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INDICATIVE · SAMPLE DATA
LOTU56

Lotus KFM Bhd

Food ProcessingVerified

Lotus KFM Bhd has a current ratio of 7.17, indicating strong short-term liquidity, but its operating cash flow is negative at -1,040,000 MYR, suggesting cash flow challenges from operations. The company's debt-to-equity ratio is 0.1, reflecting a relatively low level of leverage, and its total liabilities are 21,100,000 MYR, with long-term debt at 7,953,000 MYR. Despite this, the company's free cash flow is positive at 217,000 MYR, which may support operational flexibility. The company's profitability is weak, with a net loss of 253,000 MYR and an operating loss of 190,000 MYR. Its return on equity is -0.32%, and return on assets is -0.25%, both significantly below the industry norms for a food processing company. These metrics suggest the company is underperforming in terms of generating returns for shareholders and utilizing its assets efficiently. Lotus KFM Bhd's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, as disclosed in its financial statements, with no geographic diversification mentioned. This lack of diversification may increase the company's exposure to regional economic fluctuations and market-specific risks. The company's growth trajectory is uncertain, with no capital expenditure reported and a negative operating income. Analysts have noted a last actual EPS of -0.07 MYR, indicating a challenging earnings environment. The absence of capital investment may hinder the company's ability to expand or modernize its operations. The company faces liquidity and dilution risks, with a medium liquidity rating and a key flag indicating that net cash is negative after subtracting total debt. The dilution risk is currently low, but the company's financial performance and cash flow issues could necessitate future equity issuance. No recent events or filings have been disclosed that would significantly alter the company's risk profile. Recent financial filings and transcripts do not indicate any major strategic shifts or operational changes that would significantly impact the company's financial performance or risk profile. The company's financial statements do not mention any recent events that would suggest a change in its business strategy or operational focus.

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Profile
CompanyLotus KFM Bhd
TickerLOTU.KL
SectorConsumer Non-Cyclicals
BusinessFood & Beverages
Industry groupFood & Beverages
IndustryFood Processing
AI analysis

Business. Lotus KFM Bhd is a food processing company in Malaysia that generates revenue primarily through the production and distribution of food products.

