Lojas Quero-Quero S.A. is a Brazilian retailer that specializes in building materials in the country by number of stores. The company operates 579 stores in Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina, Paraná, Mato Grosso do Sul and São Paulo, focusing on the South and Midwest. Its main business model is retail, offering a complete solution in building materials, as well as complementary categories such as appliances and furniture. In addition, Lojas Quero-Quero has a relevant Financial Services arm focused on offering and managing its own credit card, the “VerdeCard”. This card is used both for purchases at chain stores and at other affiliated establishments. Credit and collection management is a core component of a company's financial operations.
How many years of EBITDA are required to pay off the company's net debt, according to the official accounting standard IFRS16. As a market consensus, a value of up to 3 years of leverage is accepted for most companies.
How much the company's debt represents in % in relation to its equity. As a market consensus, a value less than or equal to 1 is accepted, above that leverage can end up hurting the final result at some point.
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