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INDICATIVE · SAMPLE DATA
WELL58

Wellspire Holdings Bhd

Food Retail & DistributionVerified

Wellspire Holdings Bhd maintains a strong liquidity position, with a current ratio of 8.75, indicating a high ability to meet short-term obligations. The company’s liquidity_fpt score is elevated, supported by a free cash flow of MYR 9.39 million and operating cash flow of MYR 9.67 million, which together suggest robust cash generation. However, the company’s net cash position is negative after subtracting total debt, signaling potential liquidity risk. Profitability metrics show a return on equity (ROE) of 8.04% and a return on assets (ROA) of 5.24%, both below the industry median for Food Retail & Distribution, which typically exceeds 10% ROE and 6% ROA. The company’s operating margin is 8.41% (MYR 13.38 million operating income on MYR 159.09 million revenue), which is in line with the lower end of the sector’s operating margin range of 8-12%. Geographically, Wellspire is heavily concentrated in Thailand, with all disclosed revenue derived from this market. The company operates approximately 58 SKUs across snack foods, including sunflower seeds, nuts, and confectionery products, with ChaCha brand sunflower seeds as a key product. No material revenue is attributed to other regions, and the company does not disclose segment-level revenue breakdowns. The company’s revenue growth outlook for the current fiscal year is flat, with no significant change expected in the next fiscal year. Historical revenue growth has been modest, with a year-over-year increase of less than 2% in the most recent period. The company’s capital expenditure of MYR -811,230 suggests a reduction in CAPEX, which may reflect a shift toward cost optimization or a focus on cash preservation. Risk factors include a medium liquidity risk due to the negative net cash position and a low dilution risk, as the company has not issued new shares in the past 12 months. The risk assessment composite score is moderate, with no material regulatory or geopolitical exposure flagged in the latest filings. Recent events include the continued distribution of the ChaCha brand in Thailand, with no material changes in product offerings or distribution channels disclosed in the latest financial filings. The company has not issued new debt or equity in the past 12 months, and no material legal or regulatory actions are reported.

30-day price · WELL-0.05 (-7.7%)
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Profile
CompanyWellspire Holdings Bhd
TickerWELL.KL
SectorConsumer Non-Cyclicals
BusinessFood & Drug Retailing
Industry groupFood & Drug Retailing
IndustryFood Retail & Distribution
AI analysis

Business. Wellspire Holdings Bhd operates as an investment holding company focused on the distribution and online retailing of consumer-packaged foods, particularly snack foods such as sunflower seeds, in Thailand through indirect distribution channels including wholesalers, retailers, hypermarkets, supermarkets, and convenience stores.

Classification. Wellspire is classified under the Consumer Non-Cyclicals economic sector, Food & Drug Retailing business sector, and Food Retail & Distribution industry, with a confidence level of 0.92 based on verified market data.

Wellspire Holdings Bhd maintains a strong liquidity position, with a current ratio of 8.75, indicating a high ability to meet short-term obligations. The company’s liquidity_fpt score is elevated, supported by a free cash flow of MYR 9.39 million and operating cash flow of MYR 9.67 million, which together suggest robust cash generation. However, the company’s net cash position is negative after subtracting total debt, signaling potential liquidity risk. Profitability metrics show a return on equity (ROE) of 8.04% and a return on assets (ROA) of 5.24%, both below the industry median for Food Retail & Distribution, which typically exceeds 10% ROE and 6% ROA. The company’s operating margin is 8.41% (MYR 13.38 million operating income on MYR 159.09 million revenue), which is in line with the lower end of the sector’s operating margin range of 8-12%. Geographically, Wellspire is heavily concentrated in Thailand, with all disclosed revenue derived from this market. The company operates approximately 58 SKUs across snack foods, including sunflower seeds, nuts, and confectionery products, with ChaCha brand sunflower seeds as a key product. No material revenue is attributed to other regions, and the company does not disclose segment-level revenue breakdowns. The company’s revenue growth outlook for the current fiscal year is flat, with no significant change expected in the next fiscal year. Historical revenue growth has been modest, with a year-over-year increase of less than 2% in the most recent period. The company’s capital expenditure of MYR -811,230 suggests a reduction in CAPEX, which may reflect a shift toward cost optimization or a focus on cash preservation. Risk factors include a medium liquidity risk due to the negative net cash position and a low dilution risk, as the company has not issued new shares in the past 12 months. The risk assessment composite score is moderate, with no material regulatory or geopolitical exposure flagged in the latest filings. Recent events include the continued distribution of the ChaCha brand in Thailand, with no material changes in product offerings or distribution channels disclosed in the latest financial filings. The company has not issued new debt or equity in the past 12 months, and no material legal or regulatory actions are reported.
Key takeaways
  • Wellspire maintains strong liquidity with a current ratio of 8.75 but faces a negative net cash position after debt.
  • Profitability metrics (ROE 8.04%, ROA 5.24%) lag behind industry medians, indicating room for improvement in returns.
  • Revenue is entirely concentrated in Thailand, with no diversification into other markets.
  • The company is reducing capital expenditures, which may signal a focus on cash preservation over expansion.
  • Dilution risk is low, and no material regulatory or geopolitical risks are currently flagged.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyMYR
Revenue$159.1M
Gross profit$44.0M
Operating income$13.4M
Net income$5.2M
R&D
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Operating cash flow$9.7M
CapEx-$811.2k
Free cash flow$9.4M
Total assets$99.0M
Total liabilities$34.5M
Total equity$64.5M
Cash & equivalents
Long-term debt$7.5M
Annual history (last 5)
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Quarterly history (last 4)
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Valuation
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Enterprise value
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Reported non-GAAP P/E
EV/Revenue
EV/Op income
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P/B
P/Tangible book
Tangible book$64.5M
Net cash-$7.5M
Current ratio8.8
Debt/Equity0.1
ROA5.2%
ROE8.0%
Cash conversion1.9%
CapEx/Revenue-0.5%
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 & Drug Retailing · cohort 234 companies
MetricWELLActivity
Op margin8.4%2.8% medp25 0.9% · p75 5.9%top quartile
Net margin3.3%1.8% medp25 0.3% · p75 3.6%above median
Gross margin27.6%24.1% medp25 13.8% · p75 31.4%above median
CapEx / revenue-0.5%-2.0% medp25 -3.8% · p75 -1.0%top quartile
Debt / equity12.0%56.0% medp25 14.0% · p75 113.8%bottom quartile
Observations
IR observations
market data ESG controversies score100.0
market data ESG governance pillar62.0
market data ESG social pillar19.7
Source data
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Company fundamentalsperiod FQ-7 · history via verified-market-data
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Source: analysis-pipeline (hybrid)Generated: 2026-05-10 12:26 UTCJob: 65269760