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Fidelity China Special Situations PLC (FCSS)

Rank #188 of 280 - Financials - UK Equities

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Fidelity China Special Situations PLC

FCSS.L·Financials·Market Cap £1.1b

Rank #188 of 280

Quantitative Model · 280 Stocks Analysed

£2.46

-18.57% YTD

52W: £2.40 - £3.31

Factor Analysis Summary

Editorial assessment generated from Fidelity China Special Situations PLC's live factor scores and sector positioning.

Based on Strategyland's proprietary 7-factor analysis, Fidelity China Special Situations PLC (FCSS.L) currently holds an overall rank of #188 out of 280 FTSE 100 constituents, reflecting its weighted composite score across liquidity, valuation, profitability, solvency, asset efficiency, market trading, and technical dimensions.

Key strengths include solvency (Altman Z-Score 35.0), where it demonstrates a robust solvency position with conservative leverage and strong balance sheet coverage; profitability (ROE 10.2%, net margin 81.0%), where it demonstrates strong profitability metrics, ranking in the top quartile for earnings quality and return on capital; and valuation (P/E 8.9, dividend yield 2.9%), where it demonstrates compelling valuation metrics, trading at a discount to peer averages on key multiples.

Areas requiring attention include asset efficiency, where poor capital efficiency suggests assets may be underutilised or overvalued on the balance sheet, as well as market trading, where low relative volume or adverse volatility patterns may deter momentum-oriented investors.

Within the Financials sector, Fidelity China Special Situations PLC sits at composite rank #188, trailing the Financials peer average (rank 8). It ranks behind all 6 tracked Financials peers in our model.

The composite profile is weighed down by 3 below-average factor scores, with asset efficiency (rank 209/280) representing the most significant drag on its #188 overall standing.

Strongest Factors

Solvency — Rank 13/280 (top quartile)
Profitability — Rank 18/280 (top quartile)
Valuation — Rank 36/280 (top quartile)

Weakest Factors

Asset Efficiency — Rank 209/280 (below average)
Market Trading — Rank 179/280 (below average)

Score Analysis

Fidelity China Special Situations PLC is ranked #188 out of 280 UK stocks. Lower factor scores indicate better performance in that category.

Factor Breakdown

114/280

Average Score

Liquidity

Weak176/280

Valuation

Excellent36/280

Profitability

Excellent18/280

Solvency

Excellent13/280

Asset Efficiency

Weak209/280

Mkt Trading

Weak179/280

Technical

Fair168/280

1. Liquidity

Score: 176/280

How liquid is FCSS and can it meet its short-term obligations?

0/6

liquidity criteria met

Metric

Sector Range

Value

Rank

–

Quick Ratio

N/A

Range: N/A

–

Current Ratio

N/A

2.50xRank 57/280

Range: N/ARank 57/280

–

TTM Operating Cash Flow

N/A

3.70xRank 21/280

Range: N/ARank 21/280

–

Liquidity Coverage Ratio

100-150

N/A

Range: 100-150

–

Intangible Asset Ratio

10 - 30

N/ARank 193/280

Range: 10 - 30Rank 193/280

–

Cash-to-Debt Ratio

N/A

N/ARank 259/280

Range: N/ARank 259/280

Key Liquidity Metrics

Quick Ratio

N/A

Sector: N/A

Current Ratio

2.50x

Sector: N/A

Overall Liquidity Rank

Rank within universe#176/280

Best (1)Worst (280)

2. Valuation

Score: 36/280

Is FCSS undervalued compared to its peers and fair value metrics?

2/7

valuation criteria met

Metric

Sector Range

Value

Rank

–

FY27e P/E

8x - 18x

N/A

Range: 8x - 18x

–

FY26e P/E

8x - 18x

N/A

Range: 8x - 18x

–

FY27e Net Div Yld (%)

3.0 - 8.0

N/A

Range: 3.0 - 8.0

✗

Div Payout Ratio

30 - 55

28.68%Rank 50/280

Range: 30 - 55Rank 50/280

–

Current EV/EBITDA

N/A

7.5xRank 122/280

Range: N/ARank 122/280

✓

Current P/TBV

0.8x - 2.0x

0.91xRank 48/280

Range: 0.8x - 2.0xRank 48/280

✓

Current P/B

0.8x - 2.0x

0.91xRank 59/280

Range: 0.8x - 2.0xRank 59/280

Key Valuation Metrics

TTM P/E

Price-to-Earnings

8.9x

FY26e P/E

Forward estimate

N/A

FY27e P/E

Forward estimate

N/A

Current P/B

Price-to-Book

0.91x

Current P/TBV

Tangible Book Value

0.91x

Current EV/EBITDA

Enterprise Value

7.5x

FY26e EV/EBITDA

Forward estimate

N/A

FY27e EV/EBITDA

Forward estimate

N/A

Dividend

FCSS pays a dividend yield of 2.86%.

Current Yield

2.86%

FY27e Net Div Yield

N/A

FY26e Gross DPS

N/A

FY27e Gross DPS

N/A

3. Profitability

Score: 18/280

How profitable is FCSS relative to its peers?

