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INDICATIVE · SAMPLE DATA
WTCH56

Wata Chemicals Ltd

Commodity ChemicalsVerified

Wata Chemicals Ltd has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.93, indicating a capital structure that is significantly leveraged. The company's liquidity position is assessed as medium, with a current ratio of 0.72, suggesting that it may face challenges in meeting short-term obligations without relying on external financing. The company's liquidity_fpt metric shows a net cash position that is negative after subtracting total debt, which could limit its flexibility in responding to market volatility or capital needs. In terms of profitability, Wata Chemicals Ltd reports a return on equity (ROE) of 0.42% and a return on assets (ROA) of 0.14%, both of which are below the industry median for Commodity Chemicals. These metrics suggest that the company is underperforming relative to its peers in terms of generating returns for shareholders and utilizing its asset base efficiently. The company's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, as disclosed in its latest financial report, with no material geographic diversification. This lack of diversification increases the company's exposure to regional economic downturns or supply chain disruptions. The absence of disclosed geographic breakdowns in the financial snapshot further limits visibility into potential regional risks or growth opportunities. Wata Chemicals Ltd's growth trajectory appears modest, with no significant revenue growth reported in the latest financial period. The company's capital expenditures were negative at -1.26 million BDT, indicating a reduction in investment in physical assets. This could signal a strategic shift toward cost optimization or a lack of expansion plans in the near term. The outlook for the current fiscal year does not indicate a material change in revenue direction, and no specific growth drivers are disclosed in the available data. The company's risk profile is characterized by a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk. The liquidity risk is driven by the company's high debt load and weak current ratio, which could constrain its ability to fund operations without external financing. The dilution risk is low, as the number of shares outstanding has not changed between basic and diluted shares, and no recent equity issuance or dilutive events are disclosed. The company's financial leverage and liquidity constraints are the primary risk factors, with no significant regulatory or geopolitical risks identified in the available data. Recent events, including filings and transcripts, are not disclosed in the available data. The company's latest financial report does not include any material events or disclosures that would suggest a significant change in its business strategy or financial position. The absence of recent earnings call transcripts or regulatory filings limits the ability to assess management's outlook or strategic direction.

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Profile
CompanyWata Chemicals Ltd
TickerWTCH.DH
SectorBasic Materials
BusinessChemicals
Industry groupChemicals
IndustryCommodity Chemicals
AI analysis

Business. Wata Chemicals Ltd is a chemical manufacturing company that produces and sells commodity chemicals, primarily generating revenue through the sale of chemical products to industrial and commercial customers.

Classification. Wata Chemicals Ltd is classified under the Basic Materials economic sector, within the Chemicals business sector and the Commodity Chemicals industry, with a high confidence level of 0.92 based on verified market data.

