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SMOT.CM56

Sathosa Motors PLC

Auto Vehicles, Parts & Service RetailersVerified
Score breakdown
Profitability+24Sentiment+30Risk penalty-3Missing signals-3
Quality breakdown
Key fields100Profile38Conclusion94AI synthesis40Observations3

Sathosa Motors maintains a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.52, indicating a moderate reliance on debt financing, and a current ratio of 1.05, suggesting limited short-term liquidity cushion. The company's free cash flow is negative at -795.3 million LKR, while capital expenditures amount to -1.245 billion LKR, reflecting ongoing investment in operations [doc:HA-latest]. Profitability metrics show a return on equity of 14.95% and a return on assets of 6.16%, both above the industry median for Auto Vehicles, Parts & Service Retailers. These figures suggest strong equity efficiency and asset utilization relative to peers [doc:HA-latest]. The company operates through five segments: Vehicle Sales, Spare Part Sales, Workshop Repairs, Marine Engine Sales, and Lorry Body Sale. Revenue is concentrated in the Vehicle Sales segment, which handles Isuzu, Range Rover, and Jaguar vehicles. The subsidiary, Access Motors, also contributes to Land Rover and Jaguar sales and services [doc:HA-latest]. Growth trajectory is supported by a positive revenue outlook, with the current fiscal year expected to show growth. Historical revenue trends and the company's market position in Sri Lanka as an authorized agent for premium brands suggest continued demand for its services [doc:HA-latest]. Risk factors include medium liquidity risk due to a current ratio near 1 and a negative free cash flow. The company has low dilution risk, with no near-term pressure from share issuance. However, the negative net cash position after subtracting total debt raises concerns about short-term financial flexibility [doc:HA-latest]. Recent filings and transcripts do not indicate material changes in the company's operations or strategy. The company continues to focus on its core segments and maintain its authorized agent status for key vehicle brands [doc:HA-latest].

Profile
CompanySathosa Motors PLC
TickerSMOT.CM
SectorConsumer Cyclicals
BusinessRetailers
Industry groupRetailers
IndustryAuto Vehicles, Parts & Service Retailers
AI analysis

Business. Sathosa Motors PLC imports and distributes Isuzu, Range Rover, and Jaguar new vehicles, marine engines, and spare parts, and operates workshops for vehicle repairs in Sri Lanka, with a subsidiary, Access Motors (Private) Limited, engaged in similar activities for Land Rover and Jaguar [doc:HA-latest].

Classification. Sathosa Motors is classified under the Consumer Cyclicals economic sector, Retailers business sector, and Auto Vehicles, Parts & Service Retailers industry, with a confidence level of 0.92 [doc:verified market data].

Sathosa Motors maintains a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.52, indicating a moderate reliance on debt financing, and a current ratio of 1.05, suggesting limited short-term liquidity cushion. The company's free cash flow is negative at -795.3 million LKR, while capital expenditures amount to -1.245 billion LKR, reflecting ongoing investment in operations [doc:HA-latest]. Profitability metrics show a return on equity of 14.95% and a return on assets of 6.16%, both above the industry median for Auto Vehicles, Parts & Service Retailers. These figures suggest strong equity efficiency and asset utilization relative to peers [doc:HA-latest]. The company operates through five segments: Vehicle Sales, Spare Part Sales, Workshop Repairs, Marine Engine Sales, and Lorry Body Sale. Revenue is concentrated in the Vehicle Sales segment, which handles Isuzu, Range Rover, and Jaguar vehicles. The subsidiary, Access Motors, also contributes to Land Rover and Jaguar sales and services [doc:HA-latest]. Growth trajectory is supported by a positive revenue outlook, with the current fiscal year expected to show growth. Historical revenue trends and the company's market position in Sri Lanka as an authorized agent for premium brands suggest continued demand for its services [doc:HA-latest]. Risk factors include medium liquidity risk due to a current ratio near 1 and a negative free cash flow. The company has low dilution risk, with no near-term pressure from share issuance. However, the negative net cash position after subtracting total debt raises concerns about short-term financial flexibility [doc:HA-latest]. Recent filings and transcripts do not indicate material changes in the company's operations or strategy. The company continues to focus on its core segments and maintain its authorized agent status for key vehicle brands [doc:HA-latest].
Key takeaways
  • Sathosa Motors has a strong return on equity (14.95%) and return on assets (6.16%), outperforming industry medians.
  • The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.52 suggests a balanced capital structure with moderate leverage.
  • Free cash flow is negative, and capital expenditures are high, indicating ongoing investment in operations.
  • Revenue is concentrated in the Vehicle Sales segment, with a strong presence in the Sri Lankan market.
  • Liquidity risk is moderate, with a current ratio of 1.05 and negative free cash flow.
  • Dilution risk is low, with no near-term pressure from share issuance.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyLKR
Revenue$2.97B
Gross profit$1.24B
Operating income$574.4M
Net income$297.9M
R&D
SG&A
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Operating cash flow$1.55B
CapEx-$1.24B
Free cash flow-$795.3M
Total assets$4.84B
Total liabilities$2.84B
Total equity$1.99B
Cash & equivalents
Long-term debt$1.05B
Annual history (last 5)
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Quarterly history (last 4)
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Valuation
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Enterprise value
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Reported non-GAAP P/E
EV/Revenue
EV/Op income
EV/OCF
P/B
P/Tangible book
Tangible book$1.99B
Net cash-$1.05B
Current ratio1.1
Debt/Equity0.5
ROA6.2%
ROE14.9%
Cash conversion5.2%
CapEx/Revenue-41.9%
SBC/Revenue
Asset intensity
Dilution ratio0.0%
Risk assessment
Dilution riskLow
Liquidity riskMedium
  • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
Industry benchmarks
Activity: Retailers · cohort 8 companies
MetricSMOT.CMActivity
Op margin19.3%9.5% medp25 6.4% · p75 13.1%top quartile
Net margin10.0%8.2% medp25 5.0% · p75 11.1%above median
Gross margin41.6%35.0% medp25 33.0% · p75 44.8%above median
R&D / revenue0.4% medp25 0.4% · p75 0.4%
CapEx / revenue-41.9%3.4% medp25 2.9% · p75 4.6%bottom quartile
Debt / equity52.0%25.8% medp25 3.1% · p75 69.4%above median
Source data
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