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INDICATIVE · SAMPLE DATA
FRCE.PSX51

Frontier Ceramics Ltd

Construction Supplies & FixturesVerified

Frontier Ceramics Ltd has a liquidity position that is below the typical safety threshold, with a current ratio of 0.68, indicating that the company's current assets are insufficient to cover its current liabilities. The company's liquidity_fpt metric shows a net cash position that is negative after subtracting total debt, which raises concerns about its short-term financial flexibility. Profitability metrics for Frontier Ceramics Ltd are negative, with a return on equity of -5.94% and a return on assets of -2.41%. These figures are below the industry median for the Construction Supplies & Fixtures sector, suggesting that the company is underperforming in terms of capital efficiency and asset utilization. The company's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, with no disclosed geographic diversification. This lack of diversification increases the company's exposure to regional economic downturns and supply chain disruptions. The absence of capital expenditure in the latest financial period suggests a potential pause in growth initiatives or a focus on cost containment. Frontier Ceramics Ltd is currently experiencing a decline in profitability, with a net loss of PKR 105.4 million in the latest reporting period. The company's outlook for the current fiscal year is negative, with no clear signs of improvement in the near term. The absence of capital expenditure and the negative operating income indicate a challenging operating environment. The company's risk profile is elevated due to its negative net income and the potential for liquidity constraints. The risk assessment indicates a medium level of liquidity risk, with a key flag noting that net cash is negative after subtracting total debt. The dilution risk is currently low, as the company has not issued additional shares in the latest period. Recent filings and transcripts indicate that Frontier Ceramics Ltd is facing operational challenges, including declining demand for construction materials and rising input costs. The company has not disclosed any major strategic initiatives or cost-saving measures in the latest period, which may impact its ability to improve its financial performance in the near term.

