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INDICATIVE · SAMPLE DATA
SHGJ.J57

Sea Harvest Group Ltd

Fishing & FarmingVerified

Sea Harvest Group Ltd has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.75, indicating a moderate level of leverage, and a current ratio of 1.51, suggesting reasonable short-term liquidity. However, the company's free cash flow is negative at -203.18 million ZAR, which may signal potential liquidity constraints if not managed effectively. The company's profitability is reflected in a return on equity (ROE) of 6.69% and a return on assets (ROA) of 2.9%. These figures are below the typical thresholds for strong performance in the fishing and farming industry, indicating that the company is generating returns, but not at a level that would be considered exceptional. Sea Harvest Group Ltd operates in a single business segment, with all revenue derived from its fishing and farming activities. The company's geographic exposure is concentrated in South Africa, with no disclosed international operations. This concentration may expose the company to regional economic and regulatory risks. The company's revenue for the latest period was 6.64 billion ZAR. While no specific growth trajectory is provided, the negative free cash flow and capital expenditure of -829.51 million ZAR suggest that the company is investing in its operations, which could support future growth. The risk assessment indicates a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk. The company's net cash position is negative after subtracting total debt, which could impact its ability to meet short-term obligations without additional financing. Recent events and filings do not provide specific details, but the company's financial snapshot and risk assessment suggest that it is maintaining a cautious approach to capital structure and liquidity management.

30-day price · SHGJ.J+7.00 (+0.8%)
Low$786.00High$859.00Close$842.00As of22 May, 00:00 UTC
Profile
CompanySea Harvest Group Ltd
TickerSHGJ.J
SectorConsumer Non-Cyclicals
BusinessFood & Beverages
Industry groupFood & Beverages
IndustryFishing & Farming
AI analysis

Business. Sea Harvest Group Ltd is a South African company engaged in the fishing and farming industry, primarily operating within the food and beverages sector.

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

Sea Harvest Group Ltd has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.75, indicating a moderate level of leverage, and a current ratio of 1.51, suggesting reasonable short-term liquidity. However, the company's free cash flow is negative at -203.18 million ZAR, which may signal potential liquidity constraints if not managed effectively. The company's profitability is reflected in a return on equity (ROE) of 6.69% and a return on assets (ROA) of 2.9%. These figures are below the typical thresholds for strong performance in the fishing and farming industry, indicating that the company is generating returns, but not at a level that would be considered exceptional. Sea Harvest Group Ltd operates in a single business segment, with all revenue derived from its fishing and farming activities. The company's geographic exposure is concentrated in South Africa, with no disclosed international operations. This concentration may expose the company to regional economic and regulatory risks. The company's revenue for the latest period was 6.64 billion ZAR. While no specific growth trajectory is provided, the negative free cash flow and capital expenditure of -829.51 million ZAR suggest that the company is investing in its operations, which could support future growth. The risk assessment indicates a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk. The company's net cash position is negative after subtracting total debt, which could impact its ability to meet short-term obligations without additional financing. Recent events and filings do not provide specific details, but the company's financial snapshot and risk assessment suggest that it is maintaining a cautious approach to capital structure and liquidity management.
Key takeaways
  • Sea Harvest Group Ltd maintains a moderate level of leverage with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.75.
  • The company's ROE of 6.69% and ROA of 2.9% indicate average profitability for the fishing and farming industry.
  • The company's operations are concentrated in South Africa, with no international diversification.
  • Negative free cash flow and significant capital expenditure suggest ongoing investment in operations.
  • The company faces medium liquidity risk and low dilution risk, with a negative net cash position after debt.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyZAR
Revenue$6.64B
Gross profit$2.26B
Operating income$827.7M
Net income$276.0M
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow$1.42B
CapEx-$829.5M
Free cash flow-$203.2M
Total assets$9.52B
Total liabilities$5.40B
Total equity$4.12B
Cash & equivalents
Long-term debt$3.09B
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$4.12B
Net cash-$3.09B
Current ratio1.5
Debt/Equity0.8
ROA2.9%
ROE6.7%
Cash conversion5.2%
CapEx/Revenue-12.5%
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 · cohort 409 companies
MetricSHGJ.JActivity
Op margin12.5%4.0% medp25 -1.2% · p75 12.3%top quartile
Net margin4.2%2.7% medp25 -1.5% · p75 9.9%above median
Gross margin34.1%18.5% medp25 9.6% · p75 30.1%top quartile
CapEx / revenue-12.5%-4.9% medp25 -11.1% · p75 -1.7%bottom quartile
Debt / equity75.0%42.1% medp25 9.3% · p75 109.2%above median
Observations
IR observations
Mean price target11.50 ZAR
Median price target11.50 ZAR
High price target11.50 ZAR
Low price target11.50 ZAR
Mean recommendation1.00 (1=strong buy, 5=strong sell)
Strong-buy count1.00
Buy count0.00
Hold count0.00
Sell count0.00
Strong-sell count0.00
Mean EPS estimate1.68 ZAR
Last actual EPS1.65 ZAR
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