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SunWay Biotech Co Ltd

Food ProcessingVerified

SunWay Biotech maintains a strong liquidity position with a current ratio of 3.69, indicating the ability to cover short-term obligations. The company's liquidity FPT (free cash flow to total debt) is positive, supported by operating cash flow of TWD 156.9 million and free cash flow of TWD 19.1 million. However, net cash is negative after subtracting total debt, signaling potential liquidity constraints. Profitability metrics show a return on equity (ROE) of 3.63% and return on assets (ROA) of 3.13%, both below the industry median for Food Processing. The company's gross margin is 56.2% (TWD 545.0 million gross profit on TWD 970.2 million revenue), but operating margin is 14.5%, reflecting high operating expenses. Net income of TWD 118.6 million represents a 12.2% margin, which is in line with the sector but not exceptional. The company operates in a single business segment focused on health foods, with revenue concentrated in domestic and overseas markets. No specific geographic breakdown is provided, but the company's operations are primarily in Taiwan. This concentration may expose the company to regional economic and regulatory risks. SunWay Biotech's revenue growth is modest, with no significant changes in the current fiscal year. The company's outlook for the next fiscal year is neutral, with no projected revenue growth. Capital expenditures were negative at TWD -123.7 million, suggesting asset disposals or reduced investment in physical infrastructure. Risk factors include a medium liquidity risk due to the negative net cash position and a low dilution risk, as shares outstanding have not changed between basic and diluted. The company has not disclosed any recent equity issuance or dilutive events. Adjustments to valuations have not been applied, indicating no material changes in capital structure or earnings. Recent filings and transcripts do not highlight any material events or strategic shifts. The company continues to focus on its core health food products and markets. No significant R&D or expansion projects were disclosed in the latest financial statements.

30-day price · 1271-6.70 (-9.7%)
Low$56.20High$72.90Close$62.50As of15 May, 00:00 UTC
Profile
CompanySunWay Biotech Co Ltd
Ticker1271.TWO
SectorConsumer Non-Cyclicals
BusinessFood & Beverages
Industry groupFood & Beverages
IndustryFood Processing
AI analysis

Business. SunWay Biotech Co Ltd develops and sells health foods, including Lactobacillus paracasei subsp. paracasei NTU 101 and Monascus purpureus NTU 568, with functions such as aiding digestion and regulating immunity.

Classification. SunWay Biotech is classified under the Consumer Non-Cyclicals economic sector, Food & Beverages business sector, and Food Processing industry with 92% confidence.

SunWay Biotech maintains a strong liquidity position with a current ratio of 3.69, indicating the ability to cover short-term obligations. The company's liquidity FPT (free cash flow to total debt) is positive, supported by operating cash flow of TWD 156.9 million and free cash flow of TWD 19.1 million. However, net cash is negative after subtracting total debt, signaling potential liquidity constraints. Profitability metrics show a return on equity (ROE) of 3.63% and return on assets (ROA) of 3.13%, both below the industry median for Food Processing. The company's gross margin is 56.2% (TWD 545.0 million gross profit on TWD 970.2 million revenue), but operating margin is 14.5%, reflecting high operating expenses. Net income of TWD 118.6 million represents a 12.2% margin, which is in line with the sector but not exceptional. The company operates in a single business segment focused on health foods, with revenue concentrated in domestic and overseas markets. No specific geographic breakdown is provided, but the company's operations are primarily in Taiwan. This concentration may expose the company to regional economic and regulatory risks. SunWay Biotech's revenue growth is modest, with no significant changes in the current fiscal year. The company's outlook for the next fiscal year is neutral, with no projected revenue growth. Capital expenditures were negative at TWD -123.7 million, suggesting asset disposals or reduced investment in physical infrastructure. Risk factors include a medium liquidity risk due to the negative net cash position and a low dilution risk, as shares outstanding have not changed between basic and diluted. The company has not disclosed any recent equity issuance or dilutive events. Adjustments to valuations have not been applied, indicating no material changes in capital structure or earnings. Recent filings and transcripts do not highlight any material events or strategic shifts. The company continues to focus on its core health food products and markets. No significant R&D or expansion projects were disclosed in the latest financial statements.
Key takeaways
  • SunWay Biotech has a strong current ratio but faces liquidity constraints due to negative net cash.
  • ROE and ROA are below industry medians, indicating subpar profitability.
  • Revenue is concentrated in a single business segment with no geographic diversification.
  • No significant revenue growth is expected in the next fiscal year.
  • Dilution risk is low, and no recent equity issuance has occurred.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyTWD
Revenue$970.2M
Gross profit$545.0M
Operating income$141.0M
Net income$118.6M
R&D
SG&A
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SBC
Operating cash flow$156.9M
CapEx-$123.7M
Free cash flow$19.1M
Total assets$3.79B
Total liabilities$529.7M
Total equity$3.26B
Cash & equivalents
Long-term debt$244.0M
Annual history (last 5)
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Quarterly history (last 4)
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Valuation
Market price$66.20
Market cap$4.00B
Enterprise value$4.24B
P/E33.7
Reported non-GAAP P/E
EV/Revenue4.4
EV/Op income30.1
EV/OCF27.0
P/B1.2
P/Tangible book1.2
Tangible book$3.26B
Net cash-$244.0M
Current ratio3.7
Debt/Equity0.1
ROA3.1%
ROE3.6%
Cash conversion1.3%
CapEx/Revenue-12.8%
SBC/Revenue
Asset intensity
Dilution ratio0.0%
Risk assessment
Dilution riskLow
Liquidity riskMedium
  • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
Industry benchmarks
Activity: Food Processing · cohort 6 companies
Metric1271Activity
Op margin14.5%3.3% medp25 2.5% · p75 4.5%top quartile
Net margin12.2%3.0% medp25 1.5% · p75 6.7%top quartile
Gross margin56.2%24.0% medp25 20.2% · p75 35.3%top quartile
R&D / revenue0.8% medp25 0.5% · p75 2.3%
CapEx / revenue-12.8%5.2% medp25 4.8% · p75 5.7%bottom quartile
Debt / equity7.0%33.5% medp25 29.1% · p75 81.5%bottom quartile
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Market quoteclose TWD 66.20 · shares 0.06B diluted
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