Capral Ltd
ASX:CAA
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Capral Ltd
Capral Ltd. engaegs in the manufacture and distribution of semi fabricated aluminum products. The company is headquartered in Ipswich, Queensland and currently employs 1,000 full-time employees. The firm produces a range of extruded aluminum products and systems. The company distributes those manufactured products in addition to a small number of bought-in products through two distribution channels. The firm supplies products to three market segments through each of its distribution channels: Residential, Commercial, and Industrial. The Residential segment supplies aluminum and other components for windows and doors, showers and wardrobes and security products. The Commercial segment supplies aluminum and other components for windows and doors, internal fit outs, and other commercial building related products. The Industrial segment supplies aluminum extrusions and rolled products for industrial uses.
Capral Ltd. engaegs in the manufacture and distribution of semi fabricated aluminum products. The company is headquartered in Ipswich, Queensland and currently employs 1,000 full-time employees. The firm produces a range of extruded aluminum products and systems. The company distributes those manufactured products in addition to a small number of bought-in products through two distribution channels. The firm supplies products to three market segments through each of its distribution channels: Residential, Commercial, and Industrial. The Residential segment supplies aluminum and other components for windows and doors, showers and wardrobes and security products. The Commercial segment supplies aluminum and other components for windows and doors, internal fit outs, and other commercial building related products. The Industrial segment supplies aluminum extrusions and rolled products for industrial uses.
Solid Results: Capral delivered solid half-year earnings in a tough market, with results in line with expectations and guidance.
Revenue Growth: Sales revenue rose 4%, reaching $327 million, driven by higher aluminium prices despite a 7% drop in volume.
Earnings: Net profit rose to $15.3 million, aided by the recognition of $2.5 million in future tax benefits. EPS grew 8% to $0.89.
Margins: Margins held up well due to effective cost and mix management, offsetting input cost inflation.
Cash and Balance Sheet: Capral remains net cash positive with $53 million and an NTA per share of $11.67.
Shareholder Returns: The company continued its share buyback, returning $0.27 per share; no interim dividend declared.
Guidance Unchanged: FY25 earnings are expected to be broadly in line with the prior year, supported by a forecast recovery in residential demand.
Market Trends: Residential and industrial demand remain soft but are expected to improve in the second half; imports of fabricated windows are rising.
