What is China Natural Resources Inc's earnings per share (EPS)?

China Natural Resources Inc (CHNR) reported diluted earnings per share of $-0.04 for fiscal year 2024. EPS represents the portion of a company's net income allocated to each outstanding share of common stock and is widely used to evaluate profitability on a per-share basis.

China Natural Resources Inc Financials

CHNR

Source SEC Filings (10-K/10-Q) Updated Dec 31, 2024 Currency USD FYE December

This page shows China Natural Resources Inc (CHNR) financial statements, including the income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement, and key financial ratios. View 5 years of annual fundamentals and quarterly data, with year-over-year growth rates and compound annual growth rates (CAGR). All figures are derived from SEC filings (10-K and 10-Q reports).

Financial Health Signals

Piotroski F-Score Weak

3/9

China Natural Resources Inc passes 3 of 9 financial strength tests. 1 of 4 profitability signals pass, 2 of 3 leverage/liquidity signals pass.

Earnings Quality Low Quality

2.37x

For every $1 of reported earnings, China Natural Resources Inc generates $2.37 in operating cash flow (-$1.0M OCF vs -$432K net income). This low ratio suggests earnings are primarily driven by accounting accruals rather than cash generation, which may not be sustainable.

Key Financial Metrics

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Earnings & Revenue

Revenue

N/A

EBITDA

N/A

Net Income

-$432K

YoY+75.4%

China Natural Resources Inc reported -$432K in net income in fiscal year 2024. This represents an increase of 75.4% from the prior year.

EPS (Diluted)

$-0.04

China Natural Resources Inc earned $-0.04 per diluted share (EPS) in fiscal year 2024.

Cash & Balance Sheet

Free Cash Flow

-$1.0M

YoY-154.5%

China Natural Resources Inc generated -$1.0M in free cash flow in fiscal year 2024, representing cash available after capex. This represents a decrease of 154.5% from the prior year.

Cash & Debt

$422K

YoY-37.1%

China Natural Resources Inc held $422K in cash against $0 in long-term debt as of fiscal year 2024.

Dividends Per Share

N/A

Shares Outstanding

YoY+0.0%

China Natural Resources Inc had 8M shares outstanding in fiscal year 2024. This represents an increase of 0.0% from the prior year.

Margins & Returns

Gross Margin

N/A

Operating Margin

N/A

Net Margin

N/A

Return on Equity

-3.6%

YoY+12.8pp

China Natural Resources Inc's ROE was -3.6% in fiscal year 2024, measuring profit generated per dollar of shareholder equity. This is up 12.8 percentage points from the prior year.

Capital Allocation

R&D Spending

N/A

Share Buybacks

N/A

Capital Expenditures

$1K

YoY-50.0%

China Natural Resources Inc invested $1K in capex in fiscal year 2024, funding long-term assets and infrastructure. This represents a decrease of 50.0% from the prior year.

CHNR Income Statement

Metric	FY24	FY23	FY22	FY21	FY20
Revenue	N/A	N/A	$2.9M-0.1%	$2.9M	N/A
Cost of Revenue	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Gross Profit	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
R&D Expenses	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
SG&A Expenses	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Operating Income	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Interest Expense	N/A	N/A	$19K-20.8%	$24K+300.0%	$6K
Income Tax	N/A	$272K-68.0%	$850K+153.0%	$336K	N/A
Net Income	-$432K+75.4%	-$1.8M+45.7%	-$3.2M+62.6%	-$8.6M	N/A
EPS (Diluted)	$-0.04	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Metric	Q4'24	Q2'24	Q4'23	Q2'23	Q4'22	Q2'22	Q4'21	Q2'21
Revenue	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Cost of Revenue	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Gross Profit	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
R&D Expenses	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
SG&A Expenses	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Operating Income	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Interest Expense	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Income Tax	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Net Income	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
EPS (Diluted)	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

