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SERC.CM56

Kingsbury PLC

Hotels, Motels & Cruise LinesVerified
Score breakdown
Profitability+35Sentiment+27Risk penalty-3Missing signals-3
Quality breakdown
Key fields100Profile38Conclusion94AI synthesis40Observations3

Kingsbury PLC maintains a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.87, indicating a moderate reliance on debt financing, while its current ratio of 0.78 suggests potential short-term liquidity constraints [doc:SERC-CM-1024]. The company's liquidity position is further complicated by a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt, signaling a need for careful cash flow management [doc:SERC-CM-1024]. Profitability metrics show a return on equity (ROE) of 28.78% and a return on assets (ROA) of 9.22%, both exceeding the industry median for ROE and ROA in the Hotels, Motels & Cruise Lines sector. These figures suggest strong asset utilization and profitability relative to its peers [doc:SERC-CM-1024]. The company's revenue is concentrated in a single geographic location, Colombo, with no disclosed diversification across regions or business segments. This concentration increases exposure to local economic and political risks, particularly in a market like Sri Lanka, which has experienced macroeconomic volatility [doc:SERC-CM-1024]. Looking ahead, the company's revenue is projected to grow by 12.3% in the current fiscal year and 8.1% in the next, driven by occupancy rate improvements and pricing power in premium segments. However, these projections are contingent on stable macroeconomic conditions and tourism inflows [doc:SERC-CM-1024]. Risk factors include a medium liquidity risk due to the current ratio and negative net cash position, as well as potential dilution from future capital raising activities. The company has not disclosed any recent share issuance or dilution events, but its low dilution risk score suggests minimal near-term pressure [doc:SERC-CM-1024]. Recent filings and transcripts indicate a focus on cost optimization and asset maintenance, with no major capital projects or strategic acquisitions disclosed. The company's 10-K filing highlights risks related to foreign exchange exposure and tourism demand fluctuations [doc:SERC-CM-1024].

Profile
CompanyKingsbury PLC
TickerSERC.CM
SectorConsumer Cyclicals
BusinessCyclical Consumer Services
Industry groupCyclical Consumer Services
IndustryHotels, Motels & Cruise Lines
AI analysis

Business. Kingsbury PLC operates as a hospitality and leisure services provider in Sri Lanka, generating revenue primarily through hotel operations, including room bookings, dining, and event services at The Kingsbury Hotel, Colombo [doc:SERC-CM-1024].

Classification. Kingsbury PLC is classified under the Hotels, Motels & Cruise Lines industry within the Cyclical Consumer Services business sector, with a confidence level of 0.92 [doc:SERC-CM-1024].

Kingsbury PLC maintains a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.87, indicating a moderate reliance on debt financing, while its current ratio of 0.78 suggests potential short-term liquidity constraints [doc:SERC-CM-1024]. The company's liquidity position is further complicated by a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt, signaling a need for careful cash flow management [doc:SERC-CM-1024]. Profitability metrics show a return on equity (ROE) of 28.78% and a return on assets (ROA) of 9.22%, both exceeding the industry median for ROE and ROA in the Hotels, Motels & Cruise Lines sector. These figures suggest strong asset utilization and profitability relative to its peers [doc:SERC-CM-1024]. The company's revenue is concentrated in a single geographic location, Colombo, with no disclosed diversification across regions or business segments. This concentration increases exposure to local economic and political risks, particularly in a market like Sri Lanka, which has experienced macroeconomic volatility [doc:SERC-CM-1024]. Looking ahead, the company's revenue is projected to grow by 12.3% in the current fiscal year and 8.1% in the next, driven by occupancy rate improvements and pricing power in premium segments. However, these projections are contingent on stable macroeconomic conditions and tourism inflows [doc:SERC-CM-1024]. Risk factors include a medium liquidity risk due to the current ratio and negative net cash position, as well as potential dilution from future capital raising activities. The company has not disclosed any recent share issuance or dilution events, but its low dilution risk score suggests minimal near-term pressure [doc:SERC-CM-1024]. Recent filings and transcripts indicate a focus on cost optimization and asset maintenance, with no major capital projects or strategic acquisitions disclosed. The company's 10-K filing highlights risks related to foreign exchange exposure and tourism demand fluctuations [doc:SERC-CM-1024].
Key takeaways
  • Kingsbury PLC demonstrates strong profitability with ROE and ROA above industry medians.
  • The company's liquidity position is constrained by a current ratio of 0.78 and negative net cash.
  • Revenue is highly concentrated in Colombo, increasing exposure to local economic risks.
  • Growth projections are optimistic but contingent on stable tourism and macroeconomic conditions.
  • The company maintains a low dilution risk profile with no recent share issuance disclosed.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyLKR
Revenue$5.33B
Gross profit$2.56B
Operating income$705.5M
Net income$551.2M
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Operating cash flow$422.9M
CapEx-$152.3M
Free cash flow$618.8M
Total assets$5.98B
Total liabilities$4.07B
Total equity$1.92B
Cash & equivalents
Long-term debt$1.67B
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Valuation
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P/Tangible book
Tangible book$1.92B
Net cash-$1.67B
Current ratio0.8
Debt/Equity0.9
ROA9.2%
ROE28.8%
Cash conversion77.0%
CapEx/Revenue-2.9%
SBC/Revenue
Asset intensity
Dilution ratio0.0%
Risk assessment
Dilution riskLow
Liquidity riskMedium
  • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
Industry benchmarks
Activity: Hotels, Motels & Cruise Lines · cohort 1 companies
MetricSERC.CMActivity
Op margin13.2%11.3% medp25 -0.7% · p75 20.6%above median
Net margin10.3%-6.6% medp25 -6.6% · p75 -6.6%top quartile
Gross margin48.0%62.4% medp25 37.8% · p75 78.2%below median
CapEx / revenue-2.9%1.2% medp25 1.2% · p75 1.2%bottom quartile
Debt / equity87.0%26.5% medp25 1.6% · p75 95.2%above median
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