Katakura & Co-op Agri Corp

Katakura & Co-op Agri Corp has a liquidity risk profile marked by a current ratio of 1.36 and a negative free cash flow of -1,003,000,000 JPY, indicating potential short-term financial strain. The company's price-to-book ratio of 0.45 suggests that the market values the firm below its book value, which may reflect concerns about asset quality or future earnings potential. The debt-to-equity ratio of 0.62 indicates a moderate level of leverage, with long-term debt of 14,851,000,000 JPY against total equity of 23,816,000,000 JPY. Profitability metrics show a weak return on equity of 1.47% and a return on assets of 0.7%, both significantly below the industry median for Agricultural Chemicals. The operating margin of 1.57% (650,000,000 JPY operating income on 41,369,000,000 JPY revenue) is also below the sector average, indicating inefficiencies in cost control or pricing power. The company's revenue is distributed across three segments: Fertilizer (primary), Chemicals, and Real Estate. The Fertilizer segment is the core business, but the Real Estate segment's contribution is not quantified in the input data. The lack of detailed segment revenue breakdown limits the ability to assess diversification or concentration risk. Growth prospects are muted, with no specific revenue growth rate provided in the input data. The capital expenditure of -2,461,000,000 JPY suggests a reduction in investment, which may signal a defensive strategy or financial constraints. Analysts have recorded the last actual revenue at 41,369,000,000 JPY, but no forward-looking guidance is available. The risk assessment highlights liquidity concerns, with a "medium" rating and a key flag indicating that net cash is negative after subtracting total debt. The dilution risk is rated as "low," and no adjustments to valuations have been applied, suggesting that the current valuation is not significantly impacted by potential equity dilution. Recent events include the latest financial results, with an EPS of 39.03 JPY and revenue of 41,369,000,000 JPY. No specific filings or transcripts are cited in the input data, so the narrative is limited to the disclosed financials.