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LH Group Ltd

Restaurants & BarsVerified
Score breakdown
Profitability+12Sentiment+21Risk penalty-3Missing signals-4
Quality breakdown
Key fields100Profile38Conclusion96AI synthesis40Observations3

LH Group Ltd maintains a capital structure with a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.14, indicating a moderate reliance on debt financing. The company's liquidity position is constrained, as evidenced by a current ratio of 0.82, which is below 1, suggesting that current liabilities exceed current assets. This is further supported by the risk assessment flag indicating negative net cash after subtracting total debt [doc:HA-latest]. Profitability metrics for LH Group Ltd are weak compared to industry norms. The company's return on equity (ROE) is 0.72%, and return on assets (ROA) is 0.24%, both of which are significantly below the typical performance benchmarks for the Restaurants & Bars industry. These figures suggest that the company is not effectively utilizing its equity or assets to generate returns [doc:HA-latest]. The company's revenue is distributed across three segments: Franchised Brands, Self-owned Brands, and Sale of Food Ingredients and Others. While the exact revenue contribution of each segment is not disclosed, the business model suggests a diversified approach. However, the lack of detailed geographic exposure data makes it difficult to assess the level of revenue concentration or regional risk [doc:HA-latest]. Growth trajectory for the company appears to be modest. The outlook for the current fiscal year does not indicate a significant increase in revenue, and the absence of detailed historical growth data limits the ability to project future performance. The company's operating income of HKD 15.48 million and net income of HKD 1.70 million suggest a narrow profit margin, which may constrain reinvestment and expansion opportunities [doc:HA-latest]. Risk factors for LH Group Ltd include liquidity constraints and the potential for dilution, although the latter is currently assessed as low. The company's liquidity risk is elevated due to the current ratio being below 1 and the negative net cash position. These factors could limit the company's ability to meet short-term obligations without external financing [doc:HA-latest]. Recent events and filings have not been disclosed in the provided data, so no specific recent developments can be cited. However, the company's financial snapshot and risk assessment suggest a need for close monitoring of liquidity and profitability trends [doc:HA-latest].

Profile
CompanyLH Group Ltd
Ticker1978.HK
SectorConsumer Cyclicals
BusinessCyclical Consumer Services
Industry groupCyclical Consumer Services
IndustryRestaurants & Bars
AI analysis

Business. LH Group Ltd operates as an investment holding company primarily engaged in the operation of full-service restaurants, with revenue derived from franchised brands, self-owned brands, and the sale of food ingredients [doc:HA-latest].

Classification. LH Group Ltd is classified under the Restaurants & Bars industry within the Consumer Cyclicals economic sector, with a confidence level of 0.92 [doc:verified market data].

LH Group Ltd maintains a capital structure with a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.14, indicating a moderate reliance on debt financing. The company's liquidity position is constrained, as evidenced by a current ratio of 0.82, which is below 1, suggesting that current liabilities exceed current assets. This is further supported by the risk assessment flag indicating negative net cash after subtracting total debt [doc:HA-latest]. Profitability metrics for LH Group Ltd are weak compared to industry norms. The company's return on equity (ROE) is 0.72%, and return on assets (ROA) is 0.24%, both of which are significantly below the typical performance benchmarks for the Restaurants & Bars industry. These figures suggest that the company is not effectively utilizing its equity or assets to generate returns [doc:HA-latest]. The company's revenue is distributed across three segments: Franchised Brands, Self-owned Brands, and Sale of Food Ingredients and Others. While the exact revenue contribution of each segment is not disclosed, the business model suggests a diversified approach. However, the lack of detailed geographic exposure data makes it difficult to assess the level of revenue concentration or regional risk [doc:HA-latest]. Growth trajectory for the company appears to be modest. The outlook for the current fiscal year does not indicate a significant increase in revenue, and the absence of detailed historical growth data limits the ability to project future performance. The company's operating income of HKD 15.48 million and net income of HKD 1.70 million suggest a narrow profit margin, which may constrain reinvestment and expansion opportunities [doc:HA-latest]. Risk factors for LH Group Ltd include liquidity constraints and the potential for dilution, although the latter is currently assessed as low. The company's liquidity risk is elevated due to the current ratio being below 1 and the negative net cash position. These factors could limit the company's ability to meet short-term obligations without external financing [doc:HA-latest]. Recent events and filings have not been disclosed in the provided data, so no specific recent developments can be cited. However, the company's financial snapshot and risk assessment suggest a need for close monitoring of liquidity and profitability trends [doc:HA-latest].
Key takeaways
  • LH Group Ltd has a weak profitability profile with ROE and ROA significantly below industry benchmarks.
  • The company's liquidity position is constrained, with a current ratio of 0.82 and negative net cash after debt.
  • Revenue is generated from three segments, but the exact contribution of each is not disclosed.
  • Growth prospects are limited, with no significant revenue increase expected in the current fiscal year.
  • The company faces liquidity risk but has a low dilution risk at present.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyHKD
Revenue$1.08B
Gross profit$766.4M
Operating income$15.5M
Net income$1.7M
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SBC
Operating cash flow
CapEx
Free cash flow
Total assets$696.6M
Total liabilities$462.1M
Total equity$234.6M
Cash & equivalents$140.0M
Long-term debt$268.4M
Annual history (last 5)
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Quarterly history (last 4)
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Valuation
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Enterprise value
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Reported non-GAAP P/E
EV/Revenue
EV/Op income
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P/B
P/Tangible book
Tangible book$234.6M
Net cash-$128.4M
Current ratio0.8
Debt/Equity1.1
ROA0.2%
ROE0.7%
Cash conversion
CapEx/Revenue
SBC/Revenue
Asset intensity
Dilution ratio0.0%
Risk assessment
Dilution riskLow
Liquidity riskMedium
  • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
Industry benchmarks
Activity: Restaurants & Bars · cohort 3 companies
Metric1978Activity
Op margin1.4%31.3% medp25 27.3% · p75 38.7%bottom quartile
Net margin0.2%25.4% medp25 22.2% · p75 28.6%bottom quartile
Gross margin70.9%53.4% medp25 32.5% · p75 67.0%top quartile
CapEx / revenue4.5% medp25 3.7% · p75 8.5%
Debt / equity114.0%-162.1% medp25 -1197.0% · p75 101.3%top quartile
Source data
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