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INDICATIVE · SAMPLE DATA
LCBF.CM55

Lanka Credit and Business Finance PLC

Consumer LendingVerified

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.

30-day price · LCBF.CM+0.20 (+2.6%)
Low$7.50High$8.50Close$7.90As of17 May, 00:00 UTC
Profile
CompanyLanka Credit and Business Finance PLC
TickerLCBF.CM
SectorFinancials
BusinessBanking & Investment Services
Industry groupBanking & Investment Services
IndustryConsumer Lending
AI analysis

Business. 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.

Classification. Lanka Credit and Business Finance PLC is classified under the Financials sector, specifically in the Consumer Lending industry, with a high confidence level of 0.92 based on verified market 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.
Key takeaways
  • 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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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyLKR
Revenue$292.8M
Gross profit$141.8M
Operating income$63.6M
Net income$17.7M
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow$724.3M
CapEx-$104.3M
Free cash flow$33.1M
Total assets$7.01B
Total liabilities$4.09B
Total equity$2.92B
Cash & equivalents
Long-term debt$3.87B
Annual history (last 5)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
FY-4$485.3M$122.2M$25.0M$10.1M
FY-3$549.9M$279.9M$97.6M$70.2M
FY-2$1.07B$260.4M$162.8M$128.2M
FY-1$1.25B$209.9M$111.1M$83.6M
FY0$1.39B$388.5M$204.5M$263.9M
PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
FY-4
FY-3
FY-2
FY-1
FY0
PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
FY-4$3.67B$2.11B
FY-3$4.36B$2.68B
FY-2$5.88B$2.80B
FY-1$7.01B$2.92B
FY0$9.25B$3.12B
PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
FY-4-$386.7M-$56.0M$10.1M
FY-3-$411.6M-$72.2M$70.2M
FY-2$338.8M-$50.5M$128.2M
FY-1$724.3M-$104.3M$83.6M
FY0-$1.48B-$36.0M$263.9M
Quarterly history (last 4)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
FQ-7$292.8M$63.6M$17.7M$33.1M
FQ-6$321.3M$27.1M$24.9M$32.2M
FQ-5$317.9M$72.4M$40.8M$61.9M
FQ-4$343.9M$122.5M$72.6M$105.7M
FQ-3$407.0M$166.5M$66.2M$78.5M
FQ-2$417.0M$122.8M$77.5M$91.8M
FQ-1$463.6M$175.5M$93.4M$116.0M
FQ0$518.7M$144.7M$93.0M$87.7M
PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
FQ-7
FQ-6
FQ-5
FQ-4
FQ-3
FQ-2
FQ-1
FQ0
PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
FQ-7$7.01B$2.92B
FQ-6$7.23B$2.94B
FQ-5$7.45B$2.99B
FQ-4$8.02B$3.06B
FQ-3$9.25B$3.12B
FQ-2$9.27B$3.20B
FQ-1$10.37B$3.18B
FQ0$11.27B$3.27B
PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
FQ-7$724.3M-$104.3M$33.1M
FQ-6$251.4M-$16.8M$32.2M
FQ-5-$714.1M-$19.4M$61.9M
FQ-4-$980.1M-$24.4M$105.7M
FQ-3-$1.48B-$36.0M$78.5M
FQ-2$63.8M-$11.2M$91.8M
FQ-1$16.9M-$23.8M$116.0M
FQ0-$549.5M-$56.4M$87.7M
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$2.92B
Net cash-$3.87B
Current ratio
Debt/Equity1.3
ROA0.2%
ROE0.6%
Cash conversion41.0%
CapEx/Revenue-35.6%
SBC/Revenue
Asset intensity
Dilution ratio0.0%
Risk assessment
Dilution riskLow
Liquidity riskMedium
  • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
Industry benchmarks
Activity: Banking · cohort 265 companies
MetricLCBF.CMActivity
Op margin21.7%29.4% medp25 11.0% · p75 55.5%below median
Net margin6.0%14.7% medp25 3.8% · p75 30.9%below median
Gross margin48.4%63.7% medp25 42.1% · p75 95.0%below median
CapEx / revenue-35.6%-1.4% medp25 -3.9% · p75 -0.4%bottom quartile
Debt / equity133.0%121.9% medp25 14.0% · p75 332.1%above median
Source data
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