Annonce • Jul 10
Hunter & Company plc Appoints Ranil De Silva as Independent Non-Executive Director and Member and Chairman of the Remuneration Committee, Effective July 8, 2026 Hunter & Company PLC had announced that Mr. Ranil De Silva, Independent Non-Executive Director, had been appointed as a member and Chairman of the Remuneration Committee of Hunter & Company PLC with effect from July 8, 2026. This appointment had been recommended by the Nominations and Governance Committee of the company and approved by the Board of Directors. Accordingly, the composition of the Remuneration Committee had been as follows: Mr. Ranil De Silva - Chairman/Independent Non-Executive Director, Mr. Savantha De Saram - Non-Executive Director, Mr. Lalith Withana - Independent Non-Executive Director. Board Change • Jul 07
Insufficient new directors There is 1 new director who has joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: 1 new director. 1 experienced director. 5 highly experienced directors. Independent Non Executive Director Sirikkatugge Lasanthi Fernando was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2024. The company’s insufficient board refreshment is considered a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Annonce • Jul 04
Hunter & Company plc Announces Resignation of Loku Narangodage Sarath Kumar Samarasinghe from Independent Non-Executive Director, Effective June 24, 2026 Hunter & Company PLC had Mr. Loku Narangodage Sarath Kumar Samarasinghe resign as Independent Non-Executive Director with effect from June 24, 2026 as stated in his letter of resignation. The Board noted and accepted the resignation on July 2, 2026. Reported Earnings • Jun 02
Full year 2026 earnings released: EPS: LK₨2.82 (vs LK₨12.30 loss in FY 2025) Full year 2026 results: EPS: LK₨2.82 (up from LK₨12.30 loss in FY 2025). Revenue: LK₨6.16b (up 5.6% from FY 2025). Net income: LK₨14.5m (up LK₨77.8m from FY 2025). Profit margin: 0.2% (up from net loss in FY 2025). The move to profitability was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 143 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. New Risk • May 15
New minor risk - Share price stability The company's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 75% of Sri Lankan stocks, typically moving 9.3% a week. This is considered a minor risk. Share price volatility indicates the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. It also increases the risk of potential losses in the short term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Earnings have declined by 47% per year over the past 5 years. Minor Risks Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (9.3% average weekly change). Market cap is less than US$100m (LK₨8.17b market cap, or US$24.9m). Reported Earnings • Nov 17
Second quarter 2026 earnings released: LK₨0.94 loss per share (vs LK₨7.89 loss in 2Q 2025) Second quarter 2026 results: LK₨0.94 loss per share (improved from LK₨7.89 loss in 2Q 2025). Revenue: LK₨1.46b (up 8.0% from 2Q 2025). Net loss: LK₨4.82m (loss narrowed 88% from 2Q 2025). Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 154 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. New Risk • Sep 18
New minor risk - Share price stability The company's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 75% of Sri Lankan stocks, typically moving 8.1% a week. This is considered a minor risk. Share price volatility indicates the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. It also increases the risk of potential losses in the short term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Earnings have declined by 30% per year over the past 5 years. Minor Risks Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (8.1% average weekly change). Market cap is less than US$100m (LK₨4.65b market cap, or US$15.4m). Annonce • Sep 12
Hunter & Company PLC, Annual General Meeting, Sep 29, 2025 Hunter & Company PLC, Annual General Meeting, Sep 29, 2025, at 14:30 Sri Lanka Standard Time. Location: committee room tulip bandaranaike memorial, international conference hall, bauddhaloka hall, bauddhaloka mawatha, colombo 07 Sri Lanka Reported Earnings • Aug 16
First quarter 2026 earnings released: LK₨7.07 loss per share (vs LK₨5.89 loss in 1Q 2025) First quarter 2026 results: LK₨7.07 loss per share (further deteriorated from LK₨5.89 loss in 1Q 2025). Revenue: LK₨1.28b (up 3.8% from 1Q 2025). Net loss: LK₨36.4m (loss widened 20% from 1Q 2025). Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 114 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. Reported Earnings • May 31
Full year 2025 earnings released: LK₨8.86 loss per share (vs LK₨3.31 loss in FY 2024) Full year 2025 results: LK₨8.86 loss per share (further deteriorated from LK₨3.31 loss in FY 2024). Revenue: LK₨5.84b (up 2.6% from FY 2024). Net loss: LK₨45.6m (loss widened 168% from FY 2024). Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 112 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. Reported Earnings • Feb 15
Third quarter 2025 earnings released: EPS: LK₨16.38 (vs LK₨19.86 in 3Q 2024) Third quarter 2025 results: EPS: LK₨16.38 (down from LK₨19.86 in 3Q 2024). Revenue: LK₨1.55b (flat on 3Q 2024). Net income: LK₨84.3m (down 18% from 3Q 2024). Profit margin: 5.4% (down from 6.6% in 3Q 2024). Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 84 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. New Risk • Jan 12
