Qpm.Ax
QPM.AX is a chemical manufacturing company that produces commodity chemicals and generates revenue primarily through the sale of chemical products to industrial and commercial customers.
Business. QPM.AX is a chemical manufacturing company that produces commodity chemicals and generates revenue primarily through the sale of chemical products to industrial and commercial customers.
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- 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
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- ElectionSE Swedish Election2026-09-14 · SE
- ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
- ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR
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QPM.AX is a chemical manufacturing company that produces commodity chemicals and generates revenue primarily through the sale of chemical products to industrial and commercial customers.
QPM.AX has a market capitalization of AUD 87.07 million and a price-to-earnings ratio of 10.63, indicating a moderate valuation relative to its earnings. The company's price-to-book ratio is 2.11, suggesting that the market values the company at a premium to its book value. The liquidity position is constrained, with a current ratio of 0.23 and negative net cash after subtracting total debt, which indicates a medium liquidity risk.
In terms of profitability, QPM.AX has a return on equity of 19.9%, which is relatively strong, but its return on assets is only 3.88%, indicating that the company is not efficiently using its assets to generate returns. The operating margin is 10.3%, and the gross margin is 25.1%, both of which are in line with the industry norms for commodity chemical producers.
The company's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, as disclosed in its financial statements, and there is no geographic diversification provided in the available data. This lack of diversification could expose the company to higher operational and market risks if the primary market experiences a downturn.
QPM.AX has reported a revenue of AUD 120.11 million in the latest period, with a capital expenditure of AUD -43.62 million, indicating a net outflow from investing activities. The company's outlook for the current fiscal year is not explicitly provided, but the negative free cash flow of AUD 1.86 million suggests that the company is not generating sufficient cash to fund its operations without external financing.
The risk assessment for QPM.AX indicates a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk. The company's debt-to-equity ratio is 1.76, which is relatively high and could increase financial risk if interest rates rise or if the company's earnings decline. The risk of dilution is low, as the number of shares outstanding has not changed between basic and diluted shares.
Recent events and filings do not provide specific details on new product launches or strategic initiatives. However, the company's financial statements indicate a need for continued capital investment, as evidenced by the significant capital expenditure. The company's ability to maintain or grow its market share will depend on its capacity to manage its debt and generate positive cash flows from operations.
- QPM.AX has a strong return on equity but a weak return on assets, indicating inefficiencies in asset utilization.
- The company's liquidity position is constrained, with a current ratio of 0.23 and negative net cash after subtracting total debt.
- QPM.AX's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, which could increase operational and market risks.
- The company's capital expenditure is negative, suggesting a need for external financing to fund its operations.
- Analysts have a moderate outlook on QPM.AX, with a mean price target of 0.08 AUD and a mean recommendation of 1.50.
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| Metric | Our forecast | Guidance | Consensus |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | —no estimate | —no estimate | -0,00 |
| Revenue | —no estimate | —no estimate | 77,4M AUD |
| Operating income | —no estimate | —no estimate | -24,2M AUD |
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10 tracked| Asset | Type | Commodity | Country | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaac power station | Power | Power | Australia | Registered owner |
| Isaac power station | Power | Oil & Gas | Australia | Parent |
| Isaac power station | Power | Oil & Gas | Australia | Registered owner |
| Isaac power station | Power | Oil & Gas | Australia | Parent |
| Isaac power station | Power | Power | Australia | Parent |
| Isaac power station | Power | Power | Australia | Parent |
| Isaac power station | Power | Power | Australia | Registered owner |
| Isaac power station | Power | Oil & Gas | Australia | Registered owner |
| Moranbah Gas Project (Queensland, Australia) | Oil gas extraction | Gas | Australia | Registered owner |
| Moranbah Gas Project (Queensland, Australia) | Oil gas extraction | Gas | Australia | Parent |
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