MTR Corp. Ltd.
Industry Group: Transportation
Country/Region: Hong Kong
Identifier: HKG:66
MTR constructs and operates Hong Kong's rail network, giving it a monopoly position. In addition to rail operation, the firm makes recurring income from commercial business within the stations. This includes rental of retail outlets and advertisement within the station and investment properties in shopping malls above stations. Residential real estate development forms part of MTR's return for the rail operation. In a normalized environment, average operating profit is approximately 20% in rail operation, 60% in station commercial and property leasing business, and 20% in property development. The Hong Kong government owns 75% of MTR.
ESG Risk Rating
Ranking
Industry Group (1st = lowest risk)
Transportation 95 out of 383
Universe
Global Universe 4079 out of 15104
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Industry Comparison
| Company | ESG Risk Rating | Industry Rank |
|---|---|---|
| MTR Corp. Ltd. |
19.6
Low
|
95 out of 383 |
| Central Japan Railway Co. |
30.9
High
|
334 out of 383 |
| Daqin Railway Co., Ltd. |
32
High
|
346 out of 383 |
| East Japan Railway Co. |
32.5
High
|
350 out of 383 |
| Beijing-Shanghai High-Speed Railway Co., Ltd. |
33.6
High
|
357 out of 383 |
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