Flux Power Holdings Inc
Flux Power's capital structure is highly leveraged, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 72.69 and total liabilities of $32.1 million against total equity of $194,000. The company's liquidity position is weak, as evidenced by a current ratio of 0.92 and negative operating cash flow of $4.8 million. The price-to-book ratio of 114.4 suggests the market is valuing the company at a premium to its book value, despite a negative return on equity of -14.26%. Profitability metrics are sharply negative, with a net loss of $2.8 million and an operating loss of $2.3 million in the latest period. The company's return on assets of -0.0857 indicates poor asset utilization, and its gross margin of 21.7% is below the industry median for electrical equipment firms. The negative EBITDA of $1.56 million further highlights operational inefficiencies. Geographically, Flux Power's revenue is concentrated in North America, with no material exposure to other regions disclosed in the financial snapshot. The company operates in a single business segment focused on lithium-ion battery systems, with no diversification across product lines or markets. The company's growth trajectory is uncertain, with no revenue growth reported in the latest period and a net loss of $2.8 million. Analysts have assigned a mean price target of $4.00, implying a 286% upside from the current market price of $1.04. However, the absence of revenue growth and the high debt load suggest a challenging path to profitability. Risk factors include liquidity constraints, with negative net cash after subtracting total debt, and a high debt-to-equity ratio of 72.69. The risk of dilution is currently low, but the company's capital structure leaves it vulnerable to further equity issuance if liquidity pressures persist. The risk assessment flags the company's inability to meet short-term obligations as a key concern. Recent events include the publication of the latest financial results, which show continued losses and negative cash flow. No material regulatory or legal events were disclosed in the available data.
Business. Flux Power Holdings Inc designs, develops, and commercializes lithium-ion battery systems for industrial applications, primarily in the material handling and energy storage markets.
Classification. Flux Power is classified in the industry "Electrical Components & Equipment" under the business sector "Industrial Goods" with a confidence level of 0.92.
- Flux Power is operating at a significant loss with a net income of -$2.8 million and negative operating cash flow of -$4.8 million.
- The company's capital structure is highly leveraged, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 72.69 and total liabilities of $32.1 million.
- Analysts have assigned a mean price target of $4.00, implying a 286% upside from the current market price of $1.04.
- The company's return on equity is -14.26%, indicating poor capital efficiency and a lack of profitability.
- Flux Power's liquidity position is weak, with a current ratio of 0.92 and negative net cash after subtracting total debt.
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- Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.