Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee Inc
Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee Inc. has a market capitalization of CAD 50.65 million and a price-to-earnings ratio of 32.4, indicating a premium valuation relative to earnings. The company's price-to-book ratio of 0.86 suggests that the market values the company at a discount to its book value, while the price-to-tangible-book ratio is identical, indicating no intangible asset premium. The enterprise value to EBITDA ratio is 12.85, and the enterprise value to revenue ratio is 0.6, suggesting a relatively low valuation relative to revenue. The company's liquidity position is characterized by a current ratio of 2.0, indicating it has twice as many current assets as current liabilities. The company's profitability is modest, with a return on equity of 2.66% and a return on assets of 0.75%, both below the industry median for Food Processing companies. The gross profit margin is 10.43% (26,991,000 / 258,719,000), and the operating margin is 4.66% (12,059,000 / 258,719,000), both of which are below the industry median for Food Processing companies. The net profit margin is 0.60% (1,563,000 / 258,719,000), indicating a very thin net margin. The company's revenue is concentrated in a few key segments and geographic regions, with no disclosed segment breakdown in the financial snapshot. The company's exposure to geographic markets is not specified, but the presence of Seaforth Supply Chain Solutions suggests a global logistics footprint. The company's revenue concentration is not disclosed, but the presence of multiple coffee brands indicates a diversified product portfolio. The company's growth trajectory is modest, with a revenue of CAD 258.72 million in the latest period. Analysts estimate a slight increase in revenue to CAD 261.31 million, a growth rate of 1.0% year-over-year. The company's earnings per share (EPS) is currently negative at CAD -0.01, but analysts estimate an improvement to CAD 0.27 in the next period. The company's capital expenditure is negative at CAD -1.32 million, indicating a reduction in capital spending. The company faces a medium liquidity risk, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.89 and a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt. The risk assessment indicates a low dilution risk, but the company's capital structure is heavily leveraged, with long-term debt of CAD 110.94 million and total liabilities of CAD 150.13 million. The company's liquidity position is supported by a current ratio of 2.0, but the negative net cash position suggests potential liquidity constraints. Recent events include the company's continued focus on the Swiss Water Process and its logistics services through Seaforth Supply Chain Solutions. The company's recent financial performance has been mixed, with a negative EPS but positive revenue growth. The company's capital expenditure has decreased, indicating a potential shift in investment strategy.
Business. Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee Inc. is a Canada-based specialty coffee company that employs the proprietary Swiss Water Process to decaffeinate green coffee without chemical solvents, and operates Seaforth Supply Chain Solutions for green coffee logistics services.
Classification. The company is classified under the Consumer Non-Cyclicals economic sector, Food & Beverages business sector, and Food Processing industry with a confidence level of 0.92.
- The company is valued at a premium to earnings but at a discount to book value.
- Profitability metrics are below industry medians, with a very thin net margin.
- Revenue is concentrated in a few key segments and geographic regions.
- Growth expectations are modest, with a slight increase in revenue and a projected improvement in EPS.
- The company faces a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk.
- Recent events suggest a focus on maintaining the Swiss Water Process and logistics services.
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- Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.