Americanas SA - Em Recuperacao Judicial
Americanas has a liquidity position that is medium, with a current ratio of 1.67 and free cash flow of 891 million BRL, but its net cash is negative after subtracting total debt [doc:HA-latest]. The company's debt-to-equity ratio is 1.17, indicating a moderate level of leverage [doc:HA-latest]. Profitability metrics show a return on equity of -5.69% and a return on assets of -1.67%, both below the industry median for department stores, suggesting underperformance in generating returns from equity and assets [doc:HA-latest]. Gross profit of 3.324 billion BRL and operating income of 331 million BRL indicate some operational efficiency, but the net loss of 271 million BRL highlights significant challenges in controlling costs and generating net profit [doc:HA-latest]. The company's revenue is distributed across five segments: Physical Platform, Digital Platform, Premium Retail, Financial Services, and Fresh Food. The physical and digital platforms are the primary revenue generators, while the financial services and fresh food segments contribute to diversification [doc:HA-latest]. Geographically, the company is heavily concentrated in Brazil, with no significant international operations disclosed [doc:HA-latest]. Looking ahead, the company is expected to see a modest growth in revenue, with a projected increase in the current fiscal year and a continuation of this trend in the next fiscal year. However, the exact numeric deltas are not provided in the available data [doc:HA-latest]. The company's capital expenditure of -205 million BRL suggests a reduction in investment, which may impact long-term growth [doc:HA-latest]. Risk factors include a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk. The company's net cash is negative after subtracting total debt, which could affect its ability to meet short-term obligations [doc:HA-latest]. There is no indication of near-term dilution pressure, and the company has not issued new shares recently [doc:HA-latest]. Recent events include the company's ongoing judicial recovery process, which may impact its operations and financial stability. No recent filings or transcripts have been disclosed that provide additional insight into the company's strategic direction or financial health [doc:HA-latest].
Business. Americanas SA - Em Recuperacao Judicial operates in the retail sector, primarily through physical and digital platforms, offering a range of products and financial services, including digital accounts, bill payment, and credit solutions [doc:HA-latest].
Classification. Americanas is classified under the Consumer Cyclicals economic sector, Retailers business sector, and Department Stores industry with a confidence level of 0.92 [doc:verified market data].
- Americanas is operating under judicial recovery, which may affect its financial stability and operational flexibility.
- The company's liquidity position is medium, with a current ratio of 1.67 and free cash flow of 891 million BRL, but its net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
- Americanas is underperforming in terms of return on equity and return on assets compared to the industry median for department stores.
- The company's revenue is concentrated in Brazil, with no significant international operations disclosed.
- The company is expected to see modest revenue growth in the current and next fiscal years, but the exact numeric deltas are not provided.
- Americanas has a low dilution risk, with no indication of near-term dilution pressure.
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- Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.