Formul Plastik ve Metal Sanayi AS
Formul Plastik ve Metal Sanayi AS has a market capitalization of 5.89 billion TRY and a price-to-earnings ratio of 36.19, indicating a relatively high valuation compared to its earnings. The company's price-to-book ratio is 2.45, suggesting that the market values the company at a premium to its book value. The enterprise value to EBITDA ratio is 9.45, and the enterprise value to revenue ratio is 1.98, both of which are standard metrics for valuing construction supply firms. The company's profitability is reflected in a return on equity of 6.78% and a return on assets of 3.54%, which are below the industry median for construction supply firms. The operating margin is 20.92% (722.9 million TRY operating income on 3.46 billion TRY revenue), and the net margin is 4.71% (162.8 million TRY net income on 3.46 billion TRY revenue). These margins are in line with the industry but suggest limited room for reinvestment or expansion without cost optimization. The company's revenue is concentrated in Turkey, with no disclosed international operations. The top customer accounts for 12.3% of total revenue, and the top three customers collectively account for 28.9% of revenue, indicating a moderate level of customer concentration risk. The company's geographic exposure is entirely domestic, which may limit its ability to diversify risk in the event of a domestic economic downturn. The company's revenue is expected to grow by 8.2% in the current fiscal year and by 5.4% in the next fiscal year, based on industry trends and the company's historical performance. The operating cash flow of 466.4 million TRY and free cash flow of 167.4 million TRY indicate a strong ability to fund operations and reinvest in the business. However, the capital expenditure of -106.9 million TRY suggests that the company is not currently investing heavily in new projects or capacity expansion. The company's liquidity is rated as medium, with a current ratio of 1.55 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.4. The cash and equivalents of 15.1 million TRY are significantly lower than the long-term debt of 953.6 million TRY, resulting in a negative net cash position. This suggests that the company may need to rely on external financing or operating cash flow to meet its debt obligations. The dilution risk is rated as low, with no significant dilution expected in the near term. Recent filings and transcripts indicate that the company is focused on expanding its product line and improving operational efficiency. The company has also been exploring new markets within Turkey to increase its market share. No major regulatory or geopolitical risks have been disclosed in the recent filings, but the company's exposure to the Turkish economy and currency fluctuations remains a concern.
Business. Formul Plastik ve Metal Sanayi AS is a Turkish manufacturer of construction supplies and fixtures, primarily serving the building products industry.
Classification. The company is classified under the Consumer Cyclicals economic sector, Cyclical Consumer Products business sector, and Construction Supplies & Fixtures industry with a confidence level of 0.92.
- The company is valued at a premium to book value, with a price-to-book ratio of 2.45.
- The company's return on equity of 6.78% is below the industry median, indicating limited profitability.
- The company's revenue is concentrated in Turkey, with a top customer accounting for 12.3% of total revenue.
- The company's liquidity is medium, with a current ratio of 1.55 and a negative net cash position.
- The company is expected to grow revenue by 8.2% in the current fiscal year and by 5.4% in the next fiscal year.
- The company is focused on expanding its product line and improving operational efficiency.
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- Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.