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CST.HN58

Cao Son Coal JSC

CoalVerified
Score breakdown
Profitability+21Sentiment+27Risk penalty-3Missing signals-3
Quality breakdown
Key fields100Profile38Conclusion96AI synthesis40Observations13

Cao Son Coal JSC maintains a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.47, indicating a relatively conservative capital structure with a moderate level of leverage. The company's liquidity is assessed as medium, with a current ratio of 1.13, suggesting it has sufficient short-term assets to cover its short-term liabilities, but with limited buffer for unexpected cash flow disruptions [doc:HA-latest]. The company's profitability is reflected in a return on equity (ROE) of 8.05% and a return on assets (ROA) of 3.32%. These figures are below the industry median for coal companies, which typically report ROE in the 10-15% range and ROA in the 5-8% range, indicating that Cao Son Coal JSC is underperforming in terms of capital efficiency and asset utilization [doc:HA-latest]. Cao Son Coal JSC's revenue is primarily concentrated in Vietnam, with no disclosed international operations. The company's business is heavily reliant on domestic demand for coal and construction materials, which exposes it to local economic and regulatory risks. The lack of geographic diversification increases its vulnerability to regional economic downturns or policy shifts [doc:HA-latest]. The company's growth trajectory is mixed. While it reported a revenue of VND 8,498.62 billion in the latest fiscal year, the outlook for the next fiscal year is uncertain due to the capital-intensive nature of its operations. The company's capital expenditure of VND -359.24 billion indicates significant investment in infrastructure and mining operations, which could support long-term growth but may also strain short-term liquidity [doc:HA-latest]. Risk factors for Cao Son Coal JSC include medium liquidity risk, as the company has negative net cash after subtracting total debt. The risk of dilution is assessed as low, with no significant dilution potential in the near term. However, the company's reliance on domestic markets and the capital-intensive nature of its operations pose ongoing challenges [doc:HA-latest]. Recent events, including disclosed financial filings and operational updates, indicate that the company is maintaining its focus on core mining and construction activities. No major strategic shifts or significant events have been reported in the latest filings, suggesting a stable but cautious operational approach [doc:HA-latest].

Profile
CompanyCao Son Coal JSC
TickerCST.HN
SectorEnergy
BusinessEnergy - Fossil Fuels
Industry groupEnergy - Fossil Fuels
IndustryCoal
AI analysis

Business. Cao Son Coal JSC is a Vietnam-based company that operates in the coal industry, specializing in the mining and processing of hard coal, lignite, and quarrying of stone, sand, gravel, and clay, while also engaging in transportation, construction, and manufacturing activities [doc:HA-latest].

Classification. Cao Son Coal JSC is classified under the Energy sector, specifically in the Energy - Fossil Fuels business sector and the Coal industry, with a classification confidence of 0.92 [doc:verified market data].

Cao Son Coal JSC maintains a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.47, indicating a relatively conservative capital structure with a moderate level of leverage. The company's liquidity is assessed as medium, with a current ratio of 1.13, suggesting it has sufficient short-term assets to cover its short-term liabilities, but with limited buffer for unexpected cash flow disruptions [doc:HA-latest]. The company's profitability is reflected in a return on equity (ROE) of 8.05% and a return on assets (ROA) of 3.32%. These figures are below the industry median for coal companies, which typically report ROE in the 10-15% range and ROA in the 5-8% range, indicating that Cao Son Coal JSC is underperforming in terms of capital efficiency and asset utilization [doc:HA-latest]. Cao Son Coal JSC's revenue is primarily concentrated in Vietnam, with no disclosed international operations. The company's business is heavily reliant on domestic demand for coal and construction materials, which exposes it to local economic and regulatory risks. The lack of geographic diversification increases its vulnerability to regional economic downturns or policy shifts [doc:HA-latest]. The company's growth trajectory is mixed. While it reported a revenue of VND 8,498.62 billion in the latest fiscal year, the outlook for the next fiscal year is uncertain due to the capital-intensive nature of its operations. The company's capital expenditure of VND -359.24 billion indicates significant investment in infrastructure and mining operations, which could support long-term growth but may also strain short-term liquidity [doc:HA-latest]. Risk factors for Cao Son Coal JSC include medium liquidity risk, as the company has negative net cash after subtracting total debt. The risk of dilution is assessed as low, with no significant dilution potential in the near term. However, the company's reliance on domestic markets and the capital-intensive nature of its operations pose ongoing challenges [doc:HA-latest]. Recent events, including disclosed financial filings and operational updates, indicate that the company is maintaining its focus on core mining and construction activities. No major strategic shifts or significant events have been reported in the latest filings, suggesting a stable but cautious operational approach [doc:HA-latest].
Key takeaways
  • Cao Son Coal JSC has a conservative capital structure with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.47.
  • The company's ROE of 8.05% and ROA of 3.32% are below industry medians, indicating underperformance in capital efficiency.
  • Revenue is concentrated in Vietnam, increasing exposure to local economic and regulatory risks.
  • Capital expenditure of VND -359.24 billion suggests significant investment in infrastructure and mining operations.
  • The company faces medium liquidity risk and low dilution risk in the near term.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyVND
Revenue$8.50T
Gross profit$362.54B
Operating income$103.70B
Net income$82.75B
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow$169.88B
CapEx-$359.24B
Free cash flow-$142.06B
Total assets$2.49T
Total liabilities$1.47T
Total equity$1.03T
Cash & equivalents
Long-term debt$485.13B
Annual history (last 5)
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Quarterly history (last 4)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
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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$1.03T
Net cash-$485.13B
Current ratio1.1
Debt/Equity0.5
ROA3.3%
ROE8.1%
Cash conversion2.0%
CapEx/Revenue-4.2%
SBC/Revenue
Asset intensity
Dilution ratio0.0%
Risk assessment
Dilution riskLow
Liquidity riskMedium
  • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
Industry benchmarks
Activity: Integrated Oil & Gas · cohort 13 companies
MetricCST.HNActivity
Op margin1.2%34.6% medp25 5.3% · p75 45.5%bottom quartile
Net margin1.0%15.1% medp25 8.7% · p75 115.0%bottom quartile
Gross margin4.3%22.2% medp25 10.3% · p75 36.0%bottom quartile
R&D / revenue0.4% medp25 0.4% · p75 0.4%
CapEx / revenue-4.2%8.5% medp25 8.5% · p75 10.7%bottom quartile
Debt / equity47.0%13.2% medp25 13.2% · p75 33.1%top quartile
Observations
Competitor context
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SHELShellUSPeer
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BPBPUSPeer
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Source data
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