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VATE$11.6859

Innovate Corp

Construction & EngineeringVerified

Innovate Corp's capital structure is highly leveraged, with total liabilities of $1.09 billion and total equity of -$144.6 million, resulting in a negative debt-to-equity ratio of -4.67. The company's liquidity position is weak, with cash and equivalents of $38.4 million and a current ratio of 1.23, indicating limited short-term liquidity to cover obligations. The company's enterprise value to EBITDA ratio is 284.51, which is significantly higher than typical industry norms, suggesting a high valuation relative to earnings. Profitability metrics for Innovate Corp are mixed. The company reported a gross profit of $48.6 million, but net income was negative at -$17.4 million, indicating significant non-operating or one-time expenses. Return on equity is 12.03%, which is positive but must be interpreted cautiously given the negative equity base. Return on assets is -1.84%, suggesting the company is not generating returns from its asset base. These metrics are below the industry median for construction and engineering firms, which typically report higher operating margins and positive ROA. The company's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, with no disclosed geographic diversification. This lack of diversification increases exposure to regional economic downturns and regulatory changes. The absence of segment-specific revenue data limits the ability to assess the performance of individual business lines. In terms of growth trajectory, Innovate Corp reported a revenue of $315.2 million in the latest period, but the company's operating cash flow is negative at -$25.4 million, and free cash flow is -$17.9 million. Capital expenditures of -$5.6 million suggest a reduction in investment in long-term assets. Analyst estimates indicate a prior actual revenue of $1.02 billion, suggesting a significant decline in recent performance. The company faces several risk factors, including a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt, which indicates a high liquidity risk. The risk assessment highlights medium liquidity risk and low dilution risk, but the negative equity position and high leverage increase the likelihood of financial distress. The company has not disclosed any recent dilutive events, and the dilution potential is currently low. Recent events include a decline in revenue and profitability, as well as a negative net income. The company's ESG scores indicate a strong governance pillar (75.53) but a low social pillar (12.77) and a high ESG controversies score (100.00), suggesting potential reputational and operational risks. No recent filings or transcripts have been disclosed that provide additional insight into the company's strategic direction or operational performance.

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Profile
CompanyInnovate Corp
TickerVATE.K
SectorIndustrials
BusinessIndustrial & Commercial Services
Industry groupIndustrial & Commercial Services
IndustryConstruction & Engineering
AI analysis

Business. Innovate Corp provides industrial and commercial services, primarily in the construction and engineering sector, generating revenue through project-based contracts and service delivery.

Classification. Innovate Corp is classified under the industry "Construction & Engineering" within the business sector "Industrial & Commercial Services" and economic sector "Industrials," with a confidence level of 0.92.

