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Company Overview — What Does CBL International Ltd Do?

We are an established marine fuel logistics company providing a one-stop solution for vessel refueling, which is referred to as bunkering facilitator in the bunkering industry, in the Asia Pacific. We purchase and arrange our suppliers to actually deliver marine fuel to our customers, some of which we provide certain credit term of payment while we also receive payment credit from our suppliers. We rely on the permits and licenses of our suppliers for the actual delivery of marine fuel at each port. Since the establishment of our Group in 2015, container liner operators have been identified as our target customers. Container liner operators provide liner services which operate on a schedule with a fixed port rotation and fixed frequency, which is similar to bus operation under which buses go on fixed routes and calling at fixed stops for passengers to board and alight. Knowing the nature of the business of our target customers, we continually look to broaden our operations by (a) expanding our servicing network to cover more ports; and (b) providing more value-added services to tailor for our customers’ growing demands with respect to vessel refueling. Our operations are based in Malaysia, Hong Kong and Singapore. We do not conclude and book any transactions in China. All of our transactions for vessel refueling services were concluded in Hong Kong, Malaysia and Singapore and our revenue were booked under our subsidiaries established in Hong Kong, Malaysia or Singapore. Although we deliver our services through our suppliers mainly in China and Hong Kong, nearly all our customers are international container liner operators from outside of China and Hong Kong. Of our five largest customers from whom we generated 92.9% and 83.6% respectively of our total revenue for FY2020 and FY2021, two customers are Taiwanese companies, two are Singaporean companies, and one is a German company; whilst for the six months ended June 30, 2022, the five largest customers who contributed 77% in aggregate of our total revenue consisted of two Taiwanese companies, two Singaporean companies and one Japanese company. We act as a bunkering facilitator and leverage on our close business relationships with parties amongst our supply network in the value chain to provide one-stop solution for vessel refueling. Our services mainly involve (i) making vessel refueling options available to our customers at various ports along their voyages in the Asia Pacific; (ii) arranging vessel refueling activities at competitive pricing (iii) coordinating vessel refueling to meet our customers’ schedule during their various port visits in the Asia Pacific; (iv) providing trade credit to our customers in relation to vessel refueling; (v) arranging local physical delivery of marine fuel to meet our customers’ schedule; (vi) handling unforeseeable circumstances faced by our customers and providing contingency solutions to our customers in a timely manner; (vii) fulfilling special requests from our customers in relation to vessel refueling; and (viii) handling disputes, mainly in relation to quality and quantity issues on marine fuel, if any. As of the date of this prospectus, as advised by our PRC counsel, Zhong Lun Law Firm, we and our subsidiaries (including our dormant PRC subsidiary, Majestic Energy, and all other non-PRC subsidiaries) (1) are not required to obtain permissions from any PRC authorities to operate or issue our securities to foreign investors, (2) are not subject to permission requirements from the CSRC, the Cyberspace Administration of China (“CAC”) or any other entity that is required to approve of our operations in China, and (3) have not received or were denied such permissions by any PRC authorities. However, if (1) we are required to but do not receive or maintain approvals from the PRC authorities, or (2) we inadvertently conclude that such approvals are not required, or (3) applicable laws, regulations, or interpretations change such that we are required to obtain approval in the future, we may be subject to investigations by competent regulators, fines or penalties, ordered to suspend our relevant operations and rectify any non-compliance, prohibited from engaging in relevant business or conducting any offering, and these risks could result in a material adverse change in our operations, significantly limit or completely hinder our ability to offer or continue to offer securities to investors, or cause such securities to significantly decline in value or become worthless. We have an estimated market share of approximately 4.9%, 11.7% and 36.4% respectively in terms of volume of fuel oil supplied to international container liner operators in the Asia Pacific, China and Hong Kong in 2021, and ranked second amongst bunkering facilitators in both China and Hong Kong. The Asia Pacific is one of the key regions of marine fuel consumption with a market share of approximately 46.8% of the global fuel consumption volume in 2021 driven by its significant share in the global trade and frequent business activities. By utilizing working capital resources available to us, we have been able to achieve continuous business growth since our inception in 2015. Despite the COVID-19 impact during 2020, we recorded an increase in revenue from approximately $234.3 million in FY2020 to approximately $326.5 million in FY2021, representing an increase of approximately 39.4%, which was primarily attributable to the increase in average market price per ton of marine fuel. Our sales volume decreased slightly by 5.6% from 655,660 metric tons in FY2020 to 618,695 metric tons in FY2021. For the six months ended June 30, 2022, our revenue increased by 47.9% from approximately $159.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021 to approximately $235.7 million. Our business is built on a customer-oriented culture and focuses on providing marine fuel according to the required international standards with competitive prices and timely delivery services at ports agreed between our customers and our Group. Over the years, with our experienced management team, we have established an extensive supply network to provide our customers with more options and flexibility in fulfilling their vessel refueling requirements. Our supply network, which focuses on expanding our localities of services, is currently covering 36 ports in the Asia Pacific, including but not limited to, three ports in South Korea, 20 ports in the PRC, one port in Taiwan, one port in Hong Kong, five ports in Malaysia, one port in Singapore, three ports in the Philippines, and two ports in Thailand. Going forward, we intend to allocate more resources to further expand our supply network, targeting at continual market share enhancement. For FY2020, FY2021 and the six months ended June 30, 2022, our customer mix in terms of number of customers and revenue concentration remained relatively stable. Most of our revenue is generated from international container liner operators whose vessels, by nature of their business, are sailing on regular routes and having stable and recurring demand for marine fuel in respect of quantity, quality and delivery timing. The vessels of international container liner operators may sail on regular routes, such as the Intra-Asia route, Euro-Asia route and Trans-Pacific route and we focus on providing vessel refueling services in the Asia Pacific. Our services covered the majority of the ports in the Asia Pacific along our customers’ sailing routes along the Intra-Asia route, Euro-Asia route and Trans-Pacific route. According to the F&S Report, among the top 10 international container liner operators (ranked by fleet capacity as in February 2022) which, in aggregate, accounted for approximately 85% of the global container fleet capacity, five of them are our customers during the two years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 and the six months ended June 30, 2022. Our revenue generated from international container liner operators amounted to approximately US$223.2 million, US$297.2 million and US$200.9 million for FY2020 FY2021 and the six months ended June 30, 2022, respectively, representing approximately 95.3%, 91.0% and 85.2% of our total revenue in FY2020, FY2021 and the six months ended June 30, 2022, respectively. As a demand aggregator, we are able to benefit from the economies of scale based on our customers’ aggregated orders, which, in turn, allow us to negotiate bulk purchase with our suppliers at favorable terms instead of our customers transacting with a large number of suppliers on an individual transaction basis. We derive our revenue mainly from the supply of marine fuel to our customers. For FY2020, we handled 790 vessels refueling with approximately 655,660 metric tons of marine fuel supplied while for FY2021, we handled 811 vessels refueling with approximately 618,695 metric tons of marine fuel supplied. For the six months ended June 30, 2022, we handled 487 vessels refueling with approximately 293,583 metric tons of marine fuel supplied. We are registered with the Registrar of Companies in Cayman Islands under registration number CT-387046. Our principal executive offices are located at Suite 19-9-6, Level 9, UOA Centre, No. 19 Jalan Pinang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Our registered office in Cayman Islands is located at Conyers Trust Company (Cayman) Limited, Cricket Square, Hutchins Drive, PO Box 2681, Grand Cayman, KY1-1111, Cayman Islands. Our agent for service of process in the United States is Cogency Global Inc., located at 122 East 42nd Street, 18th Floor, New York, NY. CBL International Ltd (BANL) is classified as a micro-cap stock in the Consumer Staples sector, specifically within the Wholesale industry. The company is led by CEO Teck Lim Chia. With a market capitalization of $21M, BANL is one of the notable companies in the Consumer Staples sector.