New major risk - Financial data availability The company has not reported any financial data. This is considered a major risk. With no or incomplete audited reported financial data, it is virtually impossible to assess the company's investment potential. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks No financial data reported. Share price has been highly volatile over the past 3 months (7.6% average weekly change). Minor Risk Market cap is less than US$100m (LK₨3.86b market cap, or US$13.1m). Board Change • Dec 05
Insufficient new directors There is 1 new director who has joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: 1 new director. No experienced directors. 6 highly experienced directors. Independent Non-Executive Director Suresh Shah was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2023. The company’s insufficient board refreshment is considered a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Reported Earnings • Nov 15
Second quarter 2025 earnings released: LK₨7.89 loss per share (vs LK₨13.32 profit in 2Q 2024) Second quarter 2025 results: LK₨7.89 loss per share (down from LK₨13.32 profit in 2Q 2024). Revenue: LK₨1.36b (down 1.2% from 2Q 2024). Net loss: LK₨40.6m (down 159% from profit in 2Q 2024). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 60% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 3% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Annonce • Sep 04
Hunter & Company PLC, Annual General Meeting, Sep 30, 2024 Hunter & Company PLC, Annual General Meeting, Sep 30, 2024, at 16:00 Sri Lanka Standard Time. Location: the committee room tulip, bandaranaike memorial international conference, bauddhaloka mawatha, colombo 7, Sri Lanka Reported Earnings • Aug 15
First quarter 2025 earnings released: LK₨5.89 loss per share (vs LK₨12.72 loss in 1Q 2024) First quarter 2025 results: LK₨5.89 loss per share (improved from LK₨12.72 loss in 1Q 2024). Revenue: LK₨1.23b (up 1.6% from 1Q 2024). Net loss: LK₨30.3m (loss narrowed 54% from 1Q 2024). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 41% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 7% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Reported Earnings • Jun 05
Full year 2024 earnings released: LK₨1.89 loss per share (vs LK₨78.56 profit in FY 2023) Full year 2024 results: LK₨1.89 loss per share (down from LK₨78.56 profit in FY 2023). Revenue: LK₨5.70b (down 3.4% from FY 2023). Net loss: LK₨9.74m (down 102% from profit in FY 2023). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 25% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 9% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. New Risk • May 28
New major risk - Market cap size The company's market capitalization is less than US$10m. Market cap: LK₨2.98b (US$9.89m) This is considered a major risk. Companies with a small market capitalization are most likely businesses that have not yet released a product to market or are simply a very small company without a wide reach. Either way, risk is elevated with these companies because there is a chance the product may not come to fruition or the company's addressable market or demand may not be as large as expected. In addition, if the company's size is the main factor, it is less likely to have many investors and analysts following it and scrutinizing its performance and outlook. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Market cap is less than US$10m (LK₨2.98b market cap, or US$9.89m). Minor Risks Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (5.5% average weekly change). Large one-off items impacting financial results. Profit margins are more than 30% lower than last year (4.0% net profit margin). Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Apr 04
Now 20% overvalued Over the last 90 days, the stock has fallen 4.2% to LK₨576. The fair value is estimated to be LK₨480, however this is not to be taken as a sell recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 18% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has declined by 5.1%. Reported Earnings • Feb 17
Third quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: LK₨19.86 (vs LK₨12.37 in 3Q 2023) Third quarter 2024 results: EPS: LK₨19.86 (up from LK₨12.37 in 3Q 2023). Revenue: LK₨1.55b (down 8.1% from 3Q 2023). Net income: LK₨102.2m (up 61% from 3Q 2023). Profit margin: 6.6% (up from 3.8% in 3Q 2023). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 5% per year and the company’s share price has also fallen by 5% per year. Reported Earnings • Nov 18
Second quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: LK₨13.32 (vs LK₨6.12 in 2Q 2023) Second quarter 2024 results: EPS: LK₨13.32 (up from LK₨6.12 in 2Q 2023). Revenue: LK₨1.37b (up 5.8% from 2Q 2023). Net income: LK₨68.5m (up 118% from 2Q 2023). Profit margin: 5.0% (up from 2.4% in 2Q 2023). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 8% per year whereas the company’s share price has increased by 9% per year. New Risk • Nov 18
