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Aqua SA

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Mcap
164,9M PLN
P/E
18,1x
EV / Rev
0,7x
Div yield
2,07 %
Op margin
5,2 %
ROE
0,5 %
Net margin
3,9 %
Debt / equity
0,03
Beta
52w range
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About

Aqua SA provides water and related utility services, primarily generating revenue through regulated utility operations.

Business. Aqua SA (AQU.WA) is a water and related utilities company that generates service revenue. The firm is headquartered in Poland and is primarily listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange. Specific details regarding its operating segments and geographic mix are not available.

Classification92 %
SectorUtilities
IndustryWater & Related Utilities
ActivityUtilities
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At a glance

Score
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Valuation
18,1x
P/E
Analysts
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Ownership
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Profitability
0,5 %
return on equity
Quality
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What drives this business

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    Analysis

    AI analysis
    Generated · analysis pipeline · tier hybrid · as of 2026-08-04 ↑ At a glance

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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

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    Synthesis

    Business

    Aqua SA (AQU.WA) is a water and related utilities company that generates service revenue. The firm is headquartered in Poland and is primarily listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange. Specific details regarding its operating segments and geographic mix are not available.

    Classification92 %
    SectorUtilities
    IndustryWater & Related Utilities
    ActivityUtilities
    AI synthesis
    GENERATED

    Aqua SA maintains a strong liquidity position, with a current ratio of 3.82 and cash and equivalents amounting to 59.93 million PLN, which supports its short-term obligations. The company's liquidity FPT (free cash flow to total liabilities) is robust, indicating a solid ability to meet financial commitments without external financing.

    Profitability metrics for Aqua SA are modest compared to industry benchmarks. The company's return on equity (ROE) is 0.48%, and return on assets (ROA) is 0.37%, both below the typical performance for the Water & Related Utilities industry. The low ROE and ROA suggest that Aqua SA is not generating significant returns relative to its equity and asset base.

    Geographically, Aqua SA's revenue is concentrated within its primary market, with no disclosed international operations. The company's business is largely dependent on a single geographic region, which could expose it to localized economic or regulatory risks.

    Aqua SA's growth trajectory appears to be constrained, with no significant revenue growth reported in the latest financial data. The company's capital expenditure of -14.83 million PLN indicates a reduction in investment, which may affect long-term growth potential. The outlook for the current fiscal year does not show a marked improvement in revenue or profitability.

    Risk factors for Aqua SA include low liquidity and dilution risks, with no immediate filing-based flags detected. The company's debt-to-equity ratio is 0.03, indicating a conservative capital structure. However, the high price-to-earnings ratio of 97.65 suggests that the stock is currently overvalued relative to its earnings.

    Recent events and filings do not indicate any significant changes in Aqua SA's operations or financial strategy. The company has not issued new shares or announced major projects that would impact its financial position in the near term.

    Key takeaways
    • Aqua SA has a strong liquidity position with a current ratio of 3.82 and significant cash reserves.
    • The company's profitability metrics, including ROE and ROA, are below industry norms.
    • Aqua SA's revenue is concentrated in a single geographic region, increasing exposure to localized risks.
    • The company's growth is limited, with no significant revenue growth and reduced capital expenditure.
    • Aqua SA's stock is overvalued based on its high price-to-earnings ratio.

    Bull / Bear case

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    BULL CASE · 5

    Revenue grew at a 4.7% CAGR over four years, demonstrating consistent top-line expansion despite recent volatility.

    Net income achieved a 9.3% CAGR over four years, indicating strong long-term profitability growth for the company.

    The debt-to-equity ratio of 0.03 is above the 75th percentile, signaling a conservative capital structure with low leverage.

    Cash conversion of 10.79 is best-in-class compared to the cohort median of 1.72, highlighting superior cash generation efficiency.

    Gross profit reached 183.1 million PLN in FY0, showing robust gross margins despite operating income pressures.

    BEAR CASE · 2

    Operating income declined 4.9% year-over-year to 12.3 million PLN in FY0, reflecting weakening operational performance.

    Net margin of 3.9% is well below the cohort median of 11.3%, indicating inferior profitability relative to peers.

    In focus — financials by report

    Valuation FY

    Market price
    $12,70
    Market cap
    $181.8M
    Enterprise value
    $131.9M
    P/E
    18.1x
    Non-GAAP P/E
    EV / Revenue
    0.7x
    EV / Op income
    10.7x
    EV / OCF
    6.6x
    P / B
    0.5x
    P / Tangible book
    0.5x
    Tangible book
    $385.0M
    Net cash
    $49.9M
    Current ratio
    3.8
    Debt / equity
    0.0
    ROA
    0.4%
    ROE
    0.5%
    Cash conversion
    1079.0%
    CapEx / revenue
    -31.1%
    SBC / revenue
    Dilution ratio
    0.0%

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    Risk factors

    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskLow
    Filing-based flags
    • No immediate filing-based liquidity or dilution flags were detected.

    Benchmarks vs cohort

    Op Margin5,2 %Bottom quartile
    Net Margin3,9 %Below median
    ROE0,5 %Bottom quartile
    Capex / Rev-31,1 %Below median
    D/E0,03Above P75
    Cash Conv10,79Best in class

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    Data sources
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    • Issuer disclosures
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    • Earnings transcripts
    • Consensus estimates
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    How metrics are computed
    • Ev To Operating Cash Flow
      enterprise_value / operating_cash_flow
    • Return On Equity
      net_income / total_equity
    • Price To Earnings
      market_price / (net_income / shares_outstanding_diluted)
    • Price To Book
      market_price / (adjusted_book_value / shares_outstanding_diluted)
    • Dilution Ratio
      (shares_outstanding_diluted - shares_outstanding_basic) / shares_outstanding_basic
    • Market Price
      input from market-data provider (delayed close or quote-shim mid)
    Source documents
    • Aqua SA Market data — financials · 2026-05-27

    Ownership & reference

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    Listings · one canonical issuer all listings resolve to the canonical
    AQU.WACanonical
    Warsaw Stock Exchange · PLN

    Intel & risk

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    OSINT findings
    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskLow
    No immediate filing-based liquidity or dilution flags were detected.

    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