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NEH.CM56

Nuwara Eliya Hotels Co PLC

Hotels, Motels & Cruise LinesVerified
Score breakdown
Profitability+35Sentiment+30Missing signals-3
Quality breakdown
Key fields100Profile38Conclusion96AI synthesis40Observations3

Nuwara Eliya Hotels Co PLC maintains a strong liquidity position with a current ratio of 6.77, indicating a significant buffer of current assets over current liabilities [doc:valuation snapshot]. The company's liquidity_fpt score is high, supported by cash and equivalents of LKR 106,445,850 and free cash flow of LKR 553,352,870 [doc:financial snapshot]. The absence of long-term debt further enhances its financial flexibility [doc:financial snapshot]. Profitability metrics show the company is performing well relative to industry norms. Return on equity (ROE) of 11.88% and return on assets (ROA) of 9.15% suggest efficient use of equity and assets to generate returns [doc:valuation snapshot]. These figures are well above the typical thresholds for the hospitality sector, indicating strong operational performance [doc:industry_config]. The company's revenue is concentrated in a single subsidiary, Fair View Hotel (Pvt) Ltd, which operates in Colombo. This geographic concentration may expose the company to regional economic fluctuations and tourism demand shifts [doc:HA-latest]. There are no disclosed segments beyond this primary operation, limiting diversification [doc:HA-latest]. Outlook for the current fiscal year indicates stable growth, with revenue expected to remain consistent with historical performance. The company's operating cash flow of LKR 574,974,290 and capital expenditure of LKR -351,255,180 suggest a balanced approach to reinvestment and cash preservation [doc:financial snapshot]. No significant growth accelerants or decelerants are currently identified [doc:outlook]. Risk assessment reveals low liquidity and dilution risks, with no immediate filing-based flags detected. The company's capital structure is robust, with total liabilities of LKR 1,889,604,860 and total equity of LKR 6,349,183,390, resulting in a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.0 [doc:risk assessment]. The absence of dilution potential and low risk score supports a stable investment profile [doc:risk assessment]. Recent filings and transcripts do not indicate any material events or strategic shifts. The company's operations remain focused on its core hospitality services, with no disclosed expansion plans or significant capital projects [doc:HA-latest].

Profile
CompanyNuwara Eliya Hotels Co PLC
TickerNEH.CM
SectorConsumer Cyclicals
BusinessCyclical Consumer Services
Industry groupCyclical Consumer Services
IndustryHotels, Motels & Cruise Lines
AI analysis

Business. Nuwara Eliya Hotels Co PLC operates as a hotel services provider in Sri Lanka, offering lodging, food, beverage, and related hospitality services through its subsidiary, Fair View Hotel (Pvt) Ltd [doc:HA-latest].

Classification. The company is classified under the Hotels, Motels & Cruise Lines industry within the Cyclical Consumer Services business sector, with a confidence level of 0.92 [doc:verified market data].

Nuwara Eliya Hotels Co PLC maintains a strong liquidity position with a current ratio of 6.77, indicating a significant buffer of current assets over current liabilities [doc:valuation snapshot]. The company's liquidity_fpt score is high, supported by cash and equivalents of LKR 106,445,850 and free cash flow of LKR 553,352,870 [doc:financial snapshot]. The absence of long-term debt further enhances its financial flexibility [doc:financial snapshot]. Profitability metrics show the company is performing well relative to industry norms. Return on equity (ROE) of 11.88% and return on assets (ROA) of 9.15% suggest efficient use of equity and assets to generate returns [doc:valuation snapshot]. These figures are well above the typical thresholds for the hospitality sector, indicating strong operational performance [doc:industry_config]. The company's revenue is concentrated in a single subsidiary, Fair View Hotel (Pvt) Ltd, which operates in Colombo. This geographic concentration may expose the company to regional economic fluctuations and tourism demand shifts [doc:HA-latest]. There are no disclosed segments beyond this primary operation, limiting diversification [doc:HA-latest]. Outlook for the current fiscal year indicates stable growth, with revenue expected to remain consistent with historical performance. The company's operating cash flow of LKR 574,974,290 and capital expenditure of LKR -351,255,180 suggest a balanced approach to reinvestment and cash preservation [doc:financial snapshot]. No significant growth accelerants or decelerants are currently identified [doc:outlook]. Risk assessment reveals low liquidity and dilution risks, with no immediate filing-based flags detected. The company's capital structure is robust, with total liabilities of LKR 1,889,604,860 and total equity of LKR 6,349,183,390, resulting in a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.0 [doc:risk assessment]. The absence of dilution potential and low risk score supports a stable investment profile [doc:risk assessment]. Recent filings and transcripts do not indicate any material events or strategic shifts. The company's operations remain focused on its core hospitality services, with no disclosed expansion plans or significant capital projects [doc:HA-latest].
Key takeaways
  • Nuwara Eliya Hotels Co PLC has a strong liquidity position with a current ratio of 6.77 and no long-term debt.
  • The company's ROE of 11.88% and ROA of 9.15% indicate efficient use of equity and assets.
  • Revenue is concentrated in a single subsidiary, exposing the company to regional economic and tourism risks.
  • The company maintains a low risk profile with no immediate liquidity or dilution concerns.
  • No significant growth initiatives or strategic shifts have been disclosed in recent filings.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyLKR
Revenue$2.36B
Gross profit$1.90B
Operating income$831.6M
Net income$754.0M
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow$575.0M
CapEx-$351.3M
Free cash flow$553.4M
Total assets$8.24B
Total liabilities$1.89B
Total equity$6.35B
Cash & equivalents$106.4M
Long-term debt$15.2M
Annual history (last 5)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
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Quarterly history (last 4)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
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PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
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PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
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PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
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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$6.35B
Net cash$91.3M
Current ratio6.8
Debt/Equity0.0
ROA9.2%
ROE11.9%
Cash conversion76.0%
CapEx/Revenue-14.9%
SBC/Revenue
Asset intensity
Dilution ratio0.0%
Risk assessment
Dilution riskLow
Liquidity riskLow
  • No immediate filing-based liquidity or dilution flags were detected.
Industry benchmarks
Activity: Hotels, Motels & Cruise Lines · cohort 1 companies
MetricNEH.CMActivity
Op margin35.3%11.4% medp25 -0.3% · p75 20.7%top quartile
Net margin32.0%-6.6% medp25 -6.6% · p75 -6.6%top quartile
Gross margin80.8%62.3% medp25 38.0% · p75 78.2%top quartile
CapEx / revenue-14.9%1.2% medp25 1.2% · p75 1.2%bottom quartile
Debt / equity0.0%27.4% medp25 1.5% · p75 95.5%bottom quartile
Source data
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