CHLL—57

CHL Ltd

Hotels, Motels & Cruise LinesVerified

Score breakdown

Profitability+32Sentiment+30Risk penalty-3Missing signals-3

Quality breakdown

Key fields100Profile38Conclusion98AI synthesis40Observations3

CHL Limited's capital structure is highly leveraged, with total liabilities of INR 4,320.78 million and total equity of INR -768.03 million, resulting in a negative debt-to-equity ratio of -3.35 [doc:HA-latest]. The company's liquidity position is weak, as indicated by a current ratio of 0.41, suggesting limited ability to meet short-term obligations [doc:HA-latest]. Despite a positive operating cash flow of INR 533.74 million, the company's free cash flow is only INR 41.40 million, indicating minimal cash available for reinvestment or debt reduction [doc:HA-latest]. Profitability metrics show mixed results. The company reported a net income of INR 87.69 million on revenue of INR 1,484.44 million, translating to a net margin of 5.91% [doc:HA-latest]. However, the return on equity is negative at -11.42%, reflecting the impact of negative equity on profitability [doc:HA-latest]. The return on assets of 2.47% is below the industry median for hotels, indicating suboptimal asset utilization [doc:HA-latest]. The company's revenue is concentrated in its hospitality segment, with no disclosed diversification into other business lines [doc:HA-latest]. Geographically, the majority of revenue is derived from India, with a significant portion coming from The Suryaa in New Delhi. The subsidiary in Tajikistan, The Hilton Hotel, contributes to the revenue but is not quantified in the latest financials [doc:HA-latest]. Growth trajectory appears constrained. The company's capital expenditure of INR -72.19 million suggests a reduction in investment in new assets, which may limit future revenue growth [doc:HA-latest]. The outlook for the current fiscal year is uncertain, with no disclosed revenue growth projections. The company's reliance on a single asset in India and a foreign subsidiary in a politically sensitive region introduces volatility to its revenue stream [doc:HA-latest]. Risk factors include liquidity constraints and a negative equity position, which could lead to financial distress. The risk assessment indicates a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk, with no immediate pressure for equity issuance [doc:HA-latest]. The company's negative net cash position after subtracting total debt further exacerbates its financial vulnerability [doc:HA-latest]. Recent events include the continued operation of The Suryaa and The Hilton Hotel, with no disclosed material changes in management or strategic direction. The company has not issued any recent filings or transcripts that indicate significant operational or financial developments [doc:HA-latest].

Profile

CompanyCHL Ltd

TickerCHLL.BO

SectorConsumer Cyclicals

BusinessCyclical Consumer Services

Industry groupCyclical Consumer Services

IndustryHotels, Motels & Cruise Lines

AI analysis

Business. CHL Limited operates a five-star deluxe hotel, The Suryaa, in New Delhi, India, and The Hilton Hotel in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, through its subsidiary CHL International, generating revenue primarily from hospitality services [doc:HA-latest].

Classification. CHL Limited is classified under the industry "Hotels, Motels & Cruise Lines" within the "Cyclical Consumer Services" business sector, with a confidence level of 0.92 [doc:verified market data].

Key takeaways

CHL Limited is highly leveraged with a negative equity position, raising concerns about financial stability.
The company's profitability is weak, with a negative return on equity and a low return on assets.
Revenue is concentrated in a single asset in India and a foreign subsidiary, increasing exposure to regional and geopolitical risks.
Liquidity is constrained, with a current ratio of 0.41 and minimal free cash flow.
Growth is limited by reduced capital expenditure and no disclosed diversification strategy.
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Financial snapshot

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CurrencyINR

Revenue$1.48B

Gross profit$1.25B

Operating income$679.8M

Net income$87.7M

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Operating cash flow$533.7M

CapEx-$72.2M

Free cash flow$41.4M

Total assets$3.55B

Total liabilities$4.32B

Total equity-$768.0M

Cash & equivalents—

Long-term debt$2.57B

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Valuation

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Tangible book-$768.0M

Net cash-$2.57B

Current ratio0.4

Debt/Equity-3.4

ROA2.5%

ROE-11.4%

Cash conversion6.1%

CapEx/Revenue-4.9%

SBC/Revenue—

Asset intensity—

Dilution ratio0.0%

Risk assessment

Dilution riskLow

Liquidity riskMedium

Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.

Industry benchmarks

Activity: Hotels, Motels & Cruise Lines · cohort 1 companies

MetricCHLLActivity

Op margin45.8%11.3% medp25 -0.7% · p75 20.6%top quartile

Net margin5.9%-6.6% medp25 -6.6% · p75 -6.6%top quartile

Gross margin84.5%62.4% medp25 37.8% · p75 78.2%top quartile

CapEx / revenue-4.9%1.2% medp25 1.2% · p75 1.2%bottom quartile

Debt / equity-335.0%26.5% medp25 1.6% · p75 95.2%bottom quartile

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