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INDICATIVE · SAMPLE DATA
DGL59

DGL Group Ltd

Specialty ChemicalsVerified

DGL Group's capital structure shows a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.52, indicating moderate leverage, while its current ratio of 1.81 suggests reasonable short-term liquidity. However, the company's free cash flow is negative at -14.2 million AUD, and capital expenditures are -20.7 million AUD, signaling ongoing investment in operations. Profitability metrics are concerning, with a return on equity of -8.26% and a return on assets of -4.67%, both significantly below the industry median for Specialty Chemicals. The company reported a net loss of 27.9 million AUD and an operating loss of 21.2 million AUD, indicating operational inefficiencies. The company's revenue is distributed across four segments: Environmental Solutions, Chemical Manufacturing, Logistics, and Corporate. While the Environmental Solutions segment focuses on waste management and recycling, the Chemical Manufacturing segment is central to its operations, producing specialty chemicals. The Logistics segment handles dangerous goods and other distribution services. Revenue concentration data is not disclosed, but the company's operations are primarily in Australia and New Zealand. Looking ahead, the company's revenue is expected to remain flat or decline, given the current financial performance and the absence of significant growth drivers. The operating cash flow of 44.7 million AUD provides some buffer, but the negative free cash flow and capital expenditures suggest ongoing financial strain. Risk factors include liquidity concerns, as the company has negative net cash after subtracting total debt. The risk of dilution is currently low, but the company's financial performance and capital structure adjustments could change this outlook. The valuation snapshot indicates that the company is not generating returns for shareholders, and the risk assessment highlights medium liquidity risk. Recent events include the company's latest financial report, which shows a net loss and negative operating income. No recent filings or transcripts have been disclosed that indicate significant changes in strategy or operations.

30-day price · DGL+0.01 (+1.3%)
Low$0.37High$0.42Close$0.40As of12 May, 00:00 UTC
Profile
CompanyDGL Group Ltd
TickerDGL.AX
SectorBasic Materials
BusinessChemicals
Industry groupChemicals
IndustrySpecialty Chemicals
AI analysis

Business. DGL Group Limited operates in the chemical manufacturing and environmental solutions sectors, generating revenue through waste management, chemical production, and logistics services.

Classification. DGL Group is classified under the Basic Materials economic sector, Chemicals business sector, and Specialty Chemicals industry with a confidence level of 0.92.

DGL Group's capital structure shows a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.52, indicating moderate leverage, while its current ratio of 1.81 suggests reasonable short-term liquidity. However, the company's free cash flow is negative at -14.2 million AUD, and capital expenditures are -20.7 million AUD, signaling ongoing investment in operations. Profitability metrics are concerning, with a return on equity of -8.26% and a return on assets of -4.67%, both significantly below the industry median for Specialty Chemicals. The company reported a net loss of 27.9 million AUD and an operating loss of 21.2 million AUD, indicating operational inefficiencies. The company's revenue is distributed across four segments: Environmental Solutions, Chemical Manufacturing, Logistics, and Corporate. While the Environmental Solutions segment focuses on waste management and recycling, the Chemical Manufacturing segment is central to its operations, producing specialty chemicals. The Logistics segment handles dangerous goods and other distribution services. Revenue concentration data is not disclosed, but the company's operations are primarily in Australia and New Zealand. Looking ahead, the company's revenue is expected to remain flat or decline, given the current financial performance and the absence of significant growth drivers. The operating cash flow of 44.7 million AUD provides some buffer, but the negative free cash flow and capital expenditures suggest ongoing financial strain. Risk factors include liquidity concerns, as the company has negative net cash after subtracting total debt. The risk of dilution is currently low, but the company's financial performance and capital structure adjustments could change this outlook. The valuation snapshot indicates that the company is not generating returns for shareholders, and the risk assessment highlights medium liquidity risk. Recent events include the company's latest financial report, which shows a net loss and negative operating income. No recent filings or transcripts have been disclosed that indicate significant changes in strategy or operations.
Key takeaways
  • DGL Group is experiencing operational losses and negative returns on equity and assets.
  • The company's capital structure is moderately leveraged, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.52.
  • Free cash flow is negative, indicating ongoing investment and operational strain.
  • Revenue is distributed across multiple segments, with a focus on chemical manufacturing and environmental solutions.
  • Liquidity risk is medium, and the company has negative net cash after subtracting total debt.
  • Analysts have a consistent price target of 0.42 AUD, suggesting limited upside potential.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyAUD
Revenue$481.5M
Gross profit$203.9M
Operating income-$21.2M
Net income-$27.9M
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow$44.7M
CapEx-$20.7M
Free cash flow-$14.2M
Total assets$598.1M
Total liabilities$259.9M
Total equity$338.2M
Cash & equivalents
Long-term debt$177.2M
Annual history (last 5)
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Quarterly history (last 4)
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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$338.2M
Net cash-$177.2M
Current ratio1.8
Debt/Equity0.5
ROA-4.7%
ROE-8.3%
Cash conversion-1.6%
CapEx/Revenue-4.3%
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
MetricDGLActivity
Op margin-4.4%0.4% medp25 -8.0% · p75 16.0%below median
Net margin-5.8%2.3% medp25 -11.6% · p75 11.8%below median
Gross margin42.3%20.8% medp25 14.9% · p75 24.0%top quartile
R&D / revenue1.1% medp25 0.5% · p75 1.3%
CapEx / revenue-4.3%6.2% medp25 5.4% · p75 10.2%bottom quartile
Debt / equity52.0%59.0% medp25 54.9% · p75 72.9%bottom quartile
Observations
IR observations
Mean price target0.42 AUD
Median price target0.42 AUD
High price target0.42 AUD
Low price target0.42 AUD
Last actual EPS0.03 AUD
Last actual revenue481,496,000 AUD
Source data
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