Zhanjiang Guolian Aquatic Products Co Ltd
The company's capital structure is characterized by a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.91, indicating a moderate reliance on debt financing. Its liquidity position is assessed as medium, with a current ratio of 1.45, suggesting the company has sufficient short-term assets to cover its short-term liabilities, but not with a large margin of safety. The company's price-to-book ratio is 1.88, and the price-to-tangible-book ratio is also 1.88, indicating that the market values the company's equity at a premium to its book value. Profitability metrics show a challenging financial position. The company reported a net loss of CNY 742.45 million, with a return on equity of -0.405 and a return on assets of -0.1806, both significantly below the industry median for Food Processing companies. The gross profit was negative at CNY -243.08 million, and operating income was also negative at CNY -750.05 million, indicating operational inefficiencies and cost overruns. The company's revenue is primarily concentrated in its core food processing segment, with no significant geographic diversification disclosed in the available data. There is no indication of multiple business segments or international operations, which may increase the company's exposure to regional economic fluctuations and regulatory changes. The company's growth trajectory is uncertain, with no specific revenue growth projections provided in the available data. The company's free cash flow is negative at CNY -771.71 million, and capital expenditures are CNY -27.53 million, indicating that the company is not generating sufficient cash to fund its operations and investments. The operating cash flow is CNY 29.39 million, which is insufficient to cover the company's net loss and capital expenditures. The company's risk profile includes a medium liquidity risk, with a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt. The dilution risk is assessed as low, with no significant dilution potential identified in the available data. The company's valuation adjustments do not indicate any material changes to its financial position. Recent events and filings do not provide specific details on the company's strategic initiatives or operational changes. The company's financial performance and risk profile suggest a need for operational improvements and cost management to restore profitability and liquidity.
Business. Zhanjiang Guolian Aquatic Products Co Ltd is a food processing company that produces and sells aquatic products, primarily generating revenue through the sale of processed seafood and related products.
Classification. The company is classified under the Consumer Non-Cyclicals economic sector, Food & Beverages business sector, and Food Processing industry, with a classification confidence of 0.92.
- The company is operating at a net loss with negative gross and operating profits, indicating significant operational challenges.
- The company's liquidity position is moderate, with a current ratio of 1.45, but it has a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt.
- The company's profitability metrics are well below industry medians, with a return on equity of -0.405 and a return on assets of -0.1806.
- The company's free cash flow is negative, and it is not generating sufficient cash to fund its operations and investments.
- The company's risk profile includes medium liquidity risk and low dilution risk, with no significant dilution potential identified.
- The company's growth trajectory is uncertain, with no specific revenue growth projections provided in the available data.
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- Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.