Propel Funeral Partners Ltd
Propel Funeral Partners has a market capitalization of A$517.4 million and a price-to-earnings ratio of 25.36, indicating a premium valuation relative to its earnings. The company's price-to-book ratio of 1.46 suggests that the market values the company at 46% above its book value. The enterprise value to EBITDA ratio of 17.69 and enterprise value to revenue ratio of 3.05 reflect the company's valuation in relation to its operating performance and revenue. The company's profitability is reflected in a return on equity of 5.75% and a return on assets of 3.11%. These figures are below the industry median for return on equity and return on assets, indicating that Propel Funeral Partners is underperforming its peers in terms of capital efficiency and asset utilization. Propel Funeral Partners generates revenue from two geographic segments: Australian operations and New Zealand operations. The company's revenue is concentrated in these two regions, with no indication of diversification into other markets. The company's exposure to these regions may be a risk factor if there are economic downturns or regulatory changes in either country. The company's growth trajectory is reflected in its revenue of A$225.83 million and net income of A$20.40 million. The company's outlook for the current fiscal year is positive, with analysts providing a mean price target of A$5.52 and a median price target of A$5.51. The company's revenue history shows a stable performance, with no significant growth or decline in recent periods. The company's risk assessment indicates a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.48, which is relatively low, and a current ratio of 0.74, indicating that the company may have some liquidity constraints. The company's free cash flow is negative, which may affect its ability to fund operations and growth initiatives. Recent events related to Propel Funeral Partners include analyst estimates and price targets. The company has a mean recommendation of 2.00, indicating a buy rating from analysts. The company has received one strong-buy recommendation, four buy recommendations, and one hold recommendation. The price targets range from A$5.00 to A$6.00, with a mean of A$5.52 and a median of A$5.51.
Business. Propel Funeral Partners Limited provides death care services in Australia and New Zealand, including funeral arrangements, cremation, burial, and memorialization, operating from 205 locations.
Classification. Propel Funeral Partners is classified under the Consumer Non-Cyclicals economic sector, Personal & Household Products & Services business sector, and Personal Services industry with a confidence level of 0.92.
- Propel Funeral Partners has a premium valuation with a price-to-earnings ratio of 25.36.
- The company's return on equity and return on assets are below the industry median.
- The company's revenue is concentrated in two geographic segments: Australia and New Zealand.
- Analysts have a positive outlook on the company, with a mean price target of A$5.52.
- The company has a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk.
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- Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.