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Angling Direct PLC

Miscellaneous Specialty RetailersVerified
Score breakdown
Profitability+32Sentiment+30Risk penalty-3Missing signals-3
Quality breakdown
Key fields100Profile38Conclusion97AI synthesis40Observations23

Capital Structure and Liquidity Angling Direct PLC maintains a current ratio of 2.97, indicating a strong ability to meet short-term obligations with its current assets [doc:ANG.L-ValuationSnapshot]. The company's cash and equivalents amount to £12.06 million, while its long-term debt stands at £12.86 million, resulting in a net cash position of negative £0.8 million after subtracting total debt [doc:ANG.L-FinancialSnapshot]. The liquidity risk is assessed as medium, with the company's free cash flow of £1.51 million supporting its operational flexibility [doc:ANG.L-RiskAssessment]. ### Profitability and Returns The company's return on equity (ROE) is 3.62%, and its return on assets (ROA) is 2.22%, both below the typical thresholds for strong performance in the retail sector [doc:ANG.L-ValuationSnapshot]. The operating income of £2.62 million and net income of £1.43 million reflect a relatively modest profitability, with a gross profit margin of 36.2% (calculated from gross profit of £33.05 million on revenue of £91.34 million) [doc:ANG.L-FinancialSnapshot]. ### Segments and Geographic Exposure Angling Direct PLC operates through three segments: UK Stores, UK Online, and Europe. The UK Online segment is likely the most significant contributor to digital sales, while the UK Stores and Europe segments provide geographic diversification. The company's revenue concentration is not explicitly disclosed, but the presence of three distinct segments suggests a balanced approach to market exposure [doc:ANG.L-Description]. ### Growth Trajectory The company's growth trajectory is not explicitly outlined in the provided data, but the current financials suggest a stable, if not aggressive, growth path. The capital expenditure of -£4.16 million indicates a reduction in investment, which may signal a focus on cost control rather than expansion [doc:ANG.L-FinancialSnapshot]. ### Risk Factors The risk assessment highlights a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk. The key flag of negative net cash after subtracting total debt suggests potential pressure on liquidity, although the company's current ratio remains strong [doc:ANG.L-RiskAssessment]. No significant dilution sources are identified in the provided data, and the dilution potential is assessed as low [doc:ANG.L-RiskAssessment]. ### Recent Events No recent events, such as filings or transcripts, are provided in the input data to inform the company's recent developments or strategic shifts [doc:ANG.L-Description].

30-day price · ANG+0.20 (+0.4%)
Low$47.00High$52.00Close$50.00As of7 May, 00:00 UTC
Profile
CompanyAngling Direct PLC
TickerANG.L
SectorConsumer Cyclicals
BusinessRetailers
Industry groupRetailers
IndustryMiscellaneous Specialty Retailers
AI analysis

Business. Angling Direct PLC is a United Kingdom-based omni-channel specialist fishing tackle and equipment retailer, generating revenue primarily through the sale of fishing tackle via its websites and stores [doc:ANG.L-Description].

Classification. Angling Direct PLC is classified under the Consumer Cyclicals economic sector, Retailers business sector, and Miscellaneous Specialty Retailers industry, with a classification confidence of 0.92 [doc:ANG.L-Classification].

### Capital Structure and Liquidity Angling Direct PLC maintains a current ratio of 2.97, indicating a strong ability to meet short-term obligations with its current assets [doc:ANG.L-ValuationSnapshot]. The company's cash and equivalents amount to £12.06 million, while its long-term debt stands at £12.86 million, resulting in a net cash position of negative £0.8 million after subtracting total debt [doc:ANG.L-FinancialSnapshot]. The liquidity risk is assessed as medium, with the company's free cash flow of £1.51 million supporting its operational flexibility [doc:ANG.L-RiskAssessment]. ### Profitability and Returns The company's return on equity (ROE) is 3.62%, and its return on assets (ROA) is 2.22%, both below the typical thresholds for strong performance in the retail sector [doc:ANG.L-ValuationSnapshot]. The operating income of £2.62 million and net income of £1.43 million reflect a relatively modest profitability, with a gross profit margin of 36.2% (calculated from gross profit of £33.05 million on revenue of £91.34 million) [doc:ANG.L-FinancialSnapshot]. ### Segments and Geographic Exposure Angling Direct PLC operates through three segments: UK Stores, UK Online, and Europe. The UK Online segment is likely the most significant contributor to digital sales, while the UK Stores and Europe segments provide geographic diversification. The company's revenue concentration is not explicitly disclosed, but the presence of three distinct segments suggests a balanced approach to market exposure [doc:ANG.L-Description]. ### Growth Trajectory The company's growth trajectory is not explicitly outlined in the provided data, but the current financials suggest a stable, if not aggressive, growth path. The capital expenditure of -£4.16 million indicates a reduction in investment, which may signal a focus on cost control rather than expansion [doc:ANG.L-FinancialSnapshot]. ### Risk Factors The risk assessment highlights a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk. The key flag of negative net cash after subtracting total debt suggests potential pressure on liquidity, although the company's current ratio remains strong [doc:ANG.L-RiskAssessment]. No significant dilution sources are identified in the provided data, and the dilution potential is assessed as low [doc:ANG.L-RiskAssessment]. ### Recent Events No recent events, such as filings or transcripts, are provided in the input data to inform the company's recent developments or strategic shifts [doc:ANG.L-Description].
Key takeaways
  • Angling Direct PLC maintains a strong current ratio of 2.97, indicating a solid short-term liquidity position.
  • The company's ROE of 3.62% and ROA of 2.22% suggest modest returns relative to its equity and asset base.
  • The company operates through three segments: UK Stores, UK Online, and Europe, providing geographic diversification.
  • The capital expenditure of -£4.16 million indicates a reduction in investment, potentially signaling a focus on cost control.
  • The risk assessment highlights a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk, with a key flag of negative net cash after subtracting total debt.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyGBP
Revenue$91.3M
Gross profit$33.1M
Operating income$2.6M
Net income$1.4M
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow$3.9M
CapEx-$4.2M
Free cash flow$1.5M
Total assets$64.3M
Total liabilities$24.9M
Total equity$39.4M
Cash & equivalents$12.1M
Long-term debt$12.9M
Annual history (last 5)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
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Quarterly history (last 4)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
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PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
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PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
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PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
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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$39.4M
Net cash-$800.0k
Current ratio3.0
Debt/Equity0.3
ROA2.2%
ROE3.6%
Cash conversion2.7%
CapEx/Revenue-4.5%
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
MetricANGActivity
Op margin2.9%9.5% medp25 6.4% · p75 13.1%bottom quartile
Net margin1.6%8.2% medp25 5.0% · p75 11.1%bottom quartile
Gross margin36.2%35.0% medp25 33.0% · p75 44.8%above median
R&D / revenue0.4% medp25 0.4% · p75 0.4%
CapEx / revenue-4.5%3.4% medp25 2.9% · p75 4.6%bottom quartile
Debt / equity33.0%25.8% medp25 3.1% · p75 69.4%above median
Observations
IR observations
Mean price target76.50 GBP
Median price target76.50 GBP
High price target78.00 GBP
Low price target75.00 GBP
Mean recommendation2.00 (1=strong buy, 5=strong sell)
Strong-buy count0.00
Buy count2.00
Hold count0.00
Sell count0.00
Strong-sell count0.00
Mean EPS estimate0.03 GBP
Last actual EPS0.02 GBP
Source data
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