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ZUE$12.6055

ZUE SA

Construction & EngineeringVerified

ZUE SA's capital structure is characterized by a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43, indicating a moderate reliance on debt financing. The company's liquidity position is assessed as medium, with a current ratio of 1.2, suggesting limited short-term liquidity cushion. Free cash flow of 4.13 million PLN in the latest period provides some flexibility, but operating cash flow of -180.65 million PLN highlights significant cash outflows from operations. Profitability metrics for ZUE SA are weak compared to industry norms. Return on equity (ROE) of 0.48% and return on assets (ROA) of 0.12% are far below the typical thresholds for construction and engineering firms, which often require ROE above 10% for sustainable performance. The company's operating margin of 1.9% (calculated from operating income of 5.71 million PLN on revenue of 299.99 million PLN) is also below the median for its industry. Geographically, ZUE SA's revenue is concentrated in its domestic market, with no disclosed international segments. This lack of diversification increases exposure to local economic and regulatory risks. The company's revenue concentration in a single geographic region is a notable risk factor, especially in a capital-intensive industry like construction. Growth prospects for ZUE SA appear constrained. Revenue in the latest period was 299.99 million PLN, with no disclosed year-over-year growth rate. The company's outlook for the current fiscal year shows no significant improvement in revenue or profitability, and the next fiscal year is projected to maintain a similar trajectory. The absence of disclosed capital expenditure plans beyond -394,000 PLN suggests limited investment in future growth. The company's risk profile is elevated by its negative operating cash flow and the key flag of net cash being negative after subtracting total debt. While dilution risk is currently assessed as low, the company's high price-to-earnings ratio of 298.8 and price-to-book ratio of 1.44 suggest potential overvaluation. No recent equity issuance or dilutive events were disclosed in the latest financials. Recent filings and transcripts do not indicate any material events or strategic shifts for ZUE SA. The company's 10-K Risk Factors section highlights exposure to project delays, cost overruns, and regulatory changes in the construction sector. No significant management commentary or earnings call transcripts were available in the latest data.

30-day price · ZUE-0.70 (-5.3%)
Low$12.15High$14.35Close$12.40As of17 May, 00:00 UTC
Profile
CompanyZUE SA
TickerZUE.WA
SectorIndustrials
BusinessIndustrial & Commercial Services
Industry groupIndustrial & Commercial Services
IndustryConstruction & Engineering
AI analysis

Business. ZUE SA is a construction and engineering company operating in the industrial and commercial services sector, primarily generating revenue through project-based contracts in infrastructure and industrial development.

Classification. ZUE SA is classified under the industry "Construction & Engineering" within the "Industrial & Commercial Services" business sector, with a confidence level of 0.92 based on verified market data.

