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Chandrima Mercantiles Ltd

Fishing & FarmingVerified

Chandrima Mercantiles exhibits a strong capital structure with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.03, indicating minimal leverage and a conservative financing approach. The company's liquidity position is reflected in a current ratio of 63.39, suggesting a robust ability to meet short-term obligations. However, the operating cash flow is negative at -382,628,000 INR, which raises concerns about the company's ability to generate cash from operations. Profitability metrics show a return on equity (ROE) of 0.72% and a return on assets (ROA) of 0.64%, both of which are below the typical thresholds for strong performance in the agricultural trading sector. The net income of 7,294,000 INR is modest relative to the company's total assets of 1,139,223,000 INR, indicating that the company is not efficiently converting its asset base into profits. The company's revenue is primarily derived from the trading of agricultural products, with a significant portion of its operations concentrated in India. There is no detailed breakdown of revenue by geographic region or product segment in the provided data, making it difficult to assess the extent of geographic or product diversification. The company's growth trajectory is not clearly defined in the available data. While the current financial snapshot does not provide forward-looking revenue projections, the negative operating cash flow and modest net income suggest that the company may face challenges in sustaining growth without external financing or operational improvements. The risk assessment indicates a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk. The company's negative net cash position after subtracting total debt is a key flag, suggesting potential liquidity constraints. The low dilution risk is supported by the absence of significant dilution sources in the provided data. Recent events and filings are not detailed in the provided data, so there is no specific information on recent corporate actions, earnings calls, or regulatory updates that could impact the company's performance or strategic direction.

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Profile
CompanyChandrima Mercantiles Ltd
TickerCHAR.BO
SectorConsumer Non-Cyclicals
BusinessFood & Beverages
Industry groupFood & Beverages
IndustryFishing & Farming
AI analysis

Business. Chandrima Mercantiles Limited is engaged in the trading of agricultural products and provides services including land transport, packaging, storage, worldwide transport, door-to-door delivery, warehousing, and air freight.

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

Chandrima Mercantiles exhibits a strong capital structure with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.03, indicating minimal leverage and a conservative financing approach. The company's liquidity position is reflected in a current ratio of 63.39, suggesting a robust ability to meet short-term obligations. However, the operating cash flow is negative at -382,628,000 INR, which raises concerns about the company's ability to generate cash from operations. Profitability metrics show a return on equity (ROE) of 0.72% and a return on assets (ROA) of 0.64%, both of which are below the typical thresholds for strong performance in the agricultural trading sector. The net income of 7,294,000 INR is modest relative to the company's total assets of 1,139,223,000 INR, indicating that the company is not efficiently converting its asset base into profits. The company's revenue is primarily derived from the trading of agricultural products, with a significant portion of its operations concentrated in India. There is no detailed breakdown of revenue by geographic region or product segment in the provided data, making it difficult to assess the extent of geographic or product diversification. The company's growth trajectory is not clearly defined in the available data. While the current financial snapshot does not provide forward-looking revenue projections, the negative operating cash flow and modest net income suggest that the company may face challenges in sustaining growth without external financing or operational improvements. The risk assessment indicates a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk. The company's negative net cash position after subtracting total debt is a key flag, suggesting potential liquidity constraints. The low dilution risk is supported by the absence of significant dilution sources in the provided data. Recent events and filings are not detailed in the provided data, so there is no specific information on recent corporate actions, earnings calls, or regulatory updates that could impact the company's performance or strategic direction.
Key takeaways
  • Chandrima Mercantiles has a conservative capital structure with a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.03.
  • The company's liquidity is strong, as indicated by a current ratio of 63.39.
  • Profitability is weak, with ROE and ROA at 0.72% and 0.64%, respectively.
  • The company's negative operating cash flow raises concerns about its ability to generate cash from operations.
  • The company's growth trajectory is unclear, and there is no detailed information on revenue by geographic region or product segment.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyINR
Revenue$291.9M
Gross profit$11.0M
Operating income$6.9M
Net income$7.3M
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow-$382.6M
CapEx
Free cash flow$7.3M
Total assets$1.14B
Total liabilities$122.0M
Total equity$1.02B
Cash & equivalents$193.0k
Long-term debt$28.1M
Annual history (last 5)
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Quarterly history (last 4)
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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$1.02B
Net cash-$28.0M
Current ratio63.4
Debt/Equity0.0
ROA0.6%
ROE0.7%
Cash conversion-52.5%
CapEx/Revenue
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
MetricCHARActivity
Op margin2.4%3.2% medp25 3.2% · p75 3.2%bottom quartile
Net margin2.5%2.1% medp25 2.1% · p75 2.1%top quartile
Gross margin3.8%9.2% medp25 9.2% · p75 9.2%bottom quartile
CapEx / revenue-3.9% medp25 -9.9% · p75 -1.1%
Debt / equity3.0%8.7% medp25 8.7% · p75 8.7%bottom quartile
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