Nordecon AS
Nordecon AS has a market capitalization of EUR 18.21 million and trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 12.65, which is in line with the industry median of 13.00. The company's price-to-book ratio of 0.66 is below the industry median of 1.20, indicating a potential undervaluation relative to its book value. The enterprise value to EBITDA ratio of 5.43 is significantly lower than the industry median of 8.50, suggesting a relatively low valuation multiple. The company's profitability metrics show a return on equity of 5.21%, which is below the industry median of 8.00%, and a return on assets of 1.14%, which is also below the industry median of 3.50%. The operating margin of 2.71% (calculated from operating income of EUR 5.65 million on revenue of EUR 208.28 million) is below the industry median of 4.50%, indicating lower operational efficiency. Nordecon AS generates revenue across multiple countries, including Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Ukraine, Belarus, Finland, and Sweden. The company's revenue is concentrated in the Baltic states, with Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania accounting for approximately 65% of total revenue. The geographic diversification is moderate, with no single country contributing more than 30% of revenue. The company's revenue growth has been modest, with a year-over-year increase of 3.5% in the most recent fiscal year. The outlook for the next fiscal year is for a 4.0% increase in revenue, driven by new infrastructure projects in Ukraine and Belarus. The company's capital expenditure has been negative in the most recent period, indicating a reduction in investment in new projects. The risk assessment for Nordecon AS indicates a medium liquidity risk due to a current ratio of 0.93, which is below 1.0, and a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt. The dilution risk is low, with no significant dilution expected in the near term. The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.64 is below the industry median of 1.20, indicating a relatively conservative capital structure. Recent events include the completion of a major road maintenance project in Latvia and the award of a new infrastructure contract in Ukraine. The company has also announced plans to expand its real estate development segment through its subsidiaries Kalda Kodu OU and Magasini 29 OU.
Business. Nordecon AS is an Estonia-based construction company engaged in the construction of residential and non-residential buildings, roads, motorways, utility projects, water projects, and civil engineering projects, as well as road maintenance.
Classification. Nordecon AS is classified under the industry "Construction & Engineering" within the "Industrial & Commercial Services" business sector, with a confidence level of 0.92.
- Nordecon AS is undervalued relative to book value and EBITDA multiples.
- The company's profitability metrics are below industry medians, indicating lower operational efficiency.
- Revenue is moderately diversified across the Baltic states and Eastern Europe.
- The company's liquidity position is weak, with a current ratio below 1.0.
- The outlook for revenue growth is modest, driven by new infrastructure projects in Ukraine and Belarus.
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- Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.