Amber Grid AB
Amber Grid's capital structure is characterized by a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.76, indicating a moderate reliance on debt financing. The company's liquidity position is assessed as medium, with a current ratio of 0.48, suggesting potential challenges in meeting short-term obligations. Free cash flow is negative at -44.28 million EUR, driven by capital expenditures of -49.63 million EUR, which may signal ongoing investment in infrastructure or operational expansion. Profitability metrics show a return on equity (ROE) of 0.82% and a return on assets (ROA) of 0.42%, both of which are below the typical thresholds for strong performance in the energy sector. The company's operating income of 2.81 million EUR and net income of 1.36 million EUR reflect a narrow margin, with gross profit at 54.66 million EUR. These figures suggest that Amber Grid is generating modest returns relative to its asset base and equity. The company's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, with no disclosed geographic diversification. This lack of diversification may expose the company to regional economic or regulatory risks. No specific geographic breakdown is provided in the available data, but the absence of international revenue segments implies a potential concentration risk. Amber Grid's growth trajectory is not clearly defined in the available data. The company's revenue for the latest period is 69.72 million EUR, but no prior-year comparison is provided to assess year-over-year growth. The negative free cash flow and high capital expenditures suggest that the company is investing heavily in its operations, which could be a precursor to future revenue expansion. Risk factors include a medium liquidity risk, as the company's current ratio is below 1, and a low dilution risk, with no significant changes in shares outstanding between basic and diluted figures. The key flag of negative net cash after subtracting total debt highlights a potential liquidity constraint. No recent events, such as filings or transcripts, are available in the provided data to further assess the company's risk profile. No recent events, such as filings or transcripts, are available in the provided data to further assess the company's risk profile or strategic direction.
Business. Amber Grid AB operates in the energy sector, specializing in fossil fuels and oil & gas transportation services.
Classification. Amber Grid is classified under the industry "Oil & Gas Transportation Services" within the "Energy - Fossil Fuels" business sector, with a confidence level of 0.92.
- Amber Grid has a moderate debt-to-equity ratio of 0.76, indicating a balanced capital structure.
- The company's ROE of 0.82% and ROA of 0.42% suggest weak profitability relative to its equity and asset base.
- Free cash flow is negative at -44.28 million EUR, driven by capital expenditures of -49.63 million EUR.
- The company's liquidity position is assessed as medium, with a current ratio of 0.48.
- No recent events or filings are available to assess the company's strategic direction or risk profile.
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- Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.