Schloss Wachenheim AG
Schloss Wachenheim AG maintains a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.49, indicating a relatively conservative capital structure. The company's liquidity position is characterized as medium, with a current ratio of 1.59, suggesting it can cover its short-term liabilities but with limited excess capacity. Free cash flow stands at 13.05 million EUR, which is lower than the operating cash flow of 34.98 million EUR, reflecting capital expenditures of -16.79 million EUR in the latest period. Profitability metrics show a return on equity (ROE) of 3.98% and a return on assets (ROA) of 1.68%, both below the industry median for Distillers & Wineries. The company's operating income of 27.15 million EUR and net income of 8.01 million EUR indicate a relatively narrow margin structure, with gross profit at 170.27 million EUR on total revenue of 447.37 million EUR. The company's revenue is distributed across multiple geographic regions, with production facilities in Germany, France, Poland, and Romania. While the input data does not specify exact revenue concentration by region, the global presence suggests a diversified geographic exposure, reducing the risk of over-reliance on any single market. Looking ahead, the company's growth trajectory is modest, with no specific numeric deltas provided for the current or next fiscal year. However, the capital expenditures of -16.79 million EUR suggest ongoing investment in production capabilities, which could support future revenue expansion. The company's operating cash flow of 34.98 million EUR provides a buffer for these investments. Risk factors include a medium liquidity rating and a key flag indicating that net cash is negative after subtracting total debt. The dilution risk is assessed as low, with no significant dilution potential identified in the basic shares outstanding. The company's capital structure and liquidity position suggest a moderate risk profile, with the potential for financial stress if cash flow generation declines. Recent events and filings do not provide specific details on new product launches or strategic initiatives. However, the company's brand portfolio and international presence suggest a focus on maintaining and expanding its market share in the sparkling wine segment. Analyst estimates show a mean price target of 27.88 EUR, with a median of 21.00 EUR, indicating a range of expectations among analysts.
Business. Schloss Wachenheim AG produces and supplies sparkling wine, semi-sparkling, and carbonated sparkling wine products, non-alcoholic sparkling wine, and various wine-based beverages, marketing its products worldwide under brands such as Faber, Feist, and Schloss Wachenheim.
Classification. Schloss Wachenheim AG is classified under the Consumer Non-Cyclicals economic sector, Food & Beverages business sector, and Distillers & Wineries industry with a confidence level of 0.92.
- Schloss Wachenheim AG maintains a conservative capital structure with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.49.
- The company's profitability metrics, including ROE of 3.98% and ROA of 1.68%, are below the industry median.
- The company's geographic exposure is diversified across Germany, France, Poland, and Romania.
- Analysts have provided a mean price target of 27.88 EUR, with a median of 21.00 EUR.
- The company's liquidity position is characterized as medium, with a current ratio of 1.59.
- The company's capital expenditures of -16.79 million EUR suggest ongoing investment in production capabilities.
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- Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.