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Bubang Co Ltd

Discount StoresVerified
Score breakdown
Profitability+32Sentiment+30Missing signals-3
Quality breakdown
Key fields100Profile38Conclusion98AI synthesis40Observations3

Bubang Co. Ltd. maintains a strong liquidity position with a current ratio of 1.37 and a cash and equivalents balance of KRW 18.77 billion, which supports its operational flexibility [doc:HA-latest]. The company's debt-to-equity ratio is 0.05, indicating a conservative capital structure with minimal leverage [doc:HA-latest]. This low debt burden is further supported by a liquidity risk rating of "low" in the risk assessment [doc:HA-latest]. Profitability metrics show a return on equity (ROE) of 1.35% and a return on assets (ROA) of 0.93%, both below the typical thresholds for high-performing firms in the retail and consumer goods sectors [doc:HA-latest]. These figures suggest that Bubang is generating modest returns relative to its equity and asset base, which may indicate inefficiencies or a low-margin business model [doc:HA-latest]. The company's revenue is distributed across three segments: distribution, living, and electronic components. The living division, which includes pressure cookers and household appliances, is likely the largest contributor to revenue, though specific segmental revenue breakdowns are not disclosed [doc:HA-latest]. Geographically, the company is concentrated in South Korea, with no material international operations reported in the financial snapshot [doc:HA-latest]. Looking ahead, Bubang's revenue outlook for the current fiscal year is stable, with no significant growth or contraction expected. The company's capital expenditures were negative at KRW 4.11 billion, suggesting asset disposals or a reduction in investment [doc:HA-latest]. This may reflect a strategic shift or a response to market conditions, but it could also signal a lack of growth initiatives [doc:HA-latest]. The risk assessment indicates a low probability of dilution in the near term, with no immediate filing-based liquidity or dilution flags detected [doc:HA-latest]. This is supported by the company's low debt levels and strong cash reserves, which reduce the need for external financing [doc:HA-latest]. However, the company's modest profitability and low ROE suggest that it may need to explore new revenue streams or cost optimization strategies to improve long-term performance [doc:HA-latest]. Recent filings and transcripts do not highlight any material events or strategic shifts that would significantly impact the company's operations or financial position [doc:HA-latest]. The absence of notable events suggests a stable but unremarkable business environment for Bubang [doc:HA-latest].

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Profile
CompanyBubang Co Ltd
Ticker014470.KQ
SectorConsumer Cyclicals
BusinessRetailers
Industry groupRetailers
IndustryDiscount Stores
AI analysis

Business. Bubang Co., Ltd. operates in the retail and household appliances sectors, generating revenue through its distribution, living, and electronic component divisions [doc:HA-latest].

Classification. Bubang is classified under the Consumer Cyclicals economic sector, Retailers business sector, and Discount Stores industry with a confidence level of 0.92 [doc:verified market data].

Bubang Co. Ltd. maintains a strong liquidity position with a current ratio of 1.37 and a cash and equivalents balance of KRW 18.77 billion, which supports its operational flexibility [doc:HA-latest]. The company's debt-to-equity ratio is 0.05, indicating a conservative capital structure with minimal leverage [doc:HA-latest]. This low debt burden is further supported by a liquidity risk rating of "low" in the risk assessment [doc:HA-latest]. Profitability metrics show a return on equity (ROE) of 1.35% and a return on assets (ROA) of 0.93%, both below the typical thresholds for high-performing firms in the retail and consumer goods sectors [doc:HA-latest]. These figures suggest that Bubang is generating modest returns relative to its equity and asset base, which may indicate inefficiencies or a low-margin business model [doc:HA-latest]. The company's revenue is distributed across three segments: distribution, living, and electronic components. The living division, which includes pressure cookers and household appliances, is likely the largest contributor to revenue, though specific segmental revenue breakdowns are not disclosed [doc:HA-latest]. Geographically, the company is concentrated in South Korea, with no material international operations reported in the financial snapshot [doc:HA-latest]. Looking ahead, Bubang's revenue outlook for the current fiscal year is stable, with no significant growth or contraction expected. The company's capital expenditures were negative at KRW 4.11 billion, suggesting asset disposals or a reduction in investment [doc:HA-latest]. This may reflect a strategic shift or a response to market conditions, but it could also signal a lack of growth initiatives [doc:HA-latest]. The risk assessment indicates a low probability of dilution in the near term, with no immediate filing-based liquidity or dilution flags detected [doc:HA-latest]. This is supported by the company's low debt levels and strong cash reserves, which reduce the need for external financing [doc:HA-latest]. However, the company's modest profitability and low ROE suggest that it may need to explore new revenue streams or cost optimization strategies to improve long-term performance [doc:HA-latest]. Recent filings and transcripts do not highlight any material events or strategic shifts that would significantly impact the company's operations or financial position [doc:HA-latest]. The absence of notable events suggests a stable but unremarkable business environment for Bubang [doc:HA-latest].
Key takeaways
  • Bubang maintains a conservative capital structure with a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.05 and strong liquidity.
  • The company's ROE of 1.35% and ROA of 0.93% indicate modest returns relative to industry benchmarks.
  • Revenue is concentrated in South Korea, with no material international exposure reported.
  • Capital expenditures were negative, suggesting asset disposals or reduced investment in growth.
  • The risk assessment indicates low liquidity and dilution risk, with no immediate flags detected.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyKRW
Revenue$319.48B
Gross profit$75.21B
Operating income$1.55B
Net income$2.33B
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow$6.60B
CapEx-$4.11B
Free cash flow$3.66B
Total assets$249.76B
Total liabilities$77.66B
Total equity$172.10B
Cash & equivalents$18.77B
Long-term debt$9.03B
Annual history (last 5)
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Quarterly history (last 4)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
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PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
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Valuation
Market price
Market cap
Enterprise value
P/E
Reported non-GAAP P/E
EV/Revenue
EV/Op income
EV/OCF
P/B
P/Tangible book
Tangible book$172.10B
Net cash$9.74B
Current ratio1.4
Debt/Equity0.1
ROA0.9%
ROE1.4%
Cash conversion2.8%
CapEx/Revenue-1.3%
SBC/Revenue
Asset intensity
Dilution ratio0.0%
Risk assessment
Dilution riskLow
Liquidity riskLow
  • No immediate filing-based liquidity or dilution flags were detected.
Industry benchmarks
Activity: Retail · cohort 2 companies
Metric014470Activity
Op margin0.5%4.9% medp25 4.3% · p75 5.0%bottom quartile
Net margin0.7%3.5% medp25 3.1% · p75 3.5%bottom quartile
Gross margin23.5%30.7% medp25 30.7% · p75 30.7%bottom quartile
CapEx / revenue-1.3%3.4% medp25 3.3% · p75 3.5%bottom quartile
Debt / equity5.0%53.6% medp25 35.9% · p75 71.1%bottom quartile
Source data
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