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STAF.CM56

Dolphin Hotels PLC

Hotels, Motels & Cruise LinesVerified
Score breakdown
Profitability+32Sentiment+30Missing signals-3
Quality breakdown
Key fields100Profile38Conclusion94AI synthesis40Observations3

Dolphin Hotels PLC maintains a strong liquidity position, with a current ratio of 3.76, indicating the company can easily cover its short-term obligations. The company's liquidity_fpt score is high, supported by cash and equivalents of LKR 578.05 million and a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.01, suggesting minimal leverage risk [doc:HA-latest]. Profitability metrics show a return on equity (ROE) of 3.78% and a return on assets (ROA) of 2.79%. These figures are below the industry median for ROE and ROA, indicating that Dolphin Hotels PLC is underperforming relative to its peers in terms of capital efficiency and asset utilization [doc:HA-latest]. The company's revenue is concentrated across its hotel operations, with no disclosed geographic diversification. The primary revenue source is the Club Hotel Dolphin in Waikkal, and the company's subsidiaries contribute to the overall revenue. However, the lack of geographic diversification increases exposure to local economic and political conditions [doc:HA-latest]. Looking ahead, Dolphin Hotels PLC is expected to maintain a stable revenue trajectory, with no significant growth or decline projected in the current or next fiscal year. The company's capital expenditure is negative, indicating asset disposals or maintenance rather than expansion, which aligns with a conservative growth strategy [doc:HA-latest]. Risk factors for Dolphin Hotels PLC are minimal, with low liquidity and dilution risk. The company has no immediate filing-based liquidity or dilution flags, and its capital structure is stable. The dilution potential is low, and no recent equity issuance or ATM/shelf registration has been disclosed [doc:HA-latest]. Recent filings and transcripts do not indicate any material events or strategic shifts. The company's operations remain focused on its core hotel business, with no disclosed plans for new ventures or significant restructuring [doc:HA-latest].

Profile
CompanyDolphin Hotels PLC
TickerSTAF.CM
SectorConsumer Cyclicals
BusinessCyclical Consumer Services
Industry groupCyclical Consumer Services
IndustryHotels, Motels & Cruise Lines
AI analysis

Business. Dolphin Hotels PLC operates a hotel business in Sri Lanka, primarily through the Club Hotel Dolphin in Waikkal, and owns subsidiaries including Serendib Hotels PLC, Hotel Sigiriya PLC, Eden Hotel Lanka PLC, and Green Paradise (Private) Limited [doc:HA-latest].

Classification. Dolphin Hotels 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:verified market data].

Dolphin Hotels PLC maintains a strong liquidity position, with a current ratio of 3.76, indicating the company can easily cover its short-term obligations. The company's liquidity_fpt score is high, supported by cash and equivalents of LKR 578.05 million and a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.01, suggesting minimal leverage risk [doc:HA-latest]. Profitability metrics show a return on equity (ROE) of 3.78% and a return on assets (ROA) of 2.79%. These figures are below the industry median for ROE and ROA, indicating that Dolphin Hotels PLC is underperforming relative to its peers in terms of capital efficiency and asset utilization [doc:HA-latest]. The company's revenue is concentrated across its hotel operations, with no disclosed geographic diversification. The primary revenue source is the Club Hotel Dolphin in Waikkal, and the company's subsidiaries contribute to the overall revenue. However, the lack of geographic diversification increases exposure to local economic and political conditions [doc:HA-latest]. Looking ahead, Dolphin Hotels PLC is expected to maintain a stable revenue trajectory, with no significant growth or decline projected in the current or next fiscal year. The company's capital expenditure is negative, indicating asset disposals or maintenance rather than expansion, which aligns with a conservative growth strategy [doc:HA-latest]. Risk factors for Dolphin Hotels PLC are minimal, with low liquidity and dilution risk. The company has no immediate filing-based liquidity or dilution flags, and its capital structure is stable. The dilution potential is low, and no recent equity issuance or ATM/shelf registration has been disclosed [doc:HA-latest]. Recent filings and transcripts do not indicate any material events or strategic shifts. The company's operations remain focused on its core hotel business, with no disclosed plans for new ventures or significant restructuring [doc:HA-latest].
Key takeaways
  • Dolphin Hotels PLC has a strong liquidity position with a current ratio of 3.76 and low leverage.
  • The company's ROE and ROA are below industry medians, indicating underperformance in capital efficiency.
  • Revenue is concentrated in a single geographic location, increasing exposure to local economic conditions.
  • No immediate liquidity or dilution risks are present, and the company's capital structure is stable.
  • The company is not pursuing aggressive growth, with negative capital expenditure and no significant expansion plans.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyLKR
Revenue$1.45B
Gross profit$936.0M
Operating income$143.1M
Net income$167.4M
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Operating cash flow$54.9M
CapEx-$132.3M
Free cash flow$144.4M
Total assets$6.01B
Total liabilities$1.58B
Total equity$4.43B
Cash & equivalents$578.0M
Long-term debt$50.9M
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Valuation
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P/Tangible book
Tangible book$4.43B
Net cash$527.2M
Current ratio3.8
Debt/Equity0.0
ROA2.8%
ROE3.8%
Cash conversion33.0%
CapEx/Revenue-9.1%
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
MetricSTAF.CMActivity
Op margin9.9%11.3% medp25 -0.7% · p75 20.6%below median
Net margin11.6%-6.6% medp25 -6.6% · p75 -6.6%top quartile
Gross margin64.7%62.4% medp25 37.8% · p75 78.2%above median
CapEx / revenue-9.1%1.2% medp25 1.2% · p75 1.2%bottom quartile
Debt / equity1.0%26.5% medp25 1.6% · p75 95.2%bottom quartile
Source data
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Company fundamentalsperiod FQ-7 · history via verified-market-data
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