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PARQ.CM56

Swisstek (Ceylon) PLC

Construction Supplies & FixturesVerified
Score breakdown
Profitability+23Sentiment+30Risk penalty-3Missing signals-3
Quality breakdown
Key fields100Profile38Conclusion95AI synthesis40Observations3

Swisstek (Ceylon) PLC has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.01, indicating a capital structure that is significantly leveraged, with total liabilities of LKR 9.89 billion and total equity of LKR 3.17 billion [doc:HA-latest]. The company's liquidity position is moderate, as reflected in a current ratio of 1.4, suggesting it can cover its short-term obligations but with limited buffer [doc:valuation snapshot]. Free cash flow stands at LKR 695.5 million, which is positive but modest relative to its operating cash flow of LKR -4.83 million [doc:HA-latest]. Profitability metrics show a return on equity (ROE) of 27.29% and a return on assets (ROA) of 6.62%, both of which are strong relative to the industry's median ROE and ROA of 18.5% and 4.2%, respectively [doc:valuation snapshot]. Gross profit of LKR 3.41 billion and operating income of LKR 1.87 billion indicate a healthy margin structure, with gross margin at 22.3% and operating margin at 12.3% [doc:HA-latest]. The company's revenue is concentrated in its core construction supplies segment, which includes tile-related products, accounting for the majority of its LKR 15.27 billion in revenue [doc:HA-latest]. Geographic exposure is primarily domestic, with no disclosed international operations, and no material revenue concentration in any single customer or region [doc:HA-latest]. Looking ahead, the company is projected to maintain a stable revenue trajectory, with no significant growth or decline expected in the next fiscal year [doc:outlook]. Capital expenditure of LKR -284.13 million in the latest period suggests a focus on cost control rather than expansion [doc:HA-latest]. The company's risk assessment indicates a medium liquidity risk and low dilution risk, with no immediate pressure for equity issuance [doc:risk assessment]. Recent filings and transcripts have not disclosed any material events or strategic shifts, and the company's financial performance remains consistent with its historical trends [doc:HA-latest]. No significant regulatory or geopolitical risks are currently impacting the company's operations [doc:industry_config].

Profile
CompanySwisstek (Ceylon) PLC
TickerPARQ.CM
SectorConsumer Cyclicals
BusinessCyclical Consumer Products
Industry groupCyclical Consumer Products
IndustryConstruction Supplies & Fixtures
AI analysis

Business. Swisstek (Ceylon) PLC operates in the construction sector, manufacturing and selling tile grout, mortar, skim coat, and related products under the Swisstek brand, primarily serving residential and commercial segments [doc:HA-latest].

Classification. Swisstek (Ceylon) PLC is classified under the Consumer Cyclicals economic sector, Cyclical Consumer Products business sector, and Construction Supplies & Fixtures industry, with a confidence level of 0.92 [doc:verified market data].

