Petro-king Oilfield Services Ltd
Petro-king's capital structure is characterized by a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.71, indicating a moderate reliance on debt financing. The company's liquidity position is assessed as medium, with a current ratio of 1.03 and no cash and equivalents on its balance sheet. The price-to-book ratio of 1.78 suggests that the market values the company at a premium to its book value, while the price-to-earnings ratio of 15.49 reflects a moderate valuation relative to earnings. In terms of profitability, the company's return on equity of 11.5% and return on assets of 3.39% indicate that it is generating returns above the industry median for ROE but below for ROA. The operating margin, calculated as operating income of 19.12 million HKD on revenue of 267.91 million HKD, is 7.14%, which is in line with the industry's preferred metrics for oilfield services. The company's revenue is concentrated within the domestic market, with no disclosed international operations. It operates through two segments: Oilfield Project Tools and Services, and Consultancy Services. The latter provides integrated project management and supervisory services, but the financial contribution of each segment is not disclosed in the available data. Looking at growth, the company's revenue in the latest period was 267.91 million HKD, with a net income of 23.19 million HKD. Analysts reported a last actual revenue of 631.01 million HKD, which may reflect a prior period or a different reporting standard. The company's capital expenditure was negative at -3.54 million HKD, suggesting a reduction in capital spending. The risk assessment highlights a medium liquidity risk due to the absence of cash and equivalents and a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt. The dilution risk is assessed as low, with no significant dilution potential identified in the basic shares outstanding. The company has not made any recent material filings or transcripts that would indicate a change in its risk profile. Recent events include the company's financial performance as reported in the latest financial snapshot, with no additional filings or transcripts provided in the input data. The company's operations and financials remain consistent with its disclosed business model and market position.
Business. Petro-king Oilfield Services Ltd provides oilfield technology services across the life cycle of oilfields, including drilling and production enhancement, and offers consultancy services for oil and gas fields, primarily operating within the domestic market.
Classification. Petro-king is classified under the industry "Oil & Gas Drilling" within the business sector "Energy - Fossil Fuels," with a classification confidence of 0.92.
- Petro-king maintains a moderate debt-to-equity ratio of 0.71, indicating a balanced capital structure.
- The company's return on equity of 11.5% is strong, but its return on assets of 3.39% is below the industry median.
- Revenue is concentrated within the domestic market, with no international operations disclosed.
- The company's liquidity position is medium, with no cash and equivalents and a negative net cash position.
- Capital expenditure was negative at -3.54 million HKD, suggesting a reduction in capital spending.
- The company's risk assessment indicates a low dilution risk and a medium liquidity risk.
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- Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.