Shin Tai Industry Co Ltd
Shin Tai Industry's capital structure is characterized by a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.3, indicating a relatively conservative leverage position. The company's liquidity is assessed as medium, with a current ratio of 0.47, suggesting potential short-term liquidity constraints. The price-to-book ratio of 0.68 and price-to-tangible-book ratio of 0.68 indicate that the company's market value is trading at a discount to its book value. Profitability metrics show a challenging performance, with a negative return on equity of -0.001 and a negative return on assets of -0.0005. The company reported a net loss of -2937000 TWD and an operating loss of -318267000 TWD, which is significantly below the industry median for profitability metrics. Gross profit of 48260000 TWD is also below the industry average, indicating margin compression or cost inefficiencies. The company's revenue is derived from feedstuff for poultry, livestock, and fish, with no disclosed segment breakdown. Geographic exposure is not specified, but the company operates in both domestic and overseas markets. Revenue concentration data is not available, but the absence of segment details suggests a lack of diversification risk management. Growth trajectory is negative, with a net loss in the latest period and no capital expenditure reported. The company's operating cash flow is negative at -137998000 TWD, and free cash flow is also negative at -127543000 TWD. Analyst estimates for revenue and EPS are significantly lower than the company's historical performance, indicating a contraction in business activity. Risk factors include medium liquidity risk and a key flag of negative net cash after subtracting total debt. The company has a low dilution risk, with no near-term pressure for equity issuance. However, the negative operating and net income suggest potential operational and financial distress. Recent events include a reported net loss and negative operating income, with no capital expenditure in the latest period. Analyst estimates for revenue and EPS are below the company's historical performance, indicating a contraction in business activity.
Business. Shin Tai Industry Co., Ltd. is a Taiwan-based company engaged in the manufacture, processing, and trading of feedstuff for poultry, livestock, and fish, including products for ducks, chicken, pigs, fish, prawn, eel, fresh water fish, and seawater fish, as well as raw materials like corn and manioc.
Classification. Shin Tai Industry is classified under the Consumer Non-Cyclicals economic sector, Food & Beverages business sector, and Fishing & Farming industry with a confidence level of 0.92.
- Shin Tai Industry is trading at a discount to book value, with a price-to-book ratio of 0.68.
- The company is reporting a net loss and negative operating income, indicating operational challenges.
- Liquidity is a concern, with a current ratio of 0.47 and negative net cash after subtracting total debt.
- The company has no capital expenditure in the latest period, suggesting a lack of investment in growth.
- Analyst estimates for revenue and EPS are below historical performance, indicating a contraction in business activity.
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- Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.