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INDICATIVE · SAMPLE DATA
BROW.CM55

Browns Investments PLC

Fishing & FarmingVerified

Browns Investments PLC maintains a capital structure with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.44, indicating a relatively conservative leverage position compared to industry norms. The company's liquidity is assessed as medium, with a current ratio of 0.38, suggesting potential short-term liquidity constraints. Free cash flow of 56,026,687,000.00 supports operational flexibility, but net cash is negative after subtracting total debt, signaling a need for careful liquidity management. Profitability metrics show strong performance, with a return on equity of 29.55% and a return on assets of 8.6%. These figures exceed typical industry benchmarks, indicating efficient use of equity and assets to generate returns. The company's operating income of 95,034,668,000.00 and net income of 57,664,102,000.00 further underscore its robust earnings capacity. Geographic and segment exposure data is not explicitly provided in the input, but the company's revenue concentration is implied to be within the Food & Beverages sector. Given the absence of detailed segment reporting, it is unclear whether the company operates in multiple geographic regions or business lines. However, the disclosed activity suggests a focus on food production and distribution. The company's growth trajectory is not explicitly outlined in the input data, but the current financial performance suggests a stable or growing revenue base. Historical revenue data is not provided, so it is not possible to assess year-over-year growth. The outlook for the current and next fiscal years is not specified, but the strong profitability and free cash flow position the company for potential expansion or shareholder returns. Risk factors include medium liquidity risk, as indicated by the current ratio and negative net cash position. The company's dilution risk is assessed as low, with no significant dilution potential in the near term. However, the presence of long-term debt (85,112,956,000.00) suggests that future capital structure decisions could impact equity value. No specific dilution sources are cited in the input data. Recent events, such as filings or transcripts, are not detailed in the input data. Therefore, it is not possible to assess the company's recent strategic or operational developments. The absence of such information limits the ability to evaluate the company's response to market conditions or regulatory changes.

30-day price · BROW.CM+0.20 (+3.3%)
Low$5.60High$6.90Close$6.30As of15 May, 00:00 UTC
Profile
CompanyBrowns Investments PLC
TickerBROW.CM
SectorConsumer Non-Cyclicals
BusinessFood & Beverages
Industry groupFood & Beverages
IndustryFishing & Farming
AI analysis

Business. Browns Investments PLC operates in the Food & Beverages sector, specifically in the Fishing & Farming industry, and generates revenue through food-related activities.

Classification. Browns Investments PLC is classified under the Consumer Non-Cyclicals economic sector, Food & Beverages business sector, and Fishing & Farming industry with a confidence level of 0.92.

Browns Investments PLC maintains a capital structure with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.44, indicating a relatively conservative leverage position compared to industry norms. The company's liquidity is assessed as medium, with a current ratio of 0.38, suggesting potential short-term liquidity constraints. Free cash flow of 56,026,687,000.00 supports operational flexibility, but net cash is negative after subtracting total debt, signaling a need for careful liquidity management. Profitability metrics show strong performance, with a return on equity of 29.55% and a return on assets of 8.6%. These figures exceed typical industry benchmarks, indicating efficient use of equity and assets to generate returns. The company's operating income of 95,034,668,000.00 and net income of 57,664,102,000.00 further underscore its robust earnings capacity. Geographic and segment exposure data is not explicitly provided in the input, but the company's revenue concentration is implied to be within the Food & Beverages sector. Given the absence of detailed segment reporting, it is unclear whether the company operates in multiple geographic regions or business lines. However, the disclosed activity suggests a focus on food production and distribution. The company's growth trajectory is not explicitly outlined in the input data, but the current financial performance suggests a stable or growing revenue base. Historical revenue data is not provided, so it is not possible to assess year-over-year growth. The outlook for the current and next fiscal years is not specified, but the strong profitability and free cash flow position the company for potential expansion or shareholder returns. Risk factors include medium liquidity risk, as indicated by the current ratio and negative net cash position. The company's dilution risk is assessed as low, with no significant dilution potential in the near term. However, the presence of long-term debt (85,112,956,000.00) suggests that future capital structure decisions could impact equity value. No specific dilution sources are cited in the input data. Recent events, such as filings or transcripts, are not detailed in the input data. Therefore, it is not possible to assess the company's recent strategic or operational developments. The absence of such information limits the ability to evaluate the company's response to market conditions or regulatory changes.
Key takeaways
  • Browns Investments PLC demonstrates strong profitability with a return on equity of 29.55% and a return on assets of 8.6%.
  • The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.44 indicates a relatively conservative capital structure.
  • Liquidity is assessed as medium, with a current ratio of 0.38 and negative net cash after subtracting total debt.
  • Free cash flow of 56,026,687,000.00 supports operational flexibility and potential for shareholder returns.
  • The company's growth trajectory and segment exposure are not explicitly detailed in the input data.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyLKR
Revenue$64.79B
Gross profit$13.86B
Operating income$95.03B
Net income$57.66B
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow$11.39B
CapEx-$15.89B
Free cash flow$56.03B
Total assets$670.14B
Total liabilities$474.97B
Total equity$195.17B
Cash & equivalents$6.62B
Long-term debt$85.11B
Annual history (last 5)
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Quarterly history (last 4)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
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PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
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Valuation
Market price
Market cap
Enterprise value
P/E
Reported non-GAAP P/E
EV/Revenue
EV/Op income
EV/OCF
P/B
P/Tangible book
Tangible book$195.17B
Net cash-$78.50B
Current ratio0.4
Debt/Equity0.4
ROA8.6%
ROE29.5%
Cash conversion20.0%
CapEx/Revenue-24.5%
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 · cohort 445 companies
MetricBROW.CMActivity
Op margin146.7%3.2% medp25 3.2% · p75 3.2%top quartile
Net margin89.0%2.1% medp25 2.1% · p75 2.1%top quartile
Gross margin21.4%9.2% medp25 9.2% · p75 9.2%top quartile
CapEx / revenue-24.5%-3.9% medp25 -9.9% · p75 -1.1%bottom quartile
Debt / equity44.0%8.7% medp25 8.7% · p75 8.7%top quartile
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Source: analysis-pipeline (hybrid)Generated: 2026-05-04 15:22 UTCJob: 8b42fd5d