Innovate Corp's capital structure is highly leveraged, with total liabilities of $1.09 billion and total equity of -$144.6 million, resulting in a negative debt-to-equity ratio of -4.67. The company's liquidity position is weak, with cash and equivalents of $38.4 million and a current ratio of 1.23, indicating limited short-term liquidity to cover obligations. The company's enterprise value to EBITDA ratio is 284.51, which is significantly higher than typical industry norms, suggesting a high valuation relative to earnings. Profitability metrics for Innovate Corp are mixed. The company reported a gross profit of $48.6 million, but net income was negative at -$17.4 million, indicating significant non-operating or one-time expenses. Return on equity is 12.03%, which is positive but must be interpreted cautiously given the negative equity base. Return on assets is -1.84%, suggesting the company is not generating returns from its asset base. These metrics are below the industry median for construction and engineering firms, which typically report higher operating margins and positive ROA. The company's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, with no disclosed geographic diversification. This lack of diversification increases exposure to regional economic downturns and regulatory changes. The absence of segment-specific revenue data limits the ability to assess the performance of individual business lines. In terms of growth trajectory, Innovate Corp reported a revenue of $315.2 million in the latest period, but the company's operating cash flow is negative at -$25.4 million, and free cash flow is -$17.9 million. Capital expenditures of -$5.6 million suggest a reduction in investment in long-term assets. Analyst estimates indicate a prior actual revenue of $1.02 billion, suggesting a significant decline in recent performance. The company faces several risk factors, including a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt, which indicates a high liquidity risk. The risk assessment highlights medium liquidity risk and low dilution risk, but the negative equity position and high leverage increase the likelihood of financial distress. The company has not disclosed any recent dilutive events, and the dilution potential is currently low. Recent events include a decline in revenue and profitability, as well as a negative net income. The company's ESG scores indicate a strong governance pillar (75.53) but a low social pillar (12.77) and a high ESG controversies score (100.00), suggesting potential reputational and operational risks. No recent filings or transcripts have been disclosed that provide additional insight into the company's strategic direction or operational performance.
Key takeaways
  • Innovate Corp is highly leveraged with a negative equity position and a debt-to-equity ratio of -4.67.
  • The company's profitability is weak, with a negative net income and a return on assets of -1.84%.
  • Revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, with no geographic diversification disclosed.
  • Liquidity is a concern, with a current ratio of 1.23 and negative operating and free cash flows.
  • ESG scores highlight governance strengths but raise concerns about social performance and controversies.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyUSD
Revenue$315.2M
Gross profit$48.6M
Operating income$2.8M
Net income-$17.4M
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow-$25.4M
CapEx-$5.6M
Free cash flow-$17.9M
Total assets$943.5M
Total liabilities$1.09B
Total equity-$144.6M
Cash & equivalents$38.4M
Long-term debt$675.7M
Annual history (last 5)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
FY-4$1.21B-$23.1M-$227.5M-$75.0M
FY-3$1.64B$13.4M-$35.9M-$30.6M
FY-2$1.42B$26.5M-$35.2M-$25.9M
FY-1$1.11B$39.7M-$34.6M-$27.8M
FY0$1.25B$28.4M-$60.6M-$65.1M
PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
FY-4
FY-3
FY-2
FY-1
FY0
PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
FY-4$1.08B-$65.5M$45.5M
FY-3$1.15B-$103.7M$80.4M
FY-2$1.04B-$149.1M$80.8M
FY-1$891.1M-$164.3M$48.8M
FY0$950.1M-$230.8M$112.1M
PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
FY-4$222.4M-$24.1M-$75.0M
FY-3-$9.5M-$20.7M-$30.6M
FY-2$26.5M-$18.4M-$25.9M
FY-1$9.1M-$19.0M-$27.8M
FY0$146.6M-$26.1M-$65.1M
Quarterly history (last 4)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
FQ-7$315.2M$2.8M-$17.4M-$17.9M
FQ-6$313.1M$28.8M$14.4M$18.5M
FQ-5$242.2M$5.9M-$15.0M-$11.8M
FQ-4$236.6M$2.5M-$16.6M-$16.6M
FQ-3$274.2M$3.4M-$24.5M-$23.1M
FQ-2$242.0M$4.9M-$19.8M-$22.6M
FQ-1$347.1M$6.1M-$8.9M-$10.8M
FQ0$382.7M$14.3M-$7.4M-$8.6M
PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
FQ-7
FQ-6
FQ-5
FQ-4
FQ-3
FQ-2
FQ-1
FQ0
PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
FQ-7$943.5M-$144.6M$38.4M
FQ-6$898.9M-$132.9M$80.2M
FQ-5$897.2M-$147.0M$51.0M
FQ-4$891.1M-$164.3M$48.8M
FQ-3$868.0M-$188.1M$33.3M
FQ-2$890.9M-$206.9M$33.4M
FQ-1$913.2M-$224.2M$35.5M
FQ0$950.1M-$230.8M$112.1M
PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
FQ-7-$25.4M-$5.6M-$17.9M
FQ-6-$3.9M-$8.7M$18.5M
FQ-5-$32.3M-$11.8M-$11.8M
FQ-4$9.1M-$19.0M-$16.6M
FQ-3-$14.1M-$4.7M-$23.1M
FQ-2$26.3M-$10.8M-$22.6M
FQ-1$45.5M-$18.6M-$10.8M
FQ0$146.6M-$26.1M-$8.6M
Valuation
Market price$11.68
Market cap$159.3M
Enterprise value$796.6M
P/E
Reported non-GAAP P/E
EV/Revenue2.5
EV/Op income284.5
EV/OCF
P/B
P/Tangible book
Tangible book-$145.8M
Net cash-$637.3M
Current ratio1.2
Debt/Equity-4.7
ROA-1.8%
ROE12.0%
Cash conversion1.5%
CapEx/Revenue-1.8%
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 1120 companies
MetricVATEActivity
Op margin0.9%4.7% medp25 0.8% · p75 10.1%below median
Net margin-5.5%3.3% medp25 0.3% · p75 7.0%bottom quartile
Gross margin15.4%14.9% medp25 8.8% · p75 27.2%above median
CapEx / revenue-1.8%-1.4% medp25 -4.1% · p75 -0.4%below median
Debt / equity-467.0%40.5% medp25 8.2% · p75 95.8%bottom quartile
Recent coverage
Observations
IR observations
Last actual revenue1,020,900,000 USD
Social pillar12.77 (0-100)
Governance pillar75.53 (0-100)
ESG controversies score100.00 (0-100, higher = fewer controversies)
Source data
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Company fundamentalsperiod FQ-7 · history via verified-market-data
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Market quoteclose USD 11.68 · shares 0.01B diluted
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Source: analysis-pipeline (hybrid)Generated: 2026-05-29 21:50 UTCJob: 0dfa35c1