Lam Soon Thailand PCL

Lam Soon Thailand PCL has a liquidity position that is in line with the industry median, with a current ratio of 2.35 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.25, indicating a moderate level of leverage. The company's liquidity_fpt metric shows a net cash position that is negative after subtracting total debt, which is a key flag in its risk assessment. The company's profitability is reflected in a return on equity (ROE) of 9.54% and a return on assets (ROA) of 6.12%, which are both below the industry median for the Food Processing sector. The gross margin is 11.97% (calculated from gross profit of 1.53 billion THB on revenue of 12.82 billion THB), and the operating margin is 5.75% (calculated from operating income of 737 million THB on revenue of 12.82 billion THB), both of which are below the industry median. Lam Soon Thailand PCL's revenue is concentrated in its core palm oil manufacturing and distribution segment, which is the primary source of its revenue. The company also generates revenue from processed fruits and vegetables and biogas electricity generation. The geographic exposure is primarily within Thailand, where it operates its palm oil plantations and processing facilities. The company's growth trajectory is modest, with a price-to-earnings (PE) ratio of 7.27 and a price-to-book (PB) ratio of 0.69, suggesting that the market is valuing the company at a discount to its book value. The company's capital expenditure of -581 million THB indicates a reduction in capital spending, which may be a sign of a slowdown in expansion or a focus on cost optimization. The risk assessment for Lam Soon Thailand PCL indicates a medium level of liquidity risk and a low level of dilution risk. The company's net cash position is negative after subtracting total debt, which is a key flag in its risk profile. The dilution risk is low, with no significant dilution sources identified in the recent filings. Recent events and filings indicate that the company has maintained a stable financial position, with a net income of 528 million THB and an operating cash flow of 643 million THB. The company's free cash flow of 126 million THB is relatively low, which may limit its ability to invest in growth opportunities or return capital to shareholders.