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INDICATIVE · SAMPLE DATA
GC56

Global Connections PCL

Commodity ChemicalsVerified

Global Connections PCL maintains a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.25, indicating a moderate reliance on debt financing, and a current ratio of 1.39, suggesting adequate short-term liquidity to cover its obligations. However, the company's net cash position is negative after subtracting total debt, signaling potential liquidity constraints. The company's profitability is reflected in a return on equity (ROE) of 29.61% and a return on assets (ROA) of 10.89%, both of which are strong indicators of efficient capital utilization and asset management. These metrics suggest the company is outperforming typical benchmarks for the Commodity Chemicals industry, where ROE and ROA are often lower due to the capital-intensive nature of the sector. Geographically and segment-wise, the company's revenue is concentrated in Thailand, with a primary focus on the distribution of commodity polymers and special additive products. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including automotive, industrial, and consumer products, but the input data does not provide a breakdown of revenue by geographic region or business segment. Looking ahead, the company's growth trajectory is expected to be influenced by its operating cash flow of 327.89 million THB and free cash flow of 24.72 million THB. While the company has a modest capital expenditure of -11.95 million THB, indicating a net cash inflow from capital activities, the outlook for the next fiscal year remains uncertain without specific growth projections. The company's risk profile is characterized by a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk. The key risk flag is the negative net cash position after subtracting total debt, which could impact the company's ability to meet long-term obligations. The company has not disclosed any dilution sources in the provided data, and there is no indication of near-term dilution pressure. Recent events and filings have not been disclosed in the provided data, and there are no transcripts or other public disclosures referenced in the input. The company's financial health and strategic direction are primarily based on the latest financial snapshot and valuation metrics.

30-day price · GC+0.02 (+0.4%)
Low$4.26High$4.66Close$4.48As of15 May, 00:00 UTC
Profile
CompanyGlobal Connections PCL
TickerGC.BK
SectorBasic Materials
BusinessChemicals
Industry groupChemicals
IndustryCommodity Chemicals
AI analysis

Business. Global Connections PCL is a Thailand-based distributor of plastics and petrochemical raw materials, generating revenue through the wholesale of plastic and plastic-related products, including engineering plastics, additives, polyolefin, petrochemicals, and biosurfactant chemicals.

Classification. The company is classified under the Basic Materials economic sector, Chemicals business sector, and Commodity Chemicals industry, with a classification confidence of 0.92.

Global Connections PCL maintains a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.25, indicating a moderate reliance on debt financing, and a current ratio of 1.39, suggesting adequate short-term liquidity to cover its obligations. However, the company's net cash position is negative after subtracting total debt, signaling potential liquidity constraints. The company's profitability is reflected in a return on equity (ROE) of 29.61% and a return on assets (ROA) of 10.89%, both of which are strong indicators of efficient capital utilization and asset management. These metrics suggest the company is outperforming typical benchmarks for the Commodity Chemicals industry, where ROE and ROA are often lower due to the capital-intensive nature of the sector. Geographically and segment-wise, the company's revenue is concentrated in Thailand, with a primary focus on the distribution of commodity polymers and special additive products. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including automotive, industrial, and consumer products, but the input data does not provide a breakdown of revenue by geographic region or business segment. Looking ahead, the company's growth trajectory is expected to be influenced by its operating cash flow of 327.89 million THB and free cash flow of 24.72 million THB. While the company has a modest capital expenditure of -11.95 million THB, indicating a net cash inflow from capital activities, the outlook for the next fiscal year remains uncertain without specific growth projections. The company's risk profile is characterized by a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk. The key risk flag is the negative net cash position after subtracting total debt, which could impact the company's ability to meet long-term obligations. The company has not disclosed any dilution sources in the provided data, and there is no indication of near-term dilution pressure. Recent events and filings have not been disclosed in the provided data, and there are no transcripts or other public disclosures referenced in the input. The company's financial health and strategic direction are primarily based on the latest financial snapshot and valuation metrics.
Key takeaways
  • Global Connections PCL has a strong ROE of 29.61% and ROA of 10.89%, indicating efficient capital and asset utilization.
  • The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 1.25 suggests a moderate reliance on debt financing.
  • The company's liquidity is adequate with a current ratio of 1.39, but its net cash position is negative after subtracting total debt.
  • The company's growth trajectory is influenced by its operating and free cash flows, with a modest capital expenditure.
  • The company's risk profile is characterized by medium liquidity risk and low dilution risk.
  • The company's financial health and strategic direction are primarily based on the latest financial snapshot and valuation metrics.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyTHB
Revenue$5.18B
Gross profit$415.5M
Operating income$262.1M
Net income$195.4M
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow$327.9M
CapEx-$11.9M
Free cash flow$24.7M
Total assets$1.80B
Total liabilities$1.14B
Total equity$660.0M
Cash & equivalents$29.3M
Long-term debt$823.5M
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$660.0M
Net cash-$794.1M
Current ratio1.4
Debt/Equity1.2
ROA10.9%
ROE29.6%
Cash conversion1.7%
CapEx/Revenue-0.2%
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
MetricGCActivity
Op margin5.1%0.4% medp25 -8.0% · p75 16.0%above median
Net margin3.8%2.3% medp25 -11.6% · p75 11.8%above median
Gross margin8.0%20.8% medp25 14.9% · p75 24.0%bottom quartile
R&D / revenue1.1% medp25 0.5% · p75 1.3%
CapEx / revenue-0.2%6.2% medp25 5.4% · p75 10.2%bottom quartile
Debt / equity125.0%59.0% medp25 54.9% · p75 72.9%top quartile
Source data
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Company fundamentalsperiod FQ-7 · history via verified-market-data
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2026-05-10 04:01 UTC#0c7725c5
Market quoteclose THB 4.48 · shares 0.44B diluted
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2026-05-05 12:34 UTC#b7844704
Source: analysis-pipeline (hybrid)Generated: 2026-05-10 04:03 UTCJob: 77869294