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INDICATIVE · SAMPLE DATA
QFHJ.J56

Quantum Foods Holdings Ltd

Fishing & FarmingVerified

Quantum Foods Holdings maintains a strong liquidity position with a current ratio of 2.83 and cash and equivalents of ZAR 275.86 million, indicating sufficient short-term assets to cover liabilities. The company's debt-to-equity ratio is 0.06, suggesting a conservative capital structure with minimal leverage. Free cash flow of ZAR 126.24 million supports operational flexibility and potential reinvestment. Profitability metrics show a return on equity of 11.63% and return on assets of 8.02%, both exceeding the median for the Fishing & Farming industry, indicating efficient use of equity and assets. Operating income of ZAR 368.65 million and net income of ZAR 278.64 million reflect strong operational performance. The company's revenue is distributed across four segments: eggs, farming, animal feeds, and operations in Zambia, Uganda, and Mozambique. The Other African countries segment includes feed, breeding, hatching, poultry farming, and egg operations, indicating geographic diversification. However, the financial snapshot does not provide specific revenue concentration figures for each segment. Growth trajectory is supported by a positive free cash flow and capital expenditure of ZAR -261.95 million, indicating reinvestment in the business. The outlook for the current fiscal year is positive, with potential for continued growth in the poultry and feed markets. Risk assessment indicates low liquidity and dilution risks, with no immediate filing-based liquidity or dilution flags detected. The company's conservative debt levels and strong cash reserves mitigate financial risk. Recent events include the company's ongoing operations in multiple African countries, with no significant filings or transcripts indicating immediate operational or financial distress.

30-day price · QFHJ.J-233.00 (-19.7%)
Low$949.00High$1184.00Close$951.00As of18 May, 00:00 UTC
Profile
CompanyQuantum Foods Holdings Ltd
TickerQFHJ.J
SectorConsumer Non-Cyclicals
BusinessFood & Beverages
Industry groupFood & Beverages
IndustryFishing & Farming
AI analysis

Business. Quantum Foods Holdings Limited operates a feed and poultry business, providing animal protein to South African and African markets through segments including eggs, farming, animal feeds, and operations in Zambia, Uganda, and Mozambique.

Classification. Quantum Foods is classified under the Consumer Non-Cyclicals economic sector, Food & Beverages business sector, and Fishing & Farming industry with a confidence level of 0.92.

Quantum Foods Holdings maintains a strong liquidity position with a current ratio of 2.83 and cash and equivalents of ZAR 275.86 million, indicating sufficient short-term assets to cover liabilities. The company's debt-to-equity ratio is 0.06, suggesting a conservative capital structure with minimal leverage. Free cash flow of ZAR 126.24 million supports operational flexibility and potential reinvestment. Profitability metrics show a return on equity of 11.63% and return on assets of 8.02%, both exceeding the median for the Fishing & Farming industry, indicating efficient use of equity and assets. Operating income of ZAR 368.65 million and net income of ZAR 278.64 million reflect strong operational performance. The company's revenue is distributed across four segments: eggs, farming, animal feeds, and operations in Zambia, Uganda, and Mozambique. The Other African countries segment includes feed, breeding, hatching, poultry farming, and egg operations, indicating geographic diversification. However, the financial snapshot does not provide specific revenue concentration figures for each segment. Growth trajectory is supported by a positive free cash flow and capital expenditure of ZAR -261.95 million, indicating reinvestment in the business. The outlook for the current fiscal year is positive, with potential for continued growth in the poultry and feed markets. Risk assessment indicates low liquidity and dilution risks, with no immediate filing-based liquidity or dilution flags detected. The company's conservative debt levels and strong cash reserves mitigate financial risk. Recent events include the company's ongoing operations in multiple African countries, with no significant filings or transcripts indicating immediate operational or financial distress.
Key takeaways
  • Quantum Foods Holdings has a strong liquidity position with a current ratio of 2.83 and ZAR 275.86 million in cash and equivalents.
  • The company's return on equity of 11.63% and return on assets of 8.02% indicate efficient use of equity and assets.
  • Revenue is distributed across four segments, with geographic diversification in Zambia, Uganda, and Mozambique.
  • The company's conservative debt levels and strong cash reserves mitigate financial risk.
  • No immediate filing-based liquidity or dilution flags were detected, indicating low risk exposure.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyZAR
Revenue$7.15B
Gross profit$1.46B
Operating income$368.6M
Net income$278.6M
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow$301.8M
CapEx-$261.9M
Free cash flow$126.2M
Total assets$3.48B
Total liabilities$1.08B
Total equity$2.40B
Cash & equivalents$275.9M
Long-term debt$134.4M
Annual history (last 5)
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Quarterly history (last 4)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
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PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
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PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
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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$2.40B
Net cash$141.4M
Current ratio2.8
Debt/Equity0.1
ROA8.0%
ROE11.6%
Cash conversion1.1%
CapEx/Revenue-3.7%
SBC/Revenue
Asset intensity
Dilution ratio0.0%
Risk assessment
Dilution riskLow
Liquidity riskLow
  • No immediate filing-based liquidity or dilution flags were detected.
Industry benchmarks
Activity: Food · cohort 445 companies
MetricQFHJ.JActivity
Op margin5.2%3.2% medp25 3.2% · p75 3.2%top quartile
Net margin3.9%2.1% medp25 2.1% · p75 2.1%top quartile
Gross margin20.4%9.2% medp25 9.2% · p75 9.2%top quartile
CapEx / revenue-3.7%-3.9% medp25 -9.9% · p75 -1.1%above median
Debt / equity6.0%8.7% medp25 8.7% · p75 8.7%bottom quartile
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