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INDICATIVE · SAMPLE DATA
LUTS55

Lotus for Agricultural Investments and Development

Agricultural ChemicalsVerified

The company's capital structure is characterized by a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.14, indicating a moderate reliance on debt financing. Its liquidity position is assessed as medium, with a current ratio of 0.97, suggesting that the company's current liabilities slightly exceed its current assets. The company's free cash flow is negative at -1,339,590 EGP, and its operating cash flow is also negative at -24,126,760 EGP, indicating cash flow challenges. Profitability metrics show a return on equity of -4.11% and a return on assets of -1.32%, both significantly below the industry norms for agricultural chemicals. The company reported a net loss of 4,392,350 EGP and an operating loss of 1,911,680 EGP, highlighting a lack of profitability. These figures are not aligned with the industry's preferred metrics, which emphasize positive returns and stable operating margins. The company's revenue is not segmented by geographic regions or product lines in the available data, making it difficult to assess geographic or segment concentration. However, the absence of detailed segment reporting suggests a lack of diversification or transparency in its revenue streams. The company's growth trajectory is uncertain, with no specific outlook provided for the current or next fiscal year. The negative operating and net income, combined with a negative operating cash flow, indicate a challenging financial environment. The company's capital expenditure of -505,110 EGP suggests a reduction in investment in physical assets, which may affect long-term growth potential. The company's risk profile includes medium liquidity risk, with a current ratio of 0.97 and a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt. The dilution risk is assessed as low, with no significant dilution potential reported. However, the company's financial performance, including negative returns and cash flows, raises concerns about its ability to sustain operations without external financing. Recent events and filings do not provide specific details on the company's strategic initiatives or operational changes. The absence of recent transcripts or filings suggests a lack of public communication or transparency regarding the company's financial and operational status.

30-day price · LUTS+0.05 (+9.4%)
Low$0.52High$0.59Close$0.57As of14 May, 00:00 UTC
Profile
CompanyLotus for Agricultural Investments and Development
TickerLUTS.CA
SectorBasic Materials
BusinessChemicals
Industry groupChemicals
IndustryAgricultural Chemicals
AI analysis

Business. Lotus for Agricultural Investments and Development operates in the agricultural chemicals industry, providing chemical products for agricultural use, primarily generating revenue through the sale of these products.

Classification. The company is classified under the Basic Materials economic sector, Chemicals business sector, and Agricultural Chemicals industry, with a confidence level of 0.92 based on verified market data.

