First Hydrogen Corp
First Hydrogen Corp has a negative equity position of CAD -5,679,060 and a market cap of CAD 25,327,892.85, indicating a highly leveraged capital structure with a debt-to-equity ratio of -0.65. The company's liquidity is constrained, as evidenced by a current ratio of 0.14, suggesting limited short-term asset coverage over liabilities [doc:HA-latest]. Profitability metrics show a return on equity of 8.92% and a negative return on assets of -2.78%, indicating that the company is generating returns for shareholders but is not effectively utilizing its assets to generate profit. The operating loss of CAD 4,228,410 and net loss of CAD 5,066,820 highlight the company's current unprofitability [doc:HA-latest]. The company's revenue is concentrated in the development and sale of hydrogen-fuel-cell-powered light commercial vehicles, with no disclosed geographic revenue breakdown. The business is currently focused on the UK and plans to expand into the EU and North America, but there is no segment-specific revenue data available [doc:HA-latest]. The company's growth trajectory is uncertain, with no disclosed revenue history and no capital expenditure in the latest period. The outlook for the current fiscal year does not include specific numeric deltas, and the company has not provided a forecast for the next fiscal year [doc:HA-latest]. Risk factors include medium liquidity risk due to a current ratio of 0.14 and a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt. The company has a low dilution risk, with no near-term pressure for additional equity issuance. However, the negative equity position and high debt levels could pose credit risk [doc:HA-latest]. Recent events include the launch of a bespoke vehicle design phase and the pursuit of opportunities in green hydrogen production and distribution. The company has also announced plans to develop a 35-megawatt green hydrogen production facility in Shawinigan, Quebec [doc:HA-latest].
Business. First Hydrogen Corp designs and builds hydrogen-fuel-cell-powered light commercial vehicles and is developing green hydrogen production facilities, with operations in Canada and expansion plans in the UK, EU, and North America [doc:HA-latest].
Classification. First Hydrogen Corp is classified under industry Auto & Truck Manufacturers within the Consumer Cyclicals economic sector, with a confidence level of 0.92 [doc:verified market data].
- First Hydrogen Corp is in a highly leveraged position with a negative equity and a debt-to-equity ratio of -0.65.
- The company is generating returns for shareholders but is not effectively utilizing its assets, as shown by a return on equity of 8.92% and a negative return on assets of -2.78%.
- The business is focused on hydrogen-fuel-cell-powered light commercial vehicles, with expansion plans in the UK, EU, and North America.
- The company's growth trajectory is uncertain, with no disclosed revenue history and no capital expenditure in the latest period.
- Risk factors include medium liquidity risk and potential credit risk due to the company's negative equity position and high debt levels.
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- Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.