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INDICATIVE · SAMPLE DATA
BLAB.CD57

Britannia Life Sciences Inc

Food ProcessingVerified

Britannia Life Sciences Inc has a current liquidity position with a current ratio of 2.72, indicating the company can cover its short-term liabilities with its short-term assets. However, the company's free cash flow is negative at -4.26 million CAD, and operating cash flow is also negative at -2.62 million CAD, suggesting ongoing cash burn. The debt-to-equity ratio of 0.29 indicates a relatively low level of leverage, with total liabilities of 5.31 million CAD and total equity of 6.30 million CAD. The company's profitability metrics show a return on equity of 1.17 and a return on assets of 0.64, both below the industry median for Food Processing, which typically sees ROE and ROA in the 2-4% and 3-5% ranges, respectively. The net income of 7.39 million CAD is driven by a gross profit of 27.33 million CAD, but this is offset by a significant operating loss of -20.58 million CAD. The company's revenue is concentrated in the cosmetics, food, and wellness industries, with a growing presence in the natural resources sector through its subsidiary Britannia Mining Solutions. The subsidiary is in the process of rolling out 12 PhotonAssay machines globally, indicating a strategic shift toward expanding its geochemical testing services. Looking ahead, the company's revenue growth trajectory is uncertain, with no specific numeric deltas provided in the outlook. However, the expansion of its testing services and the deployment of new technology suggest potential for future growth. The company's operating income is currently negative, and the outlook for improvement is not clearly defined. The risk assessment indicates a medium liquidity risk, with negative net cash after subtracting total debt. The dilution risk is low, and the company has not issued additional shares recently. The company's capital structure is relatively stable, with a low debt-to-equity ratio and no immediate signs of financial distress. Recent events include the expansion of Britannia Mining Solutions and the deployment of new PhotonAssay machines. These developments suggest a strategic focus on diversifying revenue streams and entering new markets. The company's recent financial performance, however, indicates ongoing operational challenges that may affect its ability to capitalize on these opportunities.

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Profile
CompanyBritannia Life Sciences Inc
TickerBLAB.CD
SectorConsumer Non-Cyclicals
BusinessFood & Beverages
Industry groupFood & Beverages
IndustryFood Processing
AI analysis

Business. Britannia Life Sciences Inc provides data-driven laboratory and regulatory services to the cosmetics, food, and wellness industries, and geochemical testing to the natural resources sector through its subsidiary Britannia Mining Solutions.

Classification. Britannia Life Sciences Inc is classified in the Food Processing industry under the Food & Beverages business sector, with a confidence level of 0.92.

Britannia Life Sciences Inc has a current liquidity position with a current ratio of 2.72, indicating the company can cover its short-term liabilities with its short-term assets. However, the company's free cash flow is negative at -4.26 million CAD, and operating cash flow is also negative at -2.62 million CAD, suggesting ongoing cash burn. The debt-to-equity ratio of 0.29 indicates a relatively low level of leverage, with total liabilities of 5.31 million CAD and total equity of 6.30 million CAD. The company's profitability metrics show a return on equity of 1.17 and a return on assets of 0.64, both below the industry median for Food Processing, which typically sees ROE and ROA in the 2-4% and 3-5% ranges, respectively. The net income of 7.39 million CAD is driven by a gross profit of 27.33 million CAD, but this is offset by a significant operating loss of -20.58 million CAD. The company's revenue is concentrated in the cosmetics, food, and wellness industries, with a growing presence in the natural resources sector through its subsidiary Britannia Mining Solutions. The subsidiary is in the process of rolling out 12 PhotonAssay machines globally, indicating a strategic shift toward expanding its geochemical testing services. Looking ahead, the company's revenue growth trajectory is uncertain, with no specific numeric deltas provided in the outlook. However, the expansion of its testing services and the deployment of new technology suggest potential for future growth. The company's operating income is currently negative, and the outlook for improvement is not clearly defined. The risk assessment indicates a medium liquidity risk, with negative net cash after subtracting total debt. The dilution risk is low, and the company has not issued additional shares recently. The company's capital structure is relatively stable, with a low debt-to-equity ratio and no immediate signs of financial distress. Recent events include the expansion of Britannia Mining Solutions and the deployment of new PhotonAssay machines. These developments suggest a strategic focus on diversifying revenue streams and entering new markets. The company's recent financial performance, however, indicates ongoing operational challenges that may affect its ability to capitalize on these opportunities.
Key takeaways
  • Britannia Life Sciences Inc has a current ratio of 2.72, indicating sufficient short-term liquidity to cover liabilities.
  • The company's return on equity and return on assets are below the industry median for Food Processing.
  • The company's revenue is concentrated in the cosmetics, food, and wellness industries, with a growing presence in the natural resources sector.
  • The company's free cash flow and operating cash flow are negative, indicating ongoing cash burn.
  • The company's risk assessment indicates a medium liquidity risk and low dilution risk.
  • The company is expanding its services through the deployment of new technology, suggesting potential for future growth.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyCAD
Revenue$369.3k
Gross profit$27.3k
Operating income-$2.1M
Net income$7.4M
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Operating cash flow-$2.6M
CapEx
Free cash flow-$4.3M
Total assets$11.6M
Total liabilities$5.3M
Total equity$6.3M
Cash & equivalents
Long-term debt$1.9M
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$6.3M
Net cash-$1.9M
Current ratio2.7
Debt/Equity0.3
ROA63.7%
ROE1.2%
Cash conversion-35.0%
CapEx/Revenue
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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
MetricBLAB.CDActivity
Op margin-557.2%3.3% medp25 2.5% · p75 4.5%bottom quartile
Net margin2001.9%3.0% medp25 1.5% · p75 6.7%top quartile
Gross margin7.4%24.0% medp25 20.2% · p75 35.3%bottom quartile
R&D / revenue0.8% medp25 0.5% · p75 2.3%
CapEx / revenue5.2% medp25 4.8% · p75 5.7%
Debt / equity29.0%33.5% medp25 29.1% · p75 81.5%bottom quartile
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