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Overview: E7 Group PJSC operates in the security, commercial printing, packaging, and distribution sectors within the United Arab Emirates and has a market capitalization of AED2.20 billion.
Operations: The company's revenue is primarily derived from its printing segment, which generated AED577.96 million, and its distribution segment, contributing AED82.95 million.
Market Cap: AED2.2B
E7 Group PJSC, operating in the UAE's security, commercial printing, packaging, and distribution sectors with a market cap of AED2.20 billion, has shown stability by becoming profitable this year despite a historical decline in earnings. The company is debt-free with strong asset coverage over liabilities and trades slightly below its estimated fair value. Recent developments include the initiation of a maiden dividend policy proposing to distribute at least 50% of net profits as dividends. E7's revenue growth is forecasted at single digits for 2024, supported by stable cash flow from its core segments.
Overview: Verkkokauppa.com Oyj is an online retailer based in Finland with a market capitalization of €66.63 million.
Operations: The company's revenue segment consists of €478.28 million from online retailers.
Market Cap: €66.63M
Verkkokauppa.com Oyj, with a market cap of €66.63 million, faces challenges as it reported a net loss of €0.329 million in Q3 2024 and €3.38 million for the nine months ending September 30, 2024, despite sales of €114.19 million and €327.68 million respectively. The company is currently unprofitable with a negative return on equity (-8.73%). However, its debt is well covered by operating cash flow (47.7%), and short-term assets exceed both short-term (€106.7M) and long-term liabilities (€26.6M). Analysts forecast significant earnings growth at 81% annually, suggesting potential for recovery.
Overview: Shanghai Gench Education Group Limited is an investment holding company that offers higher education services in the People's Republic of China, with a market cap of HK$1.17 billion.
Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from higher education services, amounting to CN¥971.08 million.
Market Cap: HK$1.17B
Shanghai Gench Education Group, with a market cap of HK$1.17 billion, presents a mixed investment profile. The company's net profit margins have slightly decreased from last year to 28.8%, while earnings have grown at an annual rate of 16.1% over the past five years but slowed to 1.6% recently, underperforming the industry average. Despite this, its debt levels are satisfactory with a net debt to equity ratio of 15.2%, and interest payments are well-covered by EBIT at 19 times coverage. Although short-term assets exceed short-term liabilities, they fall short against long-term liabilities, indicating potential liquidity concerns.
SEHK:1525 Revenue & Expenses Breakdown as at Dec 2024
Summing It All Up
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Companies discussed in this article include ADX:E7 HLSE:VERK and SEHK:1525.
