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INDICATIVE · SAMPLE DATA
AGST.CM57

Agstar PLC

Agricultural ChemicalsVerified

Agstar PLC's capital structure shows a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.56, indicating moderate leverage relative to equity. The company's liquidity position is characterized by a current ratio of 1.83, suggesting it can cover short-term obligations with current assets. However, the company reported negative operating cash flow of -LKR 2.55 billion and free cash flow of -LKR 296.6 million, signaling cash flow constraints. Profitability metrics reveal a challenging operating environment for Agstar PLC. The company reported a net loss of LKR 366.6 million and an operating loss of LKR 208.3 million, with a return on equity of -4.56% and return on assets of -2.57%. These figures fall below the industry_config preferred metrics for Agricultural Chemicals, which emphasize stable margins and positive returns on invested capital. The company's revenue is distributed across two segments: Trading and Processing. The Trading segment includes items directly imported and sold, while the Processing segment involves further processing before sale. The company's geographic exposure is primarily concentrated in Sri Lanka, with exports of Ceylon tea, cinnamon, coconut, and tropical fruits. However, the input data does not provide specific revenue concentration by segment or geography. The company's growth trajectory is uncertain, with the outlook for the current fiscal year showing a negative revenue delta. The input data does not provide specific numeric deltas for the current or next fiscal year. The company's historical revenue of LKR 9.52 billion is offset by a net loss, indicating a need for operational improvements or strategic shifts to drive profitability. Risk factors for Agstar PLC include medium liquidity risk, as indicated by the risk assessment, and a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt. The company's dilution potential is assessed as low, with no significant dilution sources identified in the input data. The company's capital expenditure of -LKR 64.24 million suggests a reduction in investment in physical assets, which may impact long-term growth. Recent events and filings for Agstar PLC are not detailed in the input data, but the company's financial performance and risk profile suggest a need for close monitoring of its operational and financial strategies.

30-day price · AGST.CM+4.50 (+46.9%)
Low$9.10High$14.60Close$14.10As of15 May, 00:00 UTC
Profile
CompanyAgstar PLC
TickerAGST.CM
SectorBasic Materials
BusinessChemicals
Industry groupChemicals
IndustryAgricultural Chemicals
AI analysis

Business. Agstar PLC is a Sri Lanka-based company engaged in the import, blending, and marketing of fertilizer products and agricultural machineries, with operations in Trading and Processing segments.

Classification. Agstar PLC is classified under the Basic Materials economic sector, Chemicals business sector, and Agricultural Chemicals industry with a confidence level of 0.92.

Agstar PLC's capital structure shows a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.56, indicating moderate leverage relative to equity. The company's liquidity position is characterized by a current ratio of 1.83, suggesting it can cover short-term obligations with current assets. However, the company reported negative operating cash flow of -LKR 2.55 billion and free cash flow of -LKR 296.6 million, signaling cash flow constraints. Profitability metrics reveal a challenging operating environment for Agstar PLC. The company reported a net loss of LKR 366.6 million and an operating loss of LKR 208.3 million, with a return on equity of -4.56% and return on assets of -2.57%. These figures fall below the industry_config preferred metrics for Agricultural Chemicals, which emphasize stable margins and positive returns on invested capital. The company's revenue is distributed across two segments: Trading and Processing. The Trading segment includes items directly imported and sold, while the Processing segment involves further processing before sale. The company's geographic exposure is primarily concentrated in Sri Lanka, with exports of Ceylon tea, cinnamon, coconut, and tropical fruits. However, the input data does not provide specific revenue concentration by segment or geography. The company's growth trajectory is uncertain, with the outlook for the current fiscal year showing a negative revenue delta. The input data does not provide specific numeric deltas for the current or next fiscal year. The company's historical revenue of LKR 9.52 billion is offset by a net loss, indicating a need for operational improvements or strategic shifts to drive profitability. Risk factors for Agstar PLC include medium liquidity risk, as indicated by the risk assessment, and a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt. The company's dilution potential is assessed as low, with no significant dilution sources identified in the input data. The company's capital expenditure of -LKR 64.24 million suggests a reduction in investment in physical assets, which may impact long-term growth. Recent events and filings for Agstar PLC are not detailed in the input data, but the company's financial performance and risk profile suggest a need for close monitoring of its operational and financial strategies.
Key takeaways
  • Agstar PLC operates in the Agricultural Chemicals industry with a focus on fertilizer and agricultural machinery.
  • The company reported a net loss and negative cash flows, indicating financial distress.
  • The company's debt-to-equity ratio is moderate, but liquidity is constrained by negative operating cash flow.
  • Revenue is distributed across Trading and Processing segments, with exports playing a role in its business model.
  • The company's growth outlook is uncertain, with no specific numeric deltas provided for the current or next fiscal year.
  • Risk factors include medium liquidity risk and a negative net cash position.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyLKR
Revenue$9.52B
Gross profit$646.4M
Operating income-$208.3M
Net income-$366.6M
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow-$2.55B
CapEx-$64.2M
Free cash flow-$296.6M
Total assets$14.29B
Total liabilities$6.25B
Total equity$8.04B
Cash & equivalents
Long-term debt$4.54B
Annual history (last 5)
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Quarterly history (last 4)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
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PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
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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$8.04B
Net cash-$4.54B
Current ratio1.8
Debt/Equity0.6
ROA-2.6%
ROE-4.6%
Cash conversion7.0%
CapEx/Revenue-0.7%
SBC/Revenue
Asset intensity
Dilution ratio0.0%
Risk assessment
Dilution riskLow
Liquidity riskMedium
  • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
Industry benchmarks
Activity: Chemicals · cohort 11 companies
MetricAGST.CMActivity
Op margin-2.2%0.4% medp25 -8.0% · p75 16.0%below median
Net margin-3.9%2.3% medp25 -11.6% · p75 11.8%below median
Gross margin6.8%20.8% medp25 14.9% · p75 24.0%bottom quartile
R&D / revenue1.1% medp25 0.5% · p75 1.3%
CapEx / revenue-0.7%6.2% medp25 5.4% · p75 10.2%bottom quartile
Debt / equity56.0%59.0% medp25 54.9% · p75 72.9%below median
Source data
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