LIC
Tổng Công ty LICOGI - CTCP ·UPCOM ·2026Q1
▲ Slightly positive
TTM · Applied to: EPS, ROE, ROA, Net Margin, Asset Turnover, Debt/Equity
What Is Changing
On a TTM 2026Q1 basis, LIC has not accelerated revenue, but profitability is improving more visibly — earnings have been recovering gradually over multiple periods. However, operating cash flow is significantly negative relative to profit — this needs monitoring in coming periods.
| 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 | 440.0 | 760.7 | 613.1 | 481.7 | 426.4 | 1,045.6 | 389.4 | 525.8 | 333.7 | 689.8 | 445.9 | 512.0 |
| Growth | -42% | +24% | +27% | +13% | -59% | +169% | -26% | +58% | -52% | +55% | -13% | — |
| Net Income | -22.2 | 46.7 | 73.6 | 11.7 | -21.8 | 71.3 | 42.1 | -17.1 | -19.6 | 18.2 | 34.7 | -19.2 |
| Net Margin | -5.05% | 6.13% | 12.00% | 2.44% | -5.12% | 6.82% | 10.81% | -3.26% | -5.87% | 2.64% | 7.79% | -3.74% |
Drivers of LIC's profit
Net profit attributable to parent increased vs last year, mainly helped by lower administrative expenses. Supporting and offsetting drivers:
Net profit attributable to parent declined vs prior quarter, mainly due to higher finance costs. Supporting and offsetting drivers:
Financial Highlights
Detailed analysis of each financial dimension
ROE = Profit Margin × Asset Turnover × Equity Multiplier
ROE rose from 17.1% to 21.5% — mainly driven by net margin, despite asset turnover and leverage moving in the opposite direction.
Is the profit sustainable?
Accounting profit is positive but operating cash flow has not caught up — needs more time to confirm.
What is driving the margin?
Net margin expanded to 4.78%, rising 1.7pp. Core operating signals are improving as SG&A / Revenue fell 1.6pp are enough to offset pressure from Gross margin fell 0.8pp (in addition, Other profit / Revenue rose 0.8pp added support while Net financial result / Revenue fell 0.1pp remained a drag).
Margin improves from both core operations and non-core items — the core foundation is positive, but the sustainability of non-core contributions needs monitoring.
Profitability trend
TTM YoY · 2025Q1 -> 2026Q1
Is capital being used efficiently?
Capital efficiency for construction contractors should be read alongside project progress and receivables collection from developers — ROIC of 4.4% fluctuates with handover cycles.
Is capital being deployed efficiently?
ROIC stands at 4.43%, broadly flat versus the same period. That translates to 4.43 in after-tax operating profit for every 100 units of operating capital. NOPAT margin rose 1.0pp, but capital turnover fell 0.19x, while invested capital rose by 349bn — the two factors are offsetting each other, keeping overall ROIC nearly unchanged.
For construction contractors, ROIC moves with backlog and project acceptance timing — this is a reference signal and should be read alongside working-capital cycles.
CAPITAL EFFICIENCY TREND
TTM YoY · 2025Q1 -> 2026Q1
Balance Sheet
ROIC for construction contractors swings with project progress and handover cycles — the balance sheet below adds perspective. Leverage is well above the construction contractors norm — liquidity risk becomes material if project acceptance slips — liabilities at 8.44x equity, net debt at 4.18x equity.
Over the last 12 months, working capital absorbed 333.3bn of cash, mainly because of higher receivables and higher inventories. Part of that drag was offset by higher payables.
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 5.8 days versus the same period last year. The main moves came from DIO fell 0.7 days, DSO rose 10.8 days, and DPO rose 15.9 days.
Extended payment timing is the main driver — consider whether this trades off supplier relationships.
For construction contractors, DSO/DIO/DPO/CCC can be distorted by project progress, work-in-progress receivables, and milestone acceptance timing — these metrics should be read alongside developer payment cycles.
Watchpoints
CCC stands at 116.9 days, suggesting that working capital remains tied up for a relatively long operating cycle.
DSO increased by +10.8 days, pointing to slower receivables turnover.
Working Capital Efficiency
TTM YoY · 2025Q1 -> 2026Q1
Is financial risk significant?
High leverage combined with negative operating cash flow — this area needs close monitoring.
Leverage & Liquidity
Leverage warrants monitoring, with net debt / equity at 4.18x and interest coverage only at 1.03x.
At present, short-term debt accounts for 72.8% of total debt, cash equals 14.3% of debt, and total debt stands at 2,688.2bn.
Leverage for construction contractors fluctuates with project working capital, performance guarantees, and progress receivables — should be read alongside receivables quality and developer payment cycles.
Watchpoints
Net debt / equity stands at 4.18x, increasing balance-sheet pressure.
Interest coverage is 1.03x, leaving limited room to absorb financing costs.
Leverage and liquidity trend
TTM YoY · 2025Q1 -> 2026Q1
Cash Flow
High leverage combined with cash flow below reveals the actual liquidity pressure. Operating cash flow reached -443.3bn in 2025, against investing cash flow of -146.7bn.
Post-investment cash flow was negative +590.0bn. Financing cash flow was positive +504.6bn.
CFO / net income was -5.19x.
After spending +134.0bn on fixed-asset investment, the business generated trailing free cash flow of −562.0bn.
For construction contractors, FCF swings sharply with project progress and payment cycles — should be read alongside backlog and receivables quality.
Cash Conversion
TTM Cash Conversion · 2025Q1 -> 2026Q1
Investment Takeaway
The business is heading the right way, but the current picture is still at partial confirmation — not yet a fully clean case. The positive points have clearly improved, showing the operating base is better than before. The brighter spot is operating efficiency, with net margin improving 1.7 pp. The next item to monitor is capital efficiency, with ROIC at 4.4%. The main risk still sits in leverage and liquidity, with interest coverage at 1.03x.
Improvement: operating efficiency is getting better, with trailing-12M net margin at 4.78% after expanding 1.7pp versus the same period last year.
Watchpoint: Capital efficiency needs cycle context.
Key risk: leverage and liquidity still require discipline, with interest coverage only at 1.03x.
Statement Data
| Item | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Net Revenue
|
2,276.4 | 2,249.7 | 2,035.9 | 1,988.2 | 1,986.0 |
|
Cost of Goods Sold
|
2,031.3 | 1,998.9 | 1,857.6 | 1,787.7 | 0.0 |
|
Gross Profit
|
245.1 | 250.8 | 178.3 | 200.5 | 224.5 |
|
Financial Expenses
|
126.3 | 122.0 | 135.1 | 232.1 | -146.3 |
|
Selling Expenses
|
47.6 | 52.2 | 42.5 | 55.2 | -47.7 |
|
General and Administrative Expenses
|
127.0 | 163.9 | 140.6 | 160.0 | -146.0 |
|
Operating Profit
|
138.2 | 95.4 | 29.4 | 90.4 | 156.1 |
|
Profit Before Tax
|
124.3 | 85.0 | 15.7 | 52.5 | 129.3 |
|
Net Income
|
106.6 | 73.4 | 6.8 | 44.3 | 116.5 |
|
Profit Attributable to Parent
|
25.4 | 59.7 | -1.3 | 34.5 | 104.5 |
|
Earnings per Share
|
903.00 | 663.00 | -14.00 | 383.00 | -328.00 |
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