Cuisine Solutions Inc

Cuisine Solutions Inc has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.35, indicating a relatively conservative capital structure with a moderate reliance on debt financing. The company's current ratio of 1.94 suggests it has sufficient short-term assets to cover its short-term liabilities, though its cash and equivalents of $546,000 are relatively low compared to its total liabilities of $18,195,000. The operating cash flow of $242,000 is positive but modest, and the company's net cash position is negative after subtracting total debt, signaling potential liquidity constraints.

The company's profitability metrics are mixed. It reported a net loss of $223,000 and a negative return on equity of -0.96%, which is below the typical performance of companies in the food processing industry. The operating income of $654,000 and gross profit of $4,217,000 indicate some level of operational efficiency, but the net loss suggests that the company is struggling with cost management or other non-operational expenses.

Cuisine Solutions Inc's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, as disclosed in its financial statements. The company does not provide detailed geographic revenue breakdowns, but its operations are primarily focused on the North American market. This concentration could expose the company to regional economic downturns or supply chain disruptions.

The company's growth trajectory is uncertain. While it reported revenue of $18,979,000 in the latest period, the net loss and negative return on equity suggest that the company is not currently generating sustainable profits. Analysts have noted a last actual revenue of $87,479,000, which may indicate a significant decline in performance. The company's capital expenditure of -$5,181,000 suggests a reduction in investment, which could impact long-term growth prospects.

The risk assessment for Cuisine Solutions Inc highlights medium liquidity risk and an inability to assess dilution risk due to missing share count data. The company's negative net cash position and reliance on operating cash flow to meet short-term obligations could pose challenges in maintaining financial stability. Additionally, the lack of detailed information on potential dilution sources makes it difficult to evaluate the risk of equity dilution.

Recent financial filings and transcripts do not provide additional insights into the company's strategic direction or operational performance. The absence of detailed disclosures on capital allocation, cost management, and market expansion efforts limits the ability to assess the company's future prospects.

Revenue grew at a 35.3% compound annual rate over the three-year period ending in fiscal year 2008.

The company maintained a stable debt-to-equity ratio of 0.35, indicating moderate leverage relative to equity.

Operating margin of 3.45% remained positive in the latest fiscal year despite significant net income decline.

Gross profit remained robust at $18.1 million in fiscal 2008, showing resilience in core production costs.

The company faces a high credit risk flag, indicating significant concerns regarding its ability to meet obligations.

Net margin of -1.17% places the company in the bottom quartile compared to 817 food processing peers.

Return on equity of -0.96% ranks in the bottom quartile among 812 comparable food processing companies.

Revenue $21.4M, −15,2% YoY; Operating income −6,9% YoY.

• ▍Revenue $21.4M, −15,2% YoY
• ▍Operating income −6,9% YoY
• ▍Net income −68,5% YoY
• ▍Net margin -3.2%

Revenue $19.7M, −17,1% YoY; Operating income −30,1% YoY.

• ▍Revenue $19.7M, −17,1% YoY
• ▍Operating income −30,1% YoY
• ▍Net income −31,1% YoY
• ▍Net margin 0.8%

Revenue $18.4M, +5,0% YoY; Operating income +313,2% YoY.

• ▍Revenue $18.4M, +5,0% YoY
• ▍Operating income +313,2% YoY
• ▍Net income +1 828,6% YoY
• ▍Net margin 0.7%

Revenue $21.0M, +10,7% YoY; Operating income −33,5% YoY.

• ▍Revenue $21.0M, +10,7% YoY
• ▍Operating income −33,5% YoY
• ▍Net income +199,6% YoY
• ▍Net margin 1.1%

Revenue $25.2M; Operating income -$766.0k.

• ▍Revenue $25.2M
• ▍Operating income -$766.0k
• ▍Net margin -1.6%

Revenue $23.7M; Operating income $452.0k.

• ▍Revenue $23.7M
• ▍Operating income $452.0k
• ▍Net margin 0.9%

Revenue $17.5M; Operating income $76.0k.

• ▍Revenue $17.5M
• ▍Operating income $76.0k
• ▍Net margin 0.0%

Revenue $19.0M; Operating income $654.0k.

• ▍Revenue $19.0M
• ▍Operating income $654.0k
• ▍Net margin -1.2%

Revenue $87.5M, +8,9% YoY; Operating income −94,5% YoY.

• ▍Revenue $87.5M, +8,9% YoY
• ▍Operating income −94,5% YoY
• ▍Net income −99,5% YoY
• ▍Net margin 0.1%

Revenue $80.3M, +25,3% YoY; Operating income −4,7% YoY.

• ▍Revenue $80.3M, +25,3% YoY
• ▍Operating income −4,7% YoY
• ▍Net income +138,8% YoY
• ▍Net margin 10.9%

Revenue $64.1M, +38,6% YoY; Operating income +89,7% YoY.

• ▍Revenue $64.1M, +38,6% YoY
• ▍Operating income +89,7% YoY
• ▍Net income +113,8% YoY
• ▍Net margin 5.7%

Revenue $46.2M, +30,9% YoY; Operating income +873,3% YoY.

• ▍Revenue $46.2M, +30,9% YoY
• ▍Operating income +873,3% YoY
• ▍Net income +270,2% YoY
• ▍Net margin 3.7%