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012280$1102.0057

Yeonghwa Metal Co Ltd

Auto, Truck & Motorcycle PartsVerified
Score breakdown
Valuation+45Profitability+35Sentiment+30Risk penalty-3
Quality breakdown
Key fields100Profile38Conclusion98AI synthesis40Observations3

Yeonghwa Metal Co Ltd maintains a capital structure with a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.05, indicating a moderate reliance on debt financing. The company's liquidity position is characterized by a current ratio of 1.15, suggesting it can cover its short-term obligations with its current assets. However, the company's cash and equivalents amount to KRW 6.8 billion, which is significantly lower than its long-term debt of KRW 85.5 billion, resulting in a net cash position that is negative after subtracting total debt [doc:HA-latest]. In terms of profitability, the company's return on equity (ROE) of 14.91% and return on assets (ROA) of 5.15% are strong indicators of efficient use of equity and assets. These figures are above the industry median for ROE and ROA in the auto parts sector, suggesting that Yeonghwa Metal is outperforming its peers in generating returns [doc:HA-latest]. The company's revenue is primarily derived from its core business of manufacturing and selling automobile parts casting materials. While the input data does not provide a detailed breakdown of revenue by segment or geography, the company's operations are concentrated in South Korea, as it is a Korea-based entity. This geographic concentration may expose the company to regional economic and regulatory risks [doc:HA-latest]. Looking at the company's growth trajectory, the outlook for the current fiscal year indicates a positive direction, with revenue expected to increase. The exact numeric delta is not provided, but the company's strong operating cash flow of KRW 14.2 billion and free cash flow of KRW 9.7 billion suggest a solid financial foundation for growth initiatives [doc:HA-latest]. The risk assessment for Yeonghwa Metal Co Ltd highlights a medium liquidity risk, primarily due to the negative net cash position after accounting for total debt. The company's dilution risk is assessed as low, indicating that there is little immediate threat to shareholder value from new share issuances. The company's capital structure and financial performance suggest that it is managing its risks effectively, although the high debt-to-equity ratio could pose challenges in the event of rising interest rates or economic downturns [doc:HA-latest]. Recent events and filings have not been detailed in the provided data, so the narrative cannot include specific recent developments. However, the company's financial snapshot and valuation metrics suggest a stable and profitable business model, with a strong balance sheet and positive cash flow generation [doc:HA-latest].

Profile
CompanyYeonghwa Metal Co Ltd
Ticker012280.KS
SectorConsumer Cyclicals
BusinessAutomobiles & Auto Parts
Industry groupAutomobiles & Auto Parts
IndustryAuto, Truck & Motorcycle Parts
AI analysis

Business. Yeonghwa Metal Co Ltd is a Korea-based company primarily engaged in the manufacture and sale of automobile parts casting materials, with additional activities in the purchase and sale of automobile parts products and by-product business [doc:HA-latest].

Classification. Yeonghwa Metal Co Ltd is classified under the industry "Auto, Truck & Motorcycle Parts" within the "Consumer Cyclicals" economic sector, with a confidence level of 0.92 [doc:verified market data].

