Mao Geping Cosmetics Co Ltd Ordinary Shares - Class H 01318

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HK$44.10 −0.62 (1.39%)
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Company Report

Mao Geping Sees Resilient Sales and Margins Amid Weak Sentiment

Mao Geping Cosmetics derives over 90% of its revenue from color cosmetics and skincare sales in China. As Chinese brands have closed the gap in quality and innovation with global peers, consumer perception has improved, supporting market share gains over the past decade. MGP’s premium positioning has enabled it to capitalize on premiumization trends, outpacing mass-market peers. One key differentiator lies in its high-touch consumer engagement model. Through a nationwide network of self-operated counters staffed by trained makeup artists, MGP educates consumers on makeup application while demonstrating product efficacy. This strengthens brand engagement and loyalty, which has propelled MGP to become China’s second-largest color cosmetics brand.

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HK$44.72
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Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls

Premiumization and rising beauty penetration accelerate share gains, allowing MGP to maintain above-industry growth and take share from peers.

Bears

MGP’s single-brand portfolio leaves earnings exposed to shifts in consumer preferences in a rapidly evolving beauty market, with no secondary brand to offset any softer brand momentum.

Trading Information

Previous Close Price
HK$44.72
Day Range
HK$43.28–45.20
52-Week Range
HK$42.92–96.55
Bid/Ask
HK$44.00 / HK$44.10
Shares Outstanding
489.86M
Market Cap
HK$21.60B
Volume/Avg
1M / 2M

Key Statistics

Price/Earnings (Normalized)
14.23
Price/Sales
3.43
Dividend Yield (Trailing)
4.16%
Dividend Yield (Forward)
3.21%
Dividend Payment Schedule
May, Oct
Total Yield
4.16%

Company Profile

Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Hangzhou, Mao Geping Beauty is one of China’s leading premium beauty companies with a portfolio of color cosmetics, skincare, and fragrance products. It operates under the Mao Geping and Love Keeps brands. As of 2025, MGP ranked second in China’s color cosmetics market with a 4.7% share, and 19th in premium skincare with a 1.5% share. Founder Mao Geping, his wife Wang Liqun, and sisters Mao Niping and Mao Huiping retain over 60% control. MGP sells primarily in China through a network of 445 brand counters across 131 cities.
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Household & Personal Products
Stock Style Box
Mid Core
Total Number of Employees
3,634

Competitors

Valuation

Metric
01318
4911
4922
Price/Earnings (Normalized)
14.2336.6835.88
Price/Book Value
3.832.261.16
Price/Sales
3.431.440.99
Price/Cash Flow
13.5112.0912.49
Price/Earnings
01318
4911
4922

Financial Strength

Metric
01318
4911
4922
Quick Ratio
4.410.822.12
Current Ratio
4.921.383.50
Interest Coverage
634.36−0.79434.88
Quick Ratio
01318
4911
4922

Profitability

Metric
01318
4911
4922
Return on Assets (Normalized)
24.59%1.57%5.40%
Return on Equity (Normalized)
29.50%3.25%7.44%
Return on Invested Capital (Normalized)
28.60%1.85%6.41%
Return on Assets
01318
4911
4922

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