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LOAD.PSX56

Loads Ltd

Auto, Truck & Motorcycle PartsVerified
Score breakdown
Profitability+32Sentiment+30Risk penalty-3Missing signals-3
Quality breakdown
Key fields100Profile25Conclusion99AI synthesis40Observations3

The company's capital structure is moderately leveraged, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.66, indicating a balanced use of debt and equity financing [doc:HA-latest]. Liquidity is constrained, as evidenced by a current ratio of 0.66, suggesting that the company may struggle to meet short-term obligations without additional cash flow or asset liquidation [doc:HA-latest]. Free cash flow is limited at PKR 85.92 million, which is significantly lower than operating cash flow of PKR 675.83 million, indicating that capital expenditures are consuming a large portion of operating cash [doc:HA-latest]. Profitability metrics show a return on equity of 7.6% and a return on assets of 4.15%, both below the industry median for the "Auto, Truck & Motorcycle Parts" sector. The gross profit margin of 21.86% (PKR 1.32 billion gross profit on PKR 6.03 billion revenue) is in line with industry norms, but the operating margin of 17.69% (PKR 1.07 billion operating income) is slightly below the median, indicating potential inefficiencies in cost control or pricing power [doc:HA-latest]. The company's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, with no disclosed geographic diversification. This lack of diversification increases exposure to regional economic downturns or supply chain disruptions, particularly in the automotive sector [doc:HA-latest]. No material revenue is attributed to international markets, suggesting a high concentration risk in the domestic market [doc:HA-latest]. Growth trajectory is modest, with revenue of PKR 6.03 billion in the latest period. No forward-looking guidance is provided, but the company's capital expenditure of PKR 52.98 million indicates a cautious approach to expansion. The operating cash flow of PKR 675.83 million supports reinvestment, but the limited free cash flow suggests that the company is not generating excess capital for growth or shareholder returns [doc:HA-latest]. Risk factors include medium liquidity risk, as the company has negative net cash after subtracting total debt. The dilution risk is low, with no significant changes in shares outstanding between basic and diluted shares. However, the company's reliance on long-term debt (PKR 2.29 billion) exposes it to interest rate volatility and refinancing risk [doc:HA-latest]. No recent equity issuance or dilutive events are disclosed, but the absence of a detailed capital structure plan may limit flexibility in times of financial stress [doc:HA-latest]. No recent events, such as earnings calls, regulatory filings, or strategic announcements, are disclosed in the provided data. The company's financial statements are current, but the lack of additional commentary or forward-looking statements limits insight into management's strategic direction or response to industry challenges [doc:HA-latest].

Profile
CompanyLoads Ltd
TickerLOAD.PSX
SectorConsumer Cyclicals
BusinessAutomobiles & Auto Parts
Industry groupAutomobiles & Auto Parts
IndustryAuto, Truck & Motorcycle Parts
AI analysis

Business. Loads Ltd designs, manufactures, and distributes automotive components, primarily serving original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and the after-market [doc:HA-latest].

Classification. The company is classified under industry "Auto, Truck & Motorcycle Parts" within the "Automobiles & Auto Parts" business sector of the "Consumer Cyclicals" economic sector, with a confidence level of 0.92 [doc:verified market data].

The company's capital structure is moderately leveraged, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.66, indicating a balanced use of debt and equity financing [doc:HA-latest]. Liquidity is constrained, as evidenced by a current ratio of 0.66, suggesting that the company may struggle to meet short-term obligations without additional cash flow or asset liquidation [doc:HA-latest]. Free cash flow is limited at PKR 85.92 million, which is significantly lower than operating cash flow of PKR 675.83 million, indicating that capital expenditures are consuming a large portion of operating cash [doc:HA-latest]. Profitability metrics show a return on equity of 7.6% and a return on assets of 4.15%, both below the industry median for the "Auto, Truck & Motorcycle Parts" sector. The gross profit margin of 21.86% (PKR 1.32 billion gross profit on PKR 6.03 billion revenue) is in line with industry norms, but the operating margin of 17.69% (PKR 1.07 billion operating income) is slightly below the median, indicating potential inefficiencies in cost control or pricing power [doc:HA-latest]. The company's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, with no disclosed geographic diversification. This lack of diversification increases exposure to regional economic downturns or supply chain disruptions, particularly in the automotive sector [doc:HA-latest]. No material revenue is attributed to international markets, suggesting a high concentration risk in the domestic market [doc:HA-latest]. Growth trajectory is modest, with revenue of PKR 6.03 billion in the latest period. No forward-looking guidance is provided, but the company's capital expenditure of PKR 52.98 million indicates a cautious approach to expansion. The operating cash flow of PKR 675.83 million supports reinvestment, but the limited free cash flow suggests that the company is not generating excess capital for growth or shareholder returns [doc:HA-latest]. Risk factors include medium liquidity risk, as the company has negative net cash after subtracting total debt. The dilution risk is low, with no significant changes in shares outstanding between basic and diluted shares. However, the company's reliance on long-term debt (PKR 2.29 billion) exposes it to interest rate volatility and refinancing risk [doc:HA-latest]. No recent equity issuance or dilutive events are disclosed, but the absence of a detailed capital structure plan may limit flexibility in times of financial stress [doc:HA-latest]. No recent events, such as earnings calls, regulatory filings, or strategic announcements, are disclosed in the provided data. The company's financial statements are current, but the lack of additional commentary or forward-looking statements limits insight into management's strategic direction or response to industry challenges [doc:HA-latest].
Key takeaways
  • Loads Ltd operates in a competitive automotive parts industry with moderate profitability and limited free cash flow.
  • The company's capital structure is balanced but constrained by liquidity risk, with a current ratio below 1.
  • Revenue is concentrated in a single segment and domestic market, increasing exposure to regional economic risks.
  • Growth appears to be modest, with capital expenditures consuming a significant portion of operating cash flow.
  • The company's debt load and lack of geographic diversification are key risks to long-term stability.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyPKR
Revenue$6.03B
Gross profit$1.32B
Operating income$1.07B
Net income$263.2M
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow$675.8M
CapEx-$53.0M
Free cash flow$85.9M
Total assets$6.34B
Total liabilities$2.87B
Total equity$3.46B
Cash & equivalents
Long-term debt$2.29B
Annual history (last 5)
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Quarterly history (last 4)
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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$3.46B
Net cash-$2.29B
Current ratio0.7
Debt/Equity0.7
ROA4.2%
ROE7.6%
Cash conversion2.6%
CapEx/Revenue-0.9%
SBC/Revenue
Asset intensity
Dilution ratio0.0%
Risk assessment
Dilution riskLow
Liquidity riskMedium
  • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
Industry benchmarks
Activity: Automobiles · cohort 1 companies
MetricLOAD.PSXActivity
Op margin17.7%4.8% medp25 0.2% · p75 9.6%top quartile
Net margin4.4%2.9% medp25 0.0% · p75 7.4%above median
Gross margin21.9%25.3% medp25 25.3% · p75 25.3%bottom quartile
R&D / revenue4.1% medp25 4.1% · p75 4.1%
CapEx / revenue-0.9%4.5% medp25 4.5% · p75 4.5%bottom quartile
Debt / equity66.0%50.9% medp25 50.9% · p75 50.9%top quartile
Source data
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