HONTRON(SZ:002379) Zheng Quan Zhi Xing·2025-07-21 13:21Core Viewpoint - Shandong Hongchuang Aluminum Industry Holdings Co., Ltd. is undergoing an asset evaluation process for a share issuance to acquire assets, with a focus on the asset-based and income approaches for valuation, resulting in a significant increase in asset value [1][2]. Asset Evaluation Summary - The asset-based approach and income approach were used for the evaluation, with the asset-based approach concluding a total equity value of 63.518 billion yuan, an increase of 20.778 billion yuan, representing a growth rate of 48.62% [1][2]. - The evaluation identified 43 subsidiaries, with 39 wholly-owned, 2 controlled, and 2 affiliated companies, and assessed their net asset values based on ownership percentages [1][3]. - The primary sources of asset value increase were identified as inventory, fixed assets, construction in progress, and land use rights, with specific reasons for inventory valuation increases linked to profit considerations in semi-finished products [1][7]. Financial Metrics - The price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio for the target assets was reported at 3.49 times, significantly lower than the industry average of 10.61 times and comparable transaction average of 18.35 times; the price-to-book (P/B) ratio was 1.49 times, which is comparable to the industry average of 1.52 times [2][3]. Evaluation Methodology - The evaluation of inventory was based on the replacement cost method, with specific methodologies applied to different asset categories, including fixed assets and land use rights [8][10]. - Fixed assets were evaluated using the replacement cost method, with increases attributed to the economic lifespan exceeding accounting depreciation periods and rising construction costs [10][14]. - Land use rights were evaluated using market comparison, benchmark land price adjustment, and cost approach methods, reflecting an increase in value due to improved investment environments and infrastructure development in the region [24][25]. Specific Asset Increases - The total net asset evaluation increase was reported at 20.778 billion yuan, with significant contributions from fixed assets, land use rights, inventory, and construction in progress, accounting for 95.36% of the total increase [8][9]. - Specific increases included: - Inventory: 800 million yuan increase, 2.30% growth rate - Fixed assets: 6.71 billion yuan increase, 26.16% growth rate - Equipment: 8.68 billion yuan increase, 59.23% growth rate - Land use rights: 3.63 billion yuan increase, 65.83% growth rate [9][10][23].