Hikkaduwa Beach Resort PLC
Hikkaduwa Beach Resort PLC operates in the travel and leisure sector, generating revenue through hospitality services in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry.
Business. Hikkaduwa Beach Resort PLC (CITH.CM) operates in the Travel & Leisure industry, providing travel, leisure, and hospitality services. The company is headquartered in Sri Lanka and is listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange. Specific details regarding its operating segments and geographic revenue mix are not available.
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Hikkaduwa Beach Resort PLC (CITH.CM) operates in the Travel & Leisure industry, providing travel, leisure, and hospitality services. The company is headquartered in Sri Lanka and is listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange. Specific details regarding its operating segments and geographic revenue mix are not available.
- Negative returns on equity (-2.53%) and assets (-1.11%) indicate value destruction and operational inefficiency.
- Liquidity is constrained with a current ratio of 0.36 and negative net cash after debt.
- Debt-to-equity ratio of 0.61 reflects moderate leverage, but refinancing risk is elevated due to weak cash flows.
- Dilution risk is low, suggesting no immediate pressure to issue equity, but financial flexibility is limited.
- Lack of historical data prevents trend analysis, leaving growth trajectory unknown.
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Generated · model-assistedNet income surged 71.3% year-over-year to LKR 84 million, marking a significant turnaround from the previous fiscal loss.
Free cash flow improved by 79.7% to LKR 116 million, demonstrating enhanced operational liquidity and cash generation capabilities.
Long-term debt decreased to LKR 2.87 billion, reflecting a deliberate deleveraging strategy that reduces financial risk exposure.
The debt-to-equity ratio of 0.61 sits below the travel cohort median of 0.47, indicating a relatively conservative capital structure.
Operating income reached LKR 116 million, showing positive core profitability despite the negative net margin resulting from other expenses.
The company carries a high credit risk flag, suggesting significant concerns regarding its ability to meet financial obligations.
Net margin of -6.6% ranks in the bottom quartile of the travel cohort, highlighting poor profitability relative to peers.
Return on equity of -2.5% falls in the bottom quartile, indicating inefficient use of shareholder capital compared to industry standards.
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- Hikkaduwa Beach Resort PLC Market data — financials · 2026-07-08