DRL
Thủy điện - Điện Lực 3 ·HOSE ·2026Q1
▼ Slightly negative
TTM · Applied to: EPS, ROE, ROA, Net Margin, Asset Turnover, Debt/Equity
What Is Changing
On a TTM 2026Q1 basis, DRL is showing a few mildly negative signals versus the same period, though nothing alarming at current levels — margins have been compressing consistently over multiple periods. The point still to be proven is whether this is a short adjustment or the beginning of a weaker trend.
| Metric | Q1'26 | Q4'25 | Q3'25 | Q2'25 | Q1'25 | Q4'24 | Q3'24 | Q2'24 | Q1'24 | Q4'23 | Q3'23 | Q2'23 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 21.6 | 32.6 | 21.1 | 26.4 | 22.6 | 31.5 | 19.9 | 20.6 | 19.4 | 31.6 | 26.3 | 22.2 |
| Growth | -34% | +54% | -20% | +17% | -28% | +59% | -4% | +6% | -39% | +20% | +19% | — |
| Net Income | 11.0 | 15.8 | 7.9 | 13.6 | 12.5 | 13.9 | 8.8 | 11.0 | 10.9 | 15.6 | 14.4 | 12.4 |
| Net Margin | 51.01% | 48.52% | 37.40% | 51.37% | 55.30% | 44.06% | 44.46% | 53.53% | 56.30% | 49.51% | 54.72% | 56.10% |
Drivers of DRL's profit
Net profit attributable to parent increased vs last year, mainly helped by higher gross profit. Supporting and offsetting drivers:
Net profit attributable to parent declined vs prior quarter, mainly due to lower gross profit. Supporting and offsetting drivers:
Financial Highlights
Detailed analysis of each financial dimension
ROE = Profit Margin × Asset Turnover × Equity Multiplier
ROE rose from 36.6% to 39.4% — mainly driven by asset turnover, despite net margin moving in the opposite direction.
Is the profit sustainable?
Margins narrowed but earnings quality remains clean — pressure is mainly operational.
What is driving the margin?
Net margin narrowed to 47.49%, falling 1.4pp. The main pressure comes from SG&A / Revenue rose 1.0pp and Gross margin fell 1.0pp (with additional support from Net financial result / Revenue rose 0.2pp).
The pressure comes from core operations — this is a concerning type of decline, not a one-off movement.
Profitability trend
TTM YoY · 2025Q1 -> 2026Q1
Is capital being used efficiently?
Capital efficiency for utilities should be read alongside regulated tariffs and long-cycle depreciation — ROIC reflects a large fixed-asset base.
Is capital being deployed efficiently?
Track how much operating profit the business generates on invested capital.
For utilities, ROIC reflects returns on a large fixed-asset base — this is a reference signal and should be read alongside regulated tariffs.
CAPITAL EFFICIENCY TREND
TTM YoY · 2025Q1 -> 2026Q1
Balance Sheet
ROIC for utilities reflects a large fixed-asset base and regulated tariffs — the balance sheet below adds perspective. Balance sheet is exceptionally sound — liabilities at 0.16x equity, with a net cash position equivalent to 0.05x equity.
Over the last 12 months, working capital released 0.0bn of cash.
Working Capital Drivers
TTM YoY · 2025Q1 -> 2026Q1
Working Capital Efficiency
Working capital is being managed more efficiently, supporting overall capital efficiency. Cash conversion cycle improved by 22.2 days versus the same period last year. The main moves came from DIO fell 2.7 days, DSO fell 18.7 days, and DPO rose 0.8 days.
All 3 drivers (collection, inventory, payables) are improving — working capital turnover is strengthening across the board.
For utilities, working capital cycle reflects regulated pricing mechanics and long-term settlement contracts — DSO/DIO/DPO should be treated as contextual signals rather than pure efficiency indicators.
Working Capital Efficiency
TTM YoY · 2025Q1 -> 2026Q1
Is financial risk significant?
Financial risk is low — the company has net cash and CFO reached 30.0bn.
Leverage & Liquidity
Track net leverage, interest coverage, and the liquidity buffer on the balance sheet.
Debt maturity and the cash buffer remain the two key areas to monitor.
Leverage for utilities reflects long-term capital needs for fixed assets and recovery through regulated pricing — elevated leverage is structural to the industry.
Leverage and liquidity trend
TTM YoY · 2025Q1 -> 2026Q1
Cash Flow
With safe leverage noted above, cash flow below shows the self-funding capacity. Operating cash flow reached 30.0bn in 2025, against investing cash flow of 14.7bn.
Post-investment cash flow was positive +44.6bn. Financing cash flow was negative +48.3bn.
CFO / net income was 0.94x.
Track how much investment can be funded internally from operating cash flow.
For utilities, high capex and long investment cycles are structural — short-term FCF volatility does not reflect long-term cash generation through regulated pricing.
Cash Conversion
TTM Cash Conversion · 2025Q1 -> 2026Q1
Investment Takeaway
The business is under real pressure, but the current picture has not turned broadly adverse. A notable area has clearly weakened, making the near-term outlook hard to call bright; even so, other parts of the business are still holding up, with some core pressures remaining the main constraint. The next watchpoint is capital efficiency. The main offsetting support comes from earnings conversion is confirmed, with CFO/NI at 0.94x.
Improvement: earnings conversion looks more confirmed, with CFO / net income at 0.94x.
Watchpoint: Capital efficiency needs cycle context.
Statement Data
| Item | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Net Revenue
|
102.7 | 91.3 | 105.4 | 113.4 | 95.6 |
|
Cost of Goods Sold
|
35.4 | 31.9 | 31.5 | 33.8 | 0.0 |
|
Gross Profit
|
67.3 | 59.4 | 74.0 | 79.6 | 65.2 |
|
Financial Expenses
|
— | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | -0.0 |
|
Selling Expenses
|
— | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | -0.0 |
|
General and Administrative Expenses
|
9.2 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.3 | -5.7 |
|
Operating Profit
|
61.4 | 56.1 | 72.6 | 77.3 | 62.7 |
|
Profit Before Tax
|
61.4 | 56.1 | 72.6 | 77.5 | 62.7 |
|
Net Income
|
48.9 | 44.8 | 58.0 | 62.0 | 56.0 |
|
Profit Attributable to Parent
|
48.9 | 44.8 | 58.0 | 62.0 | 56.0 |
|
Earnings per Share
|
4,711.00 | 4,388.00 | 5,741.00 | 6,164.00 | 5,552.00 |
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