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Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: SP New Energy Corporation is engaged in electricity production with a market capitalization of approximately ₱51.58 billion.

Operations: SP New Energy generates revenue primarily from its Sp Tarlac segment, contributing ₱468.51 million. The company has adjustments amounting to ₱7.19 million and a significant segment adjustment of ₱811.77 million, which impacts its overall financial performance.

SP New Energy, a promising player in the renewable energy sector, has shown notable progress by becoming profitable this year, though its net loss for the recent quarter was PHP 252.28 million compared to a net income of PHP 14.45 million last year. With a price-to-earnings ratio of 9.2x below the industry average and high-quality earnings, it seems well-positioned financially despite shareholder dilution over the past year. The company has more cash than total debt and earns sufficient interest to cover payments, suggesting financial stability as it navigates strategic investments like those in Terra Solar Philippines and Terra Nueva Inc.