Changs Ascending Enterprise Co Ltd
Changs Ascending Enterprise Co Ltd has a liquidity risk profile marked by a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt, with a current ratio of 1.25 and zero cash and equivalents, indicating potential short-term financial strain. The company's price-to-book ratio of 5.99 and price-to-tangible-book ratio of 5.99 suggest a premium valuation relative to its book value, while the price-to-earnings ratio of 48.43 and EV/EBITDA of 74.36 indicate a high multiple on earnings and cash flow. Profitability metrics show a return on equity of 12.37% and return on assets of 4.31%, which are below the industry median for Electrical Components & Equipment firms, where ROE typically exceeds 15% and ROA exceeds 6%. Gross profit of TWD 172.35 million and operating income of TWD 46.03 million represent 28.9% and 7.7% of revenue, respectively, indicating moderate gross margins but low operating leverage. The company's revenue is concentrated in domestic and Asian markets, with no disclosed segment breakdown, and no major customers or geographic regions identified in the input data. This lack of segment detail limits visibility into geographic or product concentration risks. Growth trajectory is constrained by a negative operating cash flow of TWD -36.11 million and a free cash flow of TWD 76.76 million, with capital expenditures at TWD -1.90 million. The company's revenue of TWD 596.93 million in the latest period shows no year-over-year growth data, and no forward-looking guidance is provided in the input data. Risk factors include a medium liquidity risk due to the absence of cash and equivalents and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.42, which is above the industry median of 1.0 for Electrical Components & Equipment firms. Dilution risk is assessed as low, with no near-term pressure from share issuance or ATM programs, and no dilution adjustments applied in the valuation. Recent events include no disclosed filings or transcripts in the input data, and no material changes in business operations or strategic direction are noted. The company's technical services and leasing activities remain underreported in the financial snapshot, limiting visibility into non-core revenue streams.
Business. Changs Ascending Enterprise Co Ltd is a Taiwan-based company engaged in the manufacture and distribution of lithium batteries and related materials, including lithium iron phosphate oxide cathode materials, uninterruptible power supply (UPS) devices, and lithium-iron assembled batteries, with applications in robots, golf cars, solar LED, power tools, lawn mowers, lighting systems, and home appliances.
Classification. Changs Ascending Enterprise Co Ltd is classified under the Industrials economic sector, Industrial Goods business sector, and Electrical Components & Equipment industry, with a classification confidence of 0.92.
- Changs Ascending Enterprise Co Ltd is overvalued relative to book and earnings, with a P/B of 5.99 and P/E of 48.43.
- The company's ROE of 12.37% and ROA of 4.31% lag behind industry medians, indicating weak capital efficiency.
- Liquidity is a concern, with zero cash and a negative net cash position after debt.
- Revenue concentration and geographic exposure are opaque due to lack of segment reporting.
- Free cash flow of TWD 76.76 million is offset by negative operating cash flow, suggesting operational inefficiencies.
- No recent strategic or financial events are disclosed, and forward guidance is absent.
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- Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.