flow could in theory pay it off.
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