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Naver Corp

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P/E
17,3x
EV / Rev
2,4x
Div yield
1,27 %
Op margin
14,2 %
ROE
6,6 %
Net margin
14,5 %
Debt / equity
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About

Naver Corp operates as an interactive media and services provider, generating revenue through its digital ecosystem in the Communication Services sector.

Business. Naver Corp (035420.KS) is a South Korean technology company operating in the Software & IT Services sector, primarily engaged in the development of application software. The firm generates revenue through a subscription-based model and is listed on the Korea Exchange (KRX). Specific details regarding its operating segments and geographic revenue mix are not available.

Classification85 %
SectorCommunication Services
Industry groupInteractive Media & Services
Generated · model-assisted
Sell-side consensus
BUY31 analysts
27 buy4 hold0 sell
Avg 12m price target318 250,00

Analyst recommendations

31 analysts · consensus Buy
Buy27
Hold4
Sell0
12-month price target
318 250,00
Consensus of sell-side coverage.
Upcoming events
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At a glance

Score
not yet scored
Valuation
17,3x
P/E
Analysts
Buy
31 analysts · indicative
Ownership
not yet wired
Profitability
6,6 %
return on equity
Quality
not yet scored

What drives this business

The watch-list the newsroom runs for this company — derived from its sector path, sharpened layer by layer. Not investment advice.

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News & coverage

6
  • MARKETSSemiconductor sector slides as Nvidia financing doubts and China competition weigh on sentiment2026-07-28
  • MARKETSNvidia and Naver to build 200 MW AI factory in South Korea by 20282026-07-27
  • MARKETSNaver secures $1 billion Nvidia equity stake in joint data center push2026-07-26
  • MARKETSNvidia and KAIST establish joint AI research facilities in South Korea2026-07-26
  • MARKETSNaver secures $10 billion Nvidia, Brookfield investment for AI infrastructure2026-07-25
  • MARKETSSamsung, SK, and Naver chiefs to meet Nvidia in US on AI supply chain2026-07-22
  • Sector rotation

    Sector1D1Mvs mkt
    Materials+2,3 %+6,6 %+1,7 %
    Communication Services · THIS SECTOR+2,2 %−5,5 %+1,7 %
    Energy+0,6 %+3,3 %+0,0 %
    Health Care+0,6 %−0,8 %+0,0 %
    Consumer Discretionary+0,4 %+7,7 %−0,2 %
    Information Technology+0,3 %+7,8 %−0,3 %
    Financials−0,3 %−2,8 %−0,9 %
    Consumer Staples−0,4 %+2,5 %−1,0 %
    Real Estate−0,7 %+10,9 %−1,3 %
    Industrials−1,9 %−3,1 %−2,5 %
    Utilities−1,9 %+28,2 %−2,5 %

    Developing storylines

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    Nvidia SK Group Deal
    7 posts
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    Nvidia Valuation And AI Expansion
    15 posts
    low
    Korean Chip Selloff
    12 posts

    Analysis

    AI analysis
    Generated · analysis pipeline · tier hybrid · as of 2026-08-04 ↑ At a glance

    Opportunity

    — missing data

    Upcoming catalysts

    Scheduled public events. Informational only — not investment advice.

    • Peers
    • EarningsQ2 2026 earnings (expected)2026-08-28 · estimated · CRM.O (CRM)
    • EarningsQ3 2026 earnings (expected)2026-10-28 · estimated · NOW.O (NOW)
    • Macro
    • Rate decisionBank of England rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-06 · GB
    • Rate decisionReserve Bank of Australia rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-12 · AU
    • Rate decisionNorges Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-20 · NO
    • Rate decisionSveriges Riksbank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-03 · SE
    • Rate decisionBank of Canada rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-09 · CA
    • Rate decisionEuropean Central Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-10 · EU
    • Macro & political
    • ElectionSE Swedish Election2026-09-14 · SE
    • ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
    • ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR

