Shepherd Industries Plc

Shepherd Industries has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.75 and a current ratio of 1.29, indicating moderate leverage and acceptable short-term liquidity [doc:HA-latest]. The company's cash and equivalents amount to BDT 43,094,260, which is significantly lower than its long-term debt of BDT 1,541,020,540, resulting in a negative net cash position [doc:HA-latest]. Profitability metrics show a return on equity (ROE) of 0.32% and a return on assets (ROA) of 0.14%, both below the typical thresholds for healthy returns in the textiles industry [doc:HA-latest]. The operating margin is 11.9% (BDT 272,003,320 operating income on BDT 2,286,512,510 revenue), which is in line with the industry's median but leaves little room for margin compression [doc:HA-latest]. The company's revenue is concentrated in Bangladesh, with no disclosed international revenue segments. Its operations are primarily in four locations: Bagrapara, Kathalia, Bhaluka, and Mymensingh [doc:HA-latest]. The garment wash segment is newly developed, suggesting a diversification strategy [doc:HA-latest]. Shepherd Industries reported revenue of BDT 2,286,512,510 in the latest period, with no disclosed growth rate. The company's capital expenditure was minimal at BDT -111,850, indicating a focus on operational efficiency rather than expansion [doc:HA-latest]. The outlook for the next fiscal year is not provided, but the current low ROE and ROA suggest limited growth potential [doc:HA-latest]. The risk assessment highlights a medium liquidity risk due to the negative net cash position and a low dilution risk. The company's capital structure is stable, with no significant dilution events reported in the latest filings [doc:HA-latest]. The risk of dilution remains low, as the number of shares outstanding has not changed between basic and diluted shares [doc:HA-latest]. No recent events or filings are disclosed in the provided data, which limits the ability to assess any material changes in the company's operations or strategy [doc:HA-latest].