Stalprodukt SA
Stalprodukt SA has a market price of 241.00 PLN, with a market capitalization of 1.3 billion PLN. The company's price-to-book ratio is 0.36, and its price-to-tangible-book ratio is also 0.36, indicating that the market values the company at a discount to its book value. The enterprise value to EBITDA ratio is negative at -9.06, reflecting the company's operating losses, while the enterprise value to revenue ratio is 0.15, suggesting a low valuation relative to its revenue. Profitability metrics show a return on equity of -1.41% and a return on assets of -1.08%, both of which are negative and below the industry median for steel producers. The company's operating income is negative at -62.3 million PLN, and its net income is also negative at -50.7 million PLN, indicating a lack of profitability. The gross profit of 222.8 million PLN is insufficient to cover operating expenses, contributing to the net loss. The company's revenue is concentrated in its core steel production and distribution activities, with no significant diversification into other business lines. The financial snapshot does not provide segment-specific revenue data, but the company operates through several subsidiaries, including Stalprodukt-MB sp. z o.o., Stalprodukt-Wamech sp. z o.o., and Stalprodukt-Centrostal sp. z o.o.. Looking at the growth trajectory, the company's operating cash flow is positive at 88.2 million PLN, but its free cash flow is negative at -188.1 million PLN, indicating that capital expenditures are outpacing cash generation. The capital expenditure of -281.9 million PLN is a significant outflow, which may be related to maintaining or expanding its industrial plants in Bochnia, Cracow, and Tarnow. The risk assessment indicates low liquidity and dilution risks, with no immediate filing-based liquidity or dilution flags detected. The company's debt-to-equity ratio is 0.04, and its current ratio is 4.14, suggesting a strong liquidity position. However, the negative operating and net income raise concerns about the company's ability to sustain operations without external financing. Recent events include the dissolution of its subsidiary, Stalprodukt-Warszawa Sp. z o.o., announced on June 10, 2013. Analysts have provided a mean price target of 240.49 PLN, with a mean recommendation of 2.00 (1=strong buy, 5=strong sell), indicating a neutral outlook.
Business. Stalprodukt SA is a Poland-based company engaged in the steel industry, producing and distributing highly processed steel products such as cold-rolled electrical sheets and strips, cold-rolled sections, and toroidal transformer cores.
Classification. Stalprodukt is classified under the Basic Materials economic sector, Mineral Resources business sector, and Iron & Steel industry with a confidence level of 0.92.
- Stalprodukt SA is valued at a discount to book, with a price-to-book ratio of 0.36.
- The company is unprofitable, with a negative return on equity of -1.41% and a negative return on assets of -1.08%.
- The company has a strong liquidity position, with a current ratio of 4.14 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.04.
- The company's free cash flow is negative at -188.1 million PLN, indicating that capital expenditures are outpacing cash generation.
- Analysts have provided a neutral outlook, with a mean recommendation of 2.00 and a mean price target of 240.49 PLN.
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- No immediate filing-based liquidity or dilution flags were detected.