    Pre-earnings brief

    Briefing · model-assisted

    Naver Corp (035420.KS) has experienced no material changes in its fundamental profile or market signals during the recent analysis period. A comprehensive review of 17 key fields, excluding four schema-expansion fields, confirmed that the company’s status remains consistent with prior assessments, indicating a period of stability without significant operational or financial shifts. This lack of material change is underscored by the absence of any active watcher signals or cross-source alerts. The monitoring systems detected no new events, ratings adjustments, or holder movements that would typically trigger a reassessment of the company’s outlook, suggesting that current market conditions and internal operations are proceeding without notable disruption. Further reinforcing this static environment, daily dispatch data from June 25, 2026, through July 15, 2026, recorded zero news items and null sentiment scores. This complete absence of media coverage or sentiment fluctuation implies that Naver Corp is not currently the subject of significant public discourse or speculative activity in the monitored channels. The company’s structural metrics remain unchanged, with 13 analysts covering the stock and no reported changes in officer count, index membership, or top holder composition. Given the steady state across all monitored dimensions, investors should view Naver Corp’s current position as stable, with no new catalysts identified to alter the existing investment thesis.

    Signals & dispatch

    peak dispatch · 2026-07-26

    Composite-score breakdown

    Synthesis

    Business

    Naver Corp (035420.KS) is a South Korean technology company operating in the Software & IT Services sector, primarily engaged in the development of application software. The firm generates revenue through a subscription-based model and is listed on the Korea Exchange (KRX). Specific details regarding its operating segments and geographic revenue mix are not available.

    Classification85 %
    SectorCommunication Services
    Industry groupInteractive Media & Services
    AI synthesis
    GENERATED

    Naver Corp maintains a conservative capital structure with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.15 and a current ratio of 1.36, indicating strong short-term liquidity coverage. The balance sheet reflects total assets of 41.08 trillion KRW against total liabilities of 13.50 trillion KRW, resulting in total equity of 27.58 trillion KRW. Cash and equivalents stand at 5.98 trillion KRW, providing a substantial buffer against operational fluctuations. Long-term debt is recorded at 4.17 trillion KRW, which is modest relative to the equity base. The company generates robust operating cash flow of 3.10 trillion KRW, supporting a free cash flow of 1.07 trillion KRW after capital expenditures of 1.32 trillion KRW.

    Profitability metrics show a return on equity of 6.58% and a return on assets of 4.41%, suggesting efficient but moderate capital utilization. The company reports net income of 1.95 trillion KRW on revenue of 12.04 trillion KRW, yielding a net margin of approximately 16.2%. Operating income stands at 1.74 trillion KRW, reflecting an operating margin of roughly 14.5%. Valuation multiples include a price-to-earnings ratio of 17.29, a price-to-book ratio of 1.14, and an EV/EBITDA of 16.62, positioning the stock at a moderate premium relative to book value. The EV/Revenue multiple is 2.37, indicating market expectations for sustained revenue generation.

    Revenue concentration and segment details are not explicitly provided in the available data, limiting specific analysis of geographic or business unit exposure. However, the company’s classification as an interactive media and services provider suggests a diversified digital revenue stream typical of the sector. The absence of detailed segment data prevents a granular assessment of revenue drivers, but the overall financial health suggests stable operations across its core activities.

    Growth trajectory analysis is constrained by the absence of historical period data in the input, preventing a year-over-year or quarter-over-quarter trend assessment. The current revenue base of 12.04 trillion KRW serves as the baseline for future growth projections, but without historical context, the momentum of revenue expansion cannot be quantified from the provided snapshot. The company’s ability to maintain or grow this revenue base will depend on market dynamics and competitive positioning within the interactive media sector.

    Risk assessment indicates low liquidity risk and low dilution risk, with no immediate filing-based flags detected. The company’s strong cash position and low debt levels mitigate financial distress risks. Dilution risk is further minimized by the identical basic and diluted share counts of 151.16 million shares, suggesting no significant outstanding options or convertible securities impacting share count. The key flags section confirms no immediate concerns regarding liquidity or dilution, supporting a stable risk profile.