Wata Chemicals Ltd has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.93, indicating a capital structure that is significantly leveraged. The company's liquidity position is assessed as medium, with a current ratio of 0.72, suggesting that it may face challenges in meeting short-term obligations without relying on external financing. The company's liquidity_fpt metric shows a net cash position that is negative after subtracting total debt, which could limit its flexibility in responding to market volatility or capital needs. In terms of profitability, Wata Chemicals Ltd reports a return on equity (ROE) of 0.42% and a return on assets (ROA) of 0.14%, both of which are below the industry median for Commodity Chemicals. These metrics suggest that the company is underperforming relative to its peers in terms of generating returns for shareholders and utilizing its asset base efficiently. The company's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, as disclosed in its latest financial report, with no material geographic diversification. This lack of diversification increases the company's exposure to regional economic downturns or supply chain disruptions. The absence of disclosed geographic breakdowns in the financial snapshot further limits visibility into potential regional risks or growth opportunities. Wata Chemicals Ltd's growth trajectory appears modest, with no significant revenue growth reported in the latest financial period. The company's capital expenditures were negative at -1.26 million BDT, indicating a reduction in investment in physical assets. This could signal a strategic shift toward cost optimization or a lack of expansion plans in the near term. The outlook for the current fiscal year does not indicate a material change in revenue direction, and no specific growth drivers are disclosed in the available data. The company's risk profile is characterized by a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk. The liquidity risk is driven by the company's high debt load and weak current ratio, which could constrain its ability to fund operations without external financing. The dilution risk is low, as the number of shares outstanding has not changed between basic and diluted shares, and no recent equity issuance or dilutive events are disclosed. The company's financial leverage and liquidity constraints are the primary risk factors, with no significant regulatory or geopolitical risks identified in the available data. Recent events, including filings and transcripts, are not disclosed in the available data. The company's latest financial report does not include any material events or disclosures that would suggest a significant change in its business strategy or financial position. The absence of recent earnings call transcripts or regulatory filings limits the ability to assess management's outlook or strategic direction.
Key takeaways
  • Wata Chemicals Ltd is highly leveraged, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.93, which increases its financial risk.
  • The company's ROE and ROA are below industry medians, indicating weak profitability and asset utilization.
  • The company's liquidity position is weak, with a current ratio of 0.72 and a negative net cash position after debt.
  • Wata Chemicals Ltd has no disclosed geographic or segment diversification, increasing its exposure to regional and operational risks.
  • The company's capital expenditures are negative, suggesting a lack of investment in growth or modernization.
  • No recent events or strategic disclosures are available, limiting visibility into management's direction.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyBDT
Revenue$179.5M
Gross profit$56.3M
Operating income$7.1M
Net income$3.8M
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow$58.1M
CapEx-$1.3M
Free cash flow$10.9M
Total assets$2.83B
Total liabilities$1.92B
Total equity$911.8M
Cash & equivalents$6.0M
Long-term debt$1.76B
Annual history (last 5)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
FY-4$569.8M$96.0M$91.0M-$18.0M
FY-3$953.8M$80.7M$60.0M$3.7M
FY-2$1.01B$52.3M$45.0M-$59.3M
FY-1$713.4M$13.1M$9.9M$4.4M
FY0$813.5M$14.6M$11.0M-$82.3M
PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
FY-4
FY-3
FY-2
FY-1
FY0
PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
FY-4$2.62B$892.7M$31.4M
FY-3$2.84B$906.9M$11.1M
FY-2$2.88B$926.5M$6.2M
FY-1$2.69B$913.1M$35.5M
FY0$2.53B$905.4M$33.6M
PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
FY-4$68.4M-$110.4M-$18.0M
FY-3$86.4M-$61.6M$3.7M
FY-2$151.0M-$125.6M-$59.3M
FY-1$249.5M-$26.2M$4.4M
FY0$295.5M-$113.4M-$82.3M
Quarterly history (last 4)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
FQ-7$179.5M$7.1M$3.8M$10.9M
FQ-6$170.2M$10.1M$7.0M-$9.0M
FQ-5$177.3M-$7.7M-$5.1M-$12.3M
FQ-4$171.3M$9.0M$4.6M$12.3M
FQ-3$161.5M-$2.6M$1.6M-$92.2M
FQ-2$218.8M$6.3M$3.7M-$10.2M
FQ-1$261.9M$1.7M$1.1M$7.8M
FQ0$276.6M$57.8M$10.0M$9.7M
PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
FQ-7
FQ-6
FQ-5
FQ-4
FQ-3
FQ-2
FQ-1
FQ0
PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
FQ-7$2.83B$911.8M$6.0M
FQ-6$2.84B$918.5M$8.6M
FQ-5$2.69B$913.1M$35.5M
FQ-4$2.67B$917.5M$32.4M
FQ-3$2.58B$901.1M$28.1M
FQ-2$2.59B$904.6M$55.3M
FQ-1$2.53B$905.4M$33.6M
FQ0$2.55B$915.2M$37.1M
PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
FQ-7$58.1M-$1.3M$10.9M
FQ-6$90.7M-$10.4M-$9.0M
FQ-5$249.5M-$26.2M-$12.3M
FQ-4$38.0M-$2.1M$12.3M
FQ-3$228.9M-$103.3M-$92.2M
FQ-2$261.0M-$112.7M-$10.2M
FQ-1$295.5M-$113.4M$7.8M
FQ0$12.2M-$9.1M$9.7M
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$911.8M
Net cash-$1.76B
Current ratio0.7
Debt/Equity1.9
ROA0.1%
ROE0.4%
Cash conversion15.1%
CapEx/Revenue-0.7%
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 4 companies
MetricWTCHActivity
Op margin4.0%8.0% medp25 -2.2% · p75 23.4%below median
Net margin2.1%5.5% medp25 -3.8% · p75 18.5%below median
Gross margin31.4%20.5% medp25 12.4% · p75 29.7%top quartile
R&D / revenue1.5% medp25 1.0% · p75 2.1%
CapEx / revenue-0.7%8.6% medp25 1.7% · p75 15.7%bottom quartile
Debt / equity193.0%37.1% medp25 10.3% · p75 82.0%top quartile
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Company fundamentalsperiod FQ-7 · history via verified-market-data
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