Kandy Hotels Co (1938) PLC
Kandy Hotels Co (1938) PLC operates in the hotels, motels, and cruise lines industry, generating revenue primarily through accommodation services and hospitality operations.
Business. Kandy Hotels Co (1938) PLC (KHC.CM) operates in the Hotels, Motels & Cruise Lines industry within the Consumer Cyclicals sector. The company generates service revenue through its hospitality operations, with key performance indicators including RevPAR, occupancy rates, and average daily rates. Specific details regarding operating segments and geographic mix are not disclosed. The company is listed under the ticker KHC.CM.
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- EarningsQ3 2026 earnings (expected)2026-10-28 · estimated
- Macro
- Rate decisionBank of England rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-06 · GB
- Rate decisionReserve Bank of Australia rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-12 · AU
- Rate decisionNorges Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-20 · NO
- Rate decisionSveriges Riksbank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-03 · SE
- Rate decisionBank of Canada rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-09 · CA
- Rate decisionEuropean Central Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-10 · EU
- Macro & political
- ElectionSE Swedish Election2026-09-14 · SE
- ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
- ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR
- Congressional trades
- CongressGary C Peters — The Kraft Heinz Company - Common Stock2026-05-21 · Democrat · MI · Purchase · $1,001 - $15,000
- CongressJulie Johnson — The Kraft Heinz Company - Common2025-04-01 · Democrat · TX · Sale · $1,001 - $15,000
- CongressMarjorie Taylor Greene — The Kraft Heinz Company2021-12-16 · GA · Sale · $1,001 - $15,000
- CongressDaniel Meuser — The Kraft Heinz Company2020-04-02 · Republican · PA · Sale · $1,001 - $15,000
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Kandy Hotels Co (1938) PLC (KHC.CM) operates in the Hotels, Motels & Cruise Lines industry within the Consumer Cyclicals sector. The company generates service revenue through its hospitality operations, with key performance indicators including RevPAR, occupancy rates, and average daily rates. Specific details regarding operating segments and geographic mix are not disclosed. The company is listed under the ticker KHC.CM.
Kandy Hotels Co (1938) PLC maintains a relatively strong liquidity position, with a current ratio of 2.56, indicating the company can cover its short-term obligations more than twice over. However, the company's liquidity is rated as medium, and its net cash position is negative after subtracting total debt, signaling potential short-term cash flow constraints.
Profitability metrics show a return on equity (ROE) of 1.15% and a return on assets (ROA) of 0.78%, both below the typical thresholds for strong performance in the hospitality sector. These figures suggest the company is not generating robust returns relative to its equity and asset base.
The company's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, with no disclosed geographic diversification. This lack of diversification increases exposure to regional economic fluctuations and operational risks.
Looking ahead, the company's growth trajectory is uncertain. While the current fiscal year shows a net income of LKR 104,027,280, there is no disclosed revenue growth or expansion plans in the outlook. The absence of clear growth drivers raises questions about the company's ability to scale operations or increase market share.
Risk factors include a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk. The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.19 suggests a conservative capital structure, but the negative net cash position after debt highlights potential liquidity challenges. No significant dilution events are currently expected, and the company has not disclosed any recent share issuance or shelf registration.
Recent events include the latest financial filing, which shows a net income of LKR 104,027,280 and a free cash flow of LKR 120,652,280. No material events or earnings call transcripts have been disclosed in the available data.
- Kandy Hotels Co (1938) PLC has a current ratio of 2.56, indicating strong short-term liquidity, but its net cash position is negative after subtracting total debt.
- The company's ROE of 1.15% and ROA of 0.78% are below typical performance benchmarks for the hospitality sector.
- Revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, with no disclosed geographic diversification.
- Growth trajectory is unclear, with no disclosed expansion plans or revenue growth projections.
- The company maintains a conservative capital structure with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.19, but liquidity risk remains medium.
Bull / Bear case
Generated · model-assistedAnalysts project 51.8% upside to a mean price target of 24.29, significantly above the current 16.0 price.
Revenue grew 23.1% year-over-year to 1.5 billion LKR, demonstrating strong top-line expansion momentum.
Net income surged 193.4% year-over-year to 111.9 million LKR, marking a significant profitability turnaround.
Debt-to-equity ratio of 0.19 is half the cohort median, indicating a conservative leverage profile.
The company carries a high credit risk flag, suggesting potential difficulties in meeting financial obligations.
Return on equity of 1.15% falls below the cohort median of 2.31%, indicating inefficient capital utilization.
Interest coverage is negative at -4.93, revealing an inability to cover interest expenses with operating income.
