AL INTERNATIONAL INC (PINK:JCOF)
Introduction:
AI International Inc (PINK:JCOF) is based in Chula Vista, California. The company was formed in the summer of 2011 after the merger of Youngevity® Essential Life Sciences and Javalution Coffee Company. It provides a range of consumer products and services through person-to-person selling relationships in the United States. The company markets gourmet coffees and personal care and wellness products intended for people with healthy lifestyles. The Company markets its products through a global direct marketing network.
Year 2011 was a year of significant corporate activity at the Company. It now controls a newly formed organization with a new organization structure and a powerful synergistic growth strategy.
Stock Snapshot:
As of 5th Oct’ 2012, the stock for Al International, Inc. closed at USD 0.17. The stock has been trading at a P/E ratio of 42.25, a P/S ratio of 1.38 and a P/B ratio of 9.4. The stock had total market capitalization of USD 65.16 million with average volume of 109,654 shares over the last three months.
Financial Highlights:
Top line:
For 2QFY12 the company reported revenues of USD 18.94 million compared to USD 8.56 for 2QFY11, representing YoY growth of 121%. The growth in top line reflects that the strategy implemented by the company’s management has started to translate into good results for the company.
Gross Profits:
For 2QFY12, the gross profits increased to USD 10. 7 million as compared to USD 5.3 million for 2QFY11.
Profitability:
For 2QFY12, AL International recorded income from operations of USD 5,000 as compared to USD 8,000 for the corresponding period last year. The Company reported a net loss of USD .261 million for 2QFY12 as compared to a net loss of USD .096 for the corresponding period last year.
Factors to watch out for:
Risk Factors:
* Limited brand equity of the Company in an industry where the importance of brand recognition is huge!
* Strong competition in health and wellness industry and limited barriers of entry!
Return Factors:
* Very strong YoY growth achieved during the recent quarter points to a correct growth strategy in place!
