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INDICATIVE · SAMPLE DATA
CINV.CM55

Ceylon Investment PLC

Investment Management & Fund OperatorsVerified

Ceylon Investment PLC maintains a strong liquidity position, with a current ratio of 5.24, indicating that the company has significantly more current assets than current liabilities. The company's liquidity is further supported by a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.06, suggesting that it is not heavily leveraged and has a strong equity base. However, the risk assessment notes that net cash is negative after subtracting total debt, which could signal potential liquidity constraints if short-term obligations increase. In terms of profitability, the company's return on equity (ROE) is 3.41%, and its return on assets (ROA) is 3.22%. These figures are relatively modest and suggest that the company is generating returns that are in line with or slightly below the industry median for investment management firms. The operating margin, calculated as operating income divided by revenue, is 183.5%, which is unusually high and may indicate a mix of high-margin services or a non-recurring gain. The company's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, as disclosed in its latest financial report, with no material geographic diversification beyond Sri Lanka. This concentration increases exposure to local economic conditions and regulatory changes, which could impact revenue stability. The company does not report revenue by geographic region, but its operations are primarily domestic. Looking ahead, the company's growth trajectory is uncertain due to limited historical data on revenue growth. The latest financial snapshot does not provide a multi-year revenue history, making it difficult to assess long-term growth trends. The risk assessment indicates a low probability of dilution, with no significant dilution potential identified in the latest filings. However, the company's capital structure and liquidity position should be monitored for any changes that could affect shareholder value. Recent events and filings do not indicate any material changes in the company's operations or financial position. The latest financial report does not mention any significant legal, regulatory, or operational risks that would impact the company's performance in the near term. The company's capital structure remains stable, with no recent share issuance or debt restructuring activities reported.

30-day price · CINV.CM+12.50 (+12.4%)
Low$100.00High$120.00Close$113.00As of17 May, 00:00 UTC
Profile
CompanyCeylon Investment PLC
TickerCINV.CM
SectorFinancials
BusinessBanking & Investment Services
Industry groupBanking & Investment Services
IndustryInvestment Management & Fund Operators
AI analysis

Business. Ceylon Investment PLC operates in the investment management and fund operations sector, providing banking and investment services in Sri Lanka.

Classification. Ceylon Investment PLC is classified under the Financials sector, specifically in the Investment Management & Fund Operators industry, with a confidence level of 0.92.

Ceylon Investment PLC maintains a strong liquidity position, with a current ratio of 5.24, indicating that the company has significantly more current assets than current liabilities. The company's liquidity is further supported by a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.06, suggesting that it is not heavily leveraged and has a strong equity base. However, the risk assessment notes that net cash is negative after subtracting total debt, which could signal potential liquidity constraints if short-term obligations increase. In terms of profitability, the company's return on equity (ROE) is 3.41%, and its return on assets (ROA) is 3.22%. These figures are relatively modest and suggest that the company is generating returns that are in line with or slightly below the industry median for investment management firms. The operating margin, calculated as operating income divided by revenue, is 183.5%, which is unusually high and may indicate a mix of high-margin services or a non-recurring gain. The company's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, as disclosed in its latest financial report, with no material geographic diversification beyond Sri Lanka. This concentration increases exposure to local economic conditions and regulatory changes, which could impact revenue stability. The company does not report revenue by geographic region, but its operations are primarily domestic. Looking ahead, the company's growth trajectory is uncertain due to limited historical data on revenue growth. The latest financial snapshot does not provide a multi-year revenue history, making it difficult to assess long-term growth trends. The risk assessment indicates a low probability of dilution, with no significant dilution potential identified in the latest filings. However, the company's capital structure and liquidity position should be monitored for any changes that could affect shareholder value. Recent events and filings do not indicate any material changes in the company's operations or financial position. The latest financial report does not mention any significant legal, regulatory, or operational risks that would impact the company's performance in the near term. The company's capital structure remains stable, with no recent share issuance or debt restructuring activities reported.
Key takeaways
  • Ceylon Investment PLC has a strong liquidity position with a current ratio of 5.24 and a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.06.
  • The company's ROE and ROA are modest at 3.41% and 3.22%, respectively, indicating average profitability for an investment management firm.
  • Revenue is concentrated in a single business segment and geographic region, increasing exposure to local economic and regulatory risks.
  • The company has a low probability of dilution, but its capital structure and liquidity should be closely monitored.
  • No significant recent events or filings indicate material changes in the company's operations or financial position.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyLKR
Revenue$134.2M
Gross profit
Operating income$246.5M
Net income$400.5M
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow$499.7M
CapEx
Free cash flow
Total assets$12.43B
Total liabilities$692.5M
Total equity$11.74B
Cash & equivalents
Long-term debt$653.2M
Annual history (last 5)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
FY-4$521.3M$1.02B$1.48B$1.46B
FY-3$338.8M-$290.1M-$497.8M
FY-2$314.9M$497.0M$656.8M
FY-1$653.9M$1.07B$1.61B
FY0$626.3M$1.38B$2.15B
PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
FY-4
FY-3
FY-2
FY-1
FY0
PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
FY-4$9.44B$9.41B
FY-3$9.41B$9.28B
FY-2$10.86B$10.57B
FY-1$12.43B$11.74B
FY0$16.93B$16.41B
PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
FY-4$398.1M$1.46B
FY-3$411.0M
FY-2-$835.1M
FY-1$499.7M
FY0$726.0M
Quarterly history (last 4)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
FQ-7$134.2M$246.5M$400.5M
FQ-6$126.6M$220.8M$368.5M
FQ-5$91.9M$9.0M-$7.2M
FQ-4$150.5M$1.02B$1.62B
FQ-3$257.3M$125.1M$170.8M
FQ-2$137.4M$682.1M$993.2M
FQ-1$273.9M$497.6M$743.5M
FQ0$287.6M$57.9M$285.8M
PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
FQ-7
FQ-6
FQ-5
FQ-4
FQ-3
FQ-2
FQ-1
FQ0
PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
FQ-7$12.43B$11.74B
FQ-6$12.13B$12.09B$774.5M
FQ-5$11.91B$11.87B$794.9M
FQ-4$15.32B$15.28B$603.2M
FQ-3$16.93B$16.41B$1.10B
FQ-2$19.08B$18.32B$1.73B
FQ-1$22.58B$21.85B$1.77B
FQ0$22.62B$21.69B$2.10B
PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
FQ-7$499.7M
FQ-6$487.9M
FQ-5$763.4M
FQ-4$710.6M
FQ-3$726.0M
FQ-2$410.4M
FQ-1$652.7M
FQ0$790.8M
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$11.74B
Net cash-$653.2M
Current ratio5.2
Debt/Equity0.1
ROA3.2%
ROE3.4%
Cash conversion1.2%
CapEx/Revenue
SBC/Revenue
Asset intensity
Dilution ratio0.0%
Risk assessment
Dilution riskLow
Liquidity riskMedium
  • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
Industry benchmarks
Activity: Banking & Investment Services · cohort 589 companies
MetricCINV.CMActivity
Op margin183.6%25.7% medp25 3.6% · p75 52.2%top quartile
Net margin298.4%21.2% medp25 4.2% · p75 45.9%top quartile
Gross margin81.4% medp25 46.5% · p75 95.8%
CapEx / revenue-1.7% medp25 -4.8% · p75 -0.4%
Debt / equity6.0%14.8% medp25 0.1% · p75 134.4%below median
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Company fundamentalsperiod FQ-7 · history via verified-market-data
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