Signaux Girod SA
Signaux Girod SA maintains a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.35 and a current ratio of 2.69, indicating moderate leverage and strong short-term liquidity [doc:HA-latest]. The company holds 160,000 EUR in cash and equivalents, but its net cash position is negative after subtracting total debt, signaling potential liquidity constraints [doc:HA-latest]. Return on equity is 1.42%, and return on assets is 0.84%, both below the typical thresholds for capital efficiency in the Advertising & Marketing industry [doc:HA-latest]. The company's operating income of 1,307,000 EUR and net income of 764,000 EUR reflect modest profitability, with operating margins at 1.29% and net margins at 0.75%. These figures are below the median for the Advertising & Marketing industry, which typically sees higher returns from advertising and signage contracts [doc:HA-latest]. The company's capital expenditures of -4,434,000 EUR suggest a net outflow for asset investments, which may impact future capacity and growth [doc:HA-latest]. Signaux Girod SA operates through 36 decentralized sites in France and five specialized subsidiaries, with revenue concentrated in domestic operations. The company's exposure to the French market is high, with no significant international revenue disclosed. This concentration increases vulnerability to local economic conditions and regulatory changes [doc:HA-latest]. The company's revenue of 101,672,000 EUR is slightly below the analyst estimate of 108,476,000 EUR, indicating a potential growth gap. The outlook for the current fiscal year shows a modest revenue trajectory, with no significant growth expected in the next fiscal year. The company's operating cash flow of 5,929,000 EUR and free cash flow of 890,000 EUR suggest limited capacity for reinvestment or shareholder returns [doc:HA-latest]. The risk assessment indicates medium liquidity risk and low dilution risk. The company's net cash position is negative after subtracting total debt, which could constrain its ability to fund operations or investments without external financing. No dilution sources are identified in the latest filings, and the company has not issued new shares recently [doc:HA-latest]. Recent events include the latest actual EPS of 5.60 EUR and revenue of 101,672,000 EUR, both below the analyst estimates. The company has not disclosed any major regulatory or operational changes in the latest filings, but its reliance on domestic operations and modest profitability suggest a cautious outlook [doc:HA-latest].
Business. Signaux Girod SA designs, develops, installs, maintains, and leases signs and associated products, operating in nine product families including traffic signage, directional signage, and roadway equipment, with 36 decentralized sites in France and five specialized subsidiaries [doc:HA-latest].
Classification. Signaux Girod SA is classified under the Consumer Cyclicals economic sector, Cyclical Consumer Services business sector, and Advertising & Marketing industry, with a classification confidence of 0.92 [doc:verified market data].
- Signaux Girod SA has a current ratio of 2.69, indicating strong short-term liquidity but a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt.
- The company's return on equity of 1.42% and return on assets of 0.84% are below the typical thresholds for the Advertising & Marketing industry.
- Revenue is concentrated in domestic operations, with no significant international exposure, increasing vulnerability to local economic conditions.
- The company's operating income and net income are modest, with operating margins at 1.29% and net margins at 0.75%, both below the industry median.
- The company's capital expenditures of -4,434,000 EUR suggest a net outflow for asset investments, which may impact future capacity and growth.
- The risk assessment indicates medium liquidity risk and low dilution risk, with no recent dilution sources identified.
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- Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.