Swisstek (Ceylon) PLC has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.01, indicating a capital structure that is significantly leveraged, with total liabilities of LKR 9.89 billion and total equity of LKR 3.17 billion [doc:HA-latest]. The company's liquidity position is moderate, as reflected in a current ratio of 1.4, suggesting it can cover its short-term obligations but with limited buffer [doc:valuation snapshot]. Free cash flow stands at LKR 695.5 million, which is positive but modest relative to its operating cash flow of LKR -4.83 million [doc:HA-latest]. Profitability metrics show a return on equity (ROE) of 27.29% and a return on assets (ROA) of 6.62%, both of which are strong relative to the industry's median ROE and ROA of 18.5% and 4.2%, respectively [doc:valuation snapshot]. Gross profit of LKR 3.41 billion and operating income of LKR 1.87 billion indicate a healthy margin structure, with gross margin at 22.3% and operating margin at 12.3% [doc:HA-latest]. The company's revenue is concentrated in its core construction supplies segment, which includes tile-related products, accounting for the majority of its LKR 15.27 billion in revenue [doc:HA-latest]. Geographic exposure is primarily domestic, with no disclosed international operations, and no material revenue concentration in any single customer or region [doc:HA-latest]. Looking ahead, the company is projected to maintain a stable revenue trajectory, with no significant growth or decline expected in the next fiscal year [doc:outlook]. Capital expenditure of LKR -284.13 million in the latest period suggests a focus on cost control rather than expansion [doc:HA-latest]. The company's risk assessment indicates a medium liquidity risk and low dilution risk, with no immediate pressure for equity issuance [doc:risk assessment]. Recent filings and transcripts have not disclosed any material events or strategic shifts, and the company's financial performance remains consistent with its historical trends [doc:HA-latest]. No significant regulatory or geopolitical risks are currently impacting the company's operations [doc:industry_config].
Key takeaways
  • Swisstek (Ceylon) PLC has a strong ROE of 27.29% and ROA of 6.62%, outperforming industry medians.
  • The company's capital structure is highly leveraged, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.01.
  • Free cash flow of LKR 695.5 million provides some financial flexibility despite a negative operating cash flow.
  • Revenue is concentrated in the construction supplies segment, with no material international exposure.
  • The company faces moderate liquidity risk but low dilution risk, with no immediate equity issuance pressure.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyLKR
Revenue$15.27B
Gross profit$3.41B
Operating income$1.87B
Net income$865.2M
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow-$4.8M
CapEx-$284.1M
Free cash flow$695.5M
Total assets$13.06B
Total liabilities$9.89B
Total equity$3.17B
Cash & equivalents
Long-term debt$6.38B
Annual history (last 5)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
FY0$15.27B$1.87B$865.2M$695.5M
FY-1$10.08B$778.0M-$69.8M-$141.0M
FY-2$8.97B$1.26B-$567.8M-$1.15B
FY-3$9.53B$1.23B$842.6M-$28.6M
FY-4$5.39B$975.0M$597.4M$340.1M
PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
FY0
FY-1
FY-2
FY-3
FY-4
PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
FY0$13.06B$3.17B
FY-1$11.08B$2.35B
FY-2$10.91B$2.24B
FY-3$10.72B$3.16B
FY-4$6.58B$2.70B
PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
FY0-$4.8M-$284.1M$695.5M
FY-1$453.3M-$142.3M-$141.0M
FY-2-$1.47B-$397.5M-$1.15B
FY-3-$984.0M-$665.5M-$28.6M
FY-4$1.24B-$265.0M$340.1M
Quarterly history (last 4)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
FQ0$4.29B$603.7M$285.9M$277.1M
FQ-1$4.41B$522.3M$241.3M$277.0M
FQ-2$3.60B$399.1M$147.4M$206.3M
FQ-3$4.25B$599.8M$320.4M$142.0M
FQ-4$4.09B$518.5M$241.7M$376.5M
FQ-5$4.04B$455.4M$223.2M$142.9M
FQ-6$2.89B$298.6M$79.9M$84.0M
FQ-7$3.18B$360.5M$140.3M$94.1M
PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
FQ0
FQ-1
FQ-2
FQ-3
FQ-4
FQ-5
FQ-6
FQ-7
PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
FQ0$14.68B$3.80B$588.7M
FQ-1$13.57B$3.51B$559.6M
FQ-2$13.97B$3.27B$516.0M
FQ-3$13.06B$3.17B$416.1M
FQ-4$13.08B$2.85B$756.2M
FQ-5$12.03B$2.61B$419.1M
FQ-6$10.91B$2.39B$341.8M
FQ-7$11.08B$2.35B$455.4M
PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
FQ0$575.6M-$241.1M$277.1M
FQ-1$431.3M-$107.5M$277.0M
FQ-2-$224.9M-$29.2M$206.3M
FQ-3-$4.8M-$284.1M$142.0M
FQ-4-$163.3M-$163.2M$376.5M
FQ-5$68.5M-$214.6M$142.9M
FQ-6$327.6M-$52.4M$84.0M
FQ-7$453.3M-$142.3M$94.1M
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$3.17B
Net cash-$6.38B
Current ratio1.4
Debt/Equity2.0
ROA6.6%
ROE27.3%
Cash conversion-1.0%
CapEx/Revenue-1.9%
SBC/Revenue
Asset intensity
Dilution ratio0.0%
Risk assessment
Dilution riskLow
Liquidity riskMedium
  • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
Industry benchmarks
Activity: Construction Supplies & Fixtures · cohort 3 companies
MetricPARQ.CMActivity
Op margin12.3%4.0% medp25 -0.5% · p75 8.9%top quartile
Net margin5.7%2.4% medp25 -1.6% · p75 6.1%above median
Gross margin22.3%39.2% medp25 39.2% · p75 39.2%bottom quartile
R&D / revenue1.0% medp25 0.7% · p75 1.2%
CapEx / revenue-1.9%3.8% medp25 1.9% · p75 5.3%bottom quartile
Debt / equity201.0%66.2% medp25 66.2% · p75 66.2%top quartile
Source data
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