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Verde Agritech Ltd

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-66,4 %
ROE
-11,2 %
Net margin
-93,8 %
Debt / equity
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About

Verde Agritech Ltd is a Canadian company in the agricultural chemicals industry, specializing in the production and sale of crop protection and nutrient management products.

Business. Verde Agritech Ltd (NPK.TO) is a Canadian company operating in the agricultural chemicals industry within the broader chemicals sector. The firm is headquartered in Canada and is primarily listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange. Specific details regarding its operating segments and geographic revenue mix are not available.

Classification92 %
SectorBasic Materials
Business sectorChemicals
IndustryAgricultural Chemicals
ActivityChemicals
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  • EarningsQ3 2026 earnings (expected)2026-10-28 · estimated
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-11,2 %
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    • Company
    • EarningsQ3 2026 earnings (expected)2026-10-28 · estimated
    • Macro
    • Rate decisionBank of England rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-06 · GB
    • Rate decisionReserve Bank of Australia rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-12 · AU
    • Rate decisionNorges Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-20 · NO
    • Rate decisionSveriges Riksbank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-03 · SE
    • Rate decisionBank of Canada rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-09 · CA
    • Rate decisionEuropean Central Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-10 · EU
    • Macro & political
    • ElectionSE Swedish Election2026-09-14 · SE
    • ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
    • ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR

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    Business

    Verde Agritech Ltd (NPK.TO) is a Canadian company operating in the agricultural chemicals industry within the broader chemicals sector. The firm is headquartered in Canada and is primarily listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange. Specific details regarding its operating segments and geographic revenue mix are not available.

    Classification92 %
    SectorBasic Materials
    Business sectorChemicals
    IndustryAgricultural Chemicals
    ActivityChemicals
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    GENERATED

    Verde Agritech's capital structure is characterized by a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.08, indicating a moderate reliance on debt financing. The company's liquidity position is assessed as medium, with a current ratio of 0.68, suggesting that it may struggle to meet short-term obligations without additional financing. The company's cash and equivalents amount to CAD 3.2 million, which is significantly lower than its long-term debt of CAD 45.8 million, resulting in a negative net cash position.

    Profitability metrics for Verde Agritech are weak, with a return on equity of -11.17% and a return on assets of -5.19%. These figures are below the industry median for Agricultural Chemicals, indicating underperformance relative to peers. The company reported a net loss of CAD 4.75 million for the period, with an operating loss of CAD 3.37 million. Gross profit of CAD 2.54 million is insufficient to cover operating expenses, contributing to the negative operating income.

    Geographically, the company's revenue is concentrated in a single jurisdiction, as disclosed in its financial statements. No specific breakdown of revenue by geographic region is provided, but the company's operations are primarily based in Canada. This concentration may expose the company to regional economic and regulatory risks.

    The company's growth trajectory is uncertain, with no clear indication of revenue growth in the current fiscal year. The outlook for the next fiscal year is not provided, but the company's negative operating and net income suggest a challenging operating environment. Capital expenditures of CAD 246,000 were recorded, but the impact on future growth is unclear.

    Risk factors for Verde Agritech include liquidity constraints and the potential for dilution. The company's liquidity risk is medium, with a current ratio below 1.0 and negative free cash flow of CAD 4.05 million. The risk of dilution is assessed as low, but the company's financial position may necessitate additional financing, which could lead to share issuance. No recent events or filings have been disclosed that would significantly alter the company's risk profile.

    Recent events and filings for Verde Agritech are not detailed in the available data. The company's financial statements do not mention any significant legal, regulatory, or operational developments that would impact its operations or financial position in the near term.

    Key takeaways
    • Verde Agritech operates in the agricultural chemicals industry with a focus on crop protection and nutrient management products.
    • The company's financial performance is weak, with negative returns on equity and assets, and a net loss for the period.
    • Liquidity is a concern, with a current ratio below 1.0 and a negative net cash position.
    • The company's growth prospects are uncertain, with no clear indication of revenue growth in the current fiscal year.
    • Risk factors include liquidity constraints and the potential need for additional financing.
    • **margin_outlook_rationale**: The company's gross margin is insufficient to cover operating expenses, leading to a negative operating income.
    • **rd_outlook_rationale**: No specific information is provided regarding the company's research and development activities or their impact on future growth.