CHNR Balance Sheet

Metric	FY24	FY23	FY22	FY21	FY20
Total Assets	$35.7M-0.3%	$35.9M-22.7%	$46.4M-11.6%	$52.5M0.0%	$52.5M
Current Assets	$596K-28.2%	$830K-97.1%	$28.6M-13.4%	$33.0M	N/A
Cash & Equivalents	$422K-37.1%	$671K-85.0%	$4.5M-47.1%	$8.5M+2132.2%	$379K
Inventory	N/A	N/A	$106K-31.6%	$155K	N/A
Accounts Receivable	N/A	N/A	$8.3M+3.4%	$8.0M	N/A
Goodwill	N/A	N/A	N/A	$3.2M	N/A
Total Liabilities	$23.7M-5.7%	$25.1M+21.6%	$20.7M-13.3%	$23.8M	N/A
Current Liabilities	$2.4M-90.6%	$25.1M+168.0%	$9.4M-19.1%	$11.6M	N/A
Long-Term Debt	N/A	N/A	$232K+21.5%	$191K+253.7%	$54K
Total Equity	$12.1M+12.4%	$10.7M-58.3%	$25.7M-10.2%	$28.6M	N/A
Retained Earnings	-$154.3M+2.7%	-$158.6M+1.3%	-$160.8M+5.8%	-$170.6M	N/A

Metric	Q4'24	Q2'24	Q4'23	Q2'23	Q4'22	Q2'22	Q4'21	Q2'21
Total Assets	$35.7M-1.7%	$36.3M+1.4%	$35.9M-54.3%	$78.4M+69.1%	$46.4M-8.3%	$50.6M-3.6%	$52.5M+145.0%	$21.4M
Current Assets	$596K-56.1%	$1.4M+63.6%	$830K-97.0%	$27.7M-3.1%	$28.6M-12.0%	$32.4M-1.6%	$33.0M+55.0%	$21.3M
Cash & Equivalents	$422K-65.1%	$1.2M+80.0%	$671K-84.9%	$4.4M-0.8%	$4.5M-41.1%	$7.6M-10.2%	$8.5M+67.9%	$5.0M
Inventory	N/A	N/A	N/A	$126K+18.9%	$106K-40.8%	$179K+15.5%	$155K	N/A
Accounts Receivable	N/A	N/A	N/A	$8.4M+1.3%	$8.3M	N/A	$8.0M	N/A
Goodwill	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	$3.0M-7.0%	$3.2M	N/A
Total Liabilities	$23.7M+2.5%	$23.1M-8.1%	$25.1M-54.6%	$55.3M+167.7%	$20.7M-9.1%	$22.7M-4.6%	$23.8M+319.5%	$5.7M
Current Liabilities	$2.4M-89.7%	$23.1M-8.1%	$25.1M-44.1%	$44.9M+379.3%	$9.4M-18.4%	$11.5M-0.9%	$11.6M+133.4%	$5.0M
Long-Term Debt	N/A	N/A	N/A	$148K-36.2%	$232K+49.7%	$155K-18.8%	$191K	N/A
Total Equity	$12.1M-9.0%	$13.3M+23.4%	$10.7M-53.5%	$23.1M-10.2%	$25.7M-7.6%	$27.8M-2.8%	$28.6M+82.1%	$15.7M
Retained Earnings	-$154.3M+0.2%	-$154.5M+2.6%	-$158.6M-2.8%	-$154.4M+4.0%	-$160.8M+0.5%	-$161.6M+5.3%	-$170.6M-7.0%	-$159.4M

CHNR Cash Flow Statement

Metric	FY24	FY23	FY22	FY21	FY20
Operating Cash Flow	-$1.0M-154.4%	$1.9M+201.6%	-$1.9M+2.3%	-$1.9M	N/A
Capital Expenditures	$1K-50.0%	$2K0.0%	$2K-50.0%	$4K	N/A
Free Cash Flow	-$1.0M-154.5%	$1.9M+201.4%	-$1.9M+2.4%	-$1.9M	N/A
Investing Cash Flow	N/A	-$149K-114.6%	$1.0M-87.8%	$8.4M	N/A
Financing Cash Flow	$2.1M+138.6%	-$5.4M-61.9%	-$3.3M+45.8%	-$6.1M	N/A
Dividends Paid	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Share Buybacks	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Metric	Q4'24	Q2'24	Q4'23	Q2'23	Q4'22	Q2'22	Q4'21	Q2'21
Operating Cash Flow	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Capital Expenditures	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Free Cash Flow	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Investing Cash Flow	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Financing Cash Flow	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Dividends Paid	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Share Buybacks	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

