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Charlton Aria Acquisition Corporation

CHARU

Charlton Aria Acquisition Corporation NASDAQ
$10.50 10.19% (+1.07)

Market Cap $113.14 M
52w High $12.45
52w Low $9.98
P/E 0
Volume 2
Outstanding Shares 10.78M

Income Statement

Period Revenue Operating Expense Net Income Net Profit Margin Earnings Per Share EBITDA
Q3-2025 $0 $109.08K $806.99K 0% $0.07 $-109.08K
Q2-2025 $0 $127.38K $778.02K 0% $0.07 $-127.38K
Q1-2025 $0 $170.25K $731.26K 0% $0.07 $-170.25K
Q4-2024 $0 $147.58 $687.31 0% $0.05 $0
Q3-2024 $0 $185.34 $-315 0% $-0.03 $0

What's going well?

The company posted a profit of $806,989, slightly higher than last quarter. Operating losses are shrinking, and there is no debt or tax burden.

What's concerning?

There is still no revenue, and all profits come from non-operating sources, not the core business. This is not sustainable, and the business model appears unproven.

Balance Statement

Period Cash & Short-term Total Assets Total Liabilities Total Equity
Q3-2025 $10.78K $88.64M $1.74M $86.89M
Q2-2025 $48.63K $87.79M $1.71M $86.09M
Q1-2025 $186.23K $87.06M $1.75M $85.31M
Q4-2024 $447.42 $86.33K $1.75M $-1.29K
Q3-2024 $0 $209.75 $330.93 $-121

What's financially strong about this company?

The company has no debt and a huge equity cushion, with almost all assets funded by shareholders. The asset base is solid, with no risky goodwill or intangibles.

What are the financial risks or weaknesses?

Cash has dropped to a very low level, and payables have soared, suggesting the company is delaying payments to suppliers. Liquidity is tight and could become a crisis if not addressed soon.

Cash Flow Statement

Period Net Income Cash From Operations Cash From Investing Cash From Financing Net Change Free Cash Flow
Q3-2025 $806.99K $-37.86K $0 $0 $-37.86K $-37.86K
Q2-2025 $778.02K $-137.6K $0 $0 $-137.6K $-137.6K
Q1-2025 $731.26 $-261.19K $0 $0 $-261.19K $-261.19K
Q4-2024 $687.31 $-171.29K $-85.21M $85.83M $447.42K $-228
Q3-2024 $-315 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

What's strong about this company's cash flow?

Cash burn is shrinking, with operating losses much smaller than last quarter. No new debt or dilution, so the balance sheet is clean.

What are the cash flow concerns?

The company keeps losing cash despite reporting profits, and is paying out huge dividends it can't afford. Cash reserves are almost gone, putting the business at risk.

5-Year Trend Analysis

A comprehensive look at Charlton Aria Acquisition Corporation's financial evolution and strategic trajectory over the past five years.

+ Strengths

Key positives include a clean, cash-heavy balance sheet with no traditional debt, positive net income supported by interest income, and the flexibility to pursue opportunities across industries. The simple structure and absence of operating baggage can be attractive to a private company seeking a public listing. Additionally, the value of CHARU is closely tied to the experience and networks of its management team, which can be a strength if they are effective dealmakers with good industry access.

! Risks

Major risks stem from the lack of an operating business, negative operating and free cash flow, and negative equity, all of which highlight that the current entity is not self-sustaining. There is also execution risk: the team must find, negotiate, and close a high-quality acquisition within a limited timeframe in a competitive market for targets. Regulatory scrutiny of SPACs, potential shareholder redemptions reducing available cash, and the possibility of overpaying for a target further add to the risk profile.

Outlook

The outlook for CHARU is almost entirely dependent on the eventual business combination. Until a target is announced, financial statements mainly reflect a temporary capital pool rather than a going concern with an operating strategy. If the sponsors secure a strong, growing company with a defensible market position, the post-merger entity could have a very different and potentially more attractive financial and competitive profile. Conversely, a weak or overvalued deal could leave the combined company with limited growth prospects and strained economics. At this stage, uncertainty is high and future performance cannot be inferred from current financials alone.