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NAHL Group PLC

Advertising & MarketingVerified
Score breakdown
Profitability+9Sentiment+24Risk penalty-3Missing signals-3
Quality breakdown
Key fields100Profile38Conclusion96AI synthesis40Observations20

NAHL Group PLC's capital structure shows a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.55, indicating moderate leverage, while its liquidity position is characterized by a current ratio of 2.48, suggesting the company can cover short-term obligations [doc:valuation snapshot]. However, the company's free cash flow of -36.14 million GBP and negative net cash position after subtracting total debt raise concerns about its ability to fund operations without external financing [doc:financial snapshot]. Profitability metrics are sharply negative, with a return on equity of -228.94% and a return on assets of -91.42%, both significantly below industry norms. These figures suggest operational inefficiencies and a challenging market environment for the company [doc:valuation snapshot]. The operating loss of 36.54 million GBP and net loss of 43.79 million GBP further underscore the company's financial distress [doc:financial snapshot]. The company's revenue is concentrated in the United Kingdom, with no disclosed international operations. Its two divisions, Consumer Legal Services and Critical Care, are the primary revenue drivers, but the lack of geographic diversification increases exposure to local economic and regulatory shifts [doc:HA-latest]. Growth trajectory appears negative, with actual revenue of 38.81 million GBP falling short of the analyst estimate of 40 million GBP. The company's operating cash flow of 5.08 million GBP is insufficient to offset the large free cash outflow, indicating a need for external capital or operational restructuring [doc:IR observations]. Risk factors include liquidity constraints and the potential for dilution, although the latter is currently assessed as low. The company's negative net income and operating losses suggest a high risk of further capital raising, which could dilute existing shareholders [doc:risk assessment]. No recent events or filings have been disclosed that would significantly alter the company's risk profile [doc:HA-latest]. Recent financial performance and risk indicators suggest a challenging outlook. The company's negative returns and liquidity issues highlight the need for strategic adjustments to improve profitability and financial stability [doc:valuation snapshot].

Profile
CompanyNAHL Group PLC
TickerNAH.L
SectorConsumer Cyclicals
BusinessCyclical Consumer Services
Industry groupCyclical Consumer Services
IndustryAdvertising & Marketing
AI analysis

Business. NAHL Group PLC provides consumer legal services and catastrophic injury support through its National Accident Helpline and Bush & Co brands, generating revenue from outsourced marketing services, claims processing, and property searches [doc:HA-latest].

Classification. NAHL Group PLC is classified under Advertising & Marketing within the Cyclical Consumer Services business sector, with a confidence level of 0.92 [doc:verified market data].

NAHL Group PLC's capital structure shows a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.55, indicating moderate leverage, while its liquidity position is characterized by a current ratio of 2.48, suggesting the company can cover short-term obligations [doc:valuation snapshot]. However, the company's free cash flow of -36.14 million GBP and negative net cash position after subtracting total debt raise concerns about its ability to fund operations without external financing [doc:financial snapshot]. Profitability metrics are sharply negative, with a return on equity of -228.94% and a return on assets of -91.42%, both significantly below industry norms. These figures suggest operational inefficiencies and a challenging market environment for the company [doc:valuation snapshot]. The operating loss of 36.54 million GBP and net loss of 43.79 million GBP further underscore the company's financial distress [doc:financial snapshot]. The company's revenue is concentrated in the United Kingdom, with no disclosed international operations. Its two divisions, Consumer Legal Services and Critical Care, are the primary revenue drivers, but the lack of geographic diversification increases exposure to local economic and regulatory shifts [doc:HA-latest]. Growth trajectory appears negative, with actual revenue of 38.81 million GBP falling short of the analyst estimate of 40 million GBP. The company's operating cash flow of 5.08 million GBP is insufficient to offset the large free cash outflow, indicating a need for external capital or operational restructuring [doc:IR observations]. Risk factors include liquidity constraints and the potential for dilution, although the latter is currently assessed as low. The company's negative net income and operating losses suggest a high risk of further capital raising, which could dilute existing shareholders [doc:risk assessment]. No recent events or filings have been disclosed that would significantly alter the company's risk profile [doc:HA-latest]. Recent financial performance and risk indicators suggest a challenging outlook. The company's negative returns and liquidity issues highlight the need for strategic adjustments to improve profitability and financial stability [doc:valuation snapshot].
Key takeaways
  • NAHL Group PLC is experiencing significant financial distress, with negative returns on equity and assets.
  • The company's liquidity position is moderate, but its free cash flow is negative, indicating potential funding needs.
  • Revenue is concentrated in the UK, increasing exposure to local economic and regulatory risks.
  • The company's growth trajectory is negative, with actual revenue falling below analyst estimates.
  • Risk factors include liquidity constraints and the potential for future capital raising, which could dilute existing shareholders.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyGBP
Revenue$38.8M
Gross profit$18.4M
Operating income-$36.5M
Net income-$43.8M
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow$5.1M
CapEx-$189.0k
Free cash flow-$36.1M
Total assets$47.9M
Total liabilities$28.8M
Total equity$19.1M
Cash & equivalents$1.9M
Long-term debt$10.4M
Annual history (last 5)
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Quarterly history (last 4)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
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PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
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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$19.1M
Net cash-$8.6M
Current ratio2.5
Debt/Equity0.6
ROA-91.4%
ROE-2.3%
Cash conversion-12.0%
CapEx/Revenue-0.5%
SBC/Revenue
Asset intensity
Dilution ratio0.0%
Risk assessment
Dilution riskLow
Liquidity riskMedium
  • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
Industry benchmarks
Activity: Advertising & Marketing · cohort 1 companies
MetricNAHActivity
Op margin-94.2%2.0% medp25 2.0% · p75 2.0%bottom quartile
Net margin-112.8%-8.4% medp25 -8.4% · p75 -8.4%bottom quartile
Gross margin47.3%38.7% medp25 21.3% · p75 60.2%above median
CapEx / revenue-0.5%0.8% medp25 0.8% · p75 0.8%bottom quartile
Debt / equity55.0%354.4% medp25 354.4% · p75 354.4%bottom quartile
Observations
IR observations
Mean EPS estimate0.07 GBP
Last actual EPS0.03 GBP
Mean revenue estimate40,000,000 GBP
Last actual revenue38,805,000 GBP
Source data
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Company fundamentalsperiod FQ-7 · history via verified-market-data
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