Lottomatica Group SpA

Lottomatica Group maintains a capital structure with a high debt-to-equity ratio of 6.41, indicating significant leverage. The company's liquidity position is constrained, as evidenced by a current ratio of 0.49, which is below 1 and suggests limited short-term liquidity. The negative net cash position, after subtracting total debt, further highlights the company's liquidity risk. Profitability metrics show a return on equity (ROE) of 53.62%, which is strong relative to the industry median, but the return on assets (ROA) of 4.98% is moderate. The operating margin, calculated as operating income of 466.03 million EUR on revenue of 2.25 billion EUR, is 20.76%, which is in line with industry norms. The company's gross profit margin of 43.41% is also consistent with industry averages. Geographically, Lottomatica Group's revenue is concentrated in Italy, with no material international diversification disclosed in the available data. The company's business is segmented into lottery operations, gaming services, and sports betting, with no further breakdown of segment performance provided. The company's growth trajectory is mixed. Revenue for the latest period is 2.25 billion EUR, and while no specific growth rate is provided, the operating cash flow of 635.02 million EUR and free cash flow of 133.81 million EUR suggest some operational flexibility. Capital expenditures of 228.93 million EUR indicate ongoing investment in the business. Risk factors include a high debt load and liquidity constraints. The company's liquidity risk is rated as medium, and while dilution risk is currently low, the high leverage could necessitate future equity issuance. No recent events or filings are disclosed in the available data. Analyst sentiment is cautiously positive, with a mean recommendation of 1.59 (1=strong buy, 5=strong sell) and a mean price target of 29.44 EUR. The absence of "hold" ratings among 17 total analyst recommendations suggests a generally favorable outlook.