Suja Life Inc., headquartered in Oceanside, California, is a pioneer and leader in the premium refrigerated beverage industry. Founded in 2012, the company has evolved from a local juice delivery service into a nationally recognized brand synonymous with organic, cold-pressed nutrition. Suja's diverse product portfolio includes cold-pressed juices, functional wellness shots, and sparkling beverages, all of which are USDA Certified Organic and Non-GMO Project Verified. The company’s manufacturing process is centered around High Pressure Processing (HPP), a cold pasteurization technique. By applying high pressure instead of heat to its bottled beverages, Suja is able to neutralize food-borne pathogens while preserving the delicate vitamins, minerals, and enzymes found in fresh fruits and vegetables. This technology allows the company to deliver a 'fresh-from-the-juicer' taste with an extended refrigerated shelf life, meeting the demands of health-conscious consumers for clean-label products. Suja Life operates within the Consumer Staples sector, specifically focusing on the rapidly growing functional beverage market. Its products are distributed widely across the United States in major retail chains, natural food markets, and wholesale clubs. In recent years, Suja has significantly expanded its footprint in the functional shot category—offering concentrated doses of ingredients like ginger, turmeric, and probiotics—to capitalize on consumer trends toward immunity and digestive health. The company continues to innovate through new flavor profiles and functional benefits, maintaining its position as a dominant player in the plant-based wellness space.
Gross margin measures the amount of revenue that remains after subtracting costs directly associated with production.
The EBITDA margin is a measure of a company's operating profit desconsidering D&A costs as a percentage of its revenue.
The EBIT margin is a measure of a company's operating profit considering D&A costs as a percentage of its revenue.
The net profit margin, or simply net margin, measures how much net income or profit is generated as a percentage of revenue. It is the ratio of net profits to revenues for a company or business segment.
Many companies have a high D&A in relation to the company's operating profit (EBITDA) and although this indicator does not have an effective cash effect, it ends up influencing the accounting net income, so analyzing this relationship can help to understand when D&A has a relevant impact to the company's results.
Shows the amount spent on investments in research and development in relation to the Net Revenue for the period. The company can use these investments to try to increase its revenue in the future.
Shows the amount spent on investments in Capex in relation to Net Revenue for the period. The company can use these investments to try to increase its revenue in the future.
Indicates a comparison between investments in fixed/intangible assets and the depreciation and amortization of some company assets. It serves to let managers know that the company's assets are devaluing periodically, and whether CAPEX has followed the same pace or not.
It shows the percentage of operating cash flow that the company uses in Capex (investments in fixed and intangible assets). When your result is greater than 100%, it demonstrates that there are expenses greater than what the company produces in its operations.
It demonstrates the percentage cost of Stock-Based Compensation compared to the company's operating cash flow. In some companies, the OCF is positive because of the SBC, which can lead to an incorrect cash flow analysis.
If the company has a lot of D&A, it helps to see if most of it tends to come from fixed assets. The account can include machinery, equipment, vehicles, buildings, land, office equipment, and furnishings, among other things.
If the company has a lot of D&A, it helps to see if most of it tends to come from Goodwill, that is an intangible asset that accounts for the excess purchase price of another company.
Return on equity (ROE) is the measure of a company's net income divided by its shareholders' equity and is a gauge of a corporation's profitability and how efficiently it generates those profits.
Return on invested capital (ROIC) is a calculation used to assess a company's efficiency in allocating capital to profitable investments. The formula for calculating ROIC involves dividing Net Income by the average of invested capital.
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