Leader Steel Holdings Bhd

Leader Steel Holdings Bhd has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.3, indicating a relatively conservative capital structure with a moderate level of leverage. The company's liquidity position is characterized as medium risk, with a current ratio of 1.77, suggesting it has sufficient short-term assets to cover its short-term liabilities, but with some room for improvement. The company's free cash flow of 7,686,000 MYR indicates it is generating positive cash from operations after capital expenditures, which is a positive sign for financial flexibility.

In terms of profitability, Leader Steel Holdings Bhd has a return on equity of 2.18% and a return on assets of 1.53%, which are metrics that reflect the company's efficiency in generating profits from its equity and total assets, respectively. These figures should be compared to the industry median to determine if the company is outperforming or underperforming its peers. The company's operating income of 9,068,000 MYR and net income of 7,679,000 MYR indicate a healthy level of profitability, although the gross profit of 4,914,000 MYR suggests that the company is facing some cost pressures.

The company's revenue is concentrated in a single segment, as there are no disclosed segments in the financial data. The geographic exposure is not specified, but the company operates in Malaysia, which is a key market for its operations. The company's revenue of 40,350,000 MYR is a key indicator of its market position, but without competitor share data, it is difficult to assess its exact market share.

The company's growth trajectory is not clearly defined in the provided data, as there are no forward-looking revenue projections or historical growth rates. The analyst estimate for the last actual revenue is 231,596,900 MYR, which is lower than the reported revenue of 40,350,000 MYR, indicating a potential discrepancy or a need for further clarification. The company's operating cash flow is negative at -7,636,000 MYR, which could be a concern if it persists, as it may indicate that the company is not generating enough cash to sustain its operations.

The risk assessment for Leader Steel Holdings Bhd indicates a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk. The key flag of net cash being negative after subtracting total debt suggests that the company may need to manage its cash flow more effectively to avoid liquidity issues. The company's dilution potential is low, which is a positive sign for shareholders, as it indicates that the company is not likely to issue additional shares that could dilute existing shareholders' ownership.

Recent events and filings for Leader Steel Holdings Bhd are not detailed in the provided data, which limits the ability to assess any recent developments that may impact the company's performance. The company's capital expenditure of -1,463,000 MYR indicates that it is investing in its operations, which could be a sign of growth or maintenance of existing facilities. The company's shares outstanding are the same for both basic and diluted shares, indicating that there is no dilution from stock options or other convertible securities.

Debt-to-equity ratio of 0.30 is lower than the 0.34 industry median, indicating a relatively conservative leverage position among peers.

Free cash flow improved by 59.3% year-over-year in FY2009, suggesting a stabilization in cash generation despite revenue declines.

Dilution risk is assessed as low, providing reassurance to existing shareholders regarding potential equity value erosion from new issuances.

Cash conversion ratio of -0.99 places the company in the bottom quartile, indicating poor ability to turn earnings into cash.

Credit risk is flagged as high, suggesting significant concerns regarding the company's ability to meet its financial obligations.

Revenue MYR 31.4M, −22,1% YoY; Operating income −116,1% YoY.

• ▍Revenue MYR 31.4M, −22,1% YoY
• ▍Operating income −116,1% YoY
• ▍Net income −124,0% YoY
• ▍Free cash flow −145,3% YoY
• ▍Net margin -5.9%

Revenue MYR 31.9M, −23,7% YoY; Operating income −8 868,2% YoY.

• ▍Revenue MYR 31.9M, −23,7% YoY
• ▍Operating income −8 868,2% YoY
• ▍Net income −190,9% YoY
• ▍Free cash flow −706,4% YoY
• ▍Net margin -7.0%

Revenue MYR 46.0M, +1,8% YoY; Operating income +102,0% YoY.

• ▍Revenue MYR 46.0M, +1,8% YoY
• ▍Operating income +102,0% YoY
• ▍Net income +92,1% YoY
• ▍Free cash flow +19,9% YoY
• ▍Net margin -0.6%

Revenue MYR 91.1M; Operating income -MYR 2.1M.

• ▍Revenue MYR 91.1M
• ▍Operating income -MYR 2.1M
• ▍Net margin -1.4%

Revenue MYR 45.2M; Operating income -MYR 3.1M.

• ▍Revenue MYR 45.2M
• ▍Operating income -MYR 3.1M
• ▍Net margin -7.5%

Revenue MYR 41.8M; Operating income MYR 22.0k.

• ▍Revenue MYR 41.8M
• ▍Operating income MYR 22.0k
• ▍Net margin -1.8%

Revenue MYR 40.4M; Operating income MYR 9.1M.

• ▍Revenue MYR 40.4M
• ▍Operating income MYR 9.1M
• ▍Net margin 19.0%

Revenue MYR 157.0M, −28,1% YoY; Operating income −151,6% YoY.

• ▍Revenue MYR 157.0M, −28,1% YoY
• ▍Operating income −151,6% YoY
• ▍Net income −203,3% YoY
• ▍Free cash flow +59,3% YoY
• ▍Net margin -1.5%

Revenue MYR 218.4M, +13,6% YoY; Operating income −85,4% YoY.

• ▍Revenue MYR 218.4M, +13,6% YoY
• ▍Operating income −85,4% YoY
• ▍Net income −88,2% YoY
• ▍Free cash flow −159,2% YoY
• ▍Net margin 1.0%

Revenue MYR 192.3M, −13,3% YoY; Operating income +139,7% YoY.

• ▍Revenue MYR 192.3M, −13,3% YoY
• ▍Operating income +139,7% YoY
• ▍Net income +192,2% YoY
• ▍Free cash flow +15 266,6% YoY
• ▍Net margin 9.9%

Revenue MYR 221.8M, −4,3% YoY; Operating income −70,3% YoY.

• ▍Revenue MYR 221.8M, −4,3% YoY
• ▍Operating income −70,3% YoY
• ▍Net income −75,4% YoY
• ▍Free cash flow −100,5% YoY
• ▍Net margin 2.9%

Revenue MYR 231.7M; Operating income MYR 37.4M.

• ▍Revenue MYR 231.7M
• ▍Operating income MYR 37.4M
• ▍Net margin 11.4%