CBL International Ltd (BANL) Stock Rating — Reduce (April 2026)

As of April 2026, CBL International Ltd receives a Reduce rating with a composite score of 36.3/100 and 2 out of 5 stars from the Blank Capital Research quantitative model.BANL ranks #2,121 out of 4,446 stocks in our coverage universe. Within the Consumer Staples sector, CBL International Ltd ranks #81 of 180 stocks, placing it in the upper half of its Consumer Staples peers. The rating is generated by a multi-factor model that weighs quality (30%), momentum (25%), value (15%), investment (10%), stability (10%), and short interest (10%).

BANL Stock Price and 52-Week Range

CBL International Ltd (BANL) currently trades at $0.43. The stock lost $0.06 (12.9%) in the most recent trading session. The 52-week high for BANL is $1.17, which means the stock is currently trading -63.2% from its annual peak. The 52-week low is $0.28, putting the stock 55.9% above its annual trough. Recent trading volume was 61K shares, suggesting relatively thin trading activity.

Is BANL Overvalued or Undervalued? — Valuation Analysis

CBL International Ltd (BANL) carries a value factor score of 23/100 in the Blank Capital model, signaling premium valuation that prices in significant future growth. The price-to-book ratio stands at 0.75x, versus the sector average of 1.74x. The price-to-sales ratio is 0.01x, compared to 0.35x for the average Consumer Staples stock.

At current multiples, CBL International Ltd trades at a premium to most Consumer Staples peers. This elevated valuation may be justified if the company can sustain above-average growth rates and profitability, but it also creates downside risk if earnings disappoint expectations.

CBL International Ltd Profitability — ROE, Margins, and Quality Score

CBL International Ltd (BANL) earns a quality factor score of 33/100, signaling below-average profitability metrics relative to the broader market. The return on equity (ROE) is -67.6%, compared to the Consumer Staples sector average of 7.7%, which is below typical expectations for high-quality companies. Return on assets (ROA) comes in at -22.4% versus the sector average of 3.1%.

