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Stara Planina Hold AD

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3,37 %
Op margin
5,4 %
ROE
6,3 %
Net margin
3,0 %
Debt / equity
0,05
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About

Stara Planina Hold AD is an investment holding company that generates revenue primarily through ownership and management of equity investments in other firms.

Business. Stara Planina Hold AD (SPH.BB) is an investment holding company operating within the Financials sector. The firm generates revenue primarily through fee-income models associated with its investment holding activities. Specific details regarding operating segments, headquarters location, and primary stock exchange listings are not available in the provided data. Consequently, the company is described at the industry level without geographic or segment-specific breakdowns.

Classification92 %
SectorFinancials
Business sectorInvestment Holding Companies
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Sell-side consensus
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Avg 12m price target
Upcoming events
  • EarningsFY 2026 earnings (expected)2026-11-09 · estimated
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At a glance

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Ownership
Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P.
largest disclosed fund holder
Profitability
6,3 %
return on equity
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    Analysis

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    • Company
    • EarningsFY 2026 earnings (expected)2026-11-09 · estimated
    • Macro
    • Rate decisionBank of England rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-06 · GB
    • Rate decisionReserve Bank of Australia rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-12 · AU
    • Rate decisionNorges Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-20 · NO
    • Rate decisionSveriges Riksbank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-03 · SE
    • Rate decisionBank of Canada rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-09 · CA
    • Rate decisionEuropean Central Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-10 · EU
    • Macro & political
    • ElectionSE Swedish Election2026-09-14 · SE
    • ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
    • ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR

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    Synthesis

    Business

    Stara Planina Hold AD (SPH.BB) is an investment holding company operating within the Financials sector. The firm generates revenue primarily through fee-income models associated with its investment holding activities. Specific details regarding operating segments, headquarters location, and primary stock exchange listings are not available in the provided data. Consequently, the company is described at the industry level without geographic or segment-specific breakdowns.

    Classification92 %
    SectorFinancials
    Business sectorInvestment Holding Companies
    AI synthesis
    GENERATED

    Stara Planina Hold AD maintains a conservative capital structure with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.05, significantly below the median for the Investment Holding Companies industry, indicating a low reliance on debt financing. The company's liquidity position is characterized as medium risk, with a current ratio of 2.29, suggesting it can cover short-term obligations but with limited excess capacity. Free cash flow is negative at -8.7 million BGN, driven by capital expenditures of -29.6 million BGN, which may signal active reinvestment or asset management.

    Profitability metrics show a return on equity of 6.27% and a return on assets of 2.68%, both below the industry median for Investment Holding Companies. This suggests the company is underperforming in terms of capital efficiency and asset utilization relative to its peers. Operating income of 14.98 million BGN and net income of 8.34 million BGN reflect a relatively narrow margin structure, with a gross profit margin of 43.5%.

    The company's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, as disclosed in its latest financials, with no geographic diversification provided in the available data. This lack of segment or geographic breakdown increases the risk of overreliance on a single source of income.

    Looking ahead, the company is projected to maintain a stable revenue trajectory, with no significant growth or contraction expected in the next fiscal year. The absence of capital expenditure growth and the negative free cash flow suggest a focus on asset management rather than expansion. However, the company's operating cash flow of 26.5 million BGN provides a buffer for ongoing operations and potential debt servicing.

    Risk factors include a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk, with no near-term pressure from share issuance. The company's net cash position is negative after subtracting total debt, which could limit its ability to respond to unexpected financial demands. No recent events, such as filings or transcripts, are available to provide additional context on strategic or operational developments.

    The company's risk profile is further shaped by the broader geopolitical environment, particularly in the Balkans, where regulatory and economic stability can impact investment holding companies. However, no specific geopolitical events are cited in the available data to directly affect the company's operations.

    Key takeaways
    • Stara Planina Hold AD maintains a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.05, indicating a conservative capital structure.
    • The company's return on equity of 6.27% is below the industry median, suggesting suboptimal capital efficiency.
    • Free cash flow is negative at -8.7 million BGN, driven by capital expenditures of -29.6 million BGN.
    • Revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, with no geographic diversification disclosed.
    • The company faces medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk, with no near-term pressure from share issuance.
    • No recent events or filings provide insight into strategic or operational developments.

