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BHEX58

Bhandari Hosiery Exports Ltd

Apparel & AccessoriesVerified
Score breakdown
Profitability+20Sentiment+6Risk penalty-3Missing signals-3
Quality breakdown
Key fields100Profile38Conclusion99AI synthesis40Observations13

Bhandari Hosiery Exports Ltd maintains a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.67, indicating a moderate reliance on debt financing, and a current ratio of 2.16, suggesting adequate short-term liquidity to cover its obligations. However, the company's operating cash flow is negative at -254.18 million INR, which raises concerns about its ability to fund operations from core business activities [doc:HA-latest]. Free cash flow stands at 127.23 million INR, which is positive but modest, and capital expenditure is -18.57 million INR, indicating a small outlay for asset investments [doc:HA-latest]. The company's profitability metrics show a return on equity (ROE) of 5.04% and a return on assets (ROA) of 2.8%, both of which are below the industry median for Apparel & Accessories firms. This suggests that the company is underperforming in terms of generating returns relative to its equity and asset base [doc:HA-latest]. Gross profit of 496.07 million INR and operating income of 212.84 million INR indicate a healthy gross margin but a lower operating margin, which may reflect high operating expenses or competitive pressures [doc:HA-latest]. Bhandari Hosiery Exports Ltd's revenue is primarily concentrated in international markets, with key export destinations including Germany, the United States, the United Kingdom, Dubai, and other EU countries. This geographic exposure may provide diversification benefits but also introduces currency and geopolitical risks. The company does not disclose segment-specific revenue figures, so the contribution of domestic versus international sales remains unclear [doc:HA-latest]. The company's revenue growth trajectory is not explicitly provided, but the most recent actual revenue of 1,114.55 million INR suggests a potential decline from the reported revenue of 2,785.55 million INR. This discrepancy may reflect a change in reporting periods or a contraction in sales. Analysts should monitor the company's next fiscal year for signs of recovery or further decline [doc:]. Risk factors include a medium liquidity risk due to negative net cash after subtracting total debt, and a low dilution risk based on the absence of significant share issuance activity. The company's debt structure is dominated by long-term debt of 1,020.78 million INR, which may pose refinancing risks if interest rates rise or credit conditions tighten [doc:HA-latest]. No dilution adjustments were applied in the valuation, indicating no recent share issuance or convertible instruments [doc:custom_valuations]. Recent events include the latest actual EPS of 0.10 INR and revenue of 1,114.55 million INR, both of which are below the reported financial snapshot figures. This may indicate a shift in reporting periods or a decline in performance. No recent filings or transcripts were provided for further context [doc:].

Profile
CompanyBhandari Hosiery Exports Ltd
TickerBHEX.NS
SectorConsumer Cyclicals
BusinessCyclical Consumer Products
Industry groupCyclical Consumer Products
IndustryApparel & Accessories
AI analysis

Business. Bhandari Hosiery Exports Ltd is an India-based garment manufacturing company engaged in the production and export of knitted hosiery garments and textiles, including T-Shirts, Pullovers, Sweatshirts, and other apparel items, with primary export markets in Germany, the United States, the United Kingdom, Dubai, and other EU countries [doc:HA-latest].

Classification. Bhandari Hosiery Exports Ltd is classified under the Consumer Cyclicals economic sector, Cyclical Consumer Products business sector, and Apparel & Accessories industry, with a classification confidence of 0.92 [doc:verified market data].

Bhandari Hosiery Exports Ltd maintains a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.67, indicating a moderate reliance on debt financing, and a current ratio of 2.16, suggesting adequate short-term liquidity to cover its obligations. However, the company's operating cash flow is negative at -254.18 million INR, which raises concerns about its ability to fund operations from core business activities [doc:HA-latest]. Free cash flow stands at 127.23 million INR, which is positive but modest, and capital expenditure is -18.57 million INR, indicating a small outlay for asset investments [doc:HA-latest]. The company's profitability metrics show a return on equity (ROE) of 5.04% and a return on assets (ROA) of 2.8%, both of which are below the industry median for Apparel & Accessories firms. This suggests that the company is underperforming in terms of generating returns relative to its equity and asset base [doc:HA-latest]. Gross profit of 496.07 million INR and operating income of 212.84 million INR indicate a healthy gross margin but a lower operating margin, which may reflect high operating expenses or competitive pressures [doc:HA-latest]. Bhandari Hosiery Exports Ltd's revenue is primarily concentrated in international markets, with key export destinations including Germany, the United States, the United Kingdom, Dubai, and other EU countries. This geographic exposure may provide diversification benefits but also introduces currency and geopolitical risks. The company does not disclose segment-specific revenue figures, so the contribution of domestic versus international sales remains unclear [doc:HA-latest]. The company's revenue growth trajectory is not explicitly provided, but the most recent actual revenue of 1,114.55 million INR suggests a potential decline from the reported revenue of 2,785.55 million INR. This discrepancy may reflect a change in reporting periods or a contraction in sales. Analysts should monitor the company's next fiscal year for signs of recovery or further decline [doc:]. Risk factors include a medium liquidity risk due to negative net cash after subtracting total debt, and a low dilution risk based on the absence of significant share issuance activity. The company's debt structure is dominated by long-term debt of 1,020.78 million INR, which may pose refinancing risks if interest rates rise or credit conditions tighten [doc:HA-latest]. No dilution adjustments were applied in the valuation, indicating no recent share issuance or convertible instruments [doc:custom_valuations]. Recent events include the latest actual EPS of 0.10 INR and revenue of 1,114.55 million INR, both of which are below the reported financial snapshot figures. This may indicate a shift in reporting periods or a decline in performance. No recent filings or transcripts were provided for further context [doc:].
Key takeaways
  • Bhandari Hosiery Exports Ltd has a moderate debt-to-equity ratio but faces liquidity challenges due to negative operating cash flow.
  • The company's ROE and ROA are below industry medians, indicating subpar profitability relative to peers.
  • Revenue is heavily concentrated in international markets, which may expose the company to currency and geopolitical risks.
  • The discrepancy between reported revenue and analyst estimates suggests potential volatility or reporting inconsistencies.
  • The company's capital expenditure is minimal, which may limit long-term growth potential.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyINR
Revenue$2.79B
Gross profit$496.1M
Operating income$212.8M
Net income$77.1M
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow-$254.2M
CapEx-$18.6M
Free cash flow$127.2M
Total assets$2.76B
Total liabilities$1.22B
Total equity$1.53B
Cash & equivalents
Long-term debt$1.02B
Annual history (last 5)
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Quarterly history (last 4)
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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$1.53B
Net cash-$1.02B
Current ratio2.2
Debt/Equity0.7
ROA2.8%
ROE5.0%
Cash conversion-3.3%
CapEx/Revenue-0.7%
SBC/Revenue
Asset intensity
Dilution ratio0.0%
Risk assessment
Dilution riskLow
Liquidity riskMedium
  • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
Industry benchmarks
Activity: Apparel & Accessories · cohort 2 companies
MetricBHEXActivity
Op margin7.6%6.6% medp25 4.6% · p75 8.7%above median
Net margin2.8%3.7% medp25 2.0% · p75 5.5%below median
Gross margin17.8%57.5% medp25 57.5% · p75 57.5%bottom quartile
CapEx / revenue-0.7%1.1% medp25 0.9% · p75 1.4%bottom quartile
Debt / equity67.0%124.3% medp25 86.1% · p75 162.6%bottom quartile
Observations
IR observations
Last actual EPS0.10 INR
Last actual revenue1,114,548,000 INR
Source data
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