    Bull / Bear case

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    BULL CASE · 5

    Free cash flow improved by 14.6% year-over-year, indicating a potential stabilization in cash generation capabilities.

    Operating income increased by 13.9% year-over-year, suggesting some improvement in core operational efficiency despite losses.

    The company maintains a low leverage band with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.27, reducing immediate solvency concerns.

    A current ratio of 4.25 indicates strong short-term liquidity, providing a buffer against immediate operational cash needs.

    Dilution risk is assessed as low, suggesting existing shareholders face minimal immediate threat from equity issuance.

    BEAR CASE · 2

    Revenue declined by 23.1% year-over-year, signaling a significant contraction in top-line business performance.

    Free cash flow remains deeply negative at -$8.9 million, highlighting persistent cash burn issues.

    In focus — financials by report

    Annual
    ANNUALFiled 2024-03-28
    FY 2024 · Full-year highlights

    Revenue C$37.9M, −52,8% YoY; Operating income −109,4% YoY.

    RevenueC$37.9M−52,8 % YoY
    Operating income-C$2.2M−109,4 % YoY
    Net income-C$6.0M−133,6 % YoY
    Free cash flow-C$5.2M+77,6 % YoY
    EPS
    Operating cash flowC$4.6M−59,7 % YoY
    Financials
    Income statement
    RevenueC$37.9M
    Gross profitC$24.7M
    Operating income-C$2.2M
    Net income-C$6.0M
    Margins
    Gross margin65.2%
    Operating margin-5.8%
    Net margin-15.8%
    FCF margin-13.9%
    Balance sheet
    Total assetsC$96.2M
    Total liabilitiesC$50.7M
    Total equityC$45.5M
    Cash & equivalents
    Long-term debtC$46.2M
    Cash flow
    Operating cash flowC$4.6M
    CapEx-C$3.0M
    Free cash flow-C$5.2M
    SBC
    P&L flow · revenue → net income
    Revenue C$5.1MOperating costs C$8.4MNet income C$4.8M
    Highlights
    • Revenue C$37.9M, −52,8% YoY
    • Operating income −109,4% YoY
    • Net income −133,6% YoY
    • Free cash flow +77,6% YoY
    • Net margin -15.8%

    Valuation FY

    Market price
    C$0,66
    Market cap
    Enterprise value
    P/E
    Non-GAAP P/E
    EV / Revenue
    EV / Op income
    EV / OCF
    P / B
    P / Tangible book
    Tangible book
    C$42.6M
    Net cash
    -C$42.6M
    Current ratio
    0.7
    Debt / equity
    1.1
    ROA
    -5.2%
    ROE
    -11.2%
    Cash conversion
    60.0%
    CapEx / revenue
    -4.9%
    SBC / revenue
    Dilution ratio
    0.0%

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    Business relationships

    Business relationships1 disclosed relationship · 1 type · extracted from filings & disclosures
    Customers1
    Amazon.Com IncAMZN.OCustomer98%Source ↗

    Supply chain

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    1 mention in 10-K0 from corporate websites0 from news dispatches
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    Risk factors

    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskMedium
    Filing-based flags
    • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.

