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INDICATIVE · SAMPLE DATA
CRIT60

Critical Holdings Bhd

Construction & EngineeringVerified

Critical Holdings Bhd maintains a strong liquidity position with a current ratio of 1.74, indicating the company can cover its short-term liabilities with its short-term assets. The company's liquidity_fpt is supported by a positive free cash flow of MYR 28,021,710, which suggests the firm generates sufficient cash to fund operations and potentially return value to shareholders. However, the company's net cash position is negative after subtracting total debt, which could pose a liquidity risk if cash flow were to decline. In terms of profitability, Critical Holdings Bhd reports a return on equity (ROE) of 31.31% and a return on assets (ROA) of 13.56%, both of which are strong indicators of efficient use of equity and assets to generate profit. These figures are well above the typical thresholds for the construction and engineering industry, suggesting the company is outperforming its peers in terms of profitability and asset utilization. The company's revenue is primarily concentrated in the MEP engineering solutions and maintenance services segments, with a significant portion of its business tied to the semiconductor industry. This concentration may expose the company to sector-specific risks, such as fluctuations in demand from semiconductor manufacturers or changes in regulatory requirements affecting the industry. Critical Holdings Bhd's growth trajectory is supported by a positive free cash flow and a relatively low capital expenditure of MYR -719,500, indicating that the company is not heavily investing in new projects or expansions. The company's revenue of MYR 328,922,850 suggests a stable business model, but the lack of significant capital expenditure may limit future growth opportunities. The company's risk assessment indicates a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk. The low dilution risk is supported by the fact that the number of shares outstanding has not changed between basic and diluted shares, suggesting no imminent threat of share dilution. However, the company's net cash position being negative after subtracting total debt could be a concern if cash flow were to decline. Recent events and filings do not indicate any significant changes in the company's operations or financial position. The company's financial snapshot and valuation metrics suggest a stable and profitable business, but investors should monitor the company's liquidity position and cash flow generation to ensure continued financial health.

30-day price · CRIT+0.31 (+51.7%)
Low$0.55High$0.91Close$0.90As of17 May, 00:00 UTC
Profile
CompanyCritical Holdings Bhd
TickerCRIT.KL
SectorIndustrials
BusinessIndustrial & Commercial Services
Industry groupIndustrial & Commercial Services
IndustryConstruction & Engineering
AI analysis

Business. Critical Holdings Bhd provides mechanical, electrical, and process utilities (MEP) engineering solutions and maintenance services, primarily serving the semiconductor industry and other sectors.

Classification. Critical Holdings Bhd is classified under the Industrials sector, specifically in the Industrial & Commercial Services business sector, with a confidence level of 0.92.

Critical Holdings Bhd maintains a strong liquidity position with a current ratio of 1.74, indicating the company can cover its short-term liabilities with its short-term assets. The company's liquidity_fpt is supported by a positive free cash flow of MYR 28,021,710, which suggests the firm generates sufficient cash to fund operations and potentially return value to shareholders. However, the company's net cash position is negative after subtracting total debt, which could pose a liquidity risk if cash flow were to decline. In terms of profitability, Critical Holdings Bhd reports a return on equity (ROE) of 31.31% and a return on assets (ROA) of 13.56%, both of which are strong indicators of efficient use of equity and assets to generate profit. These figures are well above the typical thresholds for the construction and engineering industry, suggesting the company is outperforming its peers in terms of profitability and asset utilization. The company's revenue is primarily concentrated in the MEP engineering solutions and maintenance services segments, with a significant portion of its business tied to the semiconductor industry. This concentration may expose the company to sector-specific risks, such as fluctuations in demand from semiconductor manufacturers or changes in regulatory requirements affecting the industry. Critical Holdings Bhd's growth trajectory is supported by a positive free cash flow and a relatively low capital expenditure of MYR -719,500, indicating that the company is not heavily investing in new projects or expansions. The company's revenue of MYR 328,922,850 suggests a stable business model, but the lack of significant capital expenditure may limit future growth opportunities. The company's risk assessment indicates a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk. The low dilution risk is supported by the fact that the number of shares outstanding has not changed between basic and diluted shares, suggesting no imminent threat of share dilution. However, the company's net cash position being negative after subtracting total debt could be a concern if cash flow were to decline. Recent events and filings do not indicate any significant changes in the company's operations or financial position. The company's financial snapshot and valuation metrics suggest a stable and profitable business, but investors should monitor the company's liquidity position and cash flow generation to ensure continued financial health.
Key takeaways
  • Critical Holdings Bhd has a strong liquidity position with a current ratio of 1.74 and a positive free cash flow of MYR 28,021,710.
  • The company's profitability is robust, with a return on equity of 31.31% and a return on assets of 13.56%.
  • Revenue is primarily concentrated in the MEP engineering solutions and maintenance services segments, with a significant portion tied to the semiconductor industry.
  • The company's growth trajectory is supported by a positive free cash flow, but the lack of significant capital expenditure may limit future growth opportunities.
  • The company's risk assessment indicates a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk.
  • # RATIONALES
  • **margin_outlook_rationale**: The company's strong gross profit margin and operating margin suggest that it is efficiently managing its costs and generating healthy profits.
  • **rd_outlook_rationale**: There is no specific information provided about the company's research and development activities or their expected impact on future performance.
Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyMYR
Revenue$328.9M
Gross profit$49.6M
Operating income$37.4M
Net income$27.9M
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow$38.5M
CapEx-$719.5k
Free cash flow$28.0M
Total assets$205.7M
Total liabilities$116.6M
Total equity$89.1M
Cash & equivalents
Long-term debt$4.8M
Annual history (last 5)
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Quarterly history (last 4)
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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$89.1M
Net cash-$4.8M
Current ratio1.7
Debt/Equity0.1
ROA13.6%
ROE31.3%
Cash conversion1.4%
CapEx/Revenue-0.2%
SBC/Revenue
Asset intensity
Dilution ratio0.0%
Risk assessment
Dilution riskLow
Liquidity riskMedium
  • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
Industry benchmarks
Activity: Industrial & Commercial Services · cohort 5 companies
MetricCRITActivity
Op margin11.4%9.5% medp25 4.9% · p75 12.7%above median
Net margin8.5%6.3% medp25 2.4% · p75 8.5%above median
Gross margin15.1%17.3% medp25 11.8% · p75 27.4%below median
CapEx / revenue-0.2%2.4% medp25 1.1% · p75 3.3%bottom quartile
Debt / equity5.0%49.8% medp25 35.3% · p75 104.1%bottom quartile
Observations
IR observations
Mean price target1.16 MYR
Median price target1.16 MYR
High price target1.20 MYR
Low price target1.12 MYR
Mean recommendation1.50 (1=strong buy, 5=strong sell)
Strong-buy count1.00
Buy count1.00
Hold count0.00
Sell count0.00
Strong-sell count0.00
Mean EPS estimate0.08 MYR
Mean revenue estimate350,950,000 MYR
Source data
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