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Dewan Cement Ltd

Construction MaterialsVerified

Dewan Cement Ltd's capital structure shows a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.2, indicating a relatively low level of leverage compared to industry norms. The company's liquidity position is characterized by a current ratio of 0.57, suggesting potential short-term liquidity constraints. Free cash flow for the period was PKR 319.28 million, which is positive but modest given the company's total assets of PKR 49.16 billion. Profitability metrics for Dewan Cement Ltd are negative, with a return on equity of -0.97% and a return on assets of -0.53%. These figures indicate that the company is not generating returns for its shareholders or effectively utilizing its assets. The negative gross profit of PKR 129.56 million and operating income of PKR -391.31 million further underscore the company's financial challenges. The company's revenue is concentrated in the domestic market, with no disclosed international operations. This lack of geographic diversification increases exposure to local economic and regulatory risks. The absence of segment-specific revenue data limits the ability to assess the performance of different product lines or regions. Dewan Cement Ltd's growth trajectory is uncertain, with no specific revenue growth projections provided. The company's capital expenditure of PKR -200.36 million suggests a reduction in investment in new projects or infrastructure, which could impact long-term growth potential. The negative net income of PKR 259.40 million indicates a need for strategic adjustments to improve profitability. The company faces several risk factors, including a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt. The liquidity risk is rated as medium, and the dilution risk is low. The company's financial performance and liquidity position suggest a need for careful monitoring of its capital structure and operational efficiency. Recent financial filings and transcripts do not provide specific details on strategic initiatives or operational changes. The company's financial performance and liquidity position suggest a need for careful monitoring of its capital structure and operational efficiency.

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Profile
CompanyDewan Cement Ltd
TickerDECE.PSX
SectorBasic Materials
BusinessMineral Resources
Industry groupMineral Resources
IndustryConstruction Materials
AI analysis

Business. Dewan Cement Ltd is a construction materials company that produces and sells cement in Pakistan, generating revenue primarily through the sale of cement and related products.

Classification. Dewan Cement Ltd is classified under the Basic Materials economic sector, Mineral Resources business sector, and Construction Materials industry, with a confidence level of 0.92 based on verified market data.

