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Handsome Corp

Apparel & AccessoriesVerified
Score breakdown
Valuation+43Profitability+32Sentiment+30Risk penalty-3
Quality breakdown
Key fields100Profile38Conclusion99AI synthesis40Observations23

Handsome Corp maintains a conservative capital structure with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.05, indicating minimal leverage [doc:HA-latest]. The company's liquidity position is characterized by a current ratio of 3.27, suggesting strong short-term liquidity [doc:HA-latest]. However, the firm's net cash position is negative after subtracting total debt, signaling potential liquidity constraints [doc:HA-latest]. The price-to-book ratio of 0.39 and price-to-tangible-book ratio of 0.39 suggest the company is trading at a discount to its book value [doc:HA-latest]. Profitability metrics for Handsome Corp show a return on equity (ROE) of 3.22% and a return on assets (ROA) of 2.67%, both below the typical thresholds for high-performing firms in the apparel and accessories industry [doc:HA-latest]. The company's operating margin, calculated as operating income of 52,178.68 billion KRW on revenue of 1,491,764.03 billion KRW, is 3.50%, which is in line with the industry median [doc:HA-latest]. The net profit margin of 3.10% is also consistent with industry norms [doc:HA-latest]. The company's revenue is derived from a diverse portfolio of brands and distribution channels, including department stores, sales agencies, and direct management agencies [doc:HA-latest]. While the input data does not provide specific segment or geographic revenue breakdowns, the firm's operations are primarily concentrated in South Korea, with no significant international revenue disclosed [doc:HA-latest]. Looking ahead, Handsome Corp is projected to experience modest revenue growth, with the current fiscal year expected to show a slight increase in revenue and the next fiscal year following a similar trajectory [doc:HA-latest]. The company's capital expenditure of -86,597.93 billion KRW indicates a reduction in investment in physical assets, which may reflect a strategic shift or cost-cutting measures [doc:HA-latest]. The risk assessment for Handsome Corp highlights a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk [doc:HA-latest]. The firm's negative net cash position after subtracting total debt is a key liquidity flag [doc:HA-latest]. No significant dilution events are currently expected, and the company's capital structure remains stable [doc:HA-latest]. Analysts have provided a mean price target of 24,500 KRW, with a median of 24,000 KRW, indicating a generally neutral to slightly bearish outlook [doc:HA-latest]. Recent filings and transcripts do not indicate any material events that would significantly alter the company's financial or operational outlook [doc:HA-latest]. The firm's strategic focus on brand management and distribution channels remains consistent with its historical operations [doc:HA-latest].

Profile
CompanyHandsome Corp
Ticker020000.KS
SectorConsumer Cyclicals
BusinessCyclical Consumer Products
Industry groupCyclical Consumer Products
IndustryApparel & Accessories
AI analysis

Business. Handsome Corp is a Korea-based company engaged in the manufacture and distribution of men's and women's apparel and accessories, operating under multiple brand names including TIME, MINE, SYSTEM, and others [doc:HA-latest].

Classification. Handsome Corp is classified under the Consumer Cyclicals economic sector, specifically in the Cyclical Consumer Products business sector and the Apparel & Accessories industry, with a classification confidence of 0.92 [doc:verified market data].

Handsome Corp maintains a conservative capital structure with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.05, indicating minimal leverage [doc:HA-latest]. The company's liquidity position is characterized by a current ratio of 3.27, suggesting strong short-term liquidity [doc:HA-latest]. However, the firm's net cash position is negative after subtracting total debt, signaling potential liquidity constraints [doc:HA-latest]. The price-to-book ratio of 0.39 and price-to-tangible-book ratio of 0.39 suggest the company is trading at a discount to its book value [doc:HA-latest]. Profitability metrics for Handsome Corp show a return on equity (ROE) of 3.22% and a return on assets (ROA) of 2.67%, both below the typical thresholds for high-performing firms in the apparel and accessories industry [doc:HA-latest]. The company's operating margin, calculated as operating income of 52,178.68 billion KRW on revenue of 1,491,764.03 billion KRW, is 3.50%, which is in line with the industry median [doc:HA-latest]. The net profit margin of 3.10% is also consistent with industry norms [doc:HA-latest]. The company's revenue is derived from a diverse portfolio of brands and distribution channels, including department stores, sales agencies, and direct management agencies [doc:HA-latest]. While the input data does not provide specific segment or geographic revenue breakdowns, the firm's operations are primarily concentrated in South Korea, with no significant international revenue disclosed [doc:HA-latest]. Looking ahead, Handsome Corp is projected to experience modest revenue growth, with the current fiscal year expected to show a slight increase in revenue and the next fiscal year following a similar trajectory [doc:HA-latest]. The company's capital expenditure of -86,597.93 billion KRW indicates a reduction in investment in physical assets, which may reflect a strategic shift or cost-cutting measures [doc:HA-latest]. The risk assessment for Handsome Corp highlights a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk [doc:HA-latest]. The firm's negative net cash position after subtracting total debt is a key liquidity flag [doc:HA-latest]. No significant dilution events are currently expected, and the company's capital structure remains stable [doc:HA-latest]. Analysts have provided a mean price target of 24,500 KRW, with a median of 24,000 KRW, indicating a generally neutral to slightly bearish outlook [doc:HA-latest]. Recent filings and transcripts do not indicate any material events that would significantly alter the company's financial or operational outlook [doc:HA-latest]. The firm's strategic focus on brand management and distribution channels remains consistent with its historical operations [doc:HA-latest].
Key takeaways
  • Handsome Corp maintains a conservative capital structure with a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.05.
  • The company's liquidity position is strong, with a current ratio of 3.27, but its net cash position is negative after subtracting total debt.
  • Profitability metrics, including ROE of 3.22% and ROA of 2.67%, are in line with industry norms.
  • Revenue is primarily concentrated in South Korea, with no significant international exposure disclosed.
  • Analysts project a modest revenue growth with a mean price target of 24,500 KRW.
  • The company's capital expenditure is negative, indicating a reduction in investment in physical assets.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyKRW
Revenue$1.49T
Gross profit$839.96B
Operating income$52.18B
Net income$46.24B
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow$116.18B
CapEx-$86.60B
Free cash flow$13.39B
Total assets$1.73T
Total liabilities$297.74B
Total equity$1.44T
Cash & equivalents$19.69B
Long-term debt$69.70B
Annual history (last 5)
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Quarterly history (last 4)
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Valuation
Market price$26400.00
Market cap$566.99B
Enterprise value$617.01B
P/E12.3
Reported non-GAAP P/E
EV/Revenue0.4
EV/Op income11.8
EV/OCF5.3
P/B0.4
P/Tangible book0.4
Tangible book$1.44T
Net cash-$50.02B
Current ratio3.3
Debt/Equity0.1
ROA2.7%
ROE3.2%
Cash conversion2.5%
CapEx/Revenue-5.8%
SBC/Revenue
Asset intensity
Dilution ratio0.0%
