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INDICATIVE · SAMPLE DATA
DIAL58

Dialight PLC

Electrical Components & EquipmentVerified

Dialight's capital structure shows a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.76, indicating moderate leverage relative to equity. The company's liquidity position is mixed, with $7.9 million in cash and equivalents but $35.7 million in long-term debt, resulting in a net cash deficit. The current ratio of 1.96 suggests the company can cover short-term obligations, but free cash flow is negative at -$13.3 million, signaling potential reinvestment or debt servicing challenges. Profitability metrics are weak, with a return on equity of -29.4% and a return on assets of -10.5%, both significantly below industry norms for electrical equipment firms. Operating income is negative at -$11.6 million, and net income is -$13.8 million, reflecting operational inefficiencies or declining demand. Geographic and segment exposure is not explicitly detailed in the financial snapshot, but the company's focus on industrial and infrastructure lighting implies exposure to global manufacturing and construction cycles. Revenue concentration in specific regions or clients is not disclosed, limiting visibility into geographic risk. Growth trajectory is uncertain, with no explicit outlook provided for the current or next fiscal year. Historical revenue of $183.5 million shows no clear upward or downward trend, but negative operating and net income suggest pressure on margins or volume. Risk factors include liquidity constraints and negative net cash, which could limit operational flexibility. Dilution risk is assessed as low, with no significant changes in shares outstanding between basic and diluted counts. However, the company's negative free cash flow and operating losses may necessitate future financing, potentially increasing dilution risk. Recent events include a consistent price target of $390.00 from analysts, with a strong-buy recommendation from one analyst and no buy or hold ratings. This suggests limited near-term upside consensus, though the lack of bearish ratings indicates some confidence in the company's long-term potential.

30-day price · DIAL+9.00 (+3.1%)
Low$274.00High$300.00Close$295.00As of15 May, 00:00 UTC
Profile
CompanyDialight PLC
TickerDIAL.L
SectorIndustrials
BusinessIndustrial Goods
Industry groupIndustrial Goods
IndustryElectrical Components & Equipment
AI analysis

Business. Dialight PLC designs, develops, and sells high-intensity LED lighting solutions for industrial, commercial, and infrastructure applications.

Classification. Dialight is classified in the industry "Electrical Components & Equipment" under the business sector "Industrial Goods" with 92% confidence.

Dialight's capital structure shows a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.76, indicating moderate leverage relative to equity. The company's liquidity position is mixed, with $7.9 million in cash and equivalents but $35.7 million in long-term debt, resulting in a net cash deficit. The current ratio of 1.96 suggests the company can cover short-term obligations, but free cash flow is negative at -$13.3 million, signaling potential reinvestment or debt servicing challenges. Profitability metrics are weak, with a return on equity of -29.4% and a return on assets of -10.5%, both significantly below industry norms for electrical equipment firms. Operating income is negative at -$11.6 million, and net income is -$13.8 million, reflecting operational inefficiencies or declining demand. Geographic and segment exposure is not explicitly detailed in the financial snapshot, but the company's focus on industrial and infrastructure lighting implies exposure to global manufacturing and construction cycles. Revenue concentration in specific regions or clients is not disclosed, limiting visibility into geographic risk. Growth trajectory is uncertain, with no explicit outlook provided for the current or next fiscal year. Historical revenue of $183.5 million shows no clear upward or downward trend, but negative operating and net income suggest pressure on margins or volume. Risk factors include liquidity constraints and negative net cash, which could limit operational flexibility. Dilution risk is assessed as low, with no significant changes in shares outstanding between basic and diluted counts. However, the company's negative free cash flow and operating losses may necessitate future financing, potentially increasing dilution risk. Recent events include a consistent price target of $390.00 from analysts, with a strong-buy recommendation from one analyst and no buy or hold ratings. This suggests limited near-term upside consensus, though the lack of bearish ratings indicates some confidence in the company's long-term potential.
Key takeaways
  • Dialight operates in the electrical components and equipment industry with a focus on industrial lighting solutions.
  • The company is currently unprofitable, with negative operating and net income, and weak returns on equity and assets.
  • Liquidity is constrained by negative free cash flow and a net cash deficit despite a moderate current ratio.
  • Analysts have issued a strong-buy recommendation, but consensus price targets are limited to a single value, indicating low volatility in expectations.
  • The company's capital structure is moderately leveraged, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.76.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyUSD
Revenue$183.5M
Gross profit$66.5M
Operating income-$11.6M
Net income-$13.8M
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow$7.9M
CapEx-$8.0M
Free cash flow-$13.3M
Total assets$131.9M
Total liabilities$85.0M
Total equity$46.9M
Cash & equivalents$7.9M
Long-term debt$35.7M
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$46.9M
Net cash-$27.8M
Current ratio2.0
Debt/Equity0.8
ROA-10.5%
ROE-29.4%
Cash conversion-57.0%
CapEx/Revenue-4.4%
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 Goods · cohort 2404 companies
MetricDIALActivity
Op margin-6.3%6.1% medp25 1.1% · p75 11.6%bottom quartile
Net margin-7.5%4.9% medp25 0.8% · p75 9.7%bottom quartile
Gross margin36.2%24.1% medp25 16.2% · p75 33.5%top quartile
R&D / revenue2.0% medp25 1.6% · p75 3.0%
CapEx / revenue-4.4%-3.9% medp25 -8.6% · p75 -1.8%below median
Debt / equity76.0%24.0% medp25 5.4% · p75 59.8%top quartile
Observations
IR observations
Mean price target390.00 USD
Median price target390.00 USD
High price target390.00 USD
Low price target390.00 USD
Mean recommendation1.00 (1=strong buy, 5=strong sell)
Strong-buy count1.00
Buy count0.00
Hold count0.00
Sell count0.00
Strong-sell count0.00
Mean EPS estimate0.11 USD
Last actual EPS0.04 USD
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