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INDICATIVE · SAMPLE DATA
ECKG54

LUDWIG BECK am Rathauseck Textilhaus Feldmeier AG

Apparel & Accessories RetailersVerified

The company's capital structure is characterized by a high debt-to-equity ratio of 1.54, indicating a significant reliance on debt financing. Liquidity is constrained, as evidenced by a current ratio of 0.39, which is below the typical threshold for financial health. The negative net cash position after subtracting total debt further highlights the company's liquidity challenges. Profitability metrics are weak, with a return on equity of -0.63% and a return on assets of -0.24%. These figures suggest the company is not generating returns that meet the cost of equity or assets, which is a concern in the competitive retail sector. 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 and shifts in consumer demand. Growth appears to be stagnant, with no operating income and a net loss of EUR 400,000. The absence of positive operating cash flow and the negative net income indicate a lack of momentum in revenue generation and cost control. The company faces moderate liquidity risk, with a current ratio below 1 and a negative net cash position. While dilution risk is currently low, the high debt load and negative equity returns could pressure the company to issue additional shares in the future. Recent filings and transcripts have not disclosed any material events that would significantly alter the company's financial trajectory. However, the absence of operating income and the negative net income suggest ongoing operational challenges.

30-day price · ECKG+0.00 (+0.0%)
Low$17.00High$18.80Close$17.30As of17 May, 00:00 UTC
Profile
CompanyLUDWIG BECK am Rathauseck Textilhaus Feldmeier AG
TickerECKG.DE
SectorConsumer Cyclicals
BusinessRetailers
Industry groupRetailers
IndustryApparel & Accessories Retailers
AI analysis

Business. LUDWIG BECK am Rathauseck Textilhaus Feldmeier AG operates as a retailer in the apparel and accessories sector, generating revenue primarily through the sale of clothing and related products to consumers.

Classification. The company is classified under the Consumer Cyclicals economic sector, Retailers business sector, and Apparel & Accessories Retailers industry, with a confidence level of 0.92.

The company's capital structure is characterized by a high debt-to-equity ratio of 1.54, indicating a significant reliance on debt financing. Liquidity is constrained, as evidenced by a current ratio of 0.39, which is below the typical threshold for financial health. The negative net cash position after subtracting total debt further highlights the company's liquidity challenges. Profitability metrics are weak, with a return on equity of -0.63% and a return on assets of -0.24%. These figures suggest the company is not generating returns that meet the cost of equity or assets, which is a concern in the competitive retail sector. 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 and shifts in consumer demand. Growth appears to be stagnant, with no operating income and a net loss of EUR 400,000. The absence of positive operating cash flow and the negative net income indicate a lack of momentum in revenue generation and cost control. The company faces moderate liquidity risk, with a current ratio below 1 and a negative net cash position. While dilution risk is currently low, the high debt load and negative equity returns could pressure the company to issue additional shares in the future. Recent filings and transcripts have not disclosed any material events that would significantly alter the company's financial trajectory. However, the absence of operating income and the negative net income suggest ongoing operational challenges.
Key takeaways
  • The company has a high debt-to-equity ratio, indicating a heavy reliance on debt financing.
  • Profitability is weak, with negative returns on equity and assets.
  • Revenue is concentrated in a single segment, increasing exposure to market volatility.
  • Liquidity is constrained, with a current ratio below 1 and a negative net cash position.
  • Growth is stagnant, with no operating income and a net loss.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyEUR
Revenue$15.6M
Gross profit$8.1M
Operating income$0.00
Net income-$400.0k
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow$0.00
CapEx-$1.0M
Free cash flow
Total assets$168.5M
Total liabilities$105.3M
Total equity$63.2M
Cash & equivalents
Long-term debt$97.5M
Annual history (last 5)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
FY-4$55.4M$6.6M$3.6M$7.0M
FY-3$70.4M$4.9M$2.2M$6.2M
FY-2$72.7M$3.1M$430.0k$4.1M
FY-1$73.3M$3.4M-$2.9M$1.3M
FY0$74.0M$3.5M$120.0k$4.7M
PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
FY-4
FY-3
FY-2
FY-1
FY0
PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
FY-4$168.2M$63.0M
FY-3$168.6M$65.3M
FY-2$169.8M$65.5M
FY-1$164.7M$61.8M
FY0$160.8M$61.9M
PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
FY-4$10.2M-$3.0M$7.0M
FY-3$6.9M-$2.4M$6.2M
FY-2$5.8M-$3.2M$4.1M
FY-1$6.9M-$2.0M$1.3M
FY0$8.9M-$2.0M$4.7M
Quarterly history (last 4)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
FQ-7$15.6M$0.00-$400.0k
FQ-6$19.4M
FQ-5$22.6M
FQ-4$15.4M-$1.1M-$1.8M
FQ-3$16.4M$200.0k-$300.0k$1.4M
FQ-1$22.4M
FQ0$15.0M
PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
FQ-7
FQ-6
FQ-5
FQ-4
FQ-3
FQ-1
FQ0
PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
FQ-7$168.5M$63.2M
FQ-6$63.7M
FQ-5$164.7M$61.8M
FQ-4$164.7M$59.8M
FQ-3$163.1M$59.1M
FQ-1$160.8M$61.9M
FQ0$59.8M
PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
FQ-7$0.00-$1.0M
FQ-6$1.4M
FQ-5$6.9M-$2.0M
FQ-4-$1.6M
FQ-3-$800.0k-$500.0k$1.4M
FQ-1$8.9M-$2.0M
FQ0
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$63.2M
Net cash-$97.5M
Current ratio0.4
Debt/Equity1.5
ROA-0.2%
ROE-0.6%
Cash conversion-0.0%
CapEx/Revenue-6.4%
SBC/Revenue
Asset intensity
Dilution ratio0.0%
Risk assessment
Dilution riskLow
Liquidity riskMedium
  • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
Industry benchmarks
Activity: Retailers · cohort 469 companies
MetricECKGActivity
Op margin0.0%3.9% medp25 0.1% · p75 8.6%bottom quartile
Net margin-2.6%2.1% medp25 -0.7% · p75 5.9%bottom quartile
Gross margin51.9%35.2% medp25 18.1% · p75 51.9%top quartile
R&D / revenue0.4% medp25 0.4% · p75 0.4%
CapEx / revenue-6.4%-1.8% medp25 -3.6% · p75 -0.9%bottom quartile
Debt / equity154.0%40.3% medp25 11.2% · p75 101.3%top quartile
Source data
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Source: analysis-pipeline (hybrid)Generated: 2026-05-27 19:57 UTCJob: 0bde3e03