    Recent events highlight a strategic relationship with Nvidia, as Naver’s leadership is scheduled to meet with Nvidia executives in the US to discuss AI supply chain collaborations. This engagement underscores Naver’s focus on artificial intelligence infrastructure and its integration into global tech supply chains. Analyst sentiment remains positive, with a mean price target of 318,250 KRW and a median target of 307,500 KRW, reflecting a mean recommendation of 1.81 (strong buy). The high count of strong buy (10) and buy (17) ratings indicates strong institutional confidence in the company’s future prospects.

    Naver Corp (035420.KS) has experienced no material changes in its fundamental profile or market signals during the recent analysis period. A comprehensive review of 17 key fields, excluding four schema-expansion fields, confirmed that the company’s status remains consistent with prior assessments, indicating a period of stability without significant operational or financial shifts. This lack of material change is underscored by the absence of any active watcher signals or cross-source alerts. The monitoring systems detected no new events, ratings adjustments, or holder movements that would typically trigger a reassessment of the company’s outlook, suggesting that current market conditions and internal operations are proceeding without notable disruption. Further reinforcing this static environment, daily dispatch data from June 25, 2026, through July 15, 2026, recorded zero news items and null sentiment scores. This complete absence of media coverage or sentiment fluctuation implies that Naver Corp is not currently the subject of significant public discourse or speculative activity in the monitored channels. The company’s structural metrics remain unchanged, with 13 analysts covering the stock and no reported changes in officer count, index membership, or top holder composition. Given the steady state across all monitored dimensions, investors should view Naver Corp’s current position as stable, with no new catalysts identified to alter the existing investment thesis.

    Key takeaways
    • Naver Corp exhibits a strong balance sheet with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.15 and substantial cash reserves of 5.98 trillion KRW.
    • Profitability is solid with a net income of 1.95 trillion KRW and an operating margin of approximately 14.5%.
    • Valuation multiples are moderate, with a P/E of 17.29 and P/B of 1.14, suggesting reasonable pricing relative to earnings and book value.
    • Risk profile is low, with no immediate liquidity or dilution flags and identical basic and diluted share counts.
    • Strategic engagement with Nvidia on AI supply chains highlights the company’s focus on emerging technology partnerships.
    • Analyst sentiment is strongly positive, with a mean recommendation of 1.81 and significant upside potential implied by price targets.

    Bull / Bear case

    Generated · model-assisted
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    In focus — financials by report

    Quarterly
    Annual
    QUARTERLYFiled 2026-04-30
    Q1 2026 · Quarter highlights

    Revenue KRW 3.24T, +16,3% YoY; Operating income +7,2% YoY.

    RevenueKRW 3.24T+16,3 % YoY
    Operating incomeKRW 541.76B+7,2 % YoY
    Net incomeKRW 285.33B−32,8 % YoY
    Free cash flowKRW 76.85B−80,6 % YoY
    EPS
    Operating cash flowKRW 499.22B−17,7 % YoY
    Financials
    Income statement
    RevenueKRW 3.24T
    Gross profit
    Operating incomeKRW 541.76B
    Net incomeKRW 285.33B
    Margins
    Gross margin
    Operating margin16.7%
    Net margin8.8%
    FCF margin2.4%
    Balance sheet
    Total assetsKRW 44.91T
    Total liabilitiesKRW 15.45T
    Total equityKRW 29.46T
    Cash & equivalentsKRW 5.99T
    Long-term debtKRW 4.88T
    Cash flow
    Operating cash flowKRW 499.22B
    CapEx-KRW 451.31B
    Free cash flowKRW 76.85B
    SBC
    P&L flow · revenue → net income
    Revenue KRW 3.24TOperating costs KRW 2.70TTax KRW 256.43BNet income KRW 285.33B
    Highlights
    • Revenue KRW 3.24T, +16,3% YoY
    • Operating income +7,2% YoY
    • Net income −32,8% YoY
    • Free cash flow −80,6% YoY
    • Net margin 8.8%