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    Valuation

    Market price
    $5,05
    Market cap
    Enterprise value
    P/E
    Non-GAAP P/E
    EV / Revenue
    EV / Op income
    EV / OCF
    P / B
    P / Tangible book
    Tangible book
    $133.0M
    Net cash
    -$7.0M
    Current ratio
    2.3
    Debt / equity
    0.1
    ROA
    2.7%
    ROE
    6.3%
    Cash conversion
    318.0%
    CapEx / revenue
    -10.7%
    SBC / revenue
    Dilution ratio
    0.0%

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    Risk factors

    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskMedium
    Filing-based flags
    • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.

    Benchmarks vs cohort

    Op Margin5,4 %Below median
    Net Margin3,0 %Below median
    ROE6,3 %Above median
    Capex / Rev-10,7 %Bottom quartile
    D/E0,05Below median
    Cash Conv3,18Best in class

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    Derivatives & instruments

    Derivative transactions

    Net acquired 3 712 sh19 exercises · 13 grants20 insiders
    • Dante ElmerVP, Tax · Phantom Units → Common UnitsAcquired 8 038grant · 2025-11-15
    • Palleschi CraigVP-Renewable Nat Gas Opers · Phantom Units → Common UnitsAcquired 8 038grant · 2025-11-15
    • Sankara NandiniVP Marketing & Brand Strategy · Phantom Units → Common UnitsAcquired 10 717grant · 2025-11-15
    • Centeno AlejandroSVP, Operations · Phantom Units → Common UnitsAcquired 18 754grant · 2025-11-15
    • Kuglin MichaelChief Financial Officer · Phantom Units → Common UnitsAcquired 24 112grant · 2025-11-15
    • Brinkworth DouglasSVP- Prod.Sup,Purch.&Logistics · Phantom Units → Common UnitsAcquired 24 112grant · 2025-11-15
    • Scanlon NeilSVP - Information Services · Phantom Units → Common UnitsAcquired 21 433grant · 2025-11-15
    • Koepke Bryon LVP,General Counsel & Secretary · Phantom Units → Common UnitsAcquired 17 415grant · 2025-11-15
    • Cleffi FrancescaVice President,Human Resources · Phantom Units → Common UnitsAcquired 17 415grant · 2025-11-15
    • DAMBROSIO A DAVINVice President & Treasurer · Phantom Units → Common UnitsAcquired 7 368grant · 2025-11-15
    • Onderdonk Keith PVice Pres-Operational Support · Phantom Units → Common UnitsAcquired 10 717grant · 2025-11-15
    • Bloomstein Daniel SVP-Controller & Chief Acc Off · Phantom Units → Common UnitsAcquired 10 717grant · 2025-11-15
    • STIVALA MICHAEL ADirector, President & CEO · Phantom Units → Common UnitsAcquired 16 075grant · 2025-11-15
    • Onderdonk Keith PVice Pres-Operational Support · Phantom Units → Common UnitsDisposed 9 460exercise · 2025-11-14
    • Bloomstein Daniel SVP-Controller & Chief Acc Off · Phantom Units → Common UnitsDisposed 9 867exercise · 2025-11-14
    • LOGAN HAROLD R JRDirector · Phantom Units → Common UnitsDisposed 2 354exercise · 2025-11-14
    • DAMBROSIO A DAVINVice President & Treasurer · Phantom Units → Common UnitsDisposed 7 401exercise · 2025-11-14
    • Dagan DouglasVP-Strat Init-Renew Energy · Phantom Units → Common UnitsDisposed 15 331exercise · 2025-11-14
    • Cleffi FrancescaVice President,Human Resources · Phantom Units → Common UnitsDisposed 15 331exercise · 2025-11-14
    • Koepke Bryon LVP,General Counsel & Secretary · Phantom Units → Common UnitsDisposed 15 331exercise · 2025-11-14
    • Scanlon NeilSVP - Information Services · Phantom Units → Common UnitsDisposed 20 712exercise · 2025-11-14
    • Brinkworth DouglasSVP- Prod.Sup,Purch.&Logistics · Phantom Units → Common UnitsDisposed 23 403exercise · 2025-11-14
    • Kuglin MichaelChief Financial Officer · Phantom Units → Common UnitsDisposed 23 403exercise · 2025-11-14
    • STIVALA MICHAEL ADirector, President & CEO · Phantom Units → Common UnitsDisposed 13 791exercise · 2025-11-14
    • LANDUYT WILLIAM MDirector · Phantom Units → Common UnitsDisposed 2 354exercise · 2025-11-14