Dewan Cement Ltd's capital structure shows a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.2, indicating a relatively low level of leverage compared to industry norms. The company's liquidity position is characterized by a current ratio of 0.57, suggesting potential short-term liquidity constraints. Free cash flow for the period was PKR 319.28 million, which is positive but modest given the company's total assets of PKR 49.16 billion. Profitability metrics for Dewan Cement Ltd are negative, with a return on equity of -0.97% and a return on assets of -0.53%. These figures indicate that the company is not generating returns for its shareholders or effectively utilizing its assets. The negative gross profit of PKR 129.56 million and operating income of PKR -391.31 million further underscore the company's financial challenges. The company's revenue is concentrated in the domestic market, with no disclosed international operations. This lack of geographic diversification increases exposure to local economic and regulatory risks. The absence of segment-specific revenue data limits the ability to assess the performance of different product lines or regions. Dewan Cement Ltd's growth trajectory is uncertain, with no specific revenue growth projections provided. The company's capital expenditure of PKR -200.36 million suggests a reduction in investment in new projects or infrastructure, which could impact long-term growth potential. The negative net income of PKR 259.40 million indicates a need for strategic adjustments to improve profitability. The company faces several risk factors, including a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt. The liquidity risk is rated as medium, and the dilution risk is low. The company's financial performance and liquidity position suggest a need for careful monitoring of its capital structure and operational efficiency. Recent financial filings and transcripts do not provide specific details on strategic initiatives or operational changes. The company's financial performance and liquidity position suggest a need for careful monitoring of its capital structure and operational efficiency.
Key takeaways
  • Dewan Cement Ltd is experiencing negative profitability metrics, with a return on equity of -0.97% and a return on assets of -0.53%.
  • The company's liquidity position is weak, as indicated by a current ratio of 0.57.
  • Revenue is concentrated in the domestic market, increasing exposure to local economic and regulatory risks.
  • The company's capital expenditure is negative, suggesting a reduction in investment in new projects or infrastructure.
  • The company faces a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyPKR
Revenue$5.37B
Gross profit-$129.6M
Operating income-$391.3M
Net income-$259.4M
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow$255.0M
CapEx-$200.4M
Free cash flow$319.3M
Total assets$49.16B
Total liabilities$22.28B
Total equity$26.88B
Cash & equivalents
Long-term debt$5.34B
Annual history (last 5)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
FY-4$6.26B-$278.9M-$666.4M$19.3M
FY-3$16.52B-$68.4M-$703.0M$152.7M
FY-2$20.20B-$560.6M-$586.3M$285.9M
FY-1$22.32B-$636.7M-$509.7M$380.7M
FY0$21.41B$337.6M-$967.8M-$746.7M
PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
FY-4
FY-3
FY-2
FY-1
FY0
PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
FY-4$36.93B$20.94B
FY-3$37.90B$19.62B
FY-2$49.54B$27.48B
FY-1$48.77B$26.97B
FY0$47.24B$24.48B
PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
FY-4$54.8M-$7.8M$19.3M
FY-3$240.2M-$253.6M$152.7M
FY-2$1.19B-$120.3M$285.9M
FY-1$319.9M-$522.6M$380.7M
FY0$1.01B-$1.13B-$746.7M
Quarterly history (last 4)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
FQ-7$5.37B-$391.3M-$259.4M$319.3M
FQ-6$5.32B$119.9M$91.5M$170.0M
FQ-5$4.82B-$66.5M-$252.2M-$179.7M
FQ-4$5.15B-$26.7M-$45.3M-$320.9M
FQ-3$5.75B$27.1M-$30.8M$208.6M
FQ-2$5.69B$403.7M-$639.5M-$454.7M
FQ-1$5.59B-$255.2M-$396.5M-$101.2M
FQ0$6.11B-$122.0M-$215.3M-$101.6M
PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
FQ-7
FQ-6
FQ-5
FQ-4
FQ-3
FQ-2
FQ-1
FQ0
PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
FQ-7$49.16B$26.88B
FQ-6$48.77B$26.97B
FQ-5$48.25B$26.72B
FQ-4$48.84B$26.67B
FQ-3$48.24B$26.64B
FQ-2$47.24B$24.48B
FQ-1$46.99B$24.08B
FQ0$47.29B$24.47B
PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
FQ-7$255.0M-$200.4M$319.3M
FQ-6$319.9M-$522.6M$170.0M
FQ-5$89.2M-$209.9M-$179.7M
FQ-4$605.8M-$778.5M-$320.9M
FQ-3$849.0M-$923.8M$208.6M
FQ-2$1.01B-$1.13B-$454.7M
FQ-1$10.0M-$39.5M-$101.2M
FQ0-$319.5M-$348.1M-$101.6M
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$26.88B
Net cash-$5.34B
Current ratio0.6
Debt/Equity0.2
ROA-0.5%
ROE-1.0%
Cash conversion-98.0%
CapEx/Revenue-3.7%
SBC/Revenue
Asset intensity
Dilution ratio0.0%
Risk assessment
Dilution riskLow
Liquidity riskMedium
  • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
Industry benchmarks
Activity: Mineral Resources · cohort 379 companies
MetricDECE.PSXActivity
Op margin-7.3%5.2% medp25 -0.7% · p75 12.4%bottom quartile
Net margin-4.8%3.2% medp25 -2.1% · p75 9.0%bottom quartile
Gross margin-2.4%20.1% medp25 12.6% · p75 28.8%bottom quartile
CapEx / revenue-3.7%-5.0% medp25 -10.5% · p75 -2.2%above median
Debt / equity20.0%30.5% medp25 8.5% · p75 73.3%below median
Source data
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Company fundamentalsperiod FQ-7 · history via verified-market-data
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