CHNR Financial Ratios

Metric	FY24	FY23	FY22	FY21	FY20
Gross Margin	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Operating Margin	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Net Margin	N/A	N/A	-109.8%+183.6pp	-293.4%	N/A
Return on Equity	-3.6%+12.8pp	-16.4%-3.8pp	-12.6%+17.6pp	-30.2%	N/A
Return on Assets	-1.2%+3.7pp	-4.9%+2.1pp	-7.0%+9.5pp	-16.5%	N/A
Current Ratio	0.25+0.2	0.03-3.0	3.05+0.2	2.85	N/A
Debt-to-Equity	1.96-0.4	2.34+2.3	0.010.0	0.01	N/A
FCF Margin	N/A	N/A	-63.0%+1.4pp	-64.5%	N/A

Metric	Q4'24	Q2'24	Q4'23	Q2'23	Q4'22	Q2'22	Q4'21	Q2'21
Gross Margin	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Operating Margin	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Net Margin	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Return on Equity	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Return on Assets	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Current Ratio	0.25+0.2	0.06+0.0	0.03-0.6	0.62-2.4	3.05+0.2	2.83-0.0	2.85-1.4	4.29
Debt-to-Equity	1.96+0.2	1.74-0.6	2.34+2.3	0.010.0	0.010.0	0.010.0	0.01-0.4	0.36
FCF Margin	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Note: The current ratio is below 1.0 (0.25), indicating current liabilities exceed current assets, which may suggest potential short-term liquidity concerns.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is China Natural Resources Inc profitable?

No, China Natural Resources Inc (CHNR) reported a net income of -$432K in fiscal year 2024.

What is China Natural Resources Inc's return on equity (ROE)?

China Natural Resources Inc (CHNR) has a return on equity of -3.6% for fiscal year 2024, measuring how efficiently the company generates profit from shareholder equity.

What is China Natural Resources Inc's free cash flow?

China Natural Resources Inc (CHNR) generated -$1.0M in free cash flow during fiscal year 2024. This represents a -154.5% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Free cash flow represents the cash a company generates after accounting for capital expenditures, and is widely used to assess financial flexibility and shareholder value.

What is China Natural Resources Inc's operating cash flow?

China Natural Resources Inc (CHNR) generated -$1.0M in operating cash flow during fiscal year 2024, representing cash generated from core business activities.

What are China Natural Resources Inc's total assets?

China Natural Resources Inc (CHNR) had $35.7M in total assets as of fiscal year 2024, including both current and long-term assets.

What are China Natural Resources Inc's capital expenditures?

China Natural Resources Inc (CHNR) invested $1K in capital expenditures during fiscal year 2024, funding long-term assets and infrastructure.

How many shares does China Natural Resources Inc have outstanding?

China Natural Resources Inc (CHNR) had 8M shares outstanding as of fiscal year 2024.

What is China Natural Resources Inc's current ratio?

China Natural Resources Inc (CHNR) had a current ratio of 0.25 as of fiscal year 2024, which is below 1.0, which may suggest potential liquidity concerns.

What is China Natural Resources Inc's debt-to-equity ratio?

China Natural Resources Inc (CHNR) had a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.96 as of fiscal year 2024, measuring the company's financial leverage by comparing total debt to shareholder equity.

What is China Natural Resources Inc's return on assets (ROA)?

China Natural Resources Inc (CHNR) had a return on assets of -1.2% for fiscal year 2024, measuring how efficiently the company uses its assets to generate profit.

What is China Natural Resources Inc's cash runway?

Based on fiscal year 2024 data, China Natural Resources Inc (CHNR) had $422K in cash against an annual operating cash burn of $1.0M. This gives an estimated cash runway of approximately 5 months at the current burn rate. Cash runway measures how long a company can continue operating before running out of cash, assuming no additional funding.

What is China Natural Resources Inc's Piotroski F-Score?

China Natural Resources Inc (CHNR) has a Piotroski F-Score of 3 out of 9, indicating weak financial health. The F-Score evaluates nine binary signals across profitability (positive ROA, positive cash flow, improving ROA, earnings quality), leverage (decreasing debt, improving liquidity, no share dilution), and operating efficiency (improving gross margin, improving asset turnover). Scores of 7–9 indicate strong and improving fundamentals. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.

Are China Natural Resources Inc's earnings high quality?

China Natural Resources Inc (CHNR) has an earnings quality ratio of 2.37x, considered low quality (accrual-driven). This ratio compares operating cash flow to net income. A ratio above 1.0x means the company generates more cash than its reported earnings, indicating sustainable, cash-backed profits. Ratios below 1.0x suggest earnings rely on accounting accruals rather than actual cash generation. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.