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HNDG56

FRoSTA AG

Food ProcessingVerified

FRoSTA AG maintains a strong liquidity position with a current ratio of 2.76, indicating the company can cover its short-term liabilities more than two times over. The company's liquidity_fpt score suggests a medium liquidity risk, which is consistent with its operating cash flow of EUR 47.42 million and free cash flow of EUR 18.46 million. However, the company's net cash position is negative after subtracting total debt, signaling a potential liquidity constraint. In terms of profitability, FRoSTA AG reports a return on equity (ROE) of 13.12% and a return on assets (ROA) of 7.4%, both of which are strong indicators of efficient capital use and asset management. These figures are in line with the industry's preferred metrics, which emphasize ROE and ROA as key performance indicators for food processing firms. The company's operating income of EUR 50.26 million and net income of EUR 37.02 million further support its profitability. FRoSTA AG's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, as disclosed in its financial statements, with no geographic diversification provided in the available data. This lack of segment and geographic diversification could expose the company to higher concentration risk, particularly in volatile markets. The company's growth trajectory appears stable, with a revenue of EUR 681.54 million in the latest reporting period. While no specific outlook for the next fiscal year is provided, the company's capital expenditure of EUR -22.65 million suggests a focus on cost optimization rather than expansion. This may indicate a conservative approach to growth, which could limit upside potential in a high-growth environment. Risk factors for FRoSTA AG include a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk. The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.04 is relatively low, indicating a conservative capital structure. However, the negative net cash position after subtracting total debt raises concerns about short-term liquidity. The dilution risk is assessed as low, with no significant dilution potential identified in the basic shares outstanding. Recent events and filings for FRoSTA AG do not indicate any material changes in the company's operations or financial position. The company's financial statements and disclosures remain consistent with its historical performance. No significant regulatory or geopolitical events are reported in the available data that would impact the company's operations.

30-day price · HNDG+0.20 (+0.2%)
Low$94.00High$104.50Close$98.00As of15 May, 00:00 UTC
Profile
CompanyFRoSTA AG
TickerHNDG.F
SectorConsumer Non-Cyclicals
BusinessFood & Beverages
Industry groupFood & Beverages
IndustryFood Processing
AI analysis

Business. FRoSTA AG is a food processing company that generates revenue primarily through the production and sale of frozen food products.

Classification. FRoSTA AG is classified under the Consumer Non-Cyclicals economic sector, Food & Beverages business sector, and Food Processing industry with a confidence level of 0.92.

FRoSTA AG maintains a strong liquidity position with a current ratio of 2.76, indicating the company can cover its short-term liabilities more than two times over. The company's liquidity_fpt score suggests a medium liquidity risk, which is consistent with its operating cash flow of EUR 47.42 million and free cash flow of EUR 18.46 million. However, the company's net cash position is negative after subtracting total debt, signaling a potential liquidity constraint. In terms of profitability, FRoSTA AG reports a return on equity (ROE) of 13.12% and a return on assets (ROA) of 7.4%, both of which are strong indicators of efficient capital use and asset management. These figures are in line with the industry's preferred metrics, which emphasize ROE and ROA as key performance indicators for food processing firms. The company's operating income of EUR 50.26 million and net income of EUR 37.02 million further support its profitability. FRoSTA AG's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, as disclosed in its financial statements, with no geographic diversification provided in the available data. This lack of segment and geographic diversification could expose the company to higher concentration risk, particularly in volatile markets. The company's growth trajectory appears stable, with a revenue of EUR 681.54 million in the latest reporting period. While no specific outlook for the next fiscal year is provided, the company's capital expenditure of EUR -22.65 million suggests a focus on cost optimization rather than expansion. This may indicate a conservative approach to growth, which could limit upside potential in a high-growth environment. Risk factors for FRoSTA AG include a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk. The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.04 is relatively low, indicating a conservative capital structure. However, the negative net cash position after subtracting total debt raises concerns about short-term liquidity. The dilution risk is assessed as low, with no significant dilution potential identified in the basic shares outstanding. Recent events and filings for FRoSTA AG do not indicate any material changes in the company's operations or financial position. The company's financial statements and disclosures remain consistent with its historical performance. No significant regulatory or geopolitical events are reported in the available data that would impact the company's operations.
Key takeaways
  • FRoSTA AG maintains a strong liquidity position with a current ratio of 2.76.
  • The company's ROE of 13.12% and ROA of 7.4% indicate efficient capital and asset use.
  • The company's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, increasing concentration risk.
  • FRoSTA AG's capital expenditure suggests a focus on cost optimization rather than expansion.
  • The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.04 reflects a conservative capital structure.
  • The company's net cash position is negative after subtracting total debt, signaling potential liquidity constraints.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyEUR
Revenue$681.5M
Gross profit$336.8M
Operating income$50.3M
Net income$37.0M
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow$47.4M
CapEx-$22.7M
Free cash flow$18.5M
Total assets$500.1M
Total liabilities$217.8M
Total equity$282.3M
Cash & equivalents
Long-term debt$12.1M
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$282.3M
Net cash-$12.1M
Current ratio2.8
Debt/Equity0.0
ROA7.4%
ROE13.1%
Cash conversion1.3%
CapEx/Revenue-3.3%
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 Processing · cohort 1040 companies
MetricHNDGActivity
Op margin7.4%5.6% medp25 2.1% · p75 11.2%above median
Net margin5.4%3.9% medp25 0.5% · p75 8.5%above median
Gross margin49.4%23.3% medp25 14.8% · p75 32.6%top quartile
R&D / revenue0.8% medp25 0.5% · p75 2.3%
CapEx / revenue-3.3%-4.1% medp25 -8.9% · p75 -1.9%above median
Debt / equity4.0%37.6% medp25 7.2% · p75 84.5%bottom quartile
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