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INDICATIVE · SAMPLE DATA
SBVV57

SBS Transit Ltd

Passenger Transportation, Ground & SeaVerified

SBS Transit maintains a strong liquidity position, with a current ratio of 2.46 and cash and equivalents amounting to SGD 373.5 million. The company's low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.02 indicates a conservative capital structure, supported by minimal long-term debt of SGD 11.74 million. This liquidity profile is further reinforced by positive operating cash flow of SGD 128.6 million and free cash flow of SGD 19.3 million. Profitability metrics show a return on equity of 8.97% and a return on assets of 5.6%, which are in line with the industry's preferred metrics for transportation firms. The company's operating income of SGD 68.1 million and net income of SGD 61.2 million reflect a healthy margin, although gross profit of SGD 1.31 billion suggests significant cost pressures in the industry. Geographically, SBS Transit is heavily concentrated in Singapore, with the majority of its revenue derived from domestic operations. The company's business is largely dependent on government contracts, which provide a stable revenue stream but also limit geographic diversification. There is no significant revenue contribution from international markets. The company's growth trajectory is expected to remain stable, with no significant revenue growth or decline projected in the current or next fiscal year. Historical revenue of SGD 1.52 billion indicates a consistent performance, with no major disruptions in the transportation sector. The company's capital expenditure of SGD -24.27 million suggests a focus on maintaining existing infrastructure rather than expanding operations. Risk factors for SBS Transit include low liquidity and dilution risk, with no immediate filing-based flags detected. The company's low debt levels and strong cash reserves mitigate financial risk, and there is no indication of near-term dilution pressure. The company's ESG profile is mixed, with a governance score of 27.57 and a social score of 48.15, indicating room for improvement in corporate governance practices. Recent events, including filings and transcripts, have not revealed any material changes in the company's operations or financial strategy. The company continues to operate under its existing government contracts and has not announced any major capital projects or strategic shifts.

30-day price · SBVV-0.34 (-8.8%)
Low$3.38High$3.88Close$3.49As of25 May, 00:00 UTC
Profile
CompanySBS Transit Ltd
TickerSBVV.SI
SectorIndustrials
BusinessTransportation
Industry groupTransportation
IndustryPassenger Transportation, Ground & Sea
AI analysis

Business. SBS Transit Ltd operates as a public transportation company in Singapore, providing bus and train services to commuters, and generates revenue primarily through government contracts and passenger fares.

Classification. SBS Transit is classified under the industry "Passenger Transportation, Ground & Sea" within the "Transportation" business sector, with a classification confidence of 0.92.

SBS Transit maintains a strong liquidity position, with a current ratio of 2.46 and cash and equivalents amounting to SGD 373.5 million. The company's low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.02 indicates a conservative capital structure, supported by minimal long-term debt of SGD 11.74 million. This liquidity profile is further reinforced by positive operating cash flow of SGD 128.6 million and free cash flow of SGD 19.3 million. Profitability metrics show a return on equity of 8.97% and a return on assets of 5.6%, which are in line with the industry's preferred metrics for transportation firms. The company's operating income of SGD 68.1 million and net income of SGD 61.2 million reflect a healthy margin, although gross profit of SGD 1.31 billion suggests significant cost pressures in the industry. Geographically, SBS Transit is heavily concentrated in Singapore, with the majority of its revenue derived from domestic operations. The company's business is largely dependent on government contracts, which provide a stable revenue stream but also limit geographic diversification. There is no significant revenue contribution from international markets. The company's growth trajectory is expected to remain stable, with no significant revenue growth or decline projected in the current or next fiscal year. Historical revenue of SGD 1.52 billion indicates a consistent performance, with no major disruptions in the transportation sector. The company's capital expenditure of SGD -24.27 million suggests a focus on maintaining existing infrastructure rather than expanding operations. Risk factors for SBS Transit include low liquidity and dilution risk, with no immediate filing-based flags detected. The company's low debt levels and strong cash reserves mitigate financial risk, and there is no indication of near-term dilution pressure. The company's ESG profile is mixed, with a governance score of 27.57 and a social score of 48.15, indicating room for improvement in corporate governance practices. Recent events, including filings and transcripts, have not revealed any material changes in the company's operations or financial strategy. The company continues to operate under its existing government contracts and has not announced any major capital projects or strategic shifts.
Key takeaways
  • SBS Transit maintains a strong liquidity position with a current ratio of 2.46 and significant cash reserves.
  • The company's conservative capital structure, with a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.02, supports financial stability.
  • Profitability metrics, including ROE of 8.97% and ROA of 5.6%, are in line with industry expectations.
  • Revenue is heavily concentrated in Singapore, with limited geographic diversification.
  • Growth is expected to remain stable, with no significant changes in revenue or capital expenditure.
  • ESG scores indicate a need for improvement in governance practices.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencySGD
Revenue$1.52B
Gross profit$1.31B
Operating income$68.1M
Net income$61.2M
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow$128.6M
CapEx-$24.3M
Free cash flow$19.3M
Total assets$1.09B
Total liabilities$411.2M
Total equity$681.9M
Cash & equivalents$373.5M
Long-term debt$11.7M
Valuation
Market price
Market cap
Enterprise value
P/E
Reported non-GAAP P/E
EV/Revenue
EV/Op income
EV/OCF
P/B
P/Tangible book
Tangible book$681.9M
Net cash$361.8M
Current ratio2.5
Debt/Equity0.0
ROA5.6%
ROE9.0%
Cash conversion2.1%
CapEx/Revenue-1.6%
SBC/Revenue
Asset intensity
Dilution ratio0.0%
Risk assessment
Dilution riskLow
Liquidity riskLow
  • No immediate filing-based liquidity or dilution flags were detected.
Industry benchmarks
Activity: Transportation · cohort 706 companies
MetricSBVVActivity
Op margin4.5%9.0% medp25 2.8% · p75 21.4%below median
Net margin4.0%6.1% medp25 1.2% · p75 17.4%below median
Gross margin86.5%24.9% medp25 14.1% · p75 42.9%top quartile
CapEx / revenue-1.6%-8.0% medp25 -22.5% · p75 -2.4%top quartile
Debt / equity2.0%48.3% medp25 13.3% · p75 110.9%bottom quartile
Observations
IR observations
Social pillar48.15 (0-100)
Governance pillar27.57 (0-100)
ESG controversies score100.00 (0-100, higher = fewer controversies)
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