Life Travel & Tourist Service Co Ltd
Life Travel & Tourist Service Co Ltd has a market price of TWD 101.5 and a market cap of TWD 3.43 billion, with a price-to-earnings ratio of 10.14 and a price-to-book ratio of 3.54. The company's liquidity is assessed as medium, with a current ratio of 1.49 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.09, indicating a relatively conservative capital structure. However, the company has negative net cash after subtracting total debt, which is a key liquidity flag. The company's profitability is reflected in a return on equity of 34.88% and a return on assets of 12.61%, both of which are strong relative to the industry's preferred metrics. The operating margin is 5.30% (operating income of TWD 464.66 million on revenue of TWD 8.76 billion), and the net profit margin is 3.86% (net income of TWD 338.45 million). These metrics suggest the company is generating solid returns on its operations and assets. The company's revenue is concentrated in the travel services segment, with no disclosed geographic breakdown. Given the nature of the travel business, the company is likely exposed to domestic and international markets, but the exact geographic distribution is not specified in the available data. The company's growth trajectory is positive, with a revenue of TWD 8.76 billion in the latest period. While no forward-looking revenue guidance is provided, the company's operating cash flow of TWD 469.09 million and free cash flow of TWD 133.07 million suggest it has the capacity to reinvest in growth or return capital to shareholders. The capital expenditure of TWD -16.21 million indicates minimal investment in physical assets, which is typical for a service-based travel company. The company's risk profile is characterized by medium liquidity risk and low dilution risk. The key risk flag is the negative net cash position after subtracting total debt, which could impact short-term liquidity. The dilution risk is low, with no near-term pressure expected, and no recent dilutive events reported. Recent events include the latest financial filing, which provides a snapshot of the company's financial health. No recent earnings call transcripts or material regulatory filings are disclosed in the available data.
Business. Life Travel & Tourist Service Co Ltd arranges domestic and foreign tourism, accommodation, transportation, group travel, free travel, visa application, and sells air tickets and coupons.
Classification. The company is classified under Leisure & Recreation within the Cyclical Consumer Services business sector, with a confidence level of 0.92.
- The company has a strong return on equity of 34.88% and a return on assets of 12.61%, indicating efficient use of capital.
- The company's liquidity is medium, with a current ratio of 1.49 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.09.
- The company's operating margin is 5.30%, and its net profit margin is 3.86%, suggesting solid profitability.
- The company has a low dilution risk, with no near-term pressure expected.
- The company's capital structure is conservative, with minimal long-term debt and a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt.
- The company's growth is supported by positive operating and free cash flows.
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- Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.