    Benchmarks vs cohort

    Op Margin-66,4 %Bottom quartile
    Net Margin-93,8 %Bottom quartile
    ROE-11,2 %Bottom quartile
    Capex / Rev-4,9 %Below median
    D/E1,08Bottom quartile
    Cash Conv0,60Below median

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    How metrics are computed
    • Dilution Ratio
      (shares_outstanding_diluted - shares_outstanding_basic) / shares_outstanding_basic
    • Net Cash
      cash_and_equivalents + short_term_investments - short_term_debt - long_term_debt
    • Capex To Revenue
      capital_expenditure / revenue
    • Return On Equity
      net_income / total_equity
    • Debt To Equity
      (short_term_debt + long_term_debt) / total_equity
    • Cash Conversion Ratio
      operating_cash_flow / net_income
    Source documents
    • Verde Agritech Ltd Market data — financials · 2026-05-28

    Ownership & reference

    Insider activity

    Net selling0 buys · 2 sellsnet -$418K7 insiders · last 365d
    • Morgan Jeffery AlanVP-ENGINEERING · Common stock $1.00 par valueOther 349 @ $139,84$49K · 2026-04-30
    • Peuse David JCFO & TREASURER · Common stock $1.00 par valueSold 500 @ $140,16$70K · 2026-03-17
    • Peuse David JCFO & TREASURER · Common stock $1.00 par valueOther 78 @ $131,58$10K · 2026-03-16
    • Morgan Jeffery AlanVP-ENGINEERING · Common stock $1.00 par valueOther 100 @ $131,58$13K · 2026-03-16
    • Frederick Douglas JDirector, COO, VP, SECRETARY · Common stock $1.00 par valueOther 36 @ $131,58$5K · 2026-03-16
    • MacKenzie John Roderick JRVP-SALES · Common stock $1.00 par valueOther 62 @ $131,58$8K · 2026-03-16
    • LIEBLE RANDY FDirector · Common stock $1.00 par valueSold 2 417 @ $143,97$348K · 2026-03-11
    • MacKenzie John Roderick JRVP-SALES · Common stock $1.00 par valueOther 327 · 2026-01-02
    • Morgan Jeffery AlanVP-ENGINEERING · Common stock $1.00 par valueOther 234 · 2026-01-02
    • Peuse David JCFO & TREASURER · Common stock $1.00 par valueOther 327 · 2026-01-02
    • LIEBLE RANDY FDirector · Common stock $1.00 par valueOther 100 · 2026-01-02
    • Frederick Douglas JDirector, COO, VP, SECRETARY · Common stock $1.00 par valueOther 386 · 2026-01-02
    • Stienessen Joseph GDirector · Common stock $1.00 par valueOther 100 · 2026-01-02
    • QUINN PATRICK JDirector · Common stock $1.00 par valueOther 100 · 2026-01-02

    Short positioning

    292.6Kshares short-1.7% vs prior
    3.49days to cover
    34.6%short of daily vol
    1fails-to-deliver
    as of 2026-07-15 · short-interest report (free)

    Geographic breakdown

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    Listings · one canonical issuer all listings resolve to the canonical
    NPK.TOCanonical
    Toronto Stock Exchange · CAD

    Intel & risk

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    OSINT findings
    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskMedium
    Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
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    NPKAMZN.OAgricultural C
    This companySectorCustomers

    Evidence & claims

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    • Total liabilities (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 23.1%Derived (calculated)
    • Return on assets (FY 2025-12-31): 6.6%Derived (calculated)
    • Total assets (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 10.4%Derived (calculated)
    • Shareholders' equity (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 7.5%Derived (calculated)
    • Revenue (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 29.7%Derived (calculated)
    • Net margin (FY 2025-12-31): 6.6%Derived (calculated)
    • Gross margin (FY 2025-12-31): 16.0%Derived (calculated)
    • Return on equity (FY 2025-12-31): 8.4%Derived (calculated)
    • Operating income (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -11.0%Derived (calculated)
    • Operating cash flow (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 82.9%Derived (calculated)
    • Net income (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -20.2%Derived (calculated)
    • Gross profit (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 2.2%Derived (calculated)
    • EPS (basic) (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -20.4%Derived (calculated)
    • Cost of revenue (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 36.7%Derived (calculated)
    • Capex (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 259.0%Derived (calculated)
    • Cash & equivalents (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -81.6%Derived (calculated)
    • Debt-to-equity (FY 2025-12-31): 0.27xDerived (calculated)
    • Current ratio (FY 2025-12-31): 4.24xDerived (calculated)
    • Total liabilities (annual): USD 105.59MSEC XBRL filing
    • Capex (annual): USD 27.03MSEC XBRL filing
    • Current liabilities (annual): USD 94.95MSEC XBRL filing
    • Current assets (annual): USD 403.06MSEC XBRL filing
    • Shares outstanding (annual): 7.12MSEC XBRL filing
    • Cash & equivalents (annual): USD 3.25MSEC XBRL filing
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    The Thread

