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INDICATIVE · SAMPLE DATA
LIC58

Linc AB

Investment Management & Fund OperatorsVerified

Linc AB exhibits a highly liquid capital structure, with a current ratio of 28.37, indicating a strong ability to meet short-term obligations. The company holds SEK 283.98 million in cash and equivalents, while total liabilities amount to only SEK 11.62 million, resulting in a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.0. This suggests a conservative leverage profile and minimal reliance on external financing. Profitability metrics are negative, with a return on equity (ROE) of -9.02% and a return on assets (ROA) of -9.0%, both significantly below the industry median for investment management firms. The company reported a net loss of SEK 399.65 million for the period, driven by an operating loss of SEK 422.82 million. These results indicate a challenging operating environment, potentially due to market volatility or underperformance in managed assets. Geographically, Linc AB's revenue is concentrated in its domestic market, with no disclosed international segments. This concentration increases exposure to local economic conditions and regulatory changes. The company does not report segment-specific revenue, but its business model is primarily asset-based, with fees tied to the value of managed assets. Growth prospects appear muted, with no disclosed revenue growth in the current fiscal year and no forward-looking guidance provided. The company's operating cash flow was negative at SEK -265.68 million, which may limit its ability to fund expansion or innovation initiatives. Analysts have assigned a neutral recommendation, with one "hold" rating and no "buy" or "strong buy" ratings. Risk factors include the company's negative profitability and reliance on asset management fees, which are sensitive to market performance. The risk assessment indicates low dilution risk, with no immediate filing-based flags for equity issuance or share buybacks. However, the company's liquidity position, while strong, may not be sufficient to sustain operations if losses persist. Recent filings and transcripts do not indicate any material events or strategic shifts. The company's financial performance and risk profile remain consistent with its disclosed operations, with no new initiatives or regulatory challenges reported.

30-day price · LIC+1.60 (+2.1%)
Low$68.60High$78.10Close$76.30As of25 May, 00:00 UTC
Profile
CompanyLinc AB
TickerLIC.ST
SectorFinancials
BusinessBanking & Investment Services
Industry groupBanking & Investment Services
IndustryInvestment Management & Fund Operators
AI analysis

Business. Linc AB provides investment management and fund operator services, primarily generating revenue through fees from asset management and advisory services.

Classification. Linc AB is classified under the industry "Investment Management & Fund Operators" within the "Banking & Investment Services" business sector, with a confidence level of 0.92.

Linc AB exhibits a highly liquid capital structure, with a current ratio of 28.37, indicating a strong ability to meet short-term obligations. The company holds SEK 283.98 million in cash and equivalents, while total liabilities amount to only SEK 11.62 million, resulting in a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.0. This suggests a conservative leverage profile and minimal reliance on external financing. Profitability metrics are negative, with a return on equity (ROE) of -9.02% and a return on assets (ROA) of -9.0%, both significantly below the industry median for investment management firms. The company reported a net loss of SEK 399.65 million for the period, driven by an operating loss of SEK 422.82 million. These results indicate a challenging operating environment, potentially due to market volatility or underperformance in managed assets. Geographically, Linc AB's revenue is concentrated in its domestic market, with no disclosed international segments. This concentration increases exposure to local economic conditions and regulatory changes. The company does not report segment-specific revenue, but its business model is primarily asset-based, with fees tied to the value of managed assets. Growth prospects appear muted, with no disclosed revenue growth in the current fiscal year and no forward-looking guidance provided. The company's operating cash flow was negative at SEK -265.68 million, which may limit its ability to fund expansion or innovation initiatives. Analysts have assigned a neutral recommendation, with one "hold" rating and no "buy" or "strong buy" ratings. Risk factors include the company's negative profitability and reliance on asset management fees, which are sensitive to market performance. The risk assessment indicates low dilution risk, with no immediate filing-based flags for equity issuance or share buybacks. However, the company's liquidity position, while strong, may not be sufficient to sustain operations if losses persist. Recent filings and transcripts do not indicate any material events or strategic shifts. The company's financial performance and risk profile remain consistent with its disclosed operations, with no new initiatives or regulatory challenges reported.
Key takeaways
  • Linc AB maintains a highly liquid balance sheet with a current ratio of 28.37 and no long-term debt.
  • The company is unprofitable, with a ROE of -9.02% and a net loss of SEK 399.65 million.
  • Revenue is concentrated in a single domestic market, increasing exposure to local economic conditions.
  • Analysts have assigned a neutral recommendation, with no strong buy or buy ratings.
  • The company faces risks from its asset-based fee model and negative operating cash flow.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencySEK
Revenue-$414.0M
Gross profit
Operating income-$422.8M
Net income-$399.6M
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow-$265.7M
CapEx
Free cash flow
Total assets$4.44B
Total liabilities$11.6M
Total equity$4.43B
Cash & equivalents$284.0M
Long-term debt$0.00
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$4.43B
Net cash$284.0M
Current ratio28.4
Debt/Equity0.0
ROA-9.0%
ROE-9.0%
Cash conversion66.0%
CapEx/Revenue
SBC/Revenue
Asset intensity
Dilution ratio0.0%
Risk assessment
Dilution riskLow
Liquidity riskLow
  • No immediate filing-based liquidity or dilution flags were detected.
Industry benchmarks
Activity: Banking & Investment Services · cohort 589 companies
MetricLICActivity
Op margin102.1%25.7% medp25 3.6% · p75 52.2%top quartile
Net margin96.5%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 / equity0.0%14.8% medp25 0.1% · p75 134.4%bottom quartile
Observations
IR observations
Mean price target71.00 SEK
Median price target71.00 SEK
High price target71.00 SEK
Low price target71.00 SEK
Mean recommendation3.00 (1=strong buy, 5=strong sell)
Strong-buy count0.00
Buy count0.00
Hold count1.00
Sell count0.00
Strong-sell count0.00
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