LINKAGE GLOBAL INC (LGCB)
KYG5500B1023 - Common Stock
We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to LGCB. LGCB was compared to 32 industry peers in the Broadline Retail industry. LGCB scores quite bad on profitability, while its financial health is fine. Not spectacular, but in line with the averages. LGCB has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
LGCB had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year LGCB has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of LGCB (9.59%) is better than 81.25% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 22.39%, LGCB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
LGCB has a Return On Invested Capital of 11.74%. This is in the better half of the industry: LGCB outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 9.59% | ||
| ROE | 22.39% | ||
| ROIC | 11.74% |
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
LGCB has a Profit Margin of 4.84%. This is in the better half of the industry: LGCB outperforms 68.75% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 5.52%, LGCB is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.13% of the companies in the same industry.
LGCB has a Gross Margin of 16.82%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: LGCB underperforms 90.63% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 5.52% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.84% | ||
| GM | 16.82% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
LGCB has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
2.2 Solvency
LGCB has an Altman-Z score of 4.21. This indicates that LGCB is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 4.21, LGCB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.88% of the companies in the same industry.
LGCB has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.38. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
LGCB has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.38) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.38 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.21 |
ROIC/WACC1.97
WACC5.97%
2.3 Liquidity
LGCB has a Current Ratio of 2.59. This indicates that LGCB is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of LGCB (2.59) is better than 87.50% of its industry peers.
LGCB has a Quick Ratio of 2.55. This indicates that LGCB is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
LGCB has a Quick ratio of 2.55. This is amongst the best in the industry. LGCB outperforms 93.75% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.59 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.55 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
EPS 1Y (TTM)N/A
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-4.27%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%7.26%
3.2 Future
No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
LGCB is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 9.00.
81.25% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LGCB, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
LGCB is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 30.69, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
LGCB's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LGCB is cheaper than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.01 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
LGCB does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
LINKAGE GLOBAL INC
NASDAQ:LGCB (9/23/2024, 5:53:08 PM)
After market: 0.43 -0.02 (-4.44%)0.45
+0.03 (+7.58%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryBroadline Retail
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Market Cap9.68M
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Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
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| PE | 9 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
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Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
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| ROA | 9.59% | ||
| ROE | 22.39% | ||
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| OM | 5.52% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.84% | ||
| GM | 16.82% | ||
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Asset Turnover1.98
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| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
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| Debt/Equity | 0.38 | ||
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| Current Ratio | 2.59 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.55 | ||
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