    Everything we know, in order
    2026-10-28EVENTUpcomingQ3 2026 earnings (expected) estimated date
    2026-06-20 00:43 UTCANALYSTAnalyst coverage initiated
    2026-06-16FILINGFORM 8-K →
    2026-05-21FILINGFORM 8-K →
    2026-05-15FILINGFORM 10-Q →
    2026-05-05FILINGFORM 8-K →
    2026-04-30 00:00 UTCINSIDER1 insider transaction — 2026-04
    2026-04-30INSIDERMorgan Jeffery Alan transacted 349 sh Common stock $1.00 par value — VP-ENGINEERING ~$49k
    2026-04-14FILINGFORM DEF 14A →
    2026-03-27FILINGFORM 8-K →
    2026-03-17 00:00 UTCINSIDER6 insider transactions — 2026-03 · net sell $454k
    2026-03-17INSIDERPeuse David J sold 500 sh Common stock $1.00 par value — CFO & TREASURER ~$70k
    2026-03-16INSIDERPeuse David J transacted 78 sh Common stock $1.00 par value — CFO & TREASURER ~$10k
    2026-03-16INSIDERMorgan Jeffery Alan transacted 100 sh Common stock $1.00 par value — VP-ENGINEERING ~$13k
    2026-03-16INSIDERFrederick Douglas J transacted 36 sh Common stock $1.00 par value — Director, COO, VP, SECRETARY ~$5k
    2026-03-16INSIDERMacKenzie John Roderick JR transacted 62 sh Common stock $1.00 par value — VP-SALES ~$8k
    2026-03-13FILINGFORM 10-K →
    2026-03-11INSIDERLIEBLE RANDY F sold 2.4k sh Common stock $1.00 par value — Director ~$348k
    2026-03-04FILINGFORM 8-K →
    2026-02-05FILINGFORM 8-K →
    2026-01-06FILINGFORM 8-K →
    2026-01-02 00:00 UTCINSIDER7 insider transactions — 2026-01
    2026-01-02INSIDERMacKenzie John Roderick JR transacted 327 sh Common stock $1.00 par value — VP-SALES
    2026-01-02INSIDERMorgan Jeffery Alan transacted 234 sh Common stock $1.00 par value — VP-ENGINEERING
    2026-01-02INSIDERPeuse David J transacted 327 sh Common stock $1.00 par value — CFO & TREASURER
    2026-01-02INSIDERLIEBLE RANDY F transacted 100 sh Common stock $1.00 par value — Director
    2026-01-02INSIDERFrederick Douglas J transacted 386 sh Common stock $1.00 par value — Director, COO, VP, SECRETARY
    2026-01-02INSIDERStienessen Joseph G transacted 100 sh Common stock $1.00 par value — Director
    2026-01-02INSIDERQUINN PATRICK J transacted 100 sh Common stock $1.00 par value — Director
    2025-12-29FILINGFORM 8-K →
    2025-11-25FILINGFORM 8-K →
    2025-03-17 00:00 UTCINSIDER3 insider transactions — 2025-03
    2025-01-02 00:00 UTCINSIDER7 insider transactions — 2025-01
    2024-03-28 06:30 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2024 Revenue CAD 37.9M · Net CAD -6.0M
    2023-03-30 06:00 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2023 Revenue CAD 80.3M · Net CAD 17.8M
    2022-03-22 06:50 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2022 Revenue CAD 27.7M · Net CAD 3.5M
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