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SALT.L

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MicroSalt plc · Consumer Defensive · United Kingdom · $30M · Avg Vol: $36K/d

7
StockRank
Q
14
V
48
M
25
P/E (TTM)
ROE
D/E
13.4x
Dividend %
AI CONVICTION THESIS

MicroSalt is a micro-cap consumer defensive play with a very weak quality score (Q-score of 12). It lacks the scale, distribution power, and reinvestment runway required to be a quality compounder under the Terry Smith lens.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

MicroSalt plc manufactures and distributes a patented, low-sodium salt alternative that delivers full salt flavor with 50% less sodium. The company's proprietary micronization technology creates microscopic salt crystals that dissolve rapidly on the tongue, providing a competitive moat in the rapidly growing health-conscious food sector. It operates as a high-growth B2B ingredient supplier and B2C brand owner targeting global food manufacturers seeking to meet strict sodium reduction targets.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2021202220232024CAGR
Revenue44,303856,525770,6041M183.3%
EPS-0.03-0.06-0.11-0.18
Shares43M43M43M48M+11.8%
Debt1M228,2283M4M47.3%
Equity-1M83,236-3M-2M
Op CF-2M-3M-3M-8M
Inv CF-12,083-155,732-253,736-535,664
Fin CF2M3M4M9M
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PRICE (1M)-27.7%
0.490.540.580.630.68May 7May 29Jun 18
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$0.49
RSI (14)
33.3
52W High
$1.14
From 52W High
0.4%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
14
ROIC
-488.1%0.2
ROE
N/A
GP/Assets
2.5%2.5
Op. Margin
-132.7%0.8
FCF/Assets
-67.6%0.8
Piotroski
11.3
Int. Cover
-20.2x2.2
D/E Ratio
13.35x0.6
Current Ratio
2.92x79.8
Value
48
P/E (TTM)
N/A
EV/EBITDA
-9.5x96.0
P/FCF
N/A
P/B
-236.3x99.8
P/S
14.2x1.3
Div Yield
N/A
Momentum
25
52W High %
43%5.7
RS 6M
-25%49.0
SMA 50/200
0.89x20.5
EPS Rev 4W
N/A
EPS Rev 12W
N/A
EPS Improve
N/A
Q Growth
N/A

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$30M
P/E (Forward)
Gross Margin
4.2%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Consumer Defensive, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of SALT.L are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
SALT.LMicroSalt plc(you)$30M7STRONG SELL
PRN.LPrinces Group plc$1.0B25SELL
HFG.LHilton Food Group plc$628M44HOLD
ART.LThe Artisanal Spirits Company plc$29M11STRONG SELL
VLE.LVolvere plc$80M93STRONG BUY
VINO.LVirgin Wines UK PLC$26M12STRONG SELL
ANP.LAnpario plc$124M88STRONG BUY
RFG.LRoebuck Food Group plc$36M23SELL
CDGP.LChapel Down Group Plc$97M22SELL
APN.LApplied Nutrition Plc$826M93STRONG BUY

Peer medians: ROE 15.8% · P/E 17.5x · Gross margin 38.7%

MicroSalt plc (SALT.L) — Stock Score Summary

MicroSalt plc (SALT.L) has a MoatMap StockRank of 7/100 based on Quality (14/100), Value (48/100), and Momentum (25/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG SELL. MicroSalt is a micro-cap consumer defensive play with a very weak quality score (Q-score of 12). It lacks the scale, distribution power, and reinvestment runway required to be a quality compounder under the Terry Smith lens.

MicroSalt plc manufactures and distributes a patented, low-sodium salt alternative that delivers full salt flavor with 50% less sodium. The company's proprietary micronization technology creates microscopic salt crystals that dissolve rapidly on the tongue, providing a competitive moat in the rapidly growing health-conscious food sector. It operates as a high-growth B2B ingredient supplier and B2C brand owner targeting global food manufacturers seeking to meet strict sodium reduction targets.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$0.49
Market Cap$30M
Price/Book-236.26
Return on Invested Capital-488.1%
Debt/Equity1335.35
Gross Margin4.2%
Operating Margin-132.7%
Revenue Growth132.6%
Free Cash Flow$-3M

MicroSalt plc operates in the Packaged Foods industry, part of the Consumer Defensive sector (United Kingdom).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MicroSalt plc’s (SALT.L) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for MicroSalt plc (SALT.L) is 7/100, with a Strong Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (14), Value (48), and Momentum (25) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does MicroSalt plc have an economic moat?
MicroSalt plc (SALT.L) has a Quality factor score of 14/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is MicroSalt plc a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for MicroSalt plc (SALT.L) is Strong Sell, based on a StockRank of 7/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is MicroSalt plc in?
MicroSalt plc (SALT.L) operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically the Packaged Foods industry (United Kingdom).