006660.Ks
The company operates in the automobile manufacturing sector, producing vehicles and related components, and generates revenue primarily through the sale of automobiles and after-sales services.
Business. The company operates in the automobile manufacturing sector, producing vehicles and related components, and generates revenue primarily through the sale of automobiles and after-sales services.
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- 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
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The company operates in the automobile manufacturing sector, producing vehicles and related components, and generates revenue primarily through the sale of automobiles and after-sales services.
The company maintains a strong liquidity position, with a current ratio of 7.64, indicating a significant buffer of current assets over current liabilities. This is supported by a substantial cash and equivalents balance of 7,655,165,040 KRW. The liquidity_fpt metric further confirms the company's ability to meet short-term obligations without relying on external financing. The debt-to-equity ratio is effectively zero, suggesting a conservative capital structure with minimal leverage.
Profitability metrics show a mixed picture. The company's return on equity (ROE) is 2.44%, and return on assets (ROA) is 2.13%, both below the industry median for ROE and ROA in the automobile manufacturing sector. This suggests that the company is not generating returns as efficiently as its peers. Despite a gross profit of 14,442,129,230 KRW, the operating income is negative at -775,314,840 KRW, indicating operational inefficiencies or cost overruns.
The company's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, with no disclosed geographic diversification. This lack of diversification increases exposure to regional economic downturns or regulatory changes. The absence of segment-specific revenue breakdowns in the financial data limits the ability to assess the performance of different product lines or markets.
Looking ahead, the company is expected to see a modest improvement in revenue, with a projected growth rate of 2.5% in the current fiscal year and 3.0% in the next fiscal year. This growth is driven by increased demand in the domestic market and a gradual recovery in global automotive sales. However, the operating income is expected to remain negative in the near term due to ongoing cost pressures and supply chain disruptions.
The risk assessment indicates a low probability of liquidity and dilution risks. The company has no immediate filing-based flags for liquidity or dilution, and the dilution_potential_basic is minimal. The conservative capital structure, with no long-term debt and a high cash balance, further supports this low-risk profile. No significant dilution events were identified in the recent filings or transcripts.
Recent events include the release of the latest quarterly financial results, which showed a net income of 7,129,079,030 KRW despite a negative operating income. The company also announced plans to invest in new production facilities to meet rising demand. These developments were disclosed in the latest 10-K filing and investor call transcripts.
- The company has a strong liquidity position with a current ratio of 7.64 and a high cash balance.
- Profitability metrics are below industry medians, with a negative operating income and low ROE/ROA.
- Revenue is concentrated in a single business segment with no geographic diversification.
- Revenue growth is expected to be modest, with operating income remaining negative in the near term.
- The company faces low liquidity and dilution risks, supported by a conservative capital structure.
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- No immediate filing-based liquidity or dilution flags were detected.
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Ownership & reference
Leadership
- Chang Dae NamPresident, Director
- Ho Gon GohChairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer
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Intel & risk
4 tracked-field change(s) detected vs prior analysis; max severity: medium.
- Dilution risk— → lowlow
- Liquidity risk— → lowlow
- Activity— → Automobilesmedium
- Economic sector— → Consumer Cyclicalsmedium