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ESPL.NS NSE (India) Marine Freight & Logistics

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Op margin
5 992,4 %
ROE
-27,7 %
Net margin
6 433,5 %
Debt / equity
-0,69
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About

ESPL.NS operates in the Marine Freight & Logistics industry, providing transportation services, and generates revenue primarily through freight and logistics operations.

Business. ESPL.NS operates in the Marine Freight & Logistics industry, providing transportation services, and generates revenue primarily through freight and logistics operations.

Classification92 %
SectorIndustrials
Business sectorTransportation
IndustryMarine Freight & Logistics
ActivityTransportation
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At a glance

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Valuation
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Ownership
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Profitability
-27,7 %
return on equity
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What drives this business

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    Analysis

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    Generated · analysis pipeline · tier hybrid · as of 2026-08-04 ↑ At a glance

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    Upcoming catalysts

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    • Macro
    • Rate decisionBank of England rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-06 · GB
    • Rate decisionReserve Bank of Australia rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-12 · AU
    • Rate decisionNorges Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-20 · NO
    • Rate decisionSveriges Riksbank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-03 · SE
    • Rate decisionBank of Canada rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-09 · CA
    • Rate decisionEuropean Central Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-10 · EU
    • Macro & political
    • ElectionSE Swedish Election2026-09-14 · SE
    • ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
    • ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR

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    Synthesis

    Business

    ESPL.NS operates in the Marine Freight & Logistics industry, providing transportation services, and generates revenue primarily through freight and logistics operations.

    Classification92 %
    SectorIndustrials
    Business sectorTransportation
    IndustryMarine Freight & Logistics
    ActivityTransportation
    AI synthesis
    GENERATED

    The company's capital structure is highly leveraged, with total liabilities of INR 267.92 billion and total equity of INR -237.96 billion, resulting in a negative debt-to-equity ratio of -0.69. Despite this, the company maintains a positive operating cash flow of INR 5.31 billion and a free cash flow of INR 4.77 billion, indicating some liquidity. However, the current ratio of 0.07 suggests a significant liquidity risk, as the company's current assets are insufficient to cover its current liabilities.

    In terms of profitability, the company's return on assets (ROA) is 2.20%, which is relatively low for the Marine Freight & Logistics industry. The return on equity (ROE) is -27.74%, indicating a significant loss relative to the equity base, which is a concerning sign for investors. The company's operating income of INR 6.15 billion and net income of INR 6.60 billion suggest some level of operational efficiency, but the negative equity position raises concerns about long-term sustainability.

    The company's revenue is concentrated in the Marine Freight & Logistics segment, with no disclosed geographic diversification. This concentration increases the risk associated with any downturn in the core business or regional economic shifts. The lack of segment and geographic diversification limits the company's ability to mitigate risks through cross-subsidization or market expansion.

    The company's growth trajectory is mixed. While the current fiscal year shows a positive operating cash flow and free cash flow, the capital expenditure of INR -1.80 billion indicates a reduction in investment, which could affect long-term growth. The outlook for the next fiscal year is uncertain, with no clear direction provided in the data. The company's ability to sustain profitability and manage its debt will be critical for future growth.

    The risk assessment highlights a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk. The company's negative net cash position after subtracting total debt is a key flag, indicating potential challenges in meeting short-term obligations. The dilution risk is low, suggesting that the company is not expected to issue additional shares in the near term, which is a positive sign for existing shareholders.

    Recent events and filings do not provide specific details on the company's strategic moves or financial adjustments. The absence of recent significant events or transcripts means that the company's current strategy and performance are based on historical data and existing financial metrics. Investors should monitor the company's ability to improve its equity position and manage its debt effectively.

    Key takeaways
    • The company has a highly leveraged capital structure with a negative debt-to-equity ratio of -0.69.
    • Despite a positive operating cash flow, the company's current ratio of 0.07 indicates significant liquidity risk.
    • The company's return on equity is -27.74%, indicating a substantial loss relative to its equity base.
    • Revenue is concentrated in the Marine Freight & Logistics segment with no disclosed geographic diversification.
    • The company's capital expenditure is negative, suggesting a reduction in investment that could affect long-term growth.
    • The company has a low dilution risk, which is a positive sign for existing shareholders.
    • **margin_outlook_rationale**: The company's operating margin is expected to remain stable due to consistent freight demand, but cost pressures may limit expansion.

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    Valuation

    Market price
    $24,20
    Market cap
    Enterprise value
    P/E
    Non-GAAP P/E
    EV / Revenue
    EV / Op income
    EV / OCF
    P / B
    P / Tangible book
    Tangible book
    -$23.80B
    Net cash
    -$16.31B
    Current ratio
    0.1
    Debt / equity
    -0.7
    ROA
    2.2%
    ROE
    -27.7%
    Cash conversion
    80.0%
    CapEx / revenue
    -17.6%
    SBC / revenue
    Dilution ratio
    0.0%

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    — missing data

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    Risk factors

    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskMedium
    Filing-based flags
    • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.

    Benchmarks vs cohort

    Op Margin5 992,4 %Best in class
    Net Margin6 433,5 %Best in class
    ROE-27,7 %Bottom quartile
    Capex / Rev-1 758,0 %Bottom quartile
    D/E-0,69Best in class
    Cash Conv0,80Below median

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    Data sources
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    How metrics are computed
    • Dilution Ratio
      (shares_outstanding_diluted - shares_outstanding_basic) / shares_outstanding_basic
    • Net Cash
      cash_and_equivalents + short_term_investments - short_term_debt - long_term_debt
    • Capex To Revenue
      capital_expenditure / revenue
    • Return On Equity
      net_income / total_equity
    • Debt To Equity
      (short_term_debt + long_term_debt) / total_equity
    • Cash Conversion Ratio
      operating_cash_flow / net_income
    Source documents
    • ESPL.NS Market data — financials · 2026-05-27

    Ownership & reference

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    Intel & risk

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    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskMedium
    Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.

    Evidence & claims

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    The Thread

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    Sources filings · IR · transcripts · market data · tier hybrid · as of 2026-08-04 Market data · Issuer disclosures · Public news · Earnings transcripts · Consensus estimates · ESG data Premium coverage