Kropz Plc

Kropz Plc

LLSE:KRPZ
0.42
GBX
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Kropz Plc
LSE:KRPZ
(London Stock Exchange)

Recent

price

0.42

P/E

ratio

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yld

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2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
TTM
USD
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- -
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- -
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- -
- -
- -
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Revenue per Share
-0.02
0.01
-0.01
-0.25
-0.02
- -
-0.02
-0.07
- -
Basic EPS, GAAP
-0.02
-0.02
-0.06
-0.29
-0.06
-0.05
-0.06
-0.04
- -
Free Cash Flow per Basic Share
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
Dividend per Share
-0.03
-0.02
-0.03
0.43
0.37
0.23
0.13
0.05
0.05
Book Value per Share
-0.03
-0.02
-0.03
0.43
0.37
0.23
0.13
0.05
0.05
Tangible Book Value per Share
246
246
246
25
280
384
766
922
1,553
Basic Weighted Avg Shares
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- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
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Sales/Revenue/Turnover
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
Operating Margin (%)
- -
- -
1
- -
1
1
1
1
- -
Depreciation Expense
-6
3
-3
-6
-6
2
-14
-67
- -
Net Income, GAAP
- -
2.53
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- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
Effective Tax Rate (%)
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
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Profit Margin (%)
-2
-6
-24
19
-15
23
2
-27
-81
Working Capital
32
57
64
44
15
16
49
32
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LT Debt
-8
-4
-10
115
113
135
128
27
66
Total Equity
- -
-12.59
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
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Return on Invested Capital (%)
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5.61
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Return on Capital (%)
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-5.64
1.29
-10.98
-78.95
- -
Return on Common Equity (%)

Capital Structure

USD

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in mil. unless spec.
Dec'22
Jun'23
Sep'23
ST Debt
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36
68
LT Borrowings
32
30
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LT Finance Leases
- -
- -
- -
Preferred Equity and Hybrid Capital
- -
- -
- -
Shares Outstanding
924
924
1,568
Market Capitalization
43
29
11

Working Capital

USD

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in mil. unless spec.
Dec'22
Jun'23
Sep'23
Total Current Assets
7
9
14
Cash, Cash Equivalents & STI
2
2
3
Accounts Receivable, Net
- -
1
3
Inventories
3
6
7
Total Current Liabilities
35
62
95
Payables & Accruals
- -
- -
- -
ST Debt
- -
36
68
Deferred Revenue
- -
- -
- -

Growth Rates

USD

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in mil. unless spec.

(avg. rate of change)

10 years
5 years
1 year
Total Equity
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-259.43%
-78.86%
Free Cash Flow
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45.02%
-12.38%
Net Income, GAAP
- -
-131.79%
383.35%
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
- -
- -
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Total Cash Common Dividend
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Semi-annual Revenue

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H2
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2023
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Semi-annual Earnings Per Share

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H2
FY
2023
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Semi-annual Dividends Per Share

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H2
FY
2023
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Business
Kropz plc is a United Kingdom-based mining company focused on the exploration, development, and production of rock phosphate primarily for use in fertilizer manufacturing. The company operates two main projects: the Elandsfontein project in South Africa, which hosts the second largest phosphate deposit in South Africa and is capable of producing approximately one million tons per annum of phosphate rock concentrate; and the Hinda project in the Republic of Congo, a sedimentary-hosted phosphate deposit near Pointe-Noire. Kropz's product portfolio centers on phosphate rock concentrate sold to local and international markets, supporting fertilizer production essential for agriculture. The company also owns subsidiaries including Kropz SA (Pty) Limited, West Coast Fertilisers (Pty) Ltd, Xsando (Pty) Ltd, and Cominco Resources Limited. Founded in 2018, Kropz is headquartered in Hitchin, England. In recent developments, Kropz made significant operational improvements at the Elandsfontein project, including process modifications aimed at enhancing production efficiencies with expected benefits beginning December 2024. The company has secured a ZAR 200 million (approximately $11.4 million) loan facility from African Rainbow Capital (ARC) Fund, fully drawn down by late 2025, to support ongoing operations and reduce operational costs. Additionally, Kropz completed the acquisition of Cominco Resources Limited for $40 million, expanding its phosphate resource base and operational footprint. Production milestones include notable shipments of phosphate rock concentrate initiated since 2022. The company continues to focus on becoming an integrated, mine-to-market plant nutrient producer in sub-Saharan Africa while maintaining high environmental, social, and governance standards in its operations. Kropz operates in the basic materials industry, specifically within agricultural inputs, targeting markets across South Africa, the Republic of Congo, and international fertilizer customers. Its work supports the global food production sector by providing critical raw materials for fertilizer manufacturing. The company is publicly listed on the AIM market under the ticker KRPZ.L.