The company's capital structure is characterized by a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.14, indicating a moderate reliance on debt financing. Its liquidity position is assessed as medium, with a current ratio of 0.97, suggesting that the company's current liabilities slightly exceed its current assets. The company's free cash flow is negative at -1,339,590 EGP, and its operating cash flow is also negative at -24,126,760 EGP, indicating cash flow challenges. Profitability metrics show a return on equity of -4.11% and a return on assets of -1.32%, both significantly below the industry norms for agricultural chemicals. The company reported a net loss of 4,392,350 EGP and an operating loss of 1,911,680 EGP, highlighting a lack of profitability. These figures are not aligned with the industry's preferred metrics, which emphasize positive returns and stable operating margins. The company's revenue is not segmented by geographic regions or product lines in the available data, making it difficult to assess geographic or segment concentration. However, the absence of detailed segment reporting suggests a lack of diversification or transparency in its revenue streams. The company's growth trajectory is uncertain, with no specific outlook provided for the current or next fiscal year. The negative operating and net income, combined with a negative operating cash flow, indicate a challenging financial environment. The company's capital expenditure of -505,110 EGP suggests a reduction in investment in physical assets, which may affect long-term growth potential. The company's risk profile includes medium liquidity risk, with a current ratio of 0.97 and a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt. The dilution risk is assessed as low, with no significant dilution potential reported. However, the company's financial performance, including negative returns and cash flows, raises concerns about its ability to sustain operations without external financing. Recent events and filings do not provide specific details on the company's strategic initiatives or operational changes. The absence of recent transcripts or filings suggests a lack of public communication or transparency regarding the company's financial and operational status.
Key takeaways
  • The company is operating at a net loss and has negative cash flows, indicating significant financial distress.
  • The debt-to-equity ratio of 1.14 suggests a moderate reliance on debt, but the company's liquidity position is weak.
  • The company's profitability metrics are below industry norms, with a negative return on equity and return on assets.
  • There is no detailed segment or geographic revenue breakdown, limiting the understanding of diversification and exposure.
  • The company's growth outlook is uncertain, with no clear direction provided for the current or next fiscal year.
  • The risk assessment highlights medium liquidity risk and a negative net cash position, raising concerns about the company's financial stability.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyEGP
Revenue$12.2M
Gross profit$2.0M
Operating income-$1.9M
Net income-$4.4M
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow-$24.1M
CapEx-$505.1k
Free cash flow-$1.3M
Total assets$333.9M
Total liabilities$227.0M
Total equity$106.9M
Cash & equivalents$4.9M
Long-term debt$121.6M
Annual history (last 5)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
FY-4$117.1M$17.8M$13.7M-$3.6M
FY-3$118.2M$19.2M$12.3M$9.0M
FY-2$226.9M$40.3M$22.4M-$40.2M
FY-1$304.9M$59.9M$28.7M$49.0M
FY0$229.4M$36.6M$8.1M$26.8M
PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
FY-4
FY-3
FY-2
FY-1
FY0
PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
FY-4$125.4M$76.8M$1.2M
FY-3$248.9M$89.0M$9.3M
FY-2$316.3M$111.3M$13.3M
FY-1$409.4M$135.5M$9.5M
FY0$462.9M$146.1M$2.4M
PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
FY-4$20.2M-$27.9M-$3.6M
FY-3-$28.3M-$11.9M$9.0M
FY-2$47.1M-$76.5M-$40.2M
FY-1$27.5M$0.00$49.0M
FY0-$65.1M$26.8M
Quarterly history (last 4)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
FQ-7$12.2M-$1.9M-$4.4M-$1.3M
FQ-6$78.1M$22.9M$15.9M$25.1M
FQ-5$150.6M$19.8M$10.3M-$38.6M
FQ-4$64.0M$19.1M$6.9M$76.2M
FQ-3$12.1M-$6.5M-$12.0M-$7.5M
FQ-2$75.2M$15.8M$13.6M$18.5M
FQ-1$58.2M$17.2M$11.2M$16.0M
FQ0$83.9M$10.0M-$4.6M
PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
FQ-7
FQ-6
FQ-5
FQ-4
FQ-3
FQ-2
FQ-1
FQ0
PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
FQ-7$333.9M$106.9M$4.9M
FQ-6$406.7M$119.0M$2.3M
FQ-5$400.2M$128.5M$11.0M
FQ-4$409.4M$135.5M$9.5M
FQ-3$517.2M$123.4M$65.7M
FQ-2$488.0M$137.1M$1.2M
FQ-1$474.5M$153.5M$23.9k
FQ0$462.9M$146.1M$2.4M
PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
FQ-7-$24.1M-$505.1k-$1.3M
FQ-6-$18.4M-$505.1k$25.1M
FQ-5-$18.5M-$52.3M-$38.6M
FQ-4$27.5M$0.00$76.2M
FQ-3$7.2M$0.00-$7.5M
FQ-2-$97.7M$0.00$18.5M
FQ-1-$83.5M$0.00$16.0M
FQ0
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$106.9M
Net cash-$116.7M
Current ratio1.0
Debt/Equity1.1
ROA-1.3%
ROE-4.1%
Cash conversion5.5%
CapEx/Revenue-4.1%
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 1439 companies
MetricLUTSActivity
Op margin-15.7%5.5% medp25 -0.0% · p75 10.8%bottom quartile
Net margin-36.0%4.1% medp25 0.1% · p75 8.8%bottom quartile
Gross margin16.2%20.5% medp25 12.4% · p75 29.7%below median
R&D / revenue1.5% medp25 1.0% · p75 2.1%
CapEx / revenue-4.1%-6.2% medp25 -13.4% · p75 -2.6%above median
Debt / equity114.0%37.1% medp25 10.3% · p75 82.0%top quartile
Source data
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Company fundamentalsperiod FQ-7 · history via verified-market-data
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Market quoteclose EGP 0.43 · shares 1.05B diluted
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Source: analysis-pipeline (hybrid)Generated: 2026-05-28 11:37 UTCJob: 11d5c80b