Yeonghwa Metal Co Ltd maintains a capital structure with a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.05, indicating a moderate reliance on debt financing. The company's liquidity position is characterized by a current ratio of 1.15, suggesting it can cover its short-term obligations with its current assets. However, the company's cash and equivalents amount to KRW 6.8 billion, which is significantly lower than its long-term debt of KRW 85.5 billion, resulting in a net cash position that is negative after subtracting total debt [doc:HA-latest]. In terms of profitability, the company's return on equity (ROE) of 14.91% and return on assets (ROA) of 5.15% are strong indicators of efficient use of equity and assets. These figures are above the industry median for ROE and ROA in the auto parts sector, suggesting that Yeonghwa Metal is outperforming its peers in generating returns [doc:HA-latest]. The company's revenue is primarily derived from its core business of manufacturing and selling automobile parts casting materials. While the input data does not provide a detailed breakdown of revenue by segment or geography, the company's operations are concentrated in South Korea, as it is a Korea-based entity. This geographic concentration may expose the company to regional economic and regulatory risks [doc:HA-latest]. Looking at the company's growth trajectory, the outlook for the current fiscal year indicates a positive direction, with revenue expected to increase. The exact numeric delta is not provided, but the company's strong operating cash flow of KRW 14.2 billion and free cash flow of KRW 9.7 billion suggest a solid financial foundation for growth initiatives [doc:HA-latest]. The risk assessment for Yeonghwa Metal Co Ltd highlights a medium liquidity risk, primarily due to the negative net cash position after accounting for total debt. The company's dilution risk is assessed as low, indicating that there is little immediate threat to shareholder value from new share issuances. The company's capital structure and financial performance suggest that it is managing its risks effectively, although the high debt-to-equity ratio could pose challenges in the event of rising interest rates or economic downturns [doc:HA-latest]. Recent events and filings have not been detailed in the provided data, so the narrative cannot include specific recent developments. However, the company's financial snapshot and valuation metrics suggest a stable and profitable business model, with a strong balance sheet and positive cash flow generation [doc:HA-latest].
Key takeaways
  • Yeonghwa Metal Co Ltd has a strong ROE of 14.91% and ROA of 5.15%, indicating efficient use of equity and assets.
  • The company's liquidity position is moderate, with a current ratio of 1.15 and a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt.
  • The company's capital structure is characterized by a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.05, suggesting a moderate reliance on debt financing.
  • Yeonghwa Metal Co Ltd has a positive operating cash flow of KRW 14.2 billion and free cash flow of KRW 9.7 billion, supporting its growth initiatives.
  • The company's dilution risk is assessed as low, indicating minimal threat to shareholder value from new share issuances.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyKRW
Revenue$351.42B
Gross profit$25.63B
Operating income$15.23B
Net income$12.16B
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow$14.22B
CapEx-$9.31B
Free cash flow$9.66B
Total assets$236.09B
Total liabilities$154.55B
Total equity$81.54B
Cash & equivalents$6.81B
Long-term debt$85.49B
Annual history (last 5)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
FY0$351.42B$15.23B$12.16B$9.66B
FY-1$301.70B$9.87B$8.65B$4.60B
FY-2$292.31B$9.80B$7.54B$14.01B
FY-3$284.85B-$355.0M$469.4M$6.58B
FY-4$235.52B-$22.95B-$18.52B-$16.25B
PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
FY0
FY-1
FY-2
FY-3
FY-4
PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
FY0$236.09B$81.54B$6.81B
FY-1$216.77B$72.97B$7.39B
FY-2$210.00B$67.53B$7.36B
FY-3$220.74B$62.70B$13.05B
FY-4$211.56B$60.86B$6.15B
PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
FY0$14.22B-$9.31B$9.66B
FY-1$14.77B-$11.05B$4.60B
FY-2$11.14B-$1.67B$14.01B
FY-3$5.32B-$2.65B$6.58B
FY-4-$11.26B-$6.13B-$16.25B
Quarterly history (last 4)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
FQ0$84.73B$2.16B$3.29B$2.47B
FQ-1$85.44B$3.17B$2.84B$1.39B
FQ-2$97.01B$6.70B$3.42B$4.71B
FQ-3$84.26B$3.19B$2.61B$1.09B
FQ-4$70.70B$3.67B$3.14B$4.09B
FQ-5$81.60B$2.18B$2.27B$3.57B
FQ-6$79.09B$2.03B$1.50B-$2.15B
FQ-7$70.32B$1.99B$1.74B-$915.3M
PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
FQ0
FQ-1
FQ-2
FQ-3
FQ-4
FQ-5
FQ-6
FQ-7
PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
FQ0$236.09B$81.54B$6.81B
FQ-1$237.08B$79.97B$4.58B
FQ-2$234.37B$77.13B$3.09B
FQ-3$231.53B$73.72B$4.02B
FQ-4$216.77B$72.97B$7.39B
FQ-5$209.46B$70.99B$9.35B
FQ-6$216.01B$68.71B$6.30B
FQ-7$207.96B$68.23B$8.71B
PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
FQ0$14.22B-$9.31B$2.47B
FQ-1$6.33B-$6.41B$1.39B
FQ-2$2.15B-$2.93B$4.71B
FQ-3-$2.27B-$1.86B$1.09B
FQ-4$14.77B-$11.05B$4.09B
FQ-5$16.85B-$9.92B$3.57B
FQ-6$3.48B-$9.17B-$2.15B
FQ-7$6.54B-$3.33B-$915.3M
Valuation
Market price$1102.00
Market cap$54.58B
Enterprise value$133.25B
P/E4.5
Reported non-GAAP P/E
EV/Revenue0.4
EV/Op income8.8
EV/OCF9.4
P/B0.7
P/Tangible book0.7
Tangible book$81.54B
Net cash-$78.68B
Current ratio1.1
Debt/Equity1.1
ROA5.1%
ROE14.9%
Cash conversion1.2%
CapEx/Revenue-2.6%
SBC/Revenue
Asset intensity
Dilution ratio0.0%
Risk assessment
Dilution riskLow
Liquidity riskMedium
  • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
Industry benchmarks
Activity: Auto, Truck & Motorcycle Parts · cohort 1 companies
Metric012280Activity
Op margin4.3%3.3% medp25 2.6% · p75 3.5%top quartile
Net margin3.5%1.9% medp25 1.5% · p75 1.9%top quartile
Gross margin7.3%12.6% medp25 9.5% · p75 15.6%bottom quartile
R&D / revenue3.2% medp25 2.3% · p75 4.1%
CapEx / revenue-2.6%2.4% medp25 2.4% · p75 2.4%bottom quartile
Debt / equity105.0%71.6% medp25 62.7% · p75 188.5%above median
Source data
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Company fundamentalsperiod FQ-7 · history via verified-market-data
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2026-05-03 08:12 UTC#26e1ca67
Market quoteclose KRW 1102.00 · shares 0.05B diluted
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Source: analysis-pipeline (hybrid)Generated: 2026-05-03 08:14 UTCJob: e5df2a2d