Paragon Union Berhad
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Paragon Union Berhad Financial Snapshot
Operating Performance
Fast Facts
Lot 14, Jalan Satu, Selangor Darul Ehsan, The company reported revenue of US$17.95 million
Headquarters Address
43200,Malaysia during the fiscal year 2010 (2010). The company's
revenue declined at a compounded rate of -6.53%
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during 2006–2010, with an annual growth of 20.53%
over 2009. In 2010, the company recorded an
Fax + 60390861107 operating margin of 5.13%, as against -30.15% in
2009.
Website N/A
Ticker Symbol, Stock Exchange PARAGON, Bursa Malaysia Revenue and Margins
Number of Employees 467
Fiscal Year End December
Revenue (in US$ million) 17.95
Revenue (in MYR million) 57.99
SWOT Analysis
Return on Equity
Strengths Weaknesses
The company recorded a return on equity (ROE) of
Strong business operations in carpet 5.40% for 2010, as compared to its peers, Al
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market Abdullatif Industrial Investment Co. (Ticker: 2340),
Oriental Weavers Carpet Company (Ticker: ORWE)
Strong liquidity position Limited financial leverage and The Dixie Group, Inc. (Ticker: DXYN), which
recorded ROEs of 13.49%, 11.62% and -7.45%
Opportunities Threats respectively. The company reported an operating
margin of 5.13% in 2010.
Emerging markets Foreign currency fluctuations
Return on Equity
Recovering economy Shortage of workers
Liquidity Position
The company reported a current ratio of 2.20 in 2010,
as compared to its peers, Al Abdullatif Industrial
Investment Co., Oriental Weavers Carpet Company
and The Dixie Group, Inc., which recorded current
ratios of 3.21, 1.24 and 2.51 respectively. As of
December 2010, the company recorded cash and
short-term investments of worth US$0.98 million,
against US$0.49 million current debt. The company
reported a debt to equity ratio of 0.40 in 2010 as
compared to its peers, Al Abdullatif Industrial
Investment Co., Oriental Weavers Carpet Company
and The Dixie Group, Inc., which recorded debt to
equity ratios of 0.23, 1.02 and 1.04 respectively.
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Paragon Union Berhad
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 Business Analysis ................................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Company Overview ................................................................................................................................................5
1.2 Business Description ..............................................................................................................................................5
1.3 Major Products and Services .................................................................................................................................6
2 Analysis of Key Performance Indicators ............................................................................................... 7
2.1 Five Year Snapshot: Overview of Financial and Operational Performance Indicators ..........................................7
2.2 Key Financial Performance Indicators .................................................................................................................10
2.2.1 Revenue and Operating Profit .........................................................................................................................10
2.2.2 Asset, Liabilities and Capex .............................................................................................................................11
2.2.3 Net Debt vs. Gearing Ratio ..............................................................................................................................12
2.2.4 Operational Efficiency ......................................................................................................................................13
2.2.5 Solvency ..........................................................................................................................................................14
2.3 Competitive Benchmarking ..................................................................................