New minor risk - Earnings quality The company has large one-off items impacting its financial results. One-off items were 77% of the size of the rest of the company's trailing 12-month earnings before tax. This is considered a minor risk. One-off items are incomes or expenses that the company does not expect to repeat in future periods. Examples include profits from the sale of a business or expenses from a restructuring or legal settlements. If the company's reported statutory earnings include a large proportion of one-off items it means they may be an unreliable indicator of its true business performance as the earnings were skewed by these incomes or expenses. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Minor Risks Large one-off items impacting financial results. Profit margins are more than 30% lower than last year (3.2% net profit margin). Market cap is less than US$100m (LK₨3.35b market cap, or US$10.2m). Upcoming Dividend • Sep 26
Upcoming dividend of LK₨5.00 per share at 0.8% yield Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 02 October 2023. Payment date: 20 October 2023. Payout ratio is a comfortable 31% but the company is not cash flow positive. Trailing yield: 0.8%. Lower than top quartile of Sri Lankan dividend payers (7.3%). Lower than average of industry peers (5.3%). Reported Earnings • Aug 17
First quarter 2024 earnings released: LK₨12.72 loss per share (vs LK₨34.99 profit in 1Q 2023) First quarter 2024 results: LK₨12.72 loss per share (down from LK₨34.99 profit in 1Q 2023). Revenue: LK₨1.21b (up 6.2% from 1Q 2023). Net loss: LK₨65.5m (down 136% from profit in 1Q 2023). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 26% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 14% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Board Change • Jul 05
Insufficient new directors No new directors have joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: No new directors. No experienced directors. 6 highly experienced directors. Independent Non-Executive Director Savantha Rishard De Saram was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2012. The company’s insufficient board refreshment is considered a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Reported Earnings • Jun 02
Full year 2023 earnings released: EPS: LK₨63.82 (vs LK₨104 in FY 2022) Full year 2023 results: EPS: LK₨63.82 (down from LK₨104 in FY 2022). Revenue: LK₨5.84b (up 33% from FY 2022). Net income: LK₨328.3m (down 39% from FY 2022). Profit margin: 5.6% (down from 12% in FY 2022). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 51% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 21% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Reported Earnings • Feb 17
Third quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: LK₨12.37 (vs LK₨31.68 in 3Q 2022) Third quarter 2023 results: EPS: LK₨12.37 (down from LK₨31.68 in 3Q 2022). Revenue: LK₨1.69b (up 23% from 3Q 2022). Net income: LK₨63.7m (down 61% from 3Q 2022). Profit margin: 3.8% (down from 12% in 3Q 2022). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 83% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 22% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Feb 08
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 18% After last week's 18% share price gain to LK₨665, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 5.3x. Average trailing P/E is 5x in the Retail Distributors industry in Sri Lanka. Total returns to shareholders of 82% over the past three years. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Dec 30
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 22% share price gain to LK₨720, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 5.8x. Average trailing P/E is 6x in the Retail Distributors industry in Sri Lanka. Total returns to shareholders of 87% over the past three years. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Nov 21
Investor sentiment deteriorated over the past week After last week's 21% share price decline to LK₨553, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 4.4x. Average trailing P/E is 6x in the Retail Distributors industry in Sri Lanka. Total returns to shareholders of 44% over the past three years. Reported Earnings • Nov 20
Second quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: LK₨6.12 (vs LK₨17.95 in 2Q 2022) Second quarter 2023 results: EPS: LK₨6.12 (down from LK₨17.95 in 2Q 2022). Revenue: LK₨1.30b (up 30% from 2Q 2022). Net income: LK₨31.5m (down 66% from 2Q 2022). Profit margin: 2.4% (down from 9.2% in 2Q 2022). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 78% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 11% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Board Change • Nov 17
Insufficient new directors No new directors have joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: No new directors. No experienced directors. 6 highly experienced directors. Independent Non-Executive Director Savantha Rishard De Saram was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2012. The company’s insufficient board refreshment is considered a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Upcoming Dividend • Sep 26
Upcoming dividend of LK₨10.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 03 October 2022. Payment date: 21 October 2022. Payout ratio is a comfortable 10% but the company is not cash flow positive. Trailing yield: 2.9%. Lower than top quartile of Sri Lankan dividend payers (7.5%). Lower than average of industry peers (4.6%). Annonce • Sep 13
