Earnings per Share (EPS) significantly missed expectations, reporting at -$1.09 compared to the anticipated -$0.27.
Revenue growth was strong, with $54.7 million reported, surpassing estimates due to a significant increase in the Storz & Bickel segment and continued growth in medical cannabis.
The company’s financial ratios indicate challenges in profitability and cash flow, but a reasonable level of liquidity is maintained.
Canopy Growth Corporation, listed as NASDAQ:CGC, is a prominent player in the cannabis industry. The company focuses on producing and selling cannabis and cannabis-related products. It competes with other major cannabis companies like Aurora Cannabis and Tilray. On November 8, 2024, CGC reported its earnings, revealing an earnings per share (EPS) of -$1.09, which was significantly below the expected EPS of -$0.27.
Despite the disappointing EPS, CGC’s revenue for the period was approximately $54.7 million, surpassing the estimated $47.2 million. This revenue growth is partly due to a 32% year-over-year increase in net revenue for its Storz & Bickel segment. Additionally, Canopy Growth’s medical cannabis businesses have shown continued growth, with net revenue rising by 16% in Canada and 12% in international markets.
Financially, CGC faces challenges, as indicated by its negative price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of -0.78. This suggests the company is not currently profitable. The price-to-sales ratio of 1.52 indicates that investors are paying $1.52 for every dollar of sales. The enterprise value to sales ratio is 2.79, providing insight into the company’s valuation relative to its revenue.
The enterprise value to operating cash flow ratio is negative at -4.61, highlighting potential challenges in generating positive cash flow from operations. The earnings yield is also negative at -1.28%, further reflecting the company’s current unprofitability. However, CGC has strengthened its balance sheet by making an early prepayment, reducing its senior secured term loan by $100 million USD.
The debt-to-equity ratio of 1.09 indicates that CGC has slightly more debt than equity. The current ratio of 1.39 suggests that Canopy Growth Corporation has a reasonable level of liquidity to cover its short-term liabilities. This financial position provides some stability as the company navigates its profitability challenges.
