Erbud SA
Erbud's capital structure is characterized by a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.54, indicating a moderate reliance on debt financing. The company holds 289.85 million PLN in cash and equivalents, but its long-term debt of 293.32 million PLN suggests a net cash position that is slightly negative. The liquidity risk is assessed as medium, primarily due to the negative net cash position after subtracting total debt. In terms of profitability, Erbud's return on equity (ROE) is 0.51%, and its return on assets (ROA) is 0.15%, both of which are below the industry median for construction and engineering firms. The company's operating margin is 2.39% (15.37 million PLN operating income on 644.27 million PLN revenue), and its net margin is 0.43% (2.76 million PLN net income on 644.27 million PLN revenue), which are also below the industry average. Erbud's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, as disclosed in its financial statements, with no geographic diversification provided in the available data. This lack of segmental and geographic diversification may expose the company to higher operational and market risks. The company's growth trajectory appears modest, with the most recent actual revenue of 3.26 billion PLN compared to the mean analyst estimate of 3.39 billion PLN for the next reporting period. This suggests a potential for slight revenue growth, but the current operating cash flow is negative at -59.08 million PLN, which could limit the company's ability to fund expansion without external financing. The risk assessment indicates a low potential for dilution, with no significant dilution sources identified in the available data. However, the company's liquidity risk remains a concern due to the negative net cash position. The risk of dilution is further mitigated by the fact that the number of shares outstanding has not changed between basic and diluted shares. Recent events, including the latest financial filing, show a mixed performance with a negative operating cash flow but a positive free cash flow of 14.96 million PLN. The capital expenditure of -4.25 million PLN indicates some level of investment in the business, although it is relatively small in scale.
Business. Erbud SA is a construction and engineering company that provides industrial and commercial services, primarily generating revenue through project-based contracts in the construction sector.
Classification. Erbud is classified under the industry "Construction & Engineering" within the "Industrial & Commercial Services" business sector, with a confidence level of 0.92.
- Erbud has a moderate debt-to-equity ratio of 0.54, but its net cash position is slightly negative.
- The company's ROE and ROA are below the industry median, indicating weaker profitability.
- Revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, with no geographic diversification disclosed.
- Analysts expect modest revenue growth, but the company's operating cash flow is negative.
- The risk of dilution is low, and the number of shares outstanding has not changed between basic and diluted shares.
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- Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.