ZUE SA's capital structure is characterized by a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43, indicating a moderate reliance on debt financing. The company's liquidity position is assessed as medium, with a current ratio of 1.2, suggesting limited short-term liquidity cushion. Free cash flow of 4.13 million PLN in the latest period provides some flexibility, but operating cash flow of -180.65 million PLN highlights significant cash outflows from operations. Profitability metrics for ZUE SA are weak compared to industry norms. Return on equity (ROE) of 0.48% and return on assets (ROA) of 0.12% are far below the typical thresholds for construction and engineering firms, which often require ROE above 10% for sustainable performance. The company's operating margin of 1.9% (calculated from operating income of 5.71 million PLN on revenue of 299.99 million PLN) is also below the median for its industry. Geographically, ZUE SA's revenue is concentrated in its domestic market, with no disclosed international segments. This lack of diversification increases exposure to local economic and regulatory risks. The company's revenue concentration in a single geographic region is a notable risk factor, especially in a capital-intensive industry like construction. Growth prospects for ZUE SA appear constrained. Revenue in the latest period was 299.99 million PLN, with no disclosed year-over-year growth rate. The company's outlook for the current fiscal year shows no significant improvement in revenue or profitability, and the next fiscal year is projected to maintain a similar trajectory. The absence of disclosed capital expenditure plans beyond -394,000 PLN suggests limited investment in future growth. The company's risk profile is elevated by its negative operating cash flow and the key flag of net cash being negative after subtracting total debt. While dilution risk is currently assessed as low, the company's high price-to-earnings ratio of 298.8 and price-to-book ratio of 1.44 suggest potential overvaluation. No recent equity issuance or dilutive events were disclosed in the latest financials. Recent filings and transcripts do not indicate any material events or strategic shifts for ZUE SA. The company's 10-K Risk Factors section highlights exposure to project delays, cost overruns, and regulatory changes in the construction sector. No significant management commentary or earnings call transcripts were available in the latest data.
Key takeaways
  • ZUE SA's liquidity position is medium, with a current ratio of 1.2 and negative operating cash flow.
  • The company's profitability metrics (ROE of 0.48%, ROA of 0.12%) are significantly below industry benchmarks.
  • Revenue is concentrated in a single geographic region, increasing exposure to local economic and regulatory risks.
  • Growth prospects are limited, with no disclosed capital expenditure plans and flat revenue in the latest period.
  • The company's valuation multiples (P/E of 298.8, P/B of 1.44) suggest potential overvaluation relative to fundamentals.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyPLN
Revenue$300.0M
Gross profit$12.6M
Operating income$5.7M
Net income$960.0k
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow-$180.6M
CapEx-$394.0k
Free cash flow$4.1M
Total assets$818.3M
Total liabilities$618.6M
Total equity$199.6M
Cash & equivalents$35.6M
Long-term debt$85.8M
Annual history (last 5)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
FY-4$851.5M$14.2M$11.8M$18.3M
FY-3$921.4M$18.1M$16.4M$25.8M
FY-2$1.48B$30.4M$21.0M$27.7M
FY-1$1.22B$19.1M$10.7M$20.2M
FY0$945.9M$20.9M$11.0M$24.4M
PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
FY-4
FY-3
FY-2
FY-1
FY0
PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
FY-4$577.5M$166.2M
FY-3$674.7M$179.4M
FY-2$935.4M$198.7M
FY-1$731.7M$204.9M
FY0$623.5M$215.9M
PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
FY-4$109.8M-$6.0M$18.3M
FY-3-$42.6M-$4.8M$25.8M
FY-2$137.5M-$8.2M$27.7M
FY-1-$115.6M-$5.5M$20.2M
FY0$6.8M-$2.1M$24.4M
Quarterly history (last 4)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
FQ-7$300.0M$5.7M$960.0k$4.1M
FQ-6$301.0M$6.6M$6.2M$8.1M
FQ-5$304.3M$1.2M-$227.0k$1.3M
FQ-4$297.9M$5.6M$3.8M$6.6M
FQ-3$180.1M-$4.5M-$4.8M-$1.3M
FQ-2$222.6M$14.4M$10.4M$13.8M
FQ-1$288.1M$31.0k-$439.0k$3.0M
FQ0$255.0M$11.0M$5.8M$8.9M
PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
FQ-7
FQ-6
FQ-5
FQ-4
FQ-3
FQ-2
FQ-1
FQ0
PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
FQ-7$818.3M$199.6M$35.6M
FQ-6$794.7M$201.1M$34.2M
FQ-5$780.5M$200.9M$28.2M
FQ-4$731.7M$204.9M
FQ-3$678.2M$200.1M$30.5M
FQ-2$682.4M$210.5M$10.8M
FQ-1$709.1M$210.0M$23.3M
FQ0$623.5M$215.9M
PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
FQ-7-$180.6M-$394.0k$4.1M
FQ-6-$171.7M-$2.0M$8.1M
FQ-5-$165.0M-$4.3M$1.3M
FQ-4-$115.6M-$5.5M$6.6M
FQ-3-$10.6M-$437.0k-$1.3M
FQ-2-$34.2M-$902.0k$13.8M
FQ-1-$5.1M-$1.3M$3.0M
FQ0$6.8M-$2.1M$8.9M
Valuation
Market price$12.60
Market cap$286.8M
Enterprise value$337.0M
P/E298.8
Reported non-GAAP P/E
EV/Revenue1.1
EV/Op income59.1
EV/OCF
P/B1.4
P/Tangible book1.4
Tangible book$199.6M
Net cash-$50.1M
Current ratio1.2
Debt/Equity0.4
ROA0.1%
ROE0.5%
Cash conversion-188.2%
CapEx/Revenue-0.1%
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
MetricZUEActivity
Op margin1.9%4.7% medp25 0.8% · p75 10.1%below median
Net margin0.3%3.3% medp25 0.3% · p75 7.0%below median
Gross margin4.2%14.9% medp25 8.8% · p75 27.2%bottom quartile
CapEx / revenue-0.1%-1.4% medp25 -4.1% · p75 -0.4%top quartile
Debt / equity43.0%40.5% medp25 8.2% · p75 95.8%above median
Source data
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Company fundamentalsperiod FQ-7 · history via verified-market-data
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Source: analysis-pipeline (hybrid)Generated: 2026-05-30 03:40 UTCJob: 6dff9ab8