On a margin basis, CBL International Ltd reports gross margins of 0.9%, compared to 26.2% for the sector. The operating margin is -0.6% (sector: 2.9%). Net profit margin stands at -0.7%, versus 1.6% for the average Consumer Staples stock. Profitability is below benchmark levels, which may reflect industry headwinds, elevated reinvestment, or structural challenges.

BANL Debt, Balance Sheet, and Financial Health

CBL International Ltd has a debt-to-equity ratio of 6.0%, compared to the Consumer Staples sector average of 72.0%. The low leverage indicates a conservative balance sheet with significant financial flexibility. Total debt on the balance sheet is $1M. Cash and equivalents stand at $8M.

BANL has a beta of 0.26, meaning it is less volatile than the S&P 500, making it a relatively defensive holding. The stability factor score for CBL International Ltd is 36/100, suggesting elevated price swings that may be unsuitable for conservative portfolios.

CBL International Ltd Revenue and Earnings History — Quarterly Trend

In TTM 2026, CBL International Ltd reported revenue of $593M and earnings per share (EPS) of $-0.14. Net income for the quarter was $-4M. Gross margin was 0.9%. Operating income came in at $-3M.

In FY 2024, CBL International Ltd reported revenue of $593M and earnings per share (EPS) of $-0.14. Net income for the quarter was $-4M. Gross margin was 0.9%. Revenue grew 35.9% year-over-year compared to FY 2023. Operating income came in at $-3M.

In FY 2023, CBL International Ltd reported revenue of $436M and earnings per share (EPS) of $0.04. Net income for the quarter was $1M. Gross margin was 1.7%. Revenue grew -5.8% year-over-year compared to FY 2022. Operating income came in at $2M.

In FY 2022, CBL International Ltd reported revenue of $463M and earnings per share (EPS) of $0.17. Net income for the quarter was $4M. Gross margin was 2.0%. Revenue grew 41.8% year-over-year compared to FY 2021. Operating income came in at $5M.

Over the past 5 quarters, CBL International Ltd has demonstrated a growth trajectory, with revenue expanding from $327M to $593M. Investors analyzing BANL stock should weigh these quarterly trends alongside the valuation and quality metrics discussed above.

BANL Dividend Yield and Income Analysis

CBL International Ltd (BANL) does not currently pay a dividend. This is common among smaller companies in the Wholesale industry that prefer to reinvest cash flows into business expansion rather than returning capital to shareholders. Income-focused investors looking for Consumer Staples dividend stocks may want to explore other Consumer Staples stocks or use the stock screener to filter by dividend yield.

BANL Momentum and Technical Analysis Profile

CBL International Ltd (BANL) has a momentum factor score of 49/100, reflecting neutral trend characteristics. The stock is neither significantly outperforming nor underperforming the broader market on a momentum basis. The investment factor score is 23/100, which measures capital allocation efficiency and asset growth patterns. The short interest score of 47/100 reflects moderate short selling activity.

BANL vs Competitors — Consumer Staples Sector Ranking and Peer Comparison

Within the Consumer Staples sector, CBL International Ltd (BANL) ranks #81 out of 180 stocks based on the Blank Capital composite score. This places BANL in the upper half of all Consumer Staples stocks in our coverage universe. Key competitors and sector peers include Ituran Location & Control Ltd. (ITRN) with a score of 60.3/100, DARLING INGREDIENTS INC. (DAR) with a score of 52.9/100, Bunge Global SA (BG) with a score of 53.0/100, SANFILIPPO JOHN B & SON INC (JBSS) with a score of 54.1/100, and Archer-Daniels-Midland Co (ADM) with a score of 52.2/100.

Comparing BANL against the S&P 500 benchmark is also instructive for understanding relative performance. Investors can view the full BANL vs S&P 500 (SPY) comparison to assess how CBL International Ltd stacks up against the broader market across all factor dimensions.

BANL Next Earnings Date

No upcoming earnings date has been announced for CBL International Ltd (BANL) at this time. Check the earnings calendar for the latest scheduling updates across all stocks in our coverage universe.

Should You Buy BANL? — Investment Thesis Summary

The quantitative profile for CBL International Ltd suggests caution. The quality score of 33/100 flags below-average profitability. The value score of 23/100 indicates premium valuation. High volatility (stability score 36/100) increases portfolio risk.

In summary, CBL International Ltd (BANL) earns a Reduce rating with a composite score of 36.3/100 as of April 2026. The rating is derived from the Blank Capital Research methodology, which combines six factor dimensions into a single quantitative ranking. Investors should consider these quantitative signals alongside their own fundamental research, risk tolerance, and investment time horizon before making buy or sell decisions on BANL stock.

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