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INDICATIVE · SAMPLE DATA
FCIB.PSX55

First Credit & Investment Bank Ltd

Diversified Investment ServicesVerified

First Credit & Investment Bank Ltd maintains a capital structure with a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.97, indicating a high reliance on debt financing. The company's liquidity position is assessed as medium, with a current ratio of 0.23, suggesting limited short-term liquidity to cover immediate liabilities. Despite a negative operating cash flow of PKR -14,897,660, the firm has a positive free cash flow of PKR 8,326,980, which may support operational flexibility. Profitability metrics show a return on equity (ROE) of 0.28% and a return on assets (ROA) of 0.06%, both of which are below the industry median for Diversified Investment Services. These figures suggest the company is underperforming in terms of capital efficiency and asset utilization. The company's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, with no disclosed geographic diversification. This lack of diversification increases exposure to regional economic fluctuations and regulatory changes. The company's growth trajectory is constrained by a negative operating cash flow and a low ROE. While the firm reported a net income of PKR 2,231,990, the absence of disclosed revenue growth or expansion plans indicates limited near-term growth potential. The company's risk profile includes a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk. The negative net cash position after subtracting total debt highlights a potential liquidity constraint, but the absence of recent equity issuance or dilutive events suggests no immediate pressure on shareholder equity. Recent filings and transcripts do not disclose any material events or strategic shifts. The company's financial statements show a stable capital structure, with no significant changes in shares outstanding or debt levels over the past reporting period.

30-day price · FCIB.PSX+1.30 (+3.3%)
Low$31.85High$58.44Close$41.00As of17 May, 00:00 UTC
Profile
CompanyFirst Credit & Investment Bank Ltd
TickerFCIB.PSX
SectorFinancials
BusinessBanking & Investment Services
Industry groupBanking & Investment Services
IndustryDiversified Investment Services
AI analysis

Business. First Credit & Investment Bank Ltd provides diversified investment services, including asset management, brokerage, and advisory services to institutional and retail clients.

Classification. The company is classified under the Diversified Investment Services industry within the Financials economic sector, with a confidence level of 0.92.

First Credit & Investment Bank Ltd maintains a capital structure with a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.97, indicating a high reliance on debt financing. The company's liquidity position is assessed as medium, with a current ratio of 0.23, suggesting limited short-term liquidity to cover immediate liabilities. Despite a negative operating cash flow of PKR -14,897,660, the firm has a positive free cash flow of PKR 8,326,980, which may support operational flexibility. Profitability metrics show a return on equity (ROE) of 0.28% and a return on assets (ROA) of 0.06%, both of which are below the industry median for Diversified Investment Services. These figures suggest the company is underperforming in terms of capital efficiency and asset utilization. The company's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, with no disclosed geographic diversification. This lack of diversification increases exposure to regional economic fluctuations and regulatory changes. The company's growth trajectory is constrained by a negative operating cash flow and a low ROE. While the firm reported a net income of PKR 2,231,990, the absence of disclosed revenue growth or expansion plans indicates limited near-term growth potential. The company's risk profile includes a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk. The negative net cash position after subtracting total debt highlights a potential liquidity constraint, but the absence of recent equity issuance or dilutive events suggests no immediate pressure on shareholder equity. Recent filings and transcripts do not disclose any material events or strategic shifts. The company's financial statements show a stable capital structure, with no significant changes in shares outstanding or debt levels over the past reporting period.
Key takeaways
  • The company has a high debt-to-equity ratio, indicating a heavy reliance on debt financing.
  • ROE and ROA are below industry medians, suggesting poor capital efficiency and asset utilization.
  • The firm's revenue is concentrated in a single segment, increasing exposure to market volatility.
  • Free cash flow is positive, but operating cash flow is negative, signaling potential liquidity constraints.
  • No recent dilutive events or strategic shifts have been disclosed.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyPKR
Revenue$133.4M
Gross profit
Operating income$1.0M
Net income$2.2M
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow-$14.9M
CapEx-$12.8M
Free cash flow$8.3M
Total assets$3.96B
Total liabilities$3.17B
Total equity$786.9M
Cash & equivalents$139.9M
Long-term debt$3.12B
Annual history (last 5)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
FY-4$144.8M$29.4M$20.5M$31.4M
FY-3$133.9M$13.0M$8.2M$15.4M
FY-2$279.3M$27.4M$13.0M$21.1M
FY-1$448.7M$49.2M$31.7M$29.8M
FY0$601.8M$68.1M$56.3M$56.0M
PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
FY-4
FY-3
FY-2
FY-1
FY0
PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
FY-4$2.27B$750.0M$139.0M
FY-3$2.05B$721.8M$75.7M
FY-2$1.85B$723.9M$122.1M
FY-1$3.96B$786.9M$139.9M
FY0$4.11B$875.5M$254.8M
PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
FY-4$968.3M-$789.6k$31.4M
FY-3-$982.9M-$2.1M$15.4M
FY-2-$36.0M-$236.2k$21.1M
FY-1-$14.9M-$12.8M$29.8M
FY0$245.3M-$11.1M$56.0M
Quarterly history (last 4)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
FQ-7$133.4M$1.0M$2.2M$8.3M
FQ-6$193.2M$15.4M$11.3M$13.7M
FQ-5$155.2M$16.7M$13.9M$13.7M
FQ-4$140.3M$26.8M$22.9M$20.5M
FQ-3$113.5M$9.1M$8.2M$9.0M
FQ-2$91.3M$27.5M$20.3M$22.7M
FQ-1$35.7M$18.1M$15.0M$18.2M
FQ0$43.6M$12.1M
PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
FQ-7
FQ-6
FQ-5
FQ-4
FQ-3
FQ-2
FQ-1
FQ0
PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
FQ-7$3.96B$786.9M$139.9M
FQ-6$3.88B$827.1M$97.4M
FQ-5$3.71B$808.0M$176.1M
FQ-4$3.71B$826.5M$71.7M
FQ-3$4.11B$875.5M$254.8M
FQ-2$4.36B$888.9M$17.7M
FQ-1$4.43B$905.6M$34.3M
FQ0$877.7M$111.3M
PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
FQ-7-$14.9M-$12.8M$8.3M
FQ-6-$78.9M$0.00$13.7M
FQ-5$64.7M-$74.4k$13.7M
FQ-4-$18.8M-$5.0M$20.5M
FQ-3$245.3M-$11.1M$9.0M
FQ-2$74.8M$22.7M
FQ-1$79.7M-$4.8M$18.2M
FQ0$9.3M-$5.8M
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$786.9M
Net cash-$2.98B
Current ratio0.2
Debt/Equity4.0
ROA0.1%
ROE0.3%
Cash conversion-6.7%
CapEx/Revenue-9.6%
SBC/Revenue
Asset intensity
Dilution ratio0.0%
Risk assessment
Dilution riskLow
Liquidity riskMedium
  • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
Industry benchmarks
Activity: Diversified Investment Services · cohort 39 companies
MetricFCIB.PSXActivity
Op margin0.8%7.3% medp25 -10.6% · p75 56.3%below median
Net margin1.7%25.9% medp25 1.4% · p75 65.4%below median
Gross margin72.4% medp25 27.6% · p75 91.7%
CapEx / revenue-9.6%-1.2% medp25 -2.6% · p75 -0.4%bottom quartile
Debt / equity397.0%15.0% medp25 0.1% · p75 76.9%top quartile
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