C4G
Tập đoàn CIENCO4 ·UPCOM ·2026Q1
▼▼ Declining sharply
TTM · Applied to: EPS, ROE, ROA, Net Margin, Asset Turnover, Debt/Equity
What Is Changing
On a TTM 2026Q1 basis, C4G is going through a period of clear decline across multiple metrics at once — profit momentum has been slowing across consecutive periods. More notably, operating cash flow is significantly negative relative to profit — this is pressure that needs close monitoring.
| Metric | Q1'26 | Q4'25 | Q3'25 | Q2'25 | Q1'25 | Q4'24 | Q3'24 | Q2'24 | Q1'24 | Q4'23 | Q3'23 | Q2'23 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 414.3 | 1,015.9 | 681.9 | 988.0 | 508.6 | 954.9 | 789.8 | 1,027.1 | 507.2 | 835.6 | 711.1 | 621.7 |
| Growth | -59% | +49% | -31% | +94% | -47% | +21% | -23% | +103% | -39% | +18% | +14% | — |
| Net Income | 5.7 | 33.1 | 41.8 | 6.2 | 16.9 | 23.8 | 55.2 | 60.1 | 41.2 | 48.2 | 30.4 | 37.0 |
| Net Margin | 1.38% | 3.26% | 6.14% | 0.63% | 3.33% | 2.50% | 6.98% | 5.86% | 8.12% | 5.77% | 4.27% | 5.95% |
Drivers of C4G's profit
Net profit attributable to parent declined vs last year, mainly due to lower gross profit. Supporting and offsetting drivers:
Net profit attributable to parent declined vs prior quarter, mainly due to higher administrative expenses. Supporting and offsetting drivers:
Financial Highlights
Detailed analysis of each financial dimension
ROE = Profit Margin × Asset Turnover × Equity Multiplier
ROE fell from 4.0% to 2.2% — all three components weakened, with leverage being the main drag.
Is the profit sustainable?
Margins narrowed but earnings quality remains clean — pressure is mainly operational.
What is driving the margin?
Net margin fell to 2.80%, losing 2.0pp. The main pressure comes from SG&A / Revenue rose 1.0pp and Gross margin fell 0.5pp (in addition, Net financial result / Revenue rose 0.2pp added support while Other profit / Revenue fell 0.3pp remained a drag).
The pressure comes from core operations — this is a concerning type of decline, not a one-off movement.
Profitability trend
TTM YoY · 2025Q1 -> 2026Q1
Is capital being used efficiently?
Capital efficiency for construction contractors should be read alongside project progress and receivables collection from developers — ROIC of 1.3% fluctuates with handover cycles.
Is capital being deployed efficiently?
ROIC narrowed to 1.27%, falling 1.1pp. That translates to 1.27 in after-tax operating profit for every 100 units of operating capital. Both NOPAT margin narrowed 1.8pp and capital turnover fell 0.05x, while invested capital rose by 344bn — pressure came from both operational efficiency and asset efficiency.
For construction contractors, ROIC moves with backlog and project acceptance timing — this is a reference signal and should be read alongside working-capital cycles.
CAPITAL EFFICIENCY TREND
TTM YoY · 2025Q1 -> 2026Q1
Balance Sheet
ROIC for construction contractors swings with project progress and handover cycles — the balance sheet below adds perspective. Capital structure is relatively light for construction contractors — liabilities at 1.29x equity, net debt at 0.70x equity.
Over the last 12 months, working capital released 0.0bn of cash.
Working Capital Drivers
TTM YoY · 2025Q1 -> 2026Q1
Working Capital Efficiency
Cash conversion cycle lengthened by 10.3 days versus the same period last year. The main moves came from DIO rose 4.7 days, DSO rose 1.4 days, and DPO fell 4.1 days.
All 3 drivers are deteriorating — working capital is becoming more deeply tied up in the operating cycle.
For construction contractors, DSO/DIO/DPO/CCC can be distorted by project progress, work-in-progress receivables, and milestone acceptance timing — these metrics should be read alongside developer payment cycles.
Watchpoints
CCC stands at 100.9 days, suggesting that working capital remains tied up for a relatively long operating cycle.
DSO increased by +1.4 days, pointing to slower receivables turnover.
Working Capital Efficiency
TTM YoY · 2025Q1 -> 2026Q1
Is financial risk significant?
Check leverage, liquidity, and cash-flow conversion.
Leverage & Liquidity
Leverage warrants monitoring, with net debt / equity at 0.70x and interest coverage only at 0.74x.
At present, short-term debt accounts for 36.4% of total debt, cash equals 4.9% of debt, and total debt stands at 2,930.1bn.
Leverage for construction contractors fluctuates with project working capital, performance guarantees, and progress receivables — should be read alongside receivables quality and developer payment cycles.
Watchpoints
Interest coverage is 0.74x, leaving limited room to absorb financing costs.
Cash / debt stands at 4.9%, leaving limited liquidity buffer to monitor.
Leverage and liquidity trend
TTM YoY · 2025Q1 -> 2026Q1
Cash Flow
Operating cash flow reached -133.8bn in 2025, against investing cash flow of -9.7bn.
Post-investment cash flow was negative +143.5bn. Financing cash flow was positive +70.0bn.
CFO / net income was -0.92x.
Track how much investment can be funded internally from operating cash flow.
For construction contractors, FCF swings sharply with project progress and payment cycles — should be read alongside backlog and receivables quality.
Cash Conversion
TTM Cash Conversion · 2025Q1 -> 2026Q1
Investment Takeaway
The business is under real pressure, but the current picture has not turned broadly adverse. A notable area has clearly weakened, making the near-term outlook hard to call bright; even so, other parts of the business are still holding up, with margins remain under pressure remaining the main constraint, with net margin down 2.0 pp. The next watchpoint is capital efficiency, with ROIC at 1.3%. The main offsetting support comes from earnings conversion is confirmed, with CFO/NI at -0.92x.
Improvement: earnings conversion looks more confirmed, with CFO / net income at -0.92x.
Watchpoint: Capital efficiency needs cycle context.
Key risk: profitability remains under pressure, with trailing-12M net margin at 2.80% after a 2.0pp decline versus the same period last year.
Statement Data
| Item | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Net Revenue
|
3,198.2 | 3,265.2 | 2,628.5 | 2,726.0 | 1,812.2 |
|
Cost of Goods Sold
|
2,824.7 | 2,787.1 | 2,224.6 | 2,328.1 | 0.0 |
|
Gross Profit
|
373.5 | 478.1 | 403.9 | 398.0 | 370.4 |
|
Financial Expenses
|
156.1 | 196.2 | 229.5 | 230.5 | -224.3 |
|
Selling Expenses
|
3.8 | 1.8 | 1.7 | 3.8 | -0.4 |
|
General and Administrative Expenses
|
136.8 | 142.1 | 119.9 | 92.8 | -83.6 |
|
Operating Profit
|
102.7 | 215.2 | 148.2 | 160.8 | 82.5 |
|
Profit Before Tax
|
115.1 | 215.0 | 160.6 | 185.6 | 83.3 |
|
Net Income
|
81.5 | 178.7 | 128.4 | 154.8 | 61.0 |
|
Profit Attributable to Parent
|
82.0 | 179.2 | 130.3 | 151.9 | 61.2 |
|
Earnings per Share
|
229.00 | 501.00 | 410.00 | 801.00 | 213.00 |
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