    Valuation TTM

    Market price
    $207 500,00
    Market cap
    $31.37T
    Enterprise value
    $29.56T
    P/E
    17.3x
    Non-GAAP P/E
    EV / Revenue
    2.4x
    EV / Op income
    16.6x
    EV / OCF
    9.6x
    P / B
    1.1x
    P / Tangible book
    1.1x
    Tangible book
    $27.58T
    Net cash
    $1.81T
    Current ratio
    1.4
    Debt / equity
    0.1
    ROA
    4.4%
    ROE
    6.6%
    Cash conversion
    171.0%
    CapEx / revenue
    -10.6%
    SBC / revenue
    Dilution ratio
    0.0%

    Revenue by segment

    Market share

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    Business relationships

    Business relationships3 disclosed relationships · 1 type · extracted from filings & disclosures
    Competitors3
    MICROSOFT CORPORATIONMSFT.OCompetitor50%
    Salesforce IncCRM.OCompetitor50%
    Servicenow IncNOW.OCompetitor50%

    Supply chain

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    Peer comparison

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    Market position

    Stress test

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    Predictor forecast

    Next quarternear-term
    Earnings · next quarterconf 45 %
    EPS
    Consensus EPS
    12 242,38
    Predicted surprise
    +0,02
    Beat probability
    45 %
    Analysts
    31
    Other metrics
    Revenue
    no estimate
    Segment revenue
    no estimate
    Margin
    no estimate
    Segment margin
    no estimate
    revision ratio -0,01 · as of 2026-07-26 · Earnings Surprise V1
    Period note: consensus is not fiscal-period-aligned at source — read as consensus vs the last reported actual, not a calibrated same-quarter surprise.
    Full fiscal year~1 year ahead
    Full fiscal year · our forecast vs guidance vs consensus
    MetricOur forecastGuidanceConsensus
    EPSno estimateno estimate12 242,38
    Revenueno estimateno estimate13,75T KRW
    Operating incomeno estimateno estimate2,37T KRW
    Full-year consensus mean (period as reported by source) · consensus in KRW. Company-level full-year forecast and management guidance are not yet modelled at scale — shown as "no estimate", never inferred.
    Probabilistic model output — not investment advice. · generated 2026-08-04

    Options

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    Short squeeze

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    Earnings-call key lines

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    Consensus distribution

    sell-side coverage
    Recommendation distribution31 analysts
    Strong buy10
    Buy17
    Hold4
    Sell0
    Strong sell0
    12-month price target$318 250,00 · Median $307 500,00
    Low $210 000,00High $450 000,00
    Operating income · consensus2,37T KRW
    EPS surprise
    +5,4 %
    reported vs consensus · beat
    Revenue surprise
    −12,5 %
    reported vs consensus · miss

    Estimate revisions

    consensus EPS · 26-week trend
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    Sell-side observations

    Low$210 000,00
    Mean$318 250,00
    Median$307 500,00
    High$450 000,00
    Spot$207 500,00
    +53.4 %implied to mean12-month sell-side price targets · ▲ spot

    Themes

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    ESG

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    Risk factors

    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskLow
    Filing-based flags
    • No immediate filing-based liquidity or dilution flags were detected.

    Benchmarks vs cohort

    Op Margin14,2 %Best in class
    Net Margin14,5 %Above P75
    ROE6,6 %Above P75
    Capex / Rev-10,6 %Bottom quartile
    D/E0,15Below median
    Cash Conv1,71Above median

    Corporate actions / M&A

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    FX exposure

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    Comparable transactions

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    Derivatives & instruments

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    Actions

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    Data sources
    • Market data
    • Market data cache
    • Issuer disclosures
    • Public news
    • Earnings transcripts
    • Consensus estimates
    • ESG data
    • Reference data
    How metrics are computed
    • Price To Tangible Book
      market_price / (tangible_book_value / shares_outstanding_diluted)
    • Price To Book
      market_price / (adjusted_book_value / shares_outstanding_diluted)
    • Return On Equity
      net_income / total_equity
    • Enterprise Value
      market_cap - net_cash
    • Ev To Revenue
      enterprise_value / revenue
    • Net Cash
      cash_and_equivalents + short_term_investments - short_term_debt - long_term_debt
    Source documents
    • Naver Corp Market data — financials · 2026-07-26
    • relationship_new fired on 035420.KS · 2026-07-26
    • Naver Corp Market data — analyst estimates · 2026-07-26
    • Naver Corp Market data — ESG · 2026-07-26
    • Naver Corp HA canonical relationships · 2026-07-26
    • Naver Corp — company reference export (2026-07-05) · 2026-07-26

