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INDICATIVE · SAMPLE DATA
424058

AFG International Co

Apparel & Accessories RetailersVerified

The company's capital structure is highly leveraged, with total liabilities of SAR 5.48 billion and total equity of SAR -1.46 billion, resulting in a debt-to-equity ratio of -3.06. Liquidity is constrained, as evidenced by a current ratio of 0.39 and negative free cash flow of SAR -138.34 million. The firm holds SAR 244.00 million in cash and equivalents, but this is insufficient to cover its long-term debt of SAR 4.46 billion. Profitability is severely challenged, with a net loss of SAR 505.51 million and an operating loss of SAR 90.53 million. Return on equity is 34.6%, but this is misleading due to the negative equity base. Return on assets is -12.56%, indicating poor asset utilization. These metrics fall well below the industry median for profitability and efficiency, suggesting operational underperformance. The company's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, with no disclosed geographic diversification. This lack of segmentation increases exposure to regional economic shifts and supply chain disruptions. The absence of detailed geographic breakdowns limits visibility into regional performance and risk. Growth prospects are weak, with the company reporting declining revenue and profitability. Analysts expect continued losses, with a mean EPS estimate of -0.59 SAR for the current period, compared to an actual EPS of -4.40 SAR. The firm's capital expenditure of SAR -101.90 million suggests minimal investment in future growth, further signaling a contractionary strategy. The company faces significant liquidity and solvency risks, with negative net cash and a high debt burden. While dilution risk is currently low, the firm's negative equity and operating cash flow of SAR -512.77 million raise concerns about its ability to service debt without external financing. No recent filings or transcripts indicate material changes in strategy or operations. Recent financial filings and transcripts do not reveal any major strategic shifts or operational overhauls. The firm's continued losses and negative cash flows suggest a lack of near-term turnaround, with no clear path to profitability or debt reduction.

30-day price · 4240(missing data)
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Profile
CompanyAFG International Co
Ticker4240.SE
SectorConsumer Cyclicals
BusinessRetailers
Industry groupRetailers
IndustryApparel & Accessories Retailers
AI analysis

Business. AFG International Co operates in the apparel and accessories retail sector, generating revenue primarily through the sale of fashion-related products to consumers.

Classification. The company is classified under the industry "Apparel & Accessories Retailers" within the "Consumer Cyclicals" economic sector, with a confidence level of 0.92.

The company's capital structure is highly leveraged, with total liabilities of SAR 5.48 billion and total equity of SAR -1.46 billion, resulting in a debt-to-equity ratio of -3.06. Liquidity is constrained, as evidenced by a current ratio of 0.39 and negative free cash flow of SAR -138.34 million. The firm holds SAR 244.00 million in cash and equivalents, but this is insufficient to cover its long-term debt of SAR 4.46 billion. Profitability is severely challenged, with a net loss of SAR 505.51 million and an operating loss of SAR 90.53 million. Return on equity is 34.6%, but this is misleading due to the negative equity base. Return on assets is -12.56%, indicating poor asset utilization. These metrics fall well below the industry median for profitability and efficiency, suggesting operational underperformance. The company's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, with no disclosed geographic diversification. This lack of segmentation increases exposure to regional economic shifts and supply chain disruptions. The absence of detailed geographic breakdowns limits visibility into regional performance and risk. Growth prospects are weak, with the company reporting declining revenue and profitability. Analysts expect continued losses, with a mean EPS estimate of -0.59 SAR for the current period, compared to an actual EPS of -4.40 SAR. The firm's capital expenditure of SAR -101.90 million suggests minimal investment in future growth, further signaling a contractionary strategy. The company faces significant liquidity and solvency risks, with negative net cash and a high debt burden. While dilution risk is currently low, the firm's negative equity and operating cash flow of SAR -512.77 million raise concerns about its ability to service debt without external financing. No recent filings or transcripts indicate material changes in strategy or operations. Recent financial filings and transcripts do not reveal any major strategic shifts or operational overhauls. The firm's continued losses and negative cash flows suggest a lack of near-term turnaround, with no clear path to profitability or debt reduction.
Key takeaways
  • AFG International Co is highly leveraged with a debt-to-equity ratio of -3.06 and negative equity.
  • The company reported a net loss of SAR 505.51 million and an operating loss of SAR 90.53 million.
  • Liquidity is constrained, with a current ratio of 0.39 and negative free cash flow.
  • Analysts expect continued losses, with a mean EPS estimate of -0.59 SAR.
  • The firm has no disclosed geographic diversification, increasing regional risk exposure.
  • Capital expenditures are minimal, indicating a contractionary strategy.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencySAR
Revenue$5.10B
Gross profit$579.6M
Operating income-$90.5M
Net income-$505.5M
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow-$512.8M
CapEx-$101.9M
Free cash flow-$138.3M
Total assets$4.02B
Total liabilities$5.48B
Total equity-$1.46B
Cash & equivalents$244.0M
Long-term debt$4.46B
Valuation
Market price
Market cap
Enterprise value
P/E
Reported non-GAAP P/E
EV/Revenue
EV/Op income
EV/OCF
P/B
P/Tangible book
Tangible book-$1.46B
Net cash-$4.22B
Current ratio0.4
Debt/Equity-3.1
ROA-12.6%
ROE34.6%
Cash conversion1.0%
CapEx/Revenue-2.0%
SBC/Revenue
Asset intensity
Dilution ratio0.0%
Risk assessment
Dilution riskLow
Liquidity riskMedium
  • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
Industry benchmarks
Activity: Retailers · cohort 8 companies
Metric4240Activity
Op margin-1.8%9.5% medp25 6.4% · p75 13.1%bottom quartile
Net margin-9.9%8.2% medp25 5.0% · p75 11.1%bottom quartile
Gross margin11.4%35.0% medp25 33.0% · p75 44.8%bottom quartile
R&D / revenue0.4% medp25 0.4% · p75 0.4%
CapEx / revenue-2.0%3.4% medp25 2.9% · p75 4.6%bottom quartile
Debt / equity-306.0%25.8% medp25 3.1% · p75 69.4%bottom quartile
Observations
IR observations
Mean recommendation2.50 (1=strong buy, 5=strong sell)
Strong-buy count1.00
Buy count0.00
Hold count0.00
Sell count1.00
Strong-sell count0.00
Mean EPS estimate-0.59 SAR
Last actual EPS-4.40 SAR
Mean revenue estimate4,982,000,000 SAR
Last actual revenue5,103,900,000 SAR
Mean EBIT estimate257,500,000 SAR
Source: analysis-pipeline (hybrid)Generated: 2026-05-24 17:53 UTCJob: f5ace96c