--- title: "Mengniu Dairy (SEHK:2319) Margin Recovery To 1.9% Tests Rich 36x P/E Narrative" type: "News" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/280644934.md" description: "China Mengniu Dairy (SEHK:2319) reported FY 2025 results with a revenue of C¥40.7b and a basic EPS of C¥0.40, reflecting a modest top line pressure but improving margins at 1.9%. Despite a recent loss of C¥500.2m in 2H 2025, bullish expectations for future margins contrast with a five-year earnings decline of 26.7%. The stock trades at a high P/E of 36.2x, raising concerns about valuation against slower revenue growth forecasts of 3.8%. Analysts predict a turnaround with 34.3% annual earnings growth, but volatility remains a key risk." datetime: "2026-03-26T13:55:07.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/280644934.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/280644934.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/280644934.md) --- # Mengniu Dairy (SEHK:2319) Margin Recovery To 1.9% Tests Rich 36x P/E Narrative China Mengniu Dairy (SEHK:2319) has just reported its FY 2025 results with second half revenue of C¥40.7b and basic EPS of C¥0.40 on a trailing twelve month basis, while net income from ongoing operations came in at C¥1.5b for the same period. Over the past few reporting halves, total revenue has moved from C¥44.0b in 2H 2024 to C¥41.6b in 1H 2025 and C¥40.7b in 2H 2025. Basic EPS has ranged from a loss of C¥0.60 in 2H 2024 to C¥0.52 in 1H 2025 and C¥0.40 on a trailing basis, setting up a picture of modest top line pressure but improving earnings and margins that investors will be dissecting closely. See our full analysis for China Mengniu Dairy. With the headline numbers on the table, the next step is to set these results against the dominant market stories around China Mengniu Dairy to see which views about growth, risks and profitability still hold up and which may need a rethink. See what the community is saying about China Mengniu Dairy SEHK:2319 Earnings & Revenue History as at Mar 2026 ## Margins Turn Positive At 1.9% - On a trailing basis, net income from ongoing operations is C¥1.5b on C¥82.2b of revenue, which works out to a 1.9% net profit margin compared with 0.1% a year earlier. - Supporters of the bullish view point out that this positive margin comes alongside very large year on year earnings growth and forecasts of 34.3% annual earnings growth. However, the recent half year figures still include a loss of C¥500.2m in 2H 2025, which shows how dependent the story is on margins continuing to hold up. - Trailing twelve month basic EPS is C¥0.40, while 2H 2025 alone shows a small per share loss of C¥0.13, so the full year picture looks healthier than the latest half. - Bullish expectations of higher future margins sit against a five year record of earnings declining 26.7% per year, so the recent improvement has a relatively short track record. On these numbers, bulls are leaning on a clear but still early margin recovery story, which they expect to carry through future years.**🐂 China Mengniu Dairy Bull Case** ## Premium Valuation With 36.2x P/E - The shares trade on a trailing P/E of 36.2x at a price of HK$16.32, compared with 12.9x for the Hong Kong Food industry and 12.5x for peers, even though revenue is only forecast to grow 3.8% per year versus 8.2% for the wider Hong Kong market. - Bears focus on this high multiple and argue it already prices in strong profit recovery, and the numbers give them some support, as the stock is simultaneously described as 54% below a DCF fair value of HK$35.49, creating a tension between cash flow based upside and an earnings multiple that is materially higher than sector norms. - The DCF fair value of HK$35.49 is more than double the current price of HK$16.32, yet the premium P/E suggests investors are already paying up for the current 1.9% margin and expected earnings growth. - Revenue forecasts that trail the broader market together with a modest 3.61% dividend yield that is not well covered by earnings are key parts of the cautious argument that the current rating leaves less room for disappointment. For a cautious holder, the mix of a rich 36.2x P/E and slower forecast revenue growth is exactly what keeps the bearish case in play.**🐻 China Mengniu Dairy Bear Case** ## Earnings Swing Versus Five Year Trend - Over the last twelve months, earnings have grown by a very large amount compared with the prior year, yet over five years they have declined 26.7% per year, highlighting how different the latest C¥1.5b of net income looks compared with the longer trend. - Analysts' consensus view leans on this sharp recent turnaround and pairs it with expectations for 34.3% annual earnings growth. However, the semi annual data show how uneven the path has been, with a loss of C¥2.3b in 2H 2024, a profit of C¥2.0b in 1H 2025 and a C¥500.2m loss again in 2H 2025, so anyone using the trailing improvement as a guide has to be comfortable with that volatility. - Basic EPS has moved from a loss of C¥0.60 in 2H 2024 to a profit of C¥0.52 in 1H 2025 and then a small loss of C¥0.13 in 2H 2025, before settling at C¥0.40 on a trailing basis, which shows how much the full year outcome depends on which halves you emphasize. - Set against these swings, the current analyst price target of HK$21.04 is above the HK$16.32 share price, yet the historical five year pattern reminds you that a single strong year has not yet turned into a long run track record. ## Next Steps To see how these results tie into long-term growth, risks, and valuation, check out the full range of community narratives for China Mengniu Dairy on Simply Wall St. Add the company to your watchlist or portfolio so you'll be alerted when the story evolves. With both risks and rewards in play, the picture is mixed. It may make sense to move quickly and test the numbers yourself by reviewing the 4 key rewards and 1 important warning sign ## See What Else Is Out There China Mengniu Dairy combines volatile earnings, a premium 36.2x P/E and uneven margins with revenue forecasts that trail the broader Hong Kong market. If that mix makes you cautious about paying up for this story, you can quickly compare it with 229 high quality undervalued stocks to find ideas where pricing and fundamentals may align more comfortably. _This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. **We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice.** It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned._ ### **New:** AI Stock Screener & Alerts Our new AI Stock Screener scans the market every day to uncover opportunities. • Dividend Powerhouses (3%+ Yield) • Undervalued Small Caps with Insider Buying • High growth Tech and AI Companies Or build your own from over 50 metrics. Explore Now for Free ### Related Stocks - [515710.CN](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/515710.CN.md) - [CIADY.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/CIADY.US.md) - [02319.HK](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/02319.HK.md) - [159736.CN](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/159736.CN.md) - [515170.CN](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/515170.CN.md) - [159843.CN](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/159843.CN.md) ## Related News & Research - [ZAWYA: Hany Arram during his participation in the 9th edition of “The Marketers League” at the Grand Egyptian Museum](https://longbridge.com/en/news/286071699.md) - [Assessing China Mengniu Dairy (SEHK:2319) Valuation After 2025 Revenue Warning And Impairment Plan](https://longbridge.com/en/news/278258366.md) - [CHINA JAN.-APRIL AGGREGATE FINANCING CNY15.45T; EST. CNY16.080T](https://longbridge.com/en/news/286389854.md) - [Premium Beer Strategy Swells Profit Margins at Chinese Brewers](https://longbridge.com/en/news/285556696.md) - [China Mengniu Dairy Sets 2026 AGM, Dividend and Share Buyback Mandate](https://longbridge.com/en/news/284250076.md)