Understanding Minolta Finance’s Valuation Metrics
At first glance, Minolta Finance’s valuation ratios present an unusual scenario. The price-to-earnings (PE) ratio stands at a negative value, signalling losses rather than profits. Similarly, the enterprise value to EBIT and EBITDA ratios are deeply negative, which typically reflects operational challenges or accounting anomalies. The price-to-book value ratio is modestly above one, suggesting the market values the company slightly above its net asset base.
Return metrics further underline the company’s struggles. The latest return on capital employed (ROCE) is a mere 0.26%, while return on equity (ROE) is deeply negative, indicating that shareholders are currently experiencing significant erosion of value. These figure...
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