Cutix Plc Swings to N47.9 Million Pre-Tax Loss as Finance Costs Triple
By Aboki Forex —
Cutix Plc has reported a pre-tax loss of N47.90 million for the full year ended April 30, 2026, reversing sharply from a pre-tax profit of N1.62 billion in the prior year. The loss was driven by a 170.68% surge in finance costs that overwhelmed operating income, according to the company’s unaudited financial statements filed on the Nigerian Exchange.
Revenue declined 6.35% to N14.77 billion from N15.77 billion in FY 2025, reflecting weaker topline performance despite steady activity in its cables and wires segment. Cost of sales fell 6.86% to N11.88 billion, largely in line with the revenue drop. Gross profit slipped 4.22% to N2.90 billion, while gross margin improved marginally to 19.61% from 19.17%.
Operating expenses rose sharply. Administrative expenses climbed 21.97% to N1.51 billion, and selling and distribution costs surged 66.62% to N451.37 million. Operating profit fell 38.44% to N930.29 million, compressing the operating margin to 6.30% from 9.58%.
The main blow came from finance costs, which tripled to N1.04 billion from N383.24 million. This pushed interest charges above operating profit for the first time, meaning the company’s core operations could not cover its borrowing costs. The result was a pre-tax loss of N47.90 million, compared to a profit of N1.62 billion a year earlier. Earnings per share dropped to negative 0.68 kobo from positive 15.98 kobo.
Balance Sheet Weakens
Cutix’s balance sheet deteriorated during the year. Total assets fell 14.12% to N7.48 billion from N8.71 billion, driven by a contraction in current assets to N4.97 billion from N6.22 billion. Inventories dropped 13.65% to N4.08 billion, while trade and other receivables fell 57.33% to N524.89 million, suggesting stronger collections or lower credit sales.
Cash and bank balances improved 123.39% to N312.62 million. But total liabilities rose 3.83% to N3.95 billion, and all borrowings of N2.77 billion are now short-term after the company liquidated N56.11 million in long-term debt. This raises refinancing risk in a high-interest-rate environment. Working capital halved to N1.34 billion from N2.74 billion.
Equity attributable to shareholders fell 28.08% to N3.52 billion. Retained earnings swung from a positive N1.37 billion to a negative N25.98 million, driven by the reported loss and a dividend payment of N704.53 million.
Market Reaction
Cutix shares have been flat year-to-date, underperforming the broader market. The stock opened at N3.10 on January 2, 2026, and closed at N3.10 on May 29, 2026. It hit a high of N3.60 in March and a low of N3.04 in May. Over the same period, the NGX All-Share Index gained 60.09% and the NGX Industrial Goods Index returned over 115%.
With the company now reporting a pre-tax loss and negative retained earnings, further selling pressure is possible as institutional investors reassess the stock. A reduction in short-term borrowings and a return to profit in the first quarter of FY 2027 could restore its valuation outlook.
What You Should Know
Cutix Plc operates a May-to-April financial year. Its FY 2026 results cover May 2025 to April 2026. The company had paid a dividend of N704.53 million in FY 2026 based on the prior year’s profit. With retained earnings now negative, the board faces a tough decision on whether to maintain or cut dividends in the next cycle.