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CAVEN60

Cavendish Hydrogen ASA

Renewable FuelsVerified
Score breakdown
Sentiment+30Missing signals-3
Quality breakdown
Key fields100Profile38Conclusion97AI synthesis40Observations23

Cavendish Hydrogen ASA maintains a strong liquidity position with a current ratio of 5.59, indicating that its current assets significantly exceed its current liabilities. The company holds EUR 20.2 million in cash and equivalents, which is a substantial portion of its total assets of EUR 59 million. However, the company reported negative operating cash flow of EUR -18.4 million and free cash flow of EUR -24.7 million, reflecting ongoing operational cash outflows [doc:CAVEN.OL-FinancialSnapshot]. The company's profitability metrics are weak, with a return on equity (ROE) of -54.41% and a return on assets (ROA) of -44.92%. These figures indicate that the company is not generating returns for its shareholders or effectively utilizing its assets. The gross profit of EUR 6.3 million is significantly lower than the operating loss of EUR -25.1 million, highlighting the inefficiencies in its cost structure and operations [doc:CAVEN.OL-ValuationSnapshot]. Cavendish Hydrogen ASA operates globally, focusing on hydrogen refueling solutions for road vehicles. The company's revenue is concentrated in a single business line, with no disclosed geographic revenue breakdown. This lack of diversification increases the company's exposure to market-specific risks, particularly in the renewable energy sector [doc:CAVEN.OL-Description]. The company's growth trajectory is uncertain, with no disclosed revenue growth rates or future projections. The current fiscal year outlook does not provide specific numeric deltas for revenue or earnings, making it difficult to assess the company's future performance. The absence of detailed growth metrics suggests a lack of transparency in the company's strategic planning [doc:CAVEN.OL-FinancialSnapshot]. The risk assessment indicates low liquidity and dilution risks, with no immediate filing-based flags detected. The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.04 suggests a conservative capital structure, with minimal long-term debt obligations. However, the negative operating and free cash flows indicate potential liquidity challenges in the future [doc:CAVEN.OL-RiskAssessment]. Recent events and filings do not provide specific details on the company's operations or strategic initiatives. The company's financial performance and operational efficiency remain key areas of concern, with no significant improvements noted in recent disclosures. The lack of detailed information limits the ability to assess the company's recent developments and future prospects [doc:CAVEN.OL-FinancialSnapshot].

Profile
CompanyCavendish Hydrogen ASA
TickerCAVEN.OL
SectorEnergy
BusinessRenewable Energy
Industry groupRenewable Energy
IndustryRenewable Fuels
AI analysis

Business. Cavendish Hydrogen ASA is a Norway-based company engaged in the development, production, and sale of hydrogen refueling devices for road vehicles, including passenger cars, taxi fleets, and small bus fleets, as well as related services such as assembly supervision, commissioning, and spare parts [doc:CAVEN.OL-Description].

Classification. Cavendish Hydrogen ASA is classified under the Energy economic sector, Renewable Energy business sector, and Renewable Fuels industry, with a classification confidence of 0.92 [doc:CAVEN.OL-Classification].

Cavendish Hydrogen ASA maintains a strong liquidity position with a current ratio of 5.59, indicating that its current assets significantly exceed its current liabilities. The company holds EUR 20.2 million in cash and equivalents, which is a substantial portion of its total assets of EUR 59 million. However, the company reported negative operating cash flow of EUR -18.4 million and free cash flow of EUR -24.7 million, reflecting ongoing operational cash outflows [doc:CAVEN.OL-FinancialSnapshot]. The company's profitability metrics are weak, with a return on equity (ROE) of -54.41% and a return on assets (ROA) of -44.92%. These figures indicate that the company is not generating returns for its shareholders or effectively utilizing its assets. The gross profit of EUR 6.3 million is significantly lower than the operating loss of EUR -25.1 million, highlighting the inefficiencies in its cost structure and operations [doc:CAVEN.OL-ValuationSnapshot]. Cavendish Hydrogen ASA operates globally, focusing on hydrogen refueling solutions for road vehicles. The company's revenue is concentrated in a single business line, with no disclosed geographic revenue breakdown. This lack of diversification increases the company's exposure to market-specific risks, particularly in the renewable energy sector [doc:CAVEN.OL-Description]. The company's growth trajectory is uncertain, with no disclosed revenue growth rates or future projections. The current fiscal year outlook does not provide specific numeric deltas for revenue or earnings, making it difficult to assess the company's future performance. The absence of detailed growth metrics suggests a lack of transparency in the company's strategic planning [doc:CAVEN.OL-FinancialSnapshot]. The risk assessment indicates low liquidity and dilution risks, with no immediate filing-based flags detected. The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.04 suggests a conservative capital structure, with minimal long-term debt obligations. However, the negative operating and free cash flows indicate potential liquidity challenges in the future [doc:CAVEN.OL-RiskAssessment]. Recent events and filings do not provide specific details on the company's operations or strategic initiatives. The company's financial performance and operational efficiency remain key areas of concern, with no significant improvements noted in recent disclosures. The lack of detailed information limits the ability to assess the company's recent developments and future prospects [doc:CAVEN.OL-FinancialSnapshot].
Key takeaways
  • Cavendish Hydrogen ASA has a strong liquidity position with a current ratio of 5.59 and EUR 20.2 million in cash and equivalents.
  • The company's profitability is weak, with a return on equity of -54.41% and a return on assets of -44.92%.
  • The company's revenue is concentrated in a single business line, increasing its exposure to market-specific risks.
  • The company's growth trajectory is uncertain, with no detailed revenue growth rates or future projections provided.
  • The risk assessment indicates low liquidity and dilution risks, but the company's negative cash flows suggest potential future liquidity challenges.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyEUR
Revenue$15.3M
Gross profit$6.3M
Operating income-$25.1M
Net income-$26.5M
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow-$18.4M
CapEx-$2.2M
Free cash flow-$24.7M
Total assets$59.0M
Total liabilities$10.3M
Total equity$48.7M
Cash & equivalents$20.2M
Long-term debt$2.1M
Annual history (last 5)
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Quarterly history (last 4)
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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$48.7M
Net cash$18.1M
Current ratio5.6
Debt/Equity0.0
ROA-44.9%
ROE-54.4%
Cash conversion69.0%
CapEx/Revenue-14.4%
SBC/Revenue
Asset intensity
Dilution ratio0.0%
Risk assessment
Dilution riskLow
Liquidity riskLow
  • No immediate filing-based liquidity or dilution flags were detected.
Industry benchmarks
Activity: Renewable Energy · cohort 99 companies
MetricCAVENActivity
Op margin-164.1%1.8% medp25 -56.6% · p75 10.9%bottom quartile
Net margin-173.2%-2.0% medp25 -60.9% · p75 6.5%bottom quartile
Gross margin41.2%19.3% medp25 7.6% · p75 33.8%top quartile
CapEx / revenue-14.4%-6.2% medp25 -23.3% · p75 -1.3%below median
Debt / equity4.0%25.9% medp25 4.4% · p75 73.8%bottom quartile
Observations
IR observations
Mean price target9.75 EUR
Median price target9.75 EUR
High price target10.00 EUR
Low price target9.50 EUR
Mean recommendation4.00 (1=strong buy, 5=strong sell)
Strong-buy count0.00
Buy count0.00
Hold count1.00
Sell count0.00
Strong-sell count1.00
Mean EPS estimate-0.41 EUR
Last actual EPS-0.79 EUR
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