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INDICATIVE · SAMPLE DATA
QPM58

QPM Energy Ltd

Commodity ChemicalsVerified

QPM Energy Ltd has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.76, indicating a significant reliance on debt financing, and a current ratio of 0.23, suggesting limited short-term liquidity. The company's free cash flow is modest at 1.86 million AUD, while capital expenditures are negative at -43.62 million AUD, reflecting substantial investment in infrastructure. The company's profitability is moderate, with a return on equity of 19.9% and a return on assets of 3.88%. These figures are below the typical thresholds for high-performing firms in the Commodity Chemicals industry, indicating room for improvement in asset utilization and profitability. QPM Energy Ltd's revenue is primarily concentrated in its integrated energy operations and the TECH Project. The company's geographic exposure is primarily within Australia, with no significant international revenue streams disclosed. The company's growth trajectory is mixed. While it has operating control of two gas-fired power stations and owns the Moranbah Gas Project, its capital expenditures suggest ongoing investment in expansion. The outlook for the current fiscal year indicates a need for careful monitoring of cash flow and debt management. The company faces medium liquidity risk and low dilution risk. The key financial flag is the negative net cash position after subtracting total debt, which could impact its ability to meet short-term obligations. Recent events include the management of a portfolio of gas supply and the development of the TECH Project. The company's recent filings and transcripts highlight ongoing efforts to expand its energy and chemical production capabilities.

30-day price · QPM-0.00 (-6.9%)
Low$0.03High$0.04Close$0.03As of12 May, 00:00 UTC
Profile
CompanyQPM Energy Ltd
TickerQPM.AX
SectorBasic Materials
BusinessChemicals
Industry groupChemicals
IndustryCommodity Chemicals
AI analysis

Business. QPM Energy Ltd operates an integrated energy business comprising gas production and electricity generation, and owns the Townsville Energy Chemicals Hub (TECH) Project for producing nickel, cobalt, and High Purity Alumina (HPA).

Classification. QPM Energy Ltd is classified under the Basic Materials economic sector, Chemicals business sector, and Commodity Chemicals industry with a confidence level of 0.92.

QPM Energy Ltd has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.76, indicating a significant reliance on debt financing, and a current ratio of 0.23, suggesting limited short-term liquidity. The company's free cash flow is modest at 1.86 million AUD, while capital expenditures are negative at -43.62 million AUD, reflecting substantial investment in infrastructure. The company's profitability is moderate, with a return on equity of 19.9% and a return on assets of 3.88%. These figures are below the typical thresholds for high-performing firms in the Commodity Chemicals industry, indicating room for improvement in asset utilization and profitability. QPM Energy Ltd's revenue is primarily concentrated in its integrated energy operations and the TECH Project. The company's geographic exposure is primarily within Australia, with no significant international revenue streams disclosed. The company's growth trajectory is mixed. While it has operating control of two gas-fired power stations and owns the Moranbah Gas Project, its capital expenditures suggest ongoing investment in expansion. The outlook for the current fiscal year indicates a need for careful monitoring of cash flow and debt management. The company faces medium liquidity risk and low dilution risk. The key financial flag is the negative net cash position after subtracting total debt, which could impact its ability to meet short-term obligations. Recent events include the management of a portfolio of gas supply and the development of the TECH Project. The company's recent filings and transcripts highlight ongoing efforts to expand its energy and chemical production capabilities.
Key takeaways
  • QPM Energy Ltd has a high debt-to-equity ratio, indicating significant reliance on debt financing.
  • The company's return on equity is strong at 19.9%, but its return on assets is relatively low at 3.88%.
  • Revenue is primarily concentrated in Australia, with no significant international exposure.
  • The company's liquidity position is weak, with a current ratio of 0.23 and negative net cash after debt.
  • Capital expenditures are substantial, suggesting ongoing investment in infrastructure and expansion.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyAUD
Revenue$120.1M
Gross profit$30.2M
Operating income$12.4M
Net income$8.2M
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow$29.0M
CapEx-$43.6M
Free cash flow$1.9M
Total assets$211.4M
Total liabilities$170.2M
Total equity$41.2M
Cash & equivalents$10.0M
Long-term debt$72.4M
Annual history (last 5)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
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PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
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Quarterly history (last 4)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
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PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
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PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
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PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
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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$41.2M
Net cash-$62.4M
Current ratio0.2
Debt/Equity1.8
ROA3.9%
ROE19.9%
Cash conversion3.5%
CapEx/Revenue-36.3%
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 11 companies
MetricQPMActivity
Op margin10.3%0.4% medp25 -8.0% · p75 16.0%above median
Net margin6.8%2.3% medp25 -11.6% · p75 11.8%above median
Gross margin25.1%20.8% medp25 14.9% · p75 24.0%top quartile
R&D / revenue1.1% medp25 0.5% · p75 1.3%
CapEx / revenue-36.3%6.2% medp25 5.4% · p75 10.2%bottom quartile
Debt / equity176.0%59.0% medp25 54.9% · p75 72.9%top quartile
Observations
IR observations
Mean price target0.08 AUD
Median price target0.08 AUD
High price target0.10 AUD
Low price target0.06 AUD
Mean recommendation1.50 (1=strong buy, 5=strong sell)
Strong-buy count1.00
Buy count1.00
Hold count0.00
Sell count0.00
Strong-sell count0.00
Mean EPS estimate-0.00 AUD
Last actual EPS0.00 AUD
Source data
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