Edag Engineering Group AG
Edag Engineering Group AG has a liquidity risk profile marked by a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.93 and a current ratio of 0.87, indicating a weak short-term liquidity position. The company's cash and equivalents of EUR 42.93 million are insufficient to cover its long-term debt of EUR 259.27 million, resulting in a negative net cash position. The free cash flow of EUR -17.23 million and operating cash flow of EUR 4.46 million further highlight the company's cash flow constraints. The company's profitability is underperforming, with a return on equity of -49.29% and a return on assets of -7.42%, both significantly below the industry median for the Auto, Truck & Motorcycle Parts sector. The operating loss of EUR 42.10 million and net loss of EUR 43.60 million underscore the company's inability to generate positive returns on its equity and asset base. Revenue is concentrated across three business segments: Vehicle Engineering, Electrics/Electronics, and Production Solutions. While the company operates in multiple countries, including Germany, the United States, India, and China, the input data does not provide a breakdown of geographic revenue distribution. The lack of geographic diversification data raises concerns about potential concentration risk. The company's growth trajectory is uncertain, with no specific revenue growth or decline figures provided for the current or next fiscal year. The operating loss and negative net income suggest a challenging operating environment, potentially exacerbated by industry-specific headwinds such as supply chain disruptions or reduced automotive demand. The risk assessment indicates a medium liquidity risk and low dilution risk. The negative net cash position and high debt-to-equity ratio suggest a potential need for external financing, which could lead to dilution if equity is issued. However, the dilution risk is currently assessed as low, and no specific dilution sources are identified in the input data. Recent events, including filings and transcripts, are not detailed in the input data. Analysts have provided a mean price target of EUR 6.20 and a median price target of EUR 6.50, with a mean recommendation of 2.40, indicating a generally neutral to slightly positive outlook.
Business. Edag Engineering Group AG provides engineering services across the automotive industry, including vehicle development, electrical and electronic systems, and production solutions, primarily through its three business segments: Vehicle Engineering, Electrics/Electronics, and Production Solutions.
Classification. Edag Engineering Group AG is classified under the Consumer Cyclicals economic sector, Automobiles & Auto Parts business sector, and Auto, Truck & Motorcycle Parts industry, with a classification confidence of 0.92.
- Edag Engineering Group AG is experiencing significant financial distress, with a negative return on equity and return on assets, and a high debt-to-equity ratio.
- The company's liquidity position is weak, with a current ratio below 1 and a negative net cash position.
- Profitability is severely underperforming, with an operating and net loss in the latest reporting period.
- The company's growth outlook is uncertain, with no clear direction provided for the current or next fiscal year.
- Analysts have a generally neutral to slightly positive outlook, with a mean price target of EUR 6.20 and a median price target of EUR 6.50.
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- Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.