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China Natural Resources Inc(CHNR)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for CHNR
09/14/2026: CHNR (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
China Natural Resources Inc is a holding company that has transitioned from its historical roots as a mining operator in China toward a strategy focused on potential business acquisitions. While the company maintains a lean structure, it currently lacks a reliable, primary revenue-generating business, which places significant pressure on its cash reserves. The primary investment story rests on the potential for management to execute a successful acquisition or pivot into a new, scalable industry. Key risks include extreme stock price volatility, a lack of operational transparency, and the inherent uncertainty of finding a viable business path. This stock is highly speculative and may only suit aggressive, high-risk investors who are comfortable with binary, long-term outcomes.
How to Read the Upturn Advisory
The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.
Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Weak fit | The company currently lacks a proven, scalable growth engine to justify an investment. |
| Momentum investor | Weak fit | Momentum is generally absent, and the stock is highly speculative. |
| Value investor | Weak fit | The lack of reliable earnings makes it difficult to assign a consistent value to the stock. |
| Dividend investor | Weak fit | The company does not provide a dividend yield, making it unsuitable for income seekers. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | The high volatility and lack of operational stability present excessive risk for conservative investors. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | High | The stock is subject to extreme price swings due to low float and speculative nature. |
| Valuation risk | High | Determining intrinsic value is difficult without stable earnings or asset production. |
| Competition risk (Commodity producers) | Medium | Even if the company re-enters mining, it faces stiff competition from entrenched global players. |
| Business quality | Low | The absence of a primary revenue-generating business model reduces the overall quality of the investment. |
| Dividend income | Low / none | Investors should expect zero income from this position. |
| Execution risk | High | Successful pivot to a new business depends entirely on management's ability to find and integrate new assets. |
Price Behavior
Steady Uptrend
The stock demonstrates consistent and steady upward price momentum.
Extreme Price Shocks
The stock has experienced exceptionally large and disruptive price movements during the period.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -75.79% | Avg. Invested days 14 | Today’s Advisory WEAK BUY |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  1.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/14/2026 |
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Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)
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Style Classification
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Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 5.00M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price - |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price - | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 10.3K shares | Beta 0.12 | 52 Weeks Range 3.18 - 8.20 | Updated Date 09/13/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 3.18 - 8.20 | Updated Date 09/13/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.15 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Management | Holding company structure, capital reserves, and management of residual interest in mining rights. | The company essentially acts as a cash-holding vessel searching for its next business operation. |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 7.84 | Enterprise Value 3.75M | Price to Sales(TTM) 6.15 |
Enterprise Value 3.75M | Price to Sales(TTM) 6.15 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.53 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA -1.92 | Shares Outstanding 1.26M | Shares Floating 546.54K |
Shares Outstanding 1.26M | Shares Floating 546.54K | ||
Percent Insiders 54.8 | Percent Institutions 0.07 |
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Financial Metrics
🧭 Investment Snapshot
Total Revenue (Scale)
Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.
Net Income (Profit)
Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.
Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
📈 Growth & Strength
Operating Income (Core Profit)
Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.
EBITDA (Cash Earnings)
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.
Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)
Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.
🛡️ Financial Safety
Cash (Liquidity Buffer)
Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.
Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.
Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)
Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.
🧱 Balance Sheet Strength
Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)
Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.
Total Assets (Asset Base)
The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.
Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)
Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.
⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.
Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)
Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.
Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)
Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.
About China Natural Resources Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquarters - | ||
IPO Launch date 1995-08-07 | Chairman, President & CEO Mr. Wah On Wong | ||
Sector Basic Materials | Industry Other Industrial Metals & Mining | Full time employees 9 | Website https://www.chnr.net |
Full time employees 9 | Website https://www.chnr.net | ||
China Natural Resources, Inc., through its subsidiaries, engages in the exploration and mining of metal properties in the People's Republic of China. It explores for lead, silver, and other nonferrous metals. The company holds interest in the Moruogu Tong mine that covers an area of 7.81 square kilometers located in Wulatehouqi, Bayannaoer City, Inner Mongolia. The company is headquartered in Shenzhen, the People's Republic of China. China Natural Resources, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Feishang Industrial Group Co., Ltd.
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