Andhra Petrochemicals Ltd

Andhra Petrochemicals Ltd has a current ratio of 11.8, indicating strong short-term liquidity, but its operating cash flow is negative at -567.3 million INR, and free cash flow is also negative at -239.7 million INR, suggesting cash flow constraints [doc:HA-latest]. The company's debt-to-equity ratio is 0.16, which is relatively low, and its total liabilities amount to 1,322.97 million INR, with long-term debt at 857.59 million INR [doc:HA-latest]. The company's return on equity is -3.48%, and return on assets is -2.78%, indicating poor profitability and asset utilization [doc:HA-latest]. The company's operating income is negative at -408.33 million INR, and net income is also negative at -181.31 million INR, reflecting a challenging operating environment [doc:HA-latest]. Gross profit is 273.23 million INR, but this is insufficient to cover operating expenses, leading to a net loss. The company's performance is below the industry median for profitability metrics, as outlined in the industry_config, which emphasizes ROIC and EBITDA margins as key performance indicators [doc:industry_config]. Andhra Petrochemicals Ltd operates in a single business segment, with all revenue derived from the production and sale of oxo alcohols. The company's geographic exposure is concentrated in India, with no disclosed international operations. The company's revenue is entirely dependent on domestic demand for its products, which exposes it to regional economic fluctuations [doc:HA-latest]. The company's revenue for the latest period is 5,018.88 million INR, but there is no disclosed growth trajectory or outlook for the next fiscal year. The company's capital expenditure is -34.23 million INR, indicating a reduction in investment in new projects or capacity expansion [doc:HA-latest]. The company's outlook for the current and next fiscal years is not provided, but the negative operating and free cash flows suggest a challenging near-term financial outlook [doc:HA-latest]. The company's risk assessment indicates a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk. The key flag is that net cash is negative after subtracting total debt, which could impact the company's ability to meet short-term obligations [doc:HA-latest]. The company's dilution potential is low, and no adjustments have been applied to the valuation metrics [doc:custom_valuations]. Recent events and filings do not provide additional insight into the company's operations or financial performance. The company's 10-K filings and other disclosures do not mention any significant events or changes in strategy that would impact its financial outlook [doc:HA-latest].