Sampo Corp
Sampo Corp's capital structure shows a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.83, indicating moderate leverage, while its liquidity position is characterized by a current ratio of 1.18 and a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt [doc:HA-latest]. The company's price-to-book ratio of 0.96 and price-to-tangible-book ratio of 0.96 suggest that the market values the company close to its tangible asset base [doc:valuation snapshot]. Profitability metrics show a return on equity (ROE) of 7.18% and a return on assets (ROA) of 3.28%, both below the industry median for ROE and ROA in the Appliances, Tools & Housewares sector [doc:valuation snapshot]. The company's operating margin is 5.37% (calculated from operating income of TWD 486.32 million on revenue of TWD 9.05 billion), which is also below the sector median [doc:HA-latest]. The company's revenue is distributed across two segments: home appliances and electronics. While the input data does not provide segment-specific revenue figures, the company's geographic exposure is broad, with sales in America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. However, the data does not specify the concentration of revenue by region [doc:HA-latest]. Looking ahead, the company's growth trajectory is uncertain. The outlook for the current fiscal year shows a revenue decline of 4.5% year-over-year, with a further 2.1% decline expected in the next fiscal year [doc:outlook]. This aligns with the broader industry trend of declining demand in mature markets and subdued consumer spending in the home appliance sector [doc:industry_config]. The company's risk profile is marked by a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk. The negative net cash position after subtracting total debt raises concerns about short-term liquidity, but the absence of near-term dilution pressures and a stable share count (363.77 million shares outstanding) suggest that the company is not currently at risk of equity dilution [doc:risk assessment]. Recent events include a 10-K filing that outlines the company's exposure to supply chain disruptions and currency fluctuations, particularly in the U.S. and European markets. The company also disclosed a strategic shift toward higher-margin products in the electronics division, including intelligent household controllers and network monitors [doc:HA-latest].
Business. Sampo Corporation develops and manufactures electronic products and home appliances, including air conditioners, refrigerators, washing machines, LED monitors, and digital panels, with distribution across domestic and international markets [doc:HA-latest].
Classification. Sampo Corp is classified under the industry "Appliances, Tools & Housewares" within the "Cyclical Consumer Products" business sector, with a confidence level of 0.92 [doc:verified market data].
- Sampo Corp's capital structure is moderately leveraged, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.83 and a current ratio of 1.18.
- The company's ROE of 7.18% and ROA of 3.28% are below the industry median, indicating weaker profitability.
- Revenue is distributed across home appliances and electronics, with geographic exposure in multiple regions, though the data does not specify regional concentration.
- The company is expected to see a 4.5% revenue decline in the current fiscal year and a further 2.1% decline in the next fiscal year.
- The company faces medium liquidity risk but low dilution risk, with no near-term equity issuance pressures.
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- Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.