Hunter & Company PLC, Annual General Meeting, Sep 30, 2022 Hunter & Company PLC, Annual General Meeting, Sep 30, 2022, at 16:00 Indian Standard Time. Location: Committee Room "Tulip", Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall Bauddhaloka Mawatha Colombo 07 Sri Lanka Agenda: To receive and consider the Report of the Directors and the Statement of Accounts for the Year ended 31st March 2022 with the Report of the Directors and Auditors thereon; to declare a dividend as recommended by the directors; to consider to re-appoint the retiring Auditors M/s Wijeyeratne & Company, Chartered Accountants to hold office until the conclusion of the next Annual General Meeting and to authorize the Directors to determine their remuneration; and to consider other matters. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Sep 07
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 17% share price gain to LK₨816, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 5.5x. Average trailing P/E is 14x in the Retail Distributors industry in Sri Lanka. Total returns to shareholders of 111% over the past three years. Reported Earnings • Aug 18
First quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: LK₨34.99 (vs LK₨2.80 in 1Q 2022) First quarter 2023 results: EPS: LK₨34.99 (up from LK₨2.80 in 1Q 2022). Revenue: LK₨1.14b (up 59% from 1Q 2022). Net income: LK₨180.0m (up LK₨165.6m from 1Q 2022). Profit margin: 16% (up from 2.0% in 1Q 2022). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 88% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 21% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Aug 03
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 22% share price gain to LK₨716, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 6.1x. Average trailing P/E is 8x in the Retail Distributors industry in Sri Lanka. Total returns to shareholders of 85% over the past three years. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Jun 30
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 17% share price gain to LK₨589, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 5.1x. Average trailing P/E is 7x in the Retail Distributors industry in Sri Lanka. Total returns to shareholders of 52% over the past three years. Upcoming Dividend • Jun 15
Upcoming dividend of LK₨5.41 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 22 June 2022. Payment date: 12 July 2022. Payout ratio is a comfortable 8.6% but the company is not cash flow positive. Trailing yield: 2.0%. Lower than top quartile of Sri Lankan dividend payers (8.9%). Lower than average of industry peers (5.1%). Reported Earnings • Jun 02
Full year 2022 earnings released: EPS: LK₨117 (vs LK₨64.81 in FY 2021) Full year 2022 results: EPS: LK₨117 (up from LK₨64.81 in FY 2021). Revenue: LK₨4.39b (up 8.8% from FY 2021). Net income: LK₨599.7m (up 80% from FY 2021). Profit margin: 14% (up from 8.3% in FY 2021). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 91% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 8% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Board Change • Apr 27
Insufficient new directors No new directors have joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: No new directors. 1 experienced director. 6 highly experienced directors. Independent Non Executive Director Yudy Kanagasabai was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2017. The company’s insufficient board refreshment is considered a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Reported Earnings • Feb 17
Third quarter 2022 earnings: Revenues and EPS in line with analyst expectations Third quarter 2022 results: EPS: LK₨31.68 (up from LK₨16.44 in 3Q 2021). Revenue: LK₨1.37b (up 41% from 3Q 2021). Net income: LK₨163.0m (up 93% from 3Q 2021). Profit margin: 12% (up from 8.7% in 3Q 2021). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue was in line with analyst estimates. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 93% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 20% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Jan 05
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 21% share price gain to LK₨786, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 14.2x. Average trailing P/E is 14x in the Retail Distributors industry in Sri Lanka. Total returns to shareholders of 101% over the past three years. Reported Earnings • Nov 19
Second quarter 2022 earnings released: EPS LK₨17.95 (vs LK₨26.59 in 2Q 2021) The company reported a soft second quarter result with weaker earnings and profit margins, although revenues improved. Second quarter 2022 results: Revenue: LK₨999.1m (up 1.5% from 2Q 2021). Net income: LK₨92.4m (down 33% from 2Q 2021). Profit margin: 9.2% (down from 14% in 2Q 2021). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 95% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 12% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Upcoming Dividend • Nov 01
Upcoming dividend of LK₨10.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 08 November 2021. Payment date: 19 November 2021. Trailing yield: 1.5%. Lower than top quartile of Sri Lankan dividend payers (5.5%). Lower than average of industry peers (4.0%). Upcoming Dividend • Sep 24
