MAUI LAND & PINEAPPLE CO INC
Maui Land & Pineapple Co Inc has a liquidity position that is considered low, with a current ratio of 1.38 and a cash and equivalents balance of $3.85 million. The company's price-to-book ratio is 10.82, indicating that the market value is significantly higher than the book value, which may suggest overvaluation or market optimism about future earnings potential. The company's profitability is currently negative, with a net loss of $2.06 million and an operating loss of $2.02 million in Q1 2026. The return on equity is -6.42%, and the return on assets is -4.3%, both of which are below the industry norms for commercial banks. This indicates that the company is not generating returns that meet the expectations of its shareholders or asset base. Maui Land & Pineapple Co Inc's revenue is primarily concentrated in the state of Hawaii, with a significant portion derived from real estate investments and water resources. The company's exposure to the local economy and tourism sector makes it vulnerable to regional economic downturns and natural disasters, such as the Maui wildfires in 2023. The company's growth trajectory is uncertain, with a net loss in the most recent quarter and a negative operating cash flow. The outlook for the current fiscal year is not provided, but the company faces challenges in completing land development projects within forecasted time and budget expectations, as well as risks related to construction delays and labor shortages. The risk assessment for Maui Land & Pineapple Co Inc includes a medium level of dilution risk, with the diluted share count being moderately above the basic share count. The company has a low liquidity risk, but it is subject to various financial covenants, including a minimum liquidity requirement of $2.0 million and a maximum total liabilities limit of $45.0 million. Recent events affecting the company include the issuance of ASU 2024-03 by the FASB, which requires additional expense disaggregation disclosures. The company has also faced the impact of the Maui wildfires in 2023, which could affect its business operations and financial condition. The company's forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties, including natural disasters, macroeconomic conditions, and real estate market fluctuations.
Business. Maui Land & Pineapple Co Inc operates as a commercial bank, providing financial services and managing real estate investments in Hawaii, with a focus on land development and water resources.
Classification. The company is classified under the industry "Banks" within the business sector "Banking & Investment Services" with a confidence level of 0.81, based on rule-based classification.
- Maui Land & Pineapple Co Inc is currently experiencing a net loss and negative operating cash flow, indicating financial distress.
- The company's liquidity position is low, with a current ratio of 1.38 and a cash and equivalents balance of $3.85 million.
- The company's profitability is below industry norms, with a return on equity of -6.42% and a return on assets of -4.3%.
- The company's revenue is heavily concentrated in Hawaii, making it vulnerable to regional economic downturns and natural disasters.
- The company faces challenges in completing land development projects within forecasted time and budget expectations.
- The company has a medium level of dilution risk, with the diluted share count being moderately above the basic share count.
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- # RATIONALES
- Diluted share count is moderately above the basic share count.