30-day price · FRCE.PSX+4.00 (+6.2%)
Low$60.31High$85.00Close$69.00As of17 May, 00:00 UTC
Profile
CompanyFrontier Ceramics Ltd
TickerFRCE.PSX
SectorConsumer Cyclicals
BusinessCyclical Consumer Products
Industry groupCyclical Consumer Products
IndustryConstruction Supplies & Fixtures
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Frontier Ceramics Ltd has a liquidity position that is below the typical safety threshold, with a current ratio of 0.68, indicating that the company's current assets are insufficient to cover its current liabilities. The company's liquidity_fpt metric shows a net cash position that is negative after subtracting total debt, which raises concerns about its short-term financial flexibility. Profitability metrics for Frontier Ceramics Ltd are negative, with a return on equity of -5.94% and a return on assets of -2.41%. These figures are below the industry median for the Construction Supplies & Fixtures sector, suggesting that the company is underperforming in terms of capital efficiency and asset utilization. The company's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, with no disclosed geographic diversification. This lack of diversification increases the company's exposure to regional economic downturns and supply chain disruptions. The absence of capital expenditure in the latest financial period suggests a potential pause in growth initiatives or a focus on cost containment. Frontier Ceramics Ltd is currently experiencing a decline in profitability, with a net loss of PKR 105.4 million in the latest reporting period. The company's outlook for the current fiscal year is negative, with no clear signs of improvement in the near term. The absence of capital expenditure and the negative operating income indicate a challenging operating environment. The company's risk profile is elevated due to its negative net income and the potential for liquidity constraints. The risk assessment indicates a medium level of liquidity risk, with a key flag noting that net cash is negative after subtracting total debt. The dilution risk is currently low, as the company has not issued additional shares in the latest period. Recent filings and transcripts indicate that Frontier Ceramics Ltd is facing operational challenges, including declining demand for construction materials and rising input costs. The company has not disclosed any major strategic initiatives or cost-saving measures in the latest period, which may impact its ability to improve its financial performance in the near term.
Key takeaways
  • Frontier Ceramics Ltd is experiencing a significant decline in profitability, with a negative return on equity and return on assets.
  • The company's liquidity position is weak, with a current ratio below 1 and a negative net cash position after debt.
  • The lack of geographic and segment diversification increases the company's exposure to regional economic risks.
  • The company has not invested in capital expenditures in the latest period, suggesting a potential pause in growth initiatives.
  • The risk assessment highlights liquidity concerns and a lack of dilution pressure in the near term.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyPKR
Revenue$997.2M
Gross profit-$81.1M
Operating income-$87.6M
Net income-$105.4M
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow$417.0M
CapEx$0.00
Free cash flow-$41.4M
Total assets$4.37B
Total liabilities$2.59B
Total equity$1.78B
Cash & equivalents
Long-term debt$555.1M
Annual history (last 5)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
FY-4$2.83B$177.8M$100.7M-$551.5k
FY-3$3.76B$171.1M$38.5M-$531.7M
FY-2$4.12B-$42.0M-$153.5M$74.8M
FY-1$3.42B$6.2M-$109.9M$117.3M
FY0$4.39B$309.8M$147.5M$361.5M
PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
FY-4
FY-3
FY-2
FY-1
FY0
PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
FY-4$3.09B$1.68B
FY-3$4.04B$1.76B
FY-2$4.36B$1.60B
FY-1$4.37B$1.78B
FY0$4.29B$1.92B
PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
FY-4$355.7M-$248.2M-$551.5k
FY-3$884.8M-$776.9M-$531.7M
FY-2-$374.4M-$17.1M$74.8M
FY-1$417.0M$0.00$117.3M
FY0$394.8M$361.5M
Quarterly history (last 4)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
FQ-7$997.2M-$87.6M-$105.4M-$41.4M
FQ-6$1.02B$25.9M$5.5M$59.0M
FQ-5$1.05B$40.8M$34.9M$88.4M
FQ-4$1.19B$70.8M$39.4M$92.9M
FQ-3$1.13B$170.1M$65.4M$118.9M
FQ-2$1.16B$78.6M$44.3M$91.9M
FQ-1$1.26B$53.3M$51.8M$99.5M
FQ0$1.18B
PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
FQ-7
FQ-6
FQ-5
FQ-4
FQ-3
FQ-2
FQ-1
FQ0
PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
FQ-7$4.37B$1.78B
FQ-6$4.34B$1.78B
FQ-5$4.48B$1.82B
FQ-4$4.29B$1.86B
FQ-3$4.29B$1.92B
FQ-2$4.45B$1.97B
FQ-1$4.70B$2.02B
FQ0
PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
FQ-7$417.0M$0.00-$41.4M
FQ-6$112.1M$0.00$59.0M
FQ-5$495.6M$88.4M
FQ-4$477.6M$0.00$92.9M
FQ-3$394.8M$118.9M
FQ-2$107.4M$0.00$91.9M
FQ-1$153.0M$99.5M
FQ0$189.1M
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$1.78B
Net cash-$555.1M
Current ratio0.7
Debt/Equity0.3
ROA-2.4%
ROE-5.9%
Cash conversion-4.0%
CapEx/Revenue0.0%
SBC/Revenue
Asset intensity
Dilution ratio0.0%
Risk assessment
Dilution riskLow
Liquidity riskMedium
  • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
Industry benchmarks
Activity: Construction Supplies & Fixtures · cohort 348 companies
MetricFRCE.PSXActivity
Op margin-8.8%4.7% medp25 0.2% · p75 9.1%bottom quartile
Net margin-10.6%3.1% medp25 -0.6% · p75 6.5%bottom quartile
Gross margin-8.1%25.5% medp25 17.0% · p75 31.5%bottom quartile
R&D / revenue1.0% medp25 0.7% · p75 1.2%
CapEx / revenue0.0%-4.5% medp25 -8.4% · p75 -2.3%top quartile
Debt / equity31.0%28.6% medp25 8.0% · p75 63.9%above median
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