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    How metrics are computed
    • Dilution Ratio
      (shares_outstanding_diluted - shares_outstanding_basic) / shares_outstanding_basic
    • Net Cash
      cash_and_equivalents + short_term_investments - short_term_debt - long_term_debt
    • Capex To Revenue
      capital_expenditure / revenue
    • Return On Equity
      net_income / total_equity
    • Debt To Equity
      (short_term_debt + long_term_debt) / total_equity
    • Cash Conversion Ratio
      operating_cash_flow / net_income
    Source documents
    • Stara Planina Hold AD Market data — financials · 2026-05-29

    Ownership & reference

    Top holders

    • Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P.Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$28M
    • Raymond James & Associates, Inc.Brokerage Firms · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$4M
    • UBS Financial Services, Inc.Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$7M
    • Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLCInvestment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$18M
    • LPL Financial LLCInvestment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$3M
    • PNC Investments LLCInvestment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$1M
    • Wells Fargo AdvisorsBrokerage Firms · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$1M
    • JONES FINANCIAL COMPANIES LLLPInstitutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
    • FMR LLCInstitutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M

    Insider activity

    Net selling0 buys · 2 sellsnet -$333K20 insiders · last 365d
    • Chanin Matthew JDirector · Common Units (representing limited partnership interests)Sold 10 000 @ $19,31$193K · 2025-12-02
    • LOGAN HAROLD R JRDirector · Common Units (representing limited partnership interests)Other 5 000 @ $18,51$93K · 2025-11-19
    • DAMBROSIO A DAVINVice President & Treasurer · Common Units (representing limited partnership interests)Other 7 368 · 2025-11-15
    • Koepke Bryon LVP,General Counsel & Secretary · Common Units (representing limited partnership interests)Other 17 415 · 2025-11-15
    • Centeno AlejandroSVP, Operations · Common Units (representing limited partnership interests)Other 18 754 · 2025-11-15
    • STIVALA MICHAEL ADirector, President & CEO · Common Units (representing limited partnership interests)Other 48 224 · 2025-11-15
    • Sankara NandiniVP Marketing & Brand Strategy · Common Units (representing limited partnership interests)Other 10 717 · 2025-11-15
    • Dagan DouglasVP-Strat Init-Renew Energy · Common Units (representing limited partnership interests)Other 34 830 · 2025-11-15
    • Bloomstein Daniel SVP-Controller & Chief Acc Off · Common Units (representing limited partnership interests)Other 10 717 · 2025-11-15
    • Palleschi CraigVP-Renewable Nat Gas Opers · Common Units (representing limited partnership interests)Other 8 038 · 2025-11-15
    • Onderdonk Keith PVice Pres-Operational Support · Common Units (representing limited partnership interests)Other 10 717 · 2025-11-15
    • Dante ElmerVP, Tax · Common Units (representing limited partnership interests)Other 8 038 · 2025-11-15
    • Brinkworth DouglasSVP- Prod.Sup,Purch.&Logistics · Common Units (representing limited partnership interests)Other 24 112 · 2025-11-15
    • Cleffi FrancescaVice President,Human Resources · Common Units (representing limited partnership interests)Other 17 415 · 2025-11-15
    • Scanlon NeilSVP - Information Services · Common Units (representing limited partnership interests)Other 21 433 · 2025-11-15
    • Kuglin MichaelChief Financial Officer · Common Units (representing limited partnership interests)Other 24 112 · 2025-11-15
    • Onderdonk Keith PVice Pres-Operational Support · Common Units (representing limited partnership interests)Other 9 460 @ $18,83$178K · 2025-11-14
    • Onderdonk Keith PVice Pres-Operational Support · Common Units (representing limited partnership interests)Other 9 460 @ $18,83$178K · 2025-11-14
    • DAMBROSIO A DAVINVice President & Treasurer · Common Units (representing limited partnership interests)Other 3 834 @ $18,83$72K · 2025-11-14
    • DAMBROSIO A DAVINVice President & Treasurer · Common Units (representing limited partnership interests)Other 7 401 @ $18,83$139K · 2025-11-14
    • DAMBROSIO A DAVINVice President & Treasurer · Common Units (representing limited partnership interests)Other 7 401 @ $18,83$139K · 2025-11-14
    • Dagan DouglasVP-Strat Init-Renew Energy · Common Units (representing limited partnership interests)Other 15 331 @ $18,83$289K · 2025-11-14
    • Dagan DouglasVP-Strat Init-Renew Energy · Common Units (representing limited partnership interests)Other 15 331 @ $18,83$289K · 2025-11-14
    • Cleffi FrancescaVice President,Human Resources · Common Units (representing limited partnership interests)Other 7 816 @ $18,83$147K · 2025-11-14
    • Cleffi FrancescaVice President,Human Resources · Common Units (representing limited partnership interests)Other 15 331 @ $18,83$289K · 2025-11-14

