Civita Group Nyrt
Civita Group Nyrt has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.85, indicating a moderate reliance on debt financing, and a current ratio of 0.47, suggesting limited short-term liquidity. The company's cash and equivalents of HUF 310.0 million are insufficient to cover its long-term debt of HUF 2.78 billion, resulting in a net cash position that is negative after subtracting total debt. The company's free cash flow of HUF 167.9 million and operating cash flow of HUF 83.7 million provide some liquidity, but the negative net income of HUF 11.7 million raises concerns about its ability to sustain operations without external financing. The company's profitability is weak, with a return on equity of -0.35% and a return on assets of -0.13%, both significantly below the industry median for Food Retail & Distribution. The operating margin of 6.0% (calculated from operating income of HUF 182.9 million on revenue of HUF 3.08 billion) is also below the industry average, indicating inefficiencies in cost control or pricing power. The gross margin of 95.3% (calculated from gross profit of HUF 2.93 billion on revenue of HUF 3.08 billion) is high, but this is offset by high operating expenses that erode profitability. Civita Group Nyrt's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, with no disclosed geographic diversification in the financial snapshot. The company's operations are entirely based in Hungary, and its product lines are focused on corn-based manufacturing for the beer, food, and animal feed industries, as well as retail markets. This lack of diversification increases exposure to regional economic and regulatory risks. The company's growth trajectory is uncertain, with no disclosed revenue growth or decline in the financial snapshot. The absence of a clear outlook for the current or next fiscal year, combined with the negative net income, suggests a lack of momentum in revenue expansion or cost management. The capital expenditure of HUF 18.97 million is minimal, indicating limited investment in growth or modernization. The company faces medium liquidity risk due to its low current ratio and negative net cash position, and low dilution risk based on the risk assessment. The risk assessment also flags the negative net cash position as a key flag, which could lead to increased borrowing or equity issuance in the near term. The company's financial structure and profitability raise concerns about its ability to meet obligations without external support. There are no recent events or filings disclosed in the financial snapshot that would indicate significant changes in the company's operations or financial position. The absence of recent transcripts or filings suggests a lack of transparency or public communication about the company's strategic direction or financial health.
Business. Civita Group Nyrt operates one of the largest corn mills in Central Europe, producing corn-based products for the beer industry, food industry, animal feed, and retail markets under the Civita and Monostori brand names.
Classification. Civita Group Nyrt is classified in the Consumer Non-Cyclicals economic sector, under the Food & Drug Retailing business sector and Food Retail & Distribution industry, with a confidence level of 0.92.
- Civita Group Nyrt has a weak profitability profile, with negative returns on equity and assets.
- The company's liquidity position is constrained, with a current ratio of 0.47 and insufficient cash to cover long-term debt.
- Revenue is concentrated in a single business segment and geographic region, increasing exposure to regional risks.
- The company's growth trajectory is unclear, with no disclosed revenue growth or decline and minimal capital expenditure.
- The risk assessment highlights medium liquidity risk and a key flag related to negative net cash.
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- Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.