    Ownership & reference

    Insider activity

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    Short positioning

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    Geographic breakdown

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    Listings · one canonical issuer all listings resolve to the canonical
    035420.KSCanonical
    KRX · KRW

    Intel & risk

    PredictorBeat prob45 %Surprise+0,02Full forecast →
    What changed

    no material change vs prior analysis (walked 17 fields; 4 schema-expansion field(s) excluded)

    • Narrative— → —medium
    • Conclusion— → —medium
    • Key takeaways— → —medium
    vs prior analysis today
    peak dispatch · 2026-07-26
    OSINT findings
    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskLow
    No immediate filing-based liquidity or dilution flags were detected.
    Relationship graph
    035420MSFT.OCRM.ONOW.OInteractive Me
    This companyPeerSector

    Evidence & claims

    From filings & derived data
    — missing data

    The Thread

    Everything we know, in order
    2026-07-31 16:25 UTCSAGANvidia Valuation And AI Expansion Apple overtakes Nvidia as the world's most valuable company while the chipmaker faces market headwinds, yet continues aggressive strategic investments in AI infrastructure and security alliances.
    2026-07-27 01:13 UTCNEWSNvidia and Naver to build 200 MW AI factory in South Korea by 2028 → The joint venture underscores Nvidia's strategy to embed its hardware directly into regional cloud infrastructure, expanding its footprint beyond the US.
    2026-07-26 04:34 UTCSAGANvidia SK Group Deal Nvidia announces a $500 billion partnership with SK Group and a self-driving car collaboration with Hyundai, while urging US lawmakers against open-weight AI model restrictions.
    2026-06-30 03:38 UTCEARNINGSUpcomingForecast: earnings_forecast (90d)
    2026-06-20 12:34 UTCANALYSTAnalyst coverage initiated
    2026-06-20 12:34 UTCANALYSTAnalyst coverage initiated
    2026-06-20 12:34 UTCANALYSTAnalyst coverage initiated
    2026-06-20 12:34 UTCANALYSTAnalyst coverage initiated
    2026-06-20 12:34 UTCANALYSTAnalyst coverage initiated
    2026-06-20 12:34 UTCANALYSTAnalyst coverage initiated
    2026-06-20 12:34 UTCANALYSTAnalyst coverage initiated
    2026-06-20 12:34 UTCANALYSTAnalyst coverage initiated
    2026-04-30 04:34 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q1 2026 Revenue KRW 3241.06B · Net KRW 285.33B
    2026-02-06 13:08 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q4 2025 Revenue KRW 3195.08B · Net KRW 313.22B
    2026-02-06 13:08 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2026 Revenue KRW 12035.01B · Net KRW 1953.21B
    2025-11-05 04:34 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q3 2025 Revenue KRW 3138.05B · Net KRW 726.37B
    2025-08-08 04:36 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q2 2025 Revenue KRW 2915.09B · Net KRW 488.78B
    2025-05-09 04:34 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q1 2025 Revenue KRW 2786.78B · Net KRW 424.84B
    2025-02-07 04:18 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q4 2024 Revenue KRW 2885.62B · Net KRW 553.90B
    2025-02-07 04:18 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2025 Revenue KRW 10737.72B · Net KRW 1923.24B
    2024-11-08 04:06 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q3 2024 Revenue KRW 2715.56B · Net KRW 520.37B
    2024-08-09 04:04 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q2 2024 Revenue KRW 2610.49B · Net KRW 338.40B
    2024-02-02 04:08 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2024 Revenue KRW 9670.64B · Net KRW 1012.32B
    2023-02-03 04:08 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2023 Revenue KRW 8220.08B · Net KRW 760.26B
    2022-01-27 06:11 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2022 Revenue KRW 6817.60B · Net KRW 16489.85B
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