Lanka Credit and Business Finance PLC
Lanka Credit and Business Finance PLC provides consumer lending and banking services in Sri Lanka, generating revenue primarily through interest income and fees from loan products.
Business. Lanka Credit and Business Finance PLC (LCBF.CM) is a financial services company operating in the consumer lending industry within the Banking & Investment Services sector. The firm generates revenue primarily through fee-income models associated with its banking activities. Specific details regarding operating segments, headquarters location, and primary stock exchange listings are not available in the provided data.
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Lanka Credit and Business Finance PLC (LCBF.CM) is a financial services company operating in the consumer lending industry within the Banking & Investment Services sector. The firm generates revenue primarily through fee-income models associated with its banking activities. Specific details regarding operating segments, headquarters location, and primary stock exchange listings are not available in the provided data.
Lanka Credit and Business Finance PLC maintains a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.33, indicating a moderate reliance on debt financing. The company's liquidity position is assessed as medium, with free cash flow of LKR 33.06 million and operating cash flow of LKR 724.32 million, but net cash is negative after subtracting total debt. This suggests the company may need to manage its debt obligations carefully to maintain liquidity.
In terms of profitability, the company's return on equity (ROE) is 0.61%, and return on assets (ROA) is 0.25%, both of which are below the typical thresholds for financial institutions. These metrics indicate that the company is not generating strong returns relative to its equity and asset base.
The company's revenue is concentrated in its domestic market, with no disclosed international operations. This geographic concentration may expose the company to local economic and regulatory risks, particularly in a market like Sri Lanka, which has experienced macroeconomic volatility in recent years.
Looking ahead, the company's growth trajectory is uncertain. While it reported revenue of LKR 292.78 million in the latest period, there is no indication of significant revenue growth in the near term. The company's capital expenditure was negative at LKR -104.32 million, suggesting a reduction in investment in physical assets.
The company's risk profile includes a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk. The risk assessment highlights that net cash is negative after subtracting total debt, which could impact the company's ability to meet short-term obligations. However, the dilution risk is low, as there is no indication of imminent share issuance or dilution.
There are no recent filings or transcripts available to provide additional insight into the company's operations or strategic direction. The available data is limited to the latest financial snapshot and valuation metrics.
- The company has a moderate debt load, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.33.
- Return on equity and return on assets are below industry norms, indicating weak profitability.
- Revenue is concentrated in the domestic market, increasing exposure to local economic conditions.
- Growth appears limited, with no significant revenue expansion in the latest period.
- Liquidity is a concern due to negative net cash after debt.
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Generated · model-assistedNet income surged 84.1% year-over-year to LKR 204.5 million, demonstrating strong recent profitability growth.
Free cash flow increased 215.8% year-over-year, indicating significantly improved cash generation capabilities.
Cash conversion ratio of 40.99% ranks as best-in-class within the consumer lending cohort.
Total assets grew 31.9% year-over-year, reflecting substantial balance sheet expansion over the period.
Revenue grew 11.2% year-over-year, showing continued top-line expansion despite macroeconomic challenges.
Return on equity of 0.61% sits in the bottom quartile of the consumer lending cohort.
High credit risk flag indicates significant potential for loan losses or asset quality deterioration.
Debt-to-equity ratio of 1.33 exceeds the cohort median of 1.18, indicating higher leverage.
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- Lanka Credit and Business Finance PLC Market data — financials · 2026-05-28