0/7

profitability criteria met

Metric

Sector Range

Value

Rank

✗

TTM Profit Margin

15 - 30

81.0%Rank 56/280

Range: 15 - 30Rank 56/280

–

T12 FCF Margin

N/A

Range: N/A

–

FY27e RoE

10 - 16

N/A

Range: 10 - 16

–

FY26 EPS Growth

8 - 15

N/A

Range: 8 - 15

–

FY27e EPS Growth

6 - 12

N/A

Range: 6 - 12

–

NIM

1.5 - 3.2

N/A

Range: 1.5 - 3.2

–

Expense Ratio

50 - 65

N/A

Range: 50 - 65

TTM Profit Margin

81.0%

Current RoCE

10.2%

FY27e RoE

N/A

T12 FCF Margin

N/A

4. Solvency

Score: 13/280

How strong is FCSS's balance sheet and financial position?

0/6

solvency criteria met

Metric

Sector Range

Value

Rank

–

Debt/Eqt

0.5x - 1.5x

N/A

Range: 0.5x - 1.5x

–

Interest Coverage Ratio

N/A

Range: N/A

–

Net Leverage Ratio

N/A

Range: N/A

–

Altman Z-Score (Manufacturing)

N/A

34.97Rank 24/280

Range: N/ARank 24/280

–

Z-Score (Non Manufacturing)

N/A

Rank 24Rank 24/280

Range: N/ARank 24/280

–

CapAdeq Ratio Tier1

13 - 18

N/A

Range: 13 - 18

Key Solvency Metrics

Debt/Eqt

N/A

Net Leverage Ratio

N/A

Interest Coverage

N/A

T12 FCF Margin

N/A

Altman Z-Score

34.97

Safe Zone

01.812.995+

5. Asset Efficiency

Score: 209/280

How efficiently does FCSS deploy its assets and intellectual capital?

0/5

asset efficiency criteria met

Metric

Sector Range

Value

Rank

–

Efficiency Ratio

50 - 70

N/A

Range: 50 - 70

–

TTM Asset Turnover Ratio

N/A

0.12xRank 207/280

Range: N/ARank 207/280

–

TTM CAPEX/Sales

1 - 3

N/A

Range: 1 - 3

–

Working Capital Turnover

N/A

2.69xRank 116/280

Range: N/ARank 116/280

–

R&D/Sales FY27e

N/A

Range: N/A

Overall Asset Efficiency Rank

Rank within sector peers#209/280

Best (1)Worst (280)

6. Market Trading

Score: 179/280

How liquid and actively traded is FCSS?

0/2

market trading criteria met

Metric

Sector Range

Value

Rank

–

Intraday Sentiment (%)

40 - 75

N/A

Range: 40 - 75

–

10D-Avg v/s 3M-Avg Vol

N/A

91%Rank 50/280

Range: N/ARank 50/280

✗

Avg Directional Index 30D

012 - 45

11.5Rank 268/280

Range: 012 - 45Rank 268/280

–

Parabolic SAR

N/A

242.71Rank 222/280

Range: N/ARank 222/280

–

Stock Rating Rank

N/A

Range: N/A

Market Cap

£1,111,682,044

Enterprise Value

£1,025,304,392

Trading Volume

7. Technical

Score: 168/280

What do the technical indicators say about FCSS?

0/5

technical criteria met

Metric

Chart

Sector Range

Value

Rank

–

CMP v/s 52-WH

£3.31£2.40

-25.9%CMP: £2.46

N/A

-25.9%Rank 234/280

£3.31£2.40

-25.9%CMP: £2.46

Range: N/ARank 234/280

–

CMP v/s 52-WL

£3.31£2.40

+2.5%CMP: £2.46

N/A

2.5%Rank 10/280

£3.31£2.40

+2.5%CMP: £2.46

Range: N/ARank 10/280

–

RSI 14D

032.0 - Bearish100

N/A

32.0Rank 50/280

032.0 - Bearish100

Range: N/ARank 50/280

–

MA50 - MA200

£2.56-0.26£2.82

N/A

BearishRank 235/280

£2.56-0.26£2.82

Range: N/ARank 235/280

–

MACD Rank

Death Cross

MACD: -0.36

N/A

-0.36

Death Cross

MACD: -0.36

Range: N/A

RSI (14 Day)

32.0

Bearish

0 (Oversold)50100 (Overbought)

Moving Averages

50 SMA£2.56

200 SMA£2.82

SignalDeath Cross (Bearish)

MACD-0.36

Risk Metrics

Beta

N/A

3-Yr Std Dev

N/A

5-Yr Std Dev

N/A

Peer Comparison

How does FCSS compare to other Financials stocks?

Overall Rank Comparison

Factor Score Comparison

Stock	Rank	Liquidity	Valuation	Profitability	Solvency	Mkt Trading	Technical
FCSS	#188	176	36	18	13	179	168
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RTW.L	#5	116	7	9	145	69	229
BPCR.L	#7	163	34	56	9	112	76
RCP.L	#9	179	26	22	59	13	2
AGT.L	#11	108	57	55	72	90	79
TBCG.L	#14	29	55	38	257	129	18

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Methodology Note

The analysis presented for Fidelity China Special Situations PLC is produced using Strategyland's proprietary 7-factor quantitative model, which evaluates each stock across Liquidity, Valuation, Profitability, Solvency, Asset Efficiency, Market Trading, and Technical dimensions. Individual factor scores and the composite rank reflect relative rankings within the FTSE 100 universe — a lower rank number indicates stronger performance in that category.

Underlying financial and market data is sourced from LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) and processed through our scoring engine. Scores are recalculated as new data becomes available and should be interpreted as a systematic screening output, not a forecast of future share price performance.

This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or an offer to buy or sell any security. Past performance and factor rankings are not indicative of future results. Please read our Risk Disclaimer before making any investment decisions.

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