Inaugural dividend of LK₨10.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 01 October 2021. Payment date: 14 October 2021. The company last paid an ordinary dividend in September 2019. The average dividend yield among industry peers is 4.7%. Reported Earnings • Aug 18
First quarter 2022 earnings released: EPS LK₨2.80 (vs LK₨3.64 in 1Q 2021) The company reported a soft first quarter result with weaker earnings and profit margins, although revenues improved. First quarter 2022 results: Revenue: LK₨719.2m (up 4.1% from 1Q 2021). Net income: LK₨14.4m (down 23% from 1Q 2021). Profit margin: 2.0% (down from 2.7% in 1Q 2021). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 90% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 23% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Jul 16
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 15% share price gain to LK₨813, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 17.7x. Average trailing P/E is 16x in the Retail Distributors industry in Sri Lanka. Total returns to shareholders of 99% over the past three years. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Apr 13
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 18% share price gain to LK₨685, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 14.9x. Average trailing P/E is 17x in the Retail Distributors industry in Asia. Total returns to shareholders of 69% over the past three years. Reported Earnings • Feb 13
Third quarter 2021 earnings released: EPS LK₨16.44 (vs LK₨2.72 in 3Q 2020) The company reported a strong third quarter result with improved earnings, revenues and profit margins. Third quarter 2021 results: Revenue: LK₨975.7m (up 8.1% from 3Q 2020). Net income: LK₨84.6m (up LK₨70.6m from 3Q 2020). Profit margin: 8.7% (up from 1.6% in 3Q 2020). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 47% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 16% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Recent Insider Transactions • Feb 06
MD & Director recently bought LK₨48m worth of stock On the 29th of January, L. Renuka Dossa bought around 80k shares on-market at roughly LK₨600 per share. This was the largest purchase by an insider in the last 3 months. L. Renuka has been a buyer over the last 12 months, purchasing a net total of LK₨68m worth in shares. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Jan 29
Investor sentiment deteriorated over the past week After last week's 31% share price decline to LK₨601, the stock is trading at a trailing P/E ratio of 18.6x, down from the previous P/E ratio of 26.9x. This compares to an average P/E of 18x in the Retail Distributors industry in Asia. Total returns to shareholders over the past three years are 28%. Is New 90 Day High Low • Jan 22
New 90-day high: LK₨869 The company is up 69% from its price of LK₨515 on 22 October 2020. The Sri Lankan market is up 40% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Retail Distributors industry, which is up 20% over the same period. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Dec 21
Investor sentiment deteriorated over the past week After last week's 15% share price decline to LK₨668, the stock is trading at a trailing P/E ratio of 20.7x, down from the previous P/E ratio of 24.4x. This compares to an average P/E of 19x in the Retail Distributors industry in Asia. Total returns to shareholders over the past three years are 52%. Is New 90 Day High Low • Dec 11
New 90-day high: LK₨669 The company is up 67% from its price of LK₨400 on 10 September 2020. The Sri Lankan market is up 22% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Retail Distributors industry, which is up 40% over the same period. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Dec 10
Market bids up stock over the past week After last week's 18% share price gain to LK₨550, the stock is trading at a trailing P/E ratio of 17x, up from the previous P/E ratio of 14.4x. This compares to an average P/E of 17x in the Retail Distributors industry in Asia. Total returns to shareholders over the past three years are 37%. Annonce • Nov 27
Hunter & Company PLC, Annual General Meeting, Dec 18, 2020 Hunter & Company PLC, Annual General Meeting, Dec 18, 2020, at 16:00 Sri Lanka Standard Time. Location: the Committee Room Tulip, Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall Bauddhaloka Mawatha Colombo-7 Sri Lanka Agenda: To receive and consider the Report of the Directors and the Statement of Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2020 with the report of the Auditors thereon; to consider board changes; and to re-appoint the retiring Auditors M/s Wijeyeratne & Company, Chartered Accountants to hold office until the conclusion of the next Annual General Meeting and to authorize the Directors to determine their remuneration. Reported Earnings • Nov 18
Second quarter 2021 earnings released: EPS LK₨26.59 The company reported a strong second quarter result with improved earnings, revenues and profit margins. Second quarter 2021 results: Revenue: LK₨983.9m (up 20% from 2Q 2020). Net income: LK₨136.8m (up 300% from 2Q 2020). Profit margin: 14% (up from 4.2% in 2Q 2020). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 15% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 8% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth.