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Touax SCA maintains a capital structure with a high debt-to-equity ratio of 5.35, indicating significant leverage. The company's liquidity position is moderate, as evidenced by a current ratio of 1.17 and only 7.28 million EUR in cash and equivalents. The free cash flow of 31.74 million EUR supports operational flexibility, but the negative net cash position after subtracting total debt raises concerns about short-term liquidity. Profitability metrics show a return on equity of 2.45% and a return on assets of 0.3%, both below the typical thresholds for the transportation industry. The operating margin of 11.57% (calculated from operating income of 21.12 million EUR on revenue of 182.37 million EUR) is modest, suggesting limited efficiency in converting revenue into profit. The company's revenue is distributed across four segments: River Barge transportation, Shipping Container leasing, Modular Building leasing, and freight railcar leasing. While the geographic exposure spans France, Switzerland, Singapore, Hong Kong, Spain, and Slovakia, the report does not provide specific revenue concentration figures, making it difficult to assess the risk of over-reliance on any single region. Looking ahead, the company's growth trajectory is uncertain. The current fiscal year's revenue of 182.37 million EUR represents a modest increase from the analyst-estimated 161.5 million EUR. However, without specific outlook figures for the next fiscal year, it is challenging to determine the pace of growth or contraction. The risk assessment highlights medium liquidity risk and low dilution risk. The company's capital structure is heavily leveraged, with long-term debt of 373.25 million EUR, which could pose a challenge if interest rates rise or if the company faces unexpected operational costs. The risk assessment does not mention any dilution sources, suggesting that the company has not issued additional shares recently or disclosed plans for future share issuance. Recent events and filings do not provide specific details about the company's strategic moves or operational changes. The absence of recent transcripts or filings makes it difficult to assess the company's current strategic direction or any new initiatives that might impact its financial performance.
Business. Touax SCA operates in the transportation industry, providing river barge transportation, shipping container leasing, modular building leasing, and freight railcar leasing services, primarily in France and other European countries.
Classification. Touax SCA is classified under the Industrials economic sector, Transportation business sector, and Marine Port Services industry with a confidence level of 0.92.
- Touax SCA has a high debt-to-equity ratio, indicating a leveraged capital structure.
- The company's return on equity and return on assets are below typical industry benchmarks.
- Revenue is generated from multiple segments, but the report does not specify geographic revenue concentration.
- The company's liquidity position is moderate, with a current ratio of 1.17 and limited cash reserves.
- The risk assessment indicates medium liquidity risk and low dilution risk.
- Recent events and filings do not provide detailed insights into the company's strategic direction.
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- Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.