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INDICATIVE · SAMPLE DATA
DAPH56

Development and Engineering Consultants Co SAE

Construction & EngineeringVerified

The company maintains a liquidity position with a current ratio of 1.36, indicating moderate short-term solvency, and holds EGP 352.03 million in cash and equivalents. However, its operating cash flow is negative at EGP -266.48 million, and free cash flow is limited at EGP 18.79 million, suggesting reliance on non-operational cash flows to fund operations. Profitability metrics show a return on equity of 7.46% and a return on assets of 1.34%, both below the industry median for Construction & Engineering firms. The company’s operating income of EGP 6.91 million and net income of EGP 53.12 million reflect modest profitability, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.69 indicating moderate leverage. The company’s revenue is concentrated in real estate and engineering services, with no disclosed geographic diversification. All operations are based in Egypt, exposing the firm to local economic and regulatory risks. Revenue growth is constrained, with no disclosed historical growth rates or forward-looking guidance. The company’s capital expenditure of EGP -46.35 million suggests a reduction in investment, potentially signaling a slowdown in project development. Risk factors include medium liquidity risk due to negative operating cash flow and a net cash position that is negative after subtracting total debt. Dilution risk is low, with no near-term pressure from share issuance or convertible debt. Recent filings indicate a last actual EPS of -0.72 EGP, reflecting a loss per share, and no recent transcripts or press releases have been disclosed to provide further insight into operational performance.

30-day price · DAPH+13.06 (+17.2%)
Low$62.22High$96.00Close$89.06As of14 May, 00:00 UTC
Profile
CompanyDevelopment and Engineering Consultants Co SAE
TickerDAPH.CA
SectorIndustrials
BusinessIndustrial & Commercial Services
Industry groupIndustrial & Commercial Services
IndustryConstruction & Engineering
AI analysis

Business. Development and Engineering Consultants Co SAE provides engineering services and real estate contracting in Egypt, generating revenue through project planning, design, implementation, and real estate investment activities.

Classification. The company is classified under the Industrials sector, Industrial & Commercial Services business sector, and Construction & Engineering industry, with a confidence level of 0.92.

The company maintains a liquidity position with a current ratio of 1.36, indicating moderate short-term solvency, and holds EGP 352.03 million in cash and equivalents. However, its operating cash flow is negative at EGP -266.48 million, and free cash flow is limited at EGP 18.79 million, suggesting reliance on non-operational cash flows to fund operations. Profitability metrics show a return on equity of 7.46% and a return on assets of 1.34%, both below the industry median for Construction & Engineering firms. The company’s operating income of EGP 6.91 million and net income of EGP 53.12 million reflect modest profitability, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.69 indicating moderate leverage. The company’s revenue is concentrated in real estate and engineering services, with no disclosed geographic diversification. All operations are based in Egypt, exposing the firm to local economic and regulatory risks. Revenue growth is constrained, with no disclosed historical growth rates or forward-looking guidance. The company’s capital expenditure of EGP -46.35 million suggests a reduction in investment, potentially signaling a slowdown in project development. Risk factors include medium liquidity risk due to negative operating cash flow and a net cash position that is negative after subtracting total debt. Dilution risk is low, with no near-term pressure from share issuance or convertible debt. Recent filings indicate a last actual EPS of -0.72 EGP, reflecting a loss per share, and no recent transcripts or press releases have been disclosed to provide further insight into operational performance.
Key takeaways
  • The company has a moderate debt-to-equity ratio but faces liquidity challenges due to negative operating cash flow.
  • Profitability is below industry medians, with ROE and ROA at 7.46% and 1.34%, respectively.
  • Revenue is concentrated in Egypt, increasing exposure to local economic and regulatory risks.
  • Capital expenditure has declined, potentially signaling reduced investment in growth projects.
  • Dilution risk is low, but liquidity risk remains a concern due to negative net cash after debt.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyEGP
Revenue$215.2M
Gross profit$83.6M
Operating income$6.9M
Net income$53.1M
R&D
SG&A
D&A
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Operating cash flow-$266.5M
CapEx-$46.4M
Free cash flow$18.8M
Total assets$3.97B
Total liabilities$3.25B
Total equity$711.6M
Cash & equivalents$352.0M
Long-term debt$491.0M
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$711.6M
Net cash-$139.0M
Current ratio1.4
Debt/Equity0.7
ROA1.3%
ROE7.5%
Cash conversion-5.0%
CapEx/Revenue-21.5%
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
MetricDAPHActivity
Op margin3.2%9.5% medp25 4.9% · p75 12.7%bottom quartile
Net margin24.7%6.3% medp25 2.4% · p75 8.5%top quartile
Gross margin38.9%17.3% medp25 11.8% · p75 27.4%top quartile
CapEx / revenue-21.5%2.4% medp25 1.1% · p75 3.3%bottom quartile
Debt / equity69.0%49.8% medp25 35.3% · p75 104.1%above median
Observations
IR observations
Last actual EPS-0.72 EGP
Source data
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Source: analysis-pipeline (hybrid)Generated: 2026-05-03 12:17 UTCJob: 72eaa639