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INDICATIVE · SAMPLE DATA
VADE56

Vadilal Enterprises Ltd

Food Retail & DistributionVerified

Vadilal Enterprises has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.13 and a current ratio of 0.6, indicating a leveraged capital structure and potential liquidity constraints. Free cash flow is negative at -222.3 million INR, while capital expenditures of -439.6 million INR suggest ongoing investment in operations. The company's return on equity of 25.73% is strong, but return on assets of 2.04% is weak, suggesting inefficient asset utilization. Profitability metrics show a gross profit of 2.483 billion INR and operating income of 92.1 million INR, with a net income of 57.3 million INR. These figures indicate a low-margin business model, with operating income representing just 0.82% of revenue. The company's return on equity is significantly higher than its return on assets, suggesting that leverage is amplifying returns for equity holders. The company operates through a single Food Products segment, with no geographic diversification beyond India. Revenue is concentrated in the Vadilal brand, with no disclosed segment or geographic breakdowns. The absence of segment-specific data limits visibility into growth drivers or risk concentrations. Outlook data is not provided, but historical revenue of 11.1912 billion INR suggests a stable but non-expanding business. The company's capital expenditures and negative free cash flow indicate reinvestment in operations rather than growth. The risk assessment flags liquidity as medium and dilution as low, with a key flag of negative net cash after debt. Recent events are not disclosed in the provided data, but the company's financial snapshot suggests a focus on maintaining operations through debt financing. The absence of recent filings or transcripts limits insight into strategic direction. The company's risk profile is shaped by its high leverage and low liquidity. While dilution is currently low, the negative free cash flow and capital expenditures suggest potential future financing needs. The risk assessment does not identify regulatory or geopolitical risks, but the company's geographic concentration in India exposes it to local economic conditions.

30-day price · VADE-200.00 (-2.0%)
Low$9450.00High$10850.00Close$9800.00As of17 May, 00:00 UTC
Profile
CompanyVadilal Enterprises Ltd
TickerVADE.BO
SectorConsumer Non-Cyclicals
BusinessFood & Drug Retailing
Industry groupFood & Drug Retailing
IndustryFood Retail & Distribution
AI analysis

Business. Vadilal Enterprises Limited markets and distributes ice cream, dairy products, frozen desserts, and processed food products under the Vadilal brand in India, excluding certain southern states.

Classification. Vadilal Enterprises is classified in the Consumer Non-Cyclicals sector under Food Retail & Distribution with 92% confidence.

Vadilal Enterprises has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.13 and a current ratio of 0.6, indicating a leveraged capital structure and potential liquidity constraints. Free cash flow is negative at -222.3 million INR, while capital expenditures of -439.6 million INR suggest ongoing investment in operations. The company's return on equity of 25.73% is strong, but return on assets of 2.04% is weak, suggesting inefficient asset utilization. Profitability metrics show a gross profit of 2.483 billion INR and operating income of 92.1 million INR, with a net income of 57.3 million INR. These figures indicate a low-margin business model, with operating income representing just 0.82% of revenue. The company's return on equity is significantly higher than its return on assets, suggesting that leverage is amplifying returns for equity holders. The company operates through a single Food Products segment, with no geographic diversification beyond India. Revenue is concentrated in the Vadilal brand, with no disclosed segment or geographic breakdowns. The absence of segment-specific data limits visibility into growth drivers or risk concentrations. Outlook data is not provided, but historical revenue of 11.1912 billion INR suggests a stable but non-expanding business. The company's capital expenditures and negative free cash flow indicate reinvestment in operations rather than growth. The risk assessment flags liquidity as medium and dilution as low, with a key flag of negative net cash after debt. Recent events are not disclosed in the provided data, but the company's financial snapshot suggests a focus on maintaining operations through debt financing. The absence of recent filings or transcripts limits insight into strategic direction. The company's risk profile is shaped by its high leverage and low liquidity. While dilution is currently low, the negative free cash flow and capital expenditures suggest potential future financing needs. The risk assessment does not identify regulatory or geopolitical risks, but the company's geographic concentration in India exposes it to local economic conditions.
Key takeaways
  • High debt-to-equity ratio (2.13) indicates significant leverage.
  • Strong return on equity (25.73%) but weak return on assets (2.04%) suggests leverage-driven returns.
  • Negative free cash flow (-222.3 million INR) and capital expenditures (-439.6 million INR) indicate reinvestment in operations.
  • No segment or geographic diversification reported, with revenue concentrated in a single brand.
  • Liquidity risk is medium, with a current ratio of 0.6 and negative net cash after debt.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyINR
Revenue$11.19B
Gross profit$2.48B
Operating income$92.1M
Net income$57.3M
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow$321.0M
CapEx-$439.6M
Free cash flow-$222.3M
Total assets$2.81B
Total liabilities$2.58B
Total equity$222.7M
Cash & equivalents
Long-term debt$474.7M
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$222.7M
Net cash-$474.7M
Current ratio0.6
Debt/Equity2.1
ROA2.0%
ROE25.7%
Cash conversion5.6%
CapEx/Revenue-3.9%
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 & Drug Retailing · cohort 234 companies
MetricVADEActivity
Op margin0.8%2.8% medp25 0.9% · p75 5.9%bottom quartile
Net margin0.5%1.8% medp25 0.3% · p75 3.6%below median
Gross margin22.2%24.1% medp25 13.8% · p75 31.4%below median
CapEx / revenue-3.9%-2.0% medp25 -3.8% · p75 -1.0%bottom quartile
Debt / equity213.0%56.0% medp25 14.0% · p75 113.8%top quartile
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