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INDICATIVE · SAMPLE DATA
HH.AD58

Hily Holding PJSC

Food Retail & DistributionVerified

Hily Holding maintains a conservative capital structure with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.53, below the median for its industry, and a current ratio of 1.18, indicating moderate liquidity. The company's liquidity position is further supported by a free cash flow of AED 28,073,010 and operating cash flow of AED 175,703,180, though its cash and equivalents of AED 32,120,490 are offset by long-term debt of AED 361,491,120, resulting in a net cash position that is negative. Profitability metrics show a return on equity of 5.67% and a return on assets of 3.4%, both below the industry median for Food Retail & Distribution. The company's operating margin of 58.0% (calculated from operating income of AED 69,397,340 on revenue of AED 119,616,560) is strong, but its net margin of 3.23% (AED 38,646,990 on AED 119,616,560) is constrained by interest and other expenses. The company's revenue is concentrated in its core food retail and distribution segment, with no disclosed geographic breakdown. However, its operations are primarily based in the United Arab Emirates, and it has capital stakes in entities in Bahrain and the UAE, suggesting regional exposure. No material revenue concentration by segment is disclosed. Hily Holding's revenue growth is expected to remain stable, with no significant changes in outlook for the current or next fiscal year. The company's capital expenditure of AED -14,497,420 suggests a focus on cost management rather than expansion. The absence of a clear growth trajectory is reflected in the lack of disclosed segment-level growth targets. The company faces moderate liquidity risk due to its net cash position being negative after subtracting total debt. While dilution risk is currently low, the absence of a detailed capital structure plan or recent equity issuance suggests that the company may consider dilution in the future if capital needs increase. No recent events, such as filings or transcripts, have been disclosed that would indicate a change in strategy or risk profile. No recent events, such as earnings calls, investor presentations, or regulatory filings, have been disclosed that would indicate a material change in the company's operations or strategy. The absence of recent disclosures limits the ability to assess near-term strategic shifts or operational performance.

30-day price · HH.AD-0.35 (-14.3%)
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Profile
CompanyHily Holding PJSC
TickerHH.AD
SectorConsumer Non-Cyclicals
BusinessFood & Drug Retailing
Industry groupFood & Drug Retailing
IndustryFood Retail & Distribution
AI analysis

Business. Hily Holding PJSC is a United Arab Emirates-based public shareholding company primarily engaged in the import and distribution of foodstuff and household items, with additional investments in real estate and commercial enterprises.

Classification. Hily Holding is classified under the Consumer Non-Cyclicals economic sector, Food & Drug Retailing business sector, and Food Retail & Distribution industry, with a confidence level of 0.92.

Hily Holding maintains a conservative capital structure with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.53, below the median for its industry, and a current ratio of 1.18, indicating moderate liquidity. The company's liquidity position is further supported by a free cash flow of AED 28,073,010 and operating cash flow of AED 175,703,180, though its cash and equivalents of AED 32,120,490 are offset by long-term debt of AED 361,491,120, resulting in a net cash position that is negative. Profitability metrics show a return on equity of 5.67% and a return on assets of 3.4%, both below the industry median for Food Retail & Distribution. The company's operating margin of 58.0% (calculated from operating income of AED 69,397,340 on revenue of AED 119,616,560) is strong, but its net margin of 3.23% (AED 38,646,990 on AED 119,616,560) is constrained by interest and other expenses. The company's revenue is concentrated in its core food retail and distribution segment, with no disclosed geographic breakdown. However, its operations are primarily based in the United Arab Emirates, and it has capital stakes in entities in Bahrain and the UAE, suggesting regional exposure. No material revenue concentration by segment is disclosed. Hily Holding's revenue growth is expected to remain stable, with no significant changes in outlook for the current or next fiscal year. The company's capital expenditure of AED -14,497,420 suggests a focus on cost management rather than expansion. The absence of a clear growth trajectory is reflected in the lack of disclosed segment-level growth targets. The company faces moderate liquidity risk due to its net cash position being negative after subtracting total debt. While dilution risk is currently low, the absence of a detailed capital structure plan or recent equity issuance suggests that the company may consider dilution in the future if capital needs increase. No recent events, such as filings or transcripts, have been disclosed that would indicate a change in strategy or risk profile. No recent events, such as earnings calls, investor presentations, or regulatory filings, have been disclosed that would indicate a material change in the company's operations or strategy. The absence of recent disclosures limits the ability to assess near-term strategic shifts or operational performance.
Key takeaways
  • Hily Holding maintains a conservative capital structure with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.53 and a current ratio of 1.18.
  • The company's profitability is strong in operating terms but weak in net terms, with a return on equity of 5.67% and a return on assets of 3.4%.
  • Revenue is concentrated in the UAE, with regional exposure through capital stakes in Bahrain and the UAE.
  • The company's growth trajectory is stable, with no significant changes in outlook for the current or next fiscal year.
  • Liquidity risk is moderate due to a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyAED
Revenue$119.6M
Gross profit$97.4M
Operating income$69.4M
Net income$38.6M
R&D
SG&A
D&A
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Operating cash flow$175.7M
CapEx-$14.5M
Free cash flow$28.1M
Total assets$1.14B
Total liabilities$454.3M
Total equity$681.8M
Cash & equivalents$32.1M
Long-term debt$361.5M
Annual history (last 5)
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Quarterly history (last 4)
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Valuation
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Enterprise value
P/E
Reported non-GAAP P/E
EV/Revenue
EV/Op income
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P/B
P/Tangible book
Tangible book$681.8M
Net cash-$329.4M
Current ratio1.2
Debt/Equity0.5
ROA3.4%
ROE5.7%
Cash conversion4.5%
CapEx/Revenue-12.1%
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 Retail & Distribution · cohort 95 companies
MetricHH.ADActivity
Op margin58.0%1.1% medp25 1.0% · p75 1.2%top quartile
Net margin32.3%0.5% medp25 0.4% · p75 0.6%top quartile
Gross margin81.5%27.2% medp25 27.2% · p75 27.2%top quartile
CapEx / revenue-12.1%-2.3% medp25 -3.7% · p75 -1.1%bottom quartile
Debt / equity53.0%351.5% medp25 298.1% · p75 404.8%bottom quartile
Observations
IR observations
market data ESG controversies score100.0
market data ESG governance pillar42.3
market data ESG social pillar33.3
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