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

Lotus KFM Bhd has a current ratio of 7.17, indicating strong short-term liquidity, but its operating cash flow is negative at -1,040,000 MYR, suggesting cash flow challenges from operations. The company's debt-to-equity ratio is 0.1, reflecting a relatively low level of leverage, and its total liabilities are 21,100,000 MYR, with long-term debt at 7,953,000 MYR. Despite this, the company's free cash flow is positive at 217,000 MYR, which may support operational flexibility. The company's profitability is weak, with a net loss of 253,000 MYR and an operating loss of 190,000 MYR. Its return on equity is -0.32%, and return on assets is -0.25%, both significantly below the industry norms for a food processing company. These metrics suggest the company is underperforming in terms of generating returns for shareholders and utilizing its assets efficiently. Lotus KFM Bhd's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, as disclosed in its financial statements, with no geographic diversification mentioned. This lack of diversification may increase the company's exposure to regional economic fluctuations and market-specific risks. The company's growth trajectory is uncertain, with no capital expenditure reported and a negative operating income. Analysts have noted a last actual EPS of -0.07 MYR, indicating a challenging earnings environment. The absence of capital investment may hinder the company's ability to expand or modernize its operations. The company faces liquidity and dilution risks, with a medium liquidity rating and a key flag indicating that net cash is negative after subtracting total debt. The dilution risk is currently low, but the company's financial performance and cash flow issues could necessitate future equity issuance. No recent events or filings have been disclosed that would significantly alter the company's risk profile. Recent financial filings and transcripts do not indicate any major strategic shifts or operational changes that would significantly impact the company's financial performance or risk profile. The company's financial statements do not mention any recent events that would suggest a change in its business strategy or operational focus.
Key takeaways
  • Lotus KFM Bhd has strong liquidity but is experiencing negative operating cash flow.
  • The company is underperforming in terms of profitability and return metrics.
  • Revenue is concentrated in a single business segment with no geographic diversification.
  • The company has no capital expenditure and a negative operating income, indicating a lack of growth investment.
  • Liquidity and dilution risks are present, with a medium liquidity rating and a key flag indicating negative net cash after debt.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyMYR
Revenue$12.6M
Gross profit$383.0k
Operating income-$190.0k
Net income-$253.0k
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow-$1.0M
CapEx$0.00
Free cash flow$217.0k
Total assets$100.0M
Total liabilities$21.1M
Total equity$78.9M
Cash & equivalents
Long-term debt$8.0M
Annual history (last 5)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
FY-4$51.8M$2.5M$2.7M$4.4M
FY-3$66.1M$3.0M$3.0M$2.2M
FY-2$58.5M$2.4M$2.7M$3.4M
FY-1$50.7M-$166.3k$154.3k$1.2M
FY0$54.4M-$273.0k$463.5k$1.4M
PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
FY-4
FY-3
FY-2
FY-1
FY0
PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
FY-4$86.9M$73.1M
FY-3$96.0M$76.1M
FY-2$100.6M$79.1M
FY-1$102.3M$80.5M
FY0$132.1M$105.8M
PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
FY-4-$4.8M-$89.6k$4.4M
FY-3$11.6M-$2.6M$2.2M
FY-2$6.9M-$996.9k$3.4M
FY-1-$3.2M-$688.4k$1.2M
FY0-$5.0M-$744.5k$1.4M
Quarterly history (last 4)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
FQ-7$12.6M-$190.0k-$253.0k$217.0k
FQ-6$13.4M$323.0k$261.0k$674.0k
FQ-5$13.8M$185.7k$113.3k$548.7k
FQ-4$11.8M-$149.0k$22.0k$454.0k
FQ-3$13.0M-$24.0k$221.0k$622.0k
FQ-2$14.4M-$108.0k$81.0k$502.0k
FQ-1$15.1M$23.0k$152.5k$66.5k
FQ0$13.9M$934.0k$1.2M$1.6M
PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
FQ-7
FQ-6
FQ-5
FQ-4
FQ-3
FQ-2
FQ-1
FQ0
PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
FQ-7$100.0M$78.9M
FQ-6$100.0M$79.4M
FQ-5$102.3M$80.5M
FQ-4$126.9M$105.3M
FQ-3$126.6M$105.5M
FQ-2$132.4M$105.6M
FQ-1$132.1M$105.8M
FQ0$130.5M$106.9M
PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
FQ-7-$1.0M$0.00$217.0k
FQ-6-$113.0k$674.0k
FQ-5-$3.2M-$688.4k$548.7k
FQ-4-$2.1M$454.0k
FQ-3-$3.7M$622.0k
FQ-2-$1.0M-$241.0k$502.0k
FQ-1-$5.0M-$744.5k$66.5k
FQ0$568.0k$1.6M
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$78.9M
Net cash-$8.0M
Current ratio7.2
Debt/Equity0.1
ROA-0.2%
ROE-0.3%
Cash conversion4.1%
CapEx/Revenue0.0%
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
MetricLOTUActivity
Op margin-1.5%5.6% medp25 2.1% · p75 11.2%bottom quartile
Net margin-2.0%3.9% medp25 0.5% · p75 8.5%bottom quartile
Gross margin3.0%23.3% medp25 14.8% · p75 32.6%bottom quartile
R&D / revenue0.8% medp25 0.5% · p75 2.3%
CapEx / revenue0.0%-4.1% medp25 -8.9% · p75 -1.9%top quartile
Debt / equity10.0%37.6% medp25 7.2% · p75 84.5%below median
Observations
IR observations
Last actual EPS-0.07 MYR
Source data
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