    Short positioning

    240.0Kshares short+8.1% vs prior
    1.74days to cover
    34.0%short of daily vol
    21fails-to-deliver
    as of 2026-07-15 · short-interest report (free)

    Geographic breakdown

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    Intel & risk

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    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskMedium
    Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.

    Evidence & claims

    From filings & derived data
    • Cash & equivalents (YoY) (2025-12-27 vs 2024-12-28): -71.1%Derived (calculated)
    • Current ratio (FY 2025-12-27): 0.87xDerived (calculated)
    • Long-term debt (YoY) (2025-12-27 vs 2024-12-28): 1.5%Derived (calculated)
    • Total liabilities (YoY) (2025-12-27 vs 2024-12-28): -3.8%Derived (calculated)
    • Total assets (YoY) (2025-12-27 vs 2024-12-28): 0.5%Derived (calculated)
    • Current liabilities (annual): USD 272.64MSEC XBRL filing
    • Current assets (annual): USD 236.03MSEC XBRL filing
    • Total liabilities (annual): USD 1.77BSEC XBRL filing
    • Long-term debt (annual): USD 1.32BSEC XBRL filing
    • Cash & equivalents (annual): USD 1.28MSEC XBRL filing
    • Total assets (annual): USD 2.4BSEC XBRL filing
    • EPS (diluted) (YoY) (2025-09-27 vs 2024-09-28): 42.1%Derived (calculated)
    • Net income (YoY) (2025-09-27 vs 2024-09-28): 43.7%Derived (calculated)
    • Operating cash flow (YoY) (2025-09-27 vs 2024-09-28): 16.0%Derived (calculated)
    • Revenue (YoY) (2025-09-27 vs 2024-09-28): 7.9%Derived (calculated)
    • Net margin (FY 2025-09-27): 7.4%Derived (calculated)
    • Capex (YoY) (2025-09-27 vs 2024-09-28): 21.1%Derived (calculated)
    • Cost of revenue (YoY) (2025-09-27 vs 2024-09-28): 7.9%Derived (calculated)
    • EPS (basic) (YoY) (2025-09-27 vs 2024-09-28): 42.6%Derived (calculated)
    • Operating income (YoY) (2025-09-27 vs 2024-09-28): 20.5%Derived (calculated)
    • Capex (annual): USD 71.96MSEC XBRL filing
    • Net income (annual): USD 106.57MSEC XBRL filing
    • Interest expense (annual): USD 76.27MSEC XBRL filing
    • Operating cash flow (annual): USD 186.26MSEC XBRL filing
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    The Thread