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- Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
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- Kandy Hotels Co (1938) PLC Market data — financials · 2026-05-28
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Top holders
- Strategic Entities · as of 2026-03-312,78 %$7 324M
- Funds · as of 2026-03-310,08 %$506M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,07 %$104M
- Investment Managers · as of 2024-06-300,07 %$2 976M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,05 %$73M
- Investment Managers · as of 2024-12-310,05 %$164M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,04 %$682M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,04 %$171M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,04 %$179M
- Investment Managers · as of 2025-12-310,04 %$2 496M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,04 %$1 045M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,04 %$269M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,03 %$516M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,03 %$172M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,03 %$158M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,03 %$62M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2022-09-300,03 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,02 %$158M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,02 %$181M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,02 %$73M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$23M
- Brokerage Firms · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$58M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$35M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$21M
- Brokerage Firms · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$17M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$7M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$6M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$5M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$6M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$18M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$4M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$1M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
Insider activity
- Glbl Chief Growth Officer · Common StockSold 18 502 @ $23,05$427K · 2026-06-18
- Director · Common StockOther 7 937 @ $23,31$185K · 2026-05-14
- Director · Common StockOther 793 @ $23,31$18K · 2026-05-14
- Director · Common StockOther 7 937 @ $23,31$185K · 2026-05-14
- Director · Common StockOther 793 @ $23,31$18K · 2026-05-14
- Director · Common StockOther 7 937 @ $23,31$185K · 2026-05-14
- Director · Common StockOther 3 218 @ $23,31$75K · 2026-05-14
- Director · Common StockOther 13 085 @ $23,31$305K · 2026-05-14
- Director · Common StockOther 7 937 @ $23,31$185K · 2026-05-14
- Director · Common StockOther 7 937 @ $23,31$185K · 2026-05-14
- Director · Common StockOther 7 937 @ $23,31$185K · 2026-05-14
- Director · Common StockOther 3 218 @ $23,31$75K · 2026-05-14
- Director · Common StockOther 7 937 @ $23,31$185K · 2026-05-14
- Director · Common StockOther 7 937 @ $23,31$185K · 2026-05-14
- Director, Chief Executive Officer · Common StockBought 213 106 @ $23,46$5,0M · 2026-05-12
- Chief Omnich Sales & AEM Ofcr · Common StockSold 4 991 @ $24,34$121K · 2026-03-03
- Chief Omnich Sales & AEM Ofcr · Common StockSold 9 045 @ $24,61$223K · 2026-03-02
- EVP, GC & Corp Affrs Ofcr · Common StockOther 32 914 · 2026-03-01
- EVP & President, North America · Common StockOther 48 254 · 2026-03-01
- EVP, GC & Corp Affrs Ofcr · Common StockOther 4 127 @ $24,61$102K · 2026-03-01
- Chief Omnich Sales & AEM Ofcr · Common StockOther 32 000 · 2026-03-01
- Chief Omnich Sales & AEM Ofcr · Common StockOther 20 869 · 2026-03-01
- Chief Omnich Sales & AEM Ofcr · Common StockOther 19 696 @ $24,61$485K · 2026-03-01
- VP, Global Controller (PAO) · Common StockOther 9 144 · 2026-03-01
- VP, Global Controller (PAO) · Common StockOther 4 954 · 2026-03-01
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From filings & derived data- Return on assets (FY 2025-12-27): -7.1%Derived (calculated)
- Total assets (YoY) (2025-12-27 vs 2024-12-28): -7.4%Derived (calculated)
- Current ratio (FY 2025-12-27): 1.15xDerived (calculated)
- Debt-to-equity (FY 2025-12-27): 0.96xDerived (calculated)
- Shareholders' equity (YoY) (2025-12-27 vs 2024-12-28): -15.3%Derived (calculated)
- Cash & equivalents (YoY) (2025-12-27 vs 2024-12-28): 96.0%Derived (calculated)
- Capex (YoY) (2025-12-27 vs 2024-12-28): -21.8%Derived (calculated)
- EPS (diluted) (YoY) (2025-12-27 vs 2024-12-28): -318.1%Derived (calculated)
- Net income (YoY) (2025-12-27 vs 2024-12-28): -313.0%Derived (calculated)
- EPS (basic) (YoY) (2025-12-27 vs 2024-12-28): -317.2%Derived (calculated)
- Operating cash flow (YoY) (2025-12-27 vs 2024-12-28): 6.6%Derived (calculated)
- Operating income (YoY) (2025-12-27 vs 2024-12-28): -377.4%Derived (calculated)
- Cost of revenue (YoY) (2025-12-27 vs 2024-12-28): -1.5%Derived (calculated)
- R&D expense (YoY) (2025-12-27 vs 2024-12-28): 11.3%Derived (calculated)
- Gross profit (YoY) (2025-12-27 vs 2024-12-28): -7.3%Derived (calculated)
- Total liabilities (YoY) (2025-12-27 vs 2024-12-28): 2.7%Derived (calculated)
- Return on equity (FY 2025-12-27): -14.0%Derived (calculated)
- Total liabilities (annual): USD 40BSEC XBRL filing
- Total assets (annual): USD 81.79BSEC XBRL filing
- Interest expense (annual): USD 947MSEC XBRL filing
- Pre-tax income (annual): USD -5.45BSEC XBRL filing
- EPS (diluted) (annual): USD-PER-SHARES -5SEC XBRL filing
- Cost of revenue (annual): USD 16.63BSEC XBRL filing
- Operating income (annual): USD -4.67BSEC XBRL filing