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PCLDQ.L London Stock Exchange Diversified Chemicals

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ROE
-0,1 %
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Debt / equity
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About

PCLDQ.L operates in the Diversified Chemicals industry, producing and selling a range of chemical products, primarily generating revenue through the sale of these products to industrial and commercial customers.

Business. PCLDQ.L operates in the Diversified Chemicals industry, producing and selling a range of chemical products, primarily generating revenue through the sale of these products to industrial and commercial customers.

Classification92 %
SectorBasic Materials
Business sectorChemicals
IndustryDiversified Chemicals
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At a glance

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Valuation
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Profitability
-0,1 %
return on equity
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What drives this business

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    Health Care+0,6 %−0,8 %+0,0 %
    Information Technology+0,6 %+6,7 %+0,0 %
    Consumer Discretionary+0,4 %+7,6 %−0,2 %
    Financials−0,3 %−2,8 %−0,9 %
    Consumer Staples−0,4 %+2,5 %−1,0 %
    Real Estate−0,7 %+10,9 %−1,3 %
    Industrials−1,9 %−3,1 %−2,5 %
    Utilities−1,9 %+28,2 %−2,5 %

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    Analysis

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    Upcoming catalysts

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    • 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

    Pre-earnings brief

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    Synthesis

    Business

    PCLDQ.L operates in the Diversified Chemicals industry, producing and selling a range of chemical products, primarily generating revenue through the sale of these products to industrial and commercial customers.

    Classification92 %
    SectorBasic Materials
    Business sectorChemicals
    IndustryDiversified Chemicals
    AI synthesis
    GENERATED

    PCLDQ.L's capital structure is characterized by a relatively low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.11, indicating a conservative approach to leverage. The company's liquidity position is moderate, with a current ratio of 2.49, suggesting it can cover its short-term obligations, although its operating cash flow is negative at -61,774,850 EGP, which may signal operational inefficiencies or market pressures.

    Profitability metrics for PCLDQ.L are weak, with a negative return on equity of -0.0008 and a return on assets of -0.0006. These figures fall significantly below the typical performance benchmarks for the Diversified Chemicals industry, indicating that the company is not generating returns that meet industry expectations.

    The company's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, as disclosed in its financial statements, with no significant geographic diversification reported. This lack of diversification may expose the company to higher risks from regional economic downturns or supply chain disruptions.

    PCLDQ.L's growth trajectory appears to be constrained, with no clear indication of revenue growth in the current fiscal year. The company's operating income has turned negative, and its net income is also in the red, suggesting a challenging operating environment. The outlook for the next fiscal year remains uncertain without additional data on market conditions or strategic initiatives.

    The risk assessment for PCLDQ.L highlights a medium liquidity risk, primarily due to its negative operating cash flow and the fact that its net cash is negative after subtracting total debt. The dilution risk is assessed as low, with no significant dilution potential reported in the basic shares outstanding. However, the company's financial performance and liquidity position may require close monitoring for any signs of deterioration.

    Recent events, as reflected in the latest financial filings, show a decline in earnings, with the last actual EPS at -0.02 EGP. The company's revenue, while substantial at 857,594,750 EGP, does not translate into profitability, indicating potential challenges in cost management or pricing power.

    Key takeaways
    • PCLDQ.L has a conservative capital structure with a low debt-to-equity ratio, but its liquidity position is moderate.
    • The company's profitability is weak, with negative returns on equity and assets, which are below industry norms.
    • Revenue is concentrated in a single segment, and there is no significant geographic diversification.
    • Growth prospects are uncertain, with no clear signs of improvement in the current fiscal year.
    • The company faces medium liquidity risk and low dilution risk, but its financial performance requires close monitoring.

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    Valuation

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    P/E
    Non-GAAP P/E
    EV / Revenue
    EV / Op income
    EV / OCF
    P / B
    P / Tangible book
    Tangible book
    $498.3M
    Net cash
    -$46.2M
    Current ratio
    2.5
    Debt / equity
    0.1
    ROA
    -0.1%
    ROE
    -0.1%
    Cash conversion
    15140.0%
    CapEx / revenue
    -1.5%
    SBC / revenue
    Dilution ratio
    0.0%

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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-3,2 %Bottom quartile
    Net Margin-0,1 %Below median
    ROE-0,1 %Below median
    Capex / Rev-1,5 %Above P75
    D/E0,11Above P75
    Cash Conv151,40Best in class

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    Data sources
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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
    • PCLDQ.L Market data — financials · 2026-05-28
    • Paints and Chemical Industries Co SAE Market data — analyst estimates · 2026-05-28

    Ownership & reference

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    Intel & risk

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    OSINT findings
    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskMedium
    Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.

    Evidence & claims

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    The Thread

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    Sources filings · IR · transcripts · market data · tier hybrid · as of 2026-08-04 Market data · Issuer disclosures · Public news · Earnings transcripts · Consensus estimates · ESG data Premium coverage