Charoong Thai Wire & Cable PCL
Charoong Thai Wire & Cable PCL has a market price of 3.3 THB and a market cap of 1,313,090,737.2 THB, with a price-to-earnings ratio of 12.25 and a price-to-book ratio of 0.33. The company's price-to-tangible-book ratio is also 0.33, indicating a low valuation relative to its book value. The enterprise value to EBITDA ratio is 14.996, and the enterprise value to revenue ratio is 0.34, suggesting a relatively low valuation compared to its revenue. The company's profitability metrics show a return on equity of 2.68% and a return on assets of 1.78%, which are below the industry median for Electrical Components & Equipment. The gross profit margin is 4.72%, and the operating margin is 2.29%, indicating that the company is generating relatively low returns on its operations. The net profit margin is 1.85%, which is also below the industry median. Charoong Thai Wire & Cable PCL's revenue is concentrated across four segments: Power cable, Communication cable, Enameled and non-enameled wire, and Fiber optic cable. The company's geographic exposure is primarily in Thailand, with no significant international revenue disclosed. The company's subsidiaries include CTW-Beta Co., Ltd., Siam Fiber Optics Co., Ltd., and Siam Pacific Electric Wire and Cable Co., Ltd., which contribute to its diversified product portfolio. The company's growth trajectory is mixed, with a current FY outlook showing a revenue of 5,797,488,350 THB and a net income of 107,214,620 THB. The next FY outlook is not provided, but the company's historical revenue and net income suggest a relatively stable performance. The company's operating cash flow is negative at -604,847,430 THB, which is a concern for its liquidity. The company's risk assessment indicates a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk. The key flag is that the company has negative net cash after subtracting total debt, which could impact its ability to meet short-term obligations. The company's debt-to-equity ratio is 0.28, and the current ratio is 2.55, indicating a moderate level of leverage and a strong short-term liquidity position. Recent events and filings show that the company's last actual EPS was -1.57 THB, and the last actual revenue was 8,491,078,000 THB. These figures suggest a challenging earnings performance in the most recent reporting period. The company's capital expenditure is -65,761,290 THB, indicating a reduction in capital spending, which could be a strategic move to conserve cash.
Business. Charoong Thai Wire & Cable PCL is a Thailand-based company engaged in the manufacture and distribution of electric wire and cables, telephone cables, and fiber optic cables under the CTW brand, operating through four segments: Power cable, Communication cable, Enameled and non-enameled wire, and Fiber optic cable.
Classification. Charoong Thai Wire & Cable PCL is classified under the Industrials economic sector, Industrial Goods business sector, and Electrical Components & Equipment industry, with a confidence level of 0.92.
- Charoong Thai Wire & Cable PCL is undervalued based on its price-to-book and price-to-tangible-book ratios.
- The company's profitability metrics are below the industry median, indicating a need for operational improvements.
- The company's revenue is concentrated across four segments, with no significant international exposure.
- The company's liquidity position is medium, with a negative operating cash flow and a current ratio of 2.55.
- The company's recent earnings performance is weak, with a negative EPS and a reduction in capital expenditure.
- The company's risk assessment indicates a low dilution risk but a medium liquidity risk.
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- Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.