008600.Ks
The company operates in the Apparel & Accessories industry, primarily generating revenue through the design, production, and sale of clothing and related accessories.
Business. The company operates in the Apparel & Accessories industry, primarily generating revenue through the design, production, and sale of clothing and related accessories.
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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 Apparel & Accessories industry, primarily generating revenue through the design, production, and sale of clothing and related accessories.
The company's capital structure is heavily leveraged, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.11, indicating a significant reliance on debt financing. Despite a current ratio of 0.96, the company's liquidity position is rated as medium, and its free cash flow is negative at -26,978,827,810 KRW, suggesting potential challenges in meeting short-term obligations. The company's return on equity is -0.723, and its return on assets is -0.1466, both of which are negative and indicate poor profitability relative to its equity and asset base.
The company's profitability is severely underperforming, with a net loss of 36,377,923,060 KRW and an operating loss of 21,832,618,610 KRW. These figures are far below the industry's preferred metrics for profitability and returns, which typically emphasize positive operating and net margins. The company's gross profit of 13,819,215,380 KRW is also relatively low, indicating that the company is struggling to maintain healthy profit margins in its operations.
The company's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, as no specific segments are disclosed in the available data. Geographically, the company's exposure is not detailed, but the lack of segmental or geographic diversification could pose a risk to its long-term stability. The company's revenue history shows a significant decline, with a net loss in the most recent period, which is a concerning trend for investors.
The company's growth trajectory is negative, with a net loss and a significant decline in operating income. The outlook for the current fiscal year is not promising, and the next fiscal year is expected to show continued challenges. The company's free cash flow is negative, and its capital expenditures are not sufficient to offset the cash outflows, which could hinder its ability to invest in growth opportunities. The company's dilution risk is rated as low, but the negative free cash flow and high debt levels could lead to future dilution if the company needs to raise additional capital.
The company's recent financial filings and transcripts indicate a challenging operating environment, with a significant net loss and negative earnings per share. The company's management has not provided detailed guidance on how it plans to address these financial challenges, which could affect investor confidence. The company's liquidity position is a concern, as it has a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt, which could limit its ability to respond to unexpected financial needs.
- The company is experiencing significant financial distress, with a net loss and negative operating income.
- The company's capital structure is highly leveraged, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.11.
- The company's profitability metrics are poor, with a negative return on equity and return on assets.
- The company's liquidity position is medium, and its free cash flow is negative, indicating potential challenges in meeting short-term obligations.
- The company's growth trajectory is negative, with a net loss and a significant decline in operating income.
- **margin_outlook_rationale**: The company's gross profit margin is low, and the operating and net margins are negative, indicating a poor outlook for margin improvement.
- **rd_outlook_rationale**: There is no specific information provided on the company's research and development activities or their expected impact on future performance.
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- Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
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- 008600.KS Market data — financials · 2026-05-26
- Willbes & Co Ltd Market data — analyst estimates · 2026-05-26
Ownership & reference
Leadership
- Tae Gyu LeePresident, 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— → mediumlow
- Activity— → Apparel & Accessoriesmedium
- Economic sector— → Consumer Cyclicalsmedium