Why is Ceylon Investment Plc ?
1
With a fall in EPS of -81.95%, the company declared Very Negative results in Dec 25
- NET PROFIT(Q) At LKR 285.77 MM has Fallen at -82.34%
- ROCE(HY) Lowest at 11.87%
- INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO(Q) Lowest at 285.54
How much should you sell?
- All quantity irrespective of whether you are making profits or losses
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When to re-enter? - We will constantly monitor the company and review our call based on new data
Is Ceylon Investment Plc for you?
Medium Risk, High Return
Absolute
Risk Adjusted
Volatility
Ceylon Investment Plc
57.88%
3.13
35.32%
Sri Lanka CSE All Share
41.16%
2.63
15.67%
Quality key factors
Factor
Value
Sales Growth (5y)
124.38%
EBIT Growth (5y)
72.74%
EBIT to Interest (avg)
88.79
Debt to EBITDA (avg)
Negative Net Debt
Net Debt to Equity (avg)
0
Sales to Capital Employed (avg)
0.10
Tax Ratio
6.05%
Dividend Payout Ratio
17.02%
Pledged Shares
0
Institutional Holding
0
ROCE (avg)
15.87%
ROE (avg)
15.40%
Valuation Key Factors 
Factor
Value
P/E Ratio
5
Industry P/E
Price to Book Value
0.72
EV to EBIT
4.38
EV to EBITDA
4.38
EV to Capital Employed
0.61
EV to Sales
4.03
PEG Ratio
0.08
Dividend Yield
0.15%
ROCE (Latest)
13.99%
ROE (Latest)
15.15%
Technical key factors
Indicator
Weekly
Monthly
MACD
Mildly Bearish
Bullish
RSI
No Signal
Bearish
Bollinger Bands
Bearish
Mildly Bullish
Moving Averages
Mildly Bullish (Daily)
KST
Bearish
Bullish
Dow Theory
Mildly Bearish
No Trend
OBV
No Trend
No Trend
Technical Movement
4What is working for the Company
OPERATING CASH FLOW(Y)
Highest at LKR 822.66 MM
RAW MATERIAL COST(Y)
Fallen by 0% (YoY
CASH AND EQV(HY)
Highest at LKR 11,502.86 MM
-32What is not working for the Company
NET PROFIT(Q)
At LKR 285.77 MM has Fallen at -82.34%
ROCE(HY)
Lowest at 11.87%
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO(Q)
Lowest at 285.54
DEBT-EQUITY RATIO
(HY)
Highest at -23.8 %
NET SALES(Q)
Lowest at LKR 90.72 MM
INTEREST(Q)
Highest at LKR 20.28 MM
PRE-TAX PROFIT(Q)
Lowest at LKR 37.62 MM
Here's what is working for Ceylon Investment Plc
Operating Cash Flow
Highest at LKR 822.66 MM
in the last three yearsMOJO Watch
The company has generated higher cash revenues from business operations
Operating Cash Flows (LKR MM)
Cash and Eqv
Highest at LKR 11,502.86 MM
in the last six Semi-Annual periodsMOJO Watch
Short Term liquidity is improving
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Raw Material Cost
Fallen by 0% (YoY)
MOJO Watch
The company's ability to pass on the cost of raw materials to customers has improved; this may lead to a rise in profit margin
Raw Material Cost as a percentage of Sales
Here's what is not working for Ceylon Investment Plc
Net Sales
At LKR 90.72 MM has Fallen at -91.52%
Year on Year (YoY)MOJO Watch
Near term sales trend is extremely negative
Net Sales (LKR MM)
Pre-Tax Profit
At LKR 37.62 MM has Fallen at -96.32%
Year on Year (YoY)MOJO Watch
Near term Pre-Tax Profit trend is very negative
Pre-Tax Profit (LKR MM)
Net Profit
At LKR 285.77 MM has Fallen at -82.34%
Year on Year (YoY)MOJO Watch
Near term Net Profit trend is very negative
Net Profit (LKR MM)
Interest
At LKR 20.28 MM has Grown at 74.52%
period on period (QoQ)MOJO Watch
Rising interest cost signifies increased borrowings
Interest Paid (LKR MM)
Interest Coverage Ratio
Lowest at 285.54
in the last five periodsMOJO Watch
The company's ability to manage interest payments is deteriorating
Operating Profit to Interest
Net Sales
Lowest at LKR 90.72 MM
in the last five periodsMOJO Watch
Near term sales trend is negative
Net Sales (LKR MM)
Interest
Highest at LKR 20.28 MM
in the last five periods and Increased by 74.52% (QoQ)MOJO Watch
Rising interest cost signifies increased borrowings
Interest Paid (LKR MM)
Pre-Tax Profit
Lowest at LKR 37.62 MM
in the last five periodsMOJO Watch
Near term Pre-Tax Profit trend is negative
Pre-Tax Profit (LKR MM)
Debt-Equity Ratio
Highest at -23.8 %
in the last five Semi-Annual periodsMOJO Watch
The company is borrowing more to fund its operations; it's liquidity situation may be stressed
Debt-Equity Ratio






