Advanced Information Service PLC
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Advanced Information Service PLC Financial Snapshot
Operating Performance
Fast Facts
Shinawatra Tower 1, Bangkok, The company reported revenue of US$3,482.93
Headquarters Address
10400,Thailand million during the fiscal year 2010 (2010). The
company's revenue grew at a CAGR of 9.63% during
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2006–2010, with an annual growth of 17.52% over
2009. In 2010, the company recorded an operating
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Website www.ais.co.th
Revenue and Margins
ADVANC, Stock Exchange of Thailand
Ticker Symbol, Stock Exchange
(Bangkok)
Number of Employees 9,015
Fiscal Year End December
Revenue (in US$ million) 3,482.93
Revenue (in THB million) 111,279.61
SWOT Analysis Return on Equity
Strengths Weaknesses The company recorded a return on equity (ROE) of
49.90% for 2010, as compared to its peers, Beijing
Market leadership position Weak liquidity position Bewinner Communications Co., Ltd (Ticker: 002148),
Jasmine International Public Company Ltd (Ticker:
JAS) and Thaicom PCL (Ticker: THCOM), which
Strong network base recorded ROEs of 11.17%, 10.10% and -5.39%
respectively. The company reported a net profit
Wide range of service offerings margin of 28.55% in 2010.
Opportunities Threats Return on Equity
Growing mobile payment market Fluctuations in telecom sector in Thai
Growing Thai mobile market Foreign exchange risks
Launch of digital postcards Industry consolidation
Liquidity Position
The company reported a current ratio of 0.73 in 2010,
as compared to its peers, Beijing Bewinner
Communications Co., Ltd, Jasmine International
Public Company Ltd and Thaicom PCL, which
recorded current ratios of 30.58, 1.01 and 0.89
respectively. As of December 2010, the company
recorded cash and short-term investments of worth
US$526.98 million, against US$497.11 million current
debt. The company reported a debt to equity ratio of
0.88 in 2010 as compared to its peers, Beijing
Bewinner Communications Co., Ltd, Jasmine
International Public Company Ltd and Thaicom PCL,
which recorded debt to equity ratios of 0.00, 0.43 and
0.57 respectively.
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Advanced Information Service PLC - SWOT Profile Page 1
Advanced Information Service PLC
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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
2.2.6 Valuation ..........................................................................................................................................................15
2.3 Competitive Benchmarking ..................................................................................................................................16
2.3.1 Efficiency ..........................................................................................................................................................16
2.3.2 Capital Expenditure ..........................................................................................................................................17
2.3.3 Turnover – Inventory and Asset .......................................................................................................................18
3 SWOT Analysis ...................................................................................................................................... 19
3.1 SWOT Analysis - Overview ..................................................................................................................................19
3.2 Strengths .................................................................