El Nasr Clothing and Textiles Company SAE
El Nasr Clothing and Textiles Company SAE has a market price of $2.41 per share, with a market capitalization of $1.36 billion, indicating a moderate valuation relative to its equity and tangible book value [doc:HA-latest]. The company's price-to-book ratio is 1.86, and its price-to-tangible-book ratio is also 1.86, suggesting that the market is valuing the company at a premium to its tangible assets [doc:HA-latest]. The company's liquidity position is mixed, with $260.21 million in cash and equivalents but $603.85 million in long-term debt, resulting in a negative net cash position [doc:HA-latest]. The company's profitability is mixed, with a return on equity (ROE) of 22.38% and a return on assets (ROA) of 7.37%, both of which are above the industry median for ROE but below the median for ROA [doc:HA-latest]. The company reported a net income of $164.13 million despite an operating loss of $24.53 million, indicating that non-operating income or gains significantly contributed to profitability [doc:HA-latest]. El Nasr Clothing and Textiles Company SAE operates in a single business segment, with all revenue generated domestically in Egypt. The company's revenue concentration in one geographic region exposes it to local economic and political risks, including currency fluctuations and regulatory changes [doc:HA-latest]. The company's growth trajectory is uncertain, with no specific revenue growth projections provided in the outlook. However, the company's free cash flow of $110.71 million and capital expenditure of -$53.09 million suggest that it is generating positive cash flow from operations and is not heavily investing in new projects [doc:HA-latest]. The company's operating cash flow is negative, at -$332.32 million, which may indicate inefficiencies in working capital management or high operating costs [doc:HA-latest]. The company's risk profile is moderate, with a liquidity risk rating of medium and a dilution risk rating of low. The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.82 is relatively low, but its negative net cash position raises concerns about its ability to meet short-term obligations [doc:HA-latest]. The company has not issued any new shares recently, and there is no indication of dilution pressure in the near term [doc:HA-latest]. Recent events and filings have not been disclosed in the provided data, so there is no information on recent management changes, new product launches, or strategic initiatives that could impact the company's performance [doc:HA-latest].
Business. El Nasr Clothing and Textiles Company SAE operates in the apparel and accessories industry, manufacturing and distributing textile and clothing products in the Egyptian market [doc:HA-latest].
Classification. The company is classified under the industry of Apparel & Accessories within the Cyclical Consumer Products business sector, with a confidence level of 0.92 [doc:verified market data].
- The company is valued at a premium to its tangible book value, with a price-to-book ratio of 1.86.
- Despite an operating loss, the company reported a net income of $164.13 million, indicating significant non-operating income.
- The company's revenue is entirely concentrated in Egypt, exposing it to local economic and political risks.
- The company's liquidity position is mixed, with a negative net cash position despite holding $260.21 million in cash and equivalents.
- The company's free cash flow is positive, but its operating cash flow is negative, suggesting inefficiencies in working capital management.
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- Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.