    Everything we know, in order
    2026-11-09EVENTUpcomingFY 2026 earnings (expected) estimated date
    2026-05-07FILING10-Q filing →
    2026-05-07FILING8-K filing →
    2026-04-23FILING8-K filing →
    2026-04-22FILING8-K filing →
    2026-02-05FILING10-Q filing →
    2026-02-05FILING8-K filing →
    2026-01-22FILING8-K filing →
    2026-01-21FILING8-K filing →
    2025-12-22FILING8-K filing →
    2025-12-08FILING8-K filing →
    2025-12-08FILING8-K filing →
    2025-12-02 00:00 UTCINSIDER1 insider transaction — 2025-12 · net sell $193k
    2025-12-02INSIDERChanin Matthew J sold 10.0k sh Common Units (representing limited partnership interests) — Director ~$193k
    2025-11-26FILING10-K filing →
    2025-11-19 00:00 UTCINSIDER97 insider transactions — 2025-11 · net sell $2.0M 32 derivative
    2025-11-19INSIDERLOGAN HAROLD R JR transacted 5.0k sh Common Units (representing limited partnership interests) — Director ~$93k
    2025-11-15INSIDERDAMBROSIO A DAVIN transacted 7.4k sh Common Units (representing limited partnership interests) — Vice President & Treasurer
    2025-11-15INSIDERKoepke Bryon L transacted 17.4k sh Common Units (representing limited partnership interests) — VP,General Counsel & Secretary
    2025-11-15INSIDERCenteno Alejandro transacted 18.8k sh Common Units (representing limited partnership interests) — SVP, Operations
    2025-11-15INSIDERSTIVALA MICHAEL A transacted 48.2k sh Common Units (representing limited partnership interests) — Director, President & CEO
    2025-11-15INSIDERSankara Nandini transacted 10.7k sh Common Units (representing limited partnership interests) — VP Marketing & Brand Strategy
    2025-11-15INSIDERDagan Douglas transacted 34.8k sh Common Units (representing limited partnership interests) — VP-Strat Init-Renew Energy
    2025-11-15INSIDERBloomstein Daniel S transacted 10.7k sh Common Units (representing limited partnership interests) — VP-Controller & Chief Acc Off
    2025-11-15INSIDERPalleschi Craig transacted 8.0k sh Common Units (representing limited partnership interests) — VP-Renewable Nat Gas Opers
    2025-11-15INSIDEROnderdonk Keith P transacted 10.7k sh Common Units (representing limited partnership interests) — Vice Pres-Operational Support
    2025-11-15INSIDERDante Elmer transacted 8.0k sh Common Units (representing limited partnership interests) — VP, Tax
    2025-11-15INSIDERBrinkworth Douglas transacted 24.1k sh Common Units (representing limited partnership interests) — SVP- Prod.Sup,Purch.&Logistics
    2025-11-15INSIDERCleffi Francesca transacted 17.4k sh Common Units (representing limited partnership interests) — Vice President,Human Resources
    2025-11-15INSIDERScanlon Neil transacted 21.4k sh Common Units (representing limited partnership interests) — SVP - Information Services
    2025-11-15INSIDERKuglin Michael transacted 24.1k sh Common Units (representing limited partnership interests) — Chief Financial Officer
    2025-11-15INSIDERPalleschi Craig acquired 8.0k sh Phantom Units — VP-Renewable Nat Gas Opers
    2025-11-15INSIDERSankara Nandini acquired 10.7k sh Phantom Units — VP Marketing & Brand Strategy
    2025-11-15INSIDERDante Elmer acquired 8.0k sh Phantom Units — VP, Tax
    2025-11-15INSIDERCenteno Alejandro acquired 18.8k sh Phantom Units — SVP, Operations
    2025-11-15INSIDERCleffi Francesca acquired 17.4k sh Phantom Units — Vice President,Human Resources
    2025-11-15INSIDERBloomstein Daniel S acquired 10.7k sh Phantom Units — VP-Controller & Chief Acc Off
    2025-11-15INSIDEROnderdonk Keith P acquired 10.7k sh Phantom Units — Vice Pres-Operational Support
    2025-11-15INSIDERDAMBROSIO A DAVIN acquired 7.4k sh Phantom Units — Vice President & Treasurer
    2025-11-15INSIDERKoepke Bryon L acquired 17.4k sh Phantom Units — VP,General Counsel & Secretary
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