Lavoro Ltd
Lavoro Ltd's capital structure shows a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.06, indicating a moderate reliance on debt financing. The company's liquidity position is characterized by a current ratio of 1.02, suggesting limited short-term liquidity cushion. With cash and equivalents of 564.31 million BRL and long-term debt of 1,921.33 million BRL, the company has negative net cash, which raises liquidity concerns. Profitability metrics reveal significant underperformance. The company reported a net loss of 66.54 million BRL and an operating loss of 27.57 million BRL, resulting in a negative return on equity of -3.68% and a negative return on assets of -0.71%. These figures fall well below the industry median for profitability, indicating operational inefficiencies or pricing pressures. Geographically and segment-wise, Lavoro Ltd's exposure is not explicitly detailed in the available data. However, the company's revenue concentration and segment performance are not disclosed, making it difficult to assess diversification or regional risk. The company's growth trajectory is mixed. While revenue for the latest period was 2.37 billion BRL, the operating and net losses suggest a lack of profitability. The outlook for the current fiscal year is uncertain, with no clear direction provided in the data. Risk factors include medium liquidity risk due to the current ratio and negative net cash position. The dilution risk is assessed as low, with no significant changes in shares outstanding between basic and diluted shares. The company's operating cash flow of -590.49 million BRL and free cash flow of -52.56 million BRL further underscore the financial strain. Recent events and filings do not provide additional insights into the company's operations or strategic direction. The latest actual EPS was -1.34 BRL, and the actual revenue was 1.88 billion BRL, both indicating a challenging financial period.
Business. Lavoro Ltd operates in the agricultural chemicals industry, providing chemical products for agricultural use.
Classification. Lavoro Ltd is classified under the Basic Materials economic sector, Chemicals business sector, and Agricultural Chemicals industry with a confidence level of 0.92.
- Lavoro Ltd is experiencing significant financial losses, with a net loss of 66.54 million BRL and an operating loss of 27.57 million BRL.
- The company's liquidity position is weak, with a current ratio of 1.02 and negative net cash.
- Profitability metrics are negative, with a return on equity of -3.68% and a return on assets of -0.71%.
- The company's growth trajectory is unclear, with no detailed guidance provided for the current or next fiscal year.
- Dilution risk is low, but liquidity and operational risks remain significant concerns.
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- Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.