Whole Earth Brands, Inc.

    Whole Earth Brands, Inc.

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    Share Statistics

    As of June 30, 2024, Whole Earth Brands, Inc. has 43.58M shares outstanding.

    Shares Outstanding43.58M

    Valuation Ratios

    These figures are as of June 30, 2024. The price-to-sales ratio is 0.38, and the price-to-book ratio stands at -1.54.

    PS Ratio0.38
    PB Ratio-1.54
    P/TBV Ratio-1.21
    P/FCF Ratio16.59
    P/OCF Ratio16.59

    Enterprise Valuation

    As of June 30, 2024, Whole Earth Brands, Inc. trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 11.87 - the valuation measure that neutralizes differences in capital structure, tax rates, and depreciation policy, making it the standard yardstick for comparing companies across an industry. The EV/Sales ratio of 1.18 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. Its EV/EBIT multiple of 22.01 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. Whole Earth Brands, Inc. trades at an EV/FCF ratio of 11.34, comparing the total takeover cost of the business to the cash it actually generates for all capital providers.

    EV / Sales1.18
    EV / EBITDA11.87
    EV / EBIT22.01
    EV / FCF11.34

    Financial Position

    As of June 30, 2024, Whole Earth Brands, Inc. maintains a current ratio of 3.95, meaning it holds 4.0x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 200.72, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 1.24 demonstrates limited ability to service its debt obligations.

    Current Ratio3.95
    Quick Ratio1.26
    Debt / Equity200.72
    Debt / EBITDA8.52
    Interest Coverage1.24

    Financial Efficiency

    These figures cover the twelve months ended June 30, 2024. Return on assets (ROA) is negative at -2.96, reflecting losses generated across the asset base. Inventory turnover of 1.89 indicates how many times Whole Earth Brands, Inc. sells and replaces its inventory over a year, a key working capital efficiency ratio.

    Return on Assets (ROA)-2.96
    Inventory Turnover1.89

    Margins

    Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2024, Whole Earth Brands, Inc. posted a gross margin of 28.20, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 5.35 and net profit margin of -4.43 provide insight into operational efficiency.

    Gross Margin28.20
    Operating Margin5.35
    Pretax Margin-4.36
    Profit Margin-4.43
    EBITDA Margin9.92

    Dividends & Yields

    These figures cover the twelve months ended June 30, 2024. Free cash flow yield stands at 6.03, showing how much cash the business generates relative to its market value - dividends covered by free cash flow are generally more durable than those funded by debt. Total shareholder yield reaches 3.24, combining dividends paid with share buybacks and debt reduction for a fuller picture of capital returned to Whole Earth Brands, Inc. shareholders.

    Shareholder Yield3.24
    FCF Yield6.03

    Scores

    As of June 30, 2024, Whole Earth Brands, Inc. has an Altman Z-Score of 2.03, near the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.

    Altman Z-Score2.03