The company's balance sheet is deemed risky as its debt and liabilities surpass its cash and near-term receivables. It reported a loss of CN¥65m at the EBIT level last year and bled CN¥201m in negative free cash flow over the past twelve months.

Zhanjiang Guolian Aquatic Products' low P/S ratio may be due to investors' expectations of limited growth and underperformance. The company's recent limited growth rates and revenue trends, falling short of industry expectations, contribute to its low price-to-sales ratio.

Despite the stock's 16% drop over the past year due to weak revenue growth, some investors find the company appealing, perceiving it as a high-quality business. However, the company's performance shows a negative trend over the past five years.