Herti AD

Herti AD maintains a relatively strong liquidity position, with a current ratio of 2.22, indicating that it has twice as many current assets as current liabilities. The company's liquidity is supported by cash and equivalents of BGN 13.8 million, although this is partially offset by long-term debt of BGN 18.1 million, resulting in a net cash position that is negative after subtracting total debt. The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.58 suggests a moderate level of leverage, with equity representing a larger portion of its capital structure.

In terms of profitability, Herti AD's return on equity (ROE) of 5.44% and return on assets (ROA) of 2.81% are below the typical thresholds for strong performance in the non-paper containers and packaging industry. These figures suggest that the company is generating modest returns relative to its equity and asset base. Gross profit of BGN 7.6 million and operating income of BGN 1.6 million indicate a relatively narrow margin structure, which may be typical for the industry but leaves little room for volatility or cost increases.

Herti AD's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, as disclosed in its financial statements, with no geographic diversification provided in the available data. This lack of segment or geographic diversification could expose the company to higher operational and market risks if demand in its primary market fluctuates.

The company's growth trajectory is not clearly defined in the available data, as no forward-looking guidance or revenue growth projections are provided. However, the company's operating cash flow of BGN 3.1 million and free cash flow of BGN 2.2 million suggest that it is generating positive cash from operations, which could support future growth initiatives or debt reduction. Capital expenditures of BGN 0.7 million indicate a modest investment in new or replacement assets, which may be consistent with maintaining current operations rather than aggressive expansion.

Risk factors for Herti AD include its moderate liquidity risk, as highlighted by the negative net cash position after subtracting total debt. While the company's dilution risk is currently assessed as low, any future capital raising activities could introduce dilution pressure. The company has not disclosed any recent share issuance or dilution events, and no dilution sources are identified in the available data.

No recent events, such as filings or transcripts, are provided in the available data to indicate any material changes in the company's operations or strategic direction. The absence of recent disclosures may limit visibility into the company's near-term plans or external challenges.

Herti AD generated a 9.4% revenue CAGR over four years, demonstrating consistent top-line growth momentum.

The company's 8.95% operating margin significantly exceeds the 4.94% median for its non-paper packaging cohort.

Net margin of 9.35% ranks above the 75th percentile of the 179-company non-paper packaging cohort.

Operating income grew 12.8% year-over-year to 7.8 million BGN, outpacing the 9.2% revenue growth rate.

The debt-to-equity ratio of 0.58 is higher than the 0.36 median for the non-paper packaging cohort.

Net income growth slowed to just 2.3% year-over-year, significantly lagging the 9.2% revenue expansion.

The company faces medium liquidity risk and medium credit risk according to current risk flag assessments.

Revenue BGN 57.5M; Operating income BGN 1.4M.

• ▍Revenue BGN 57.5M
• ▍Operating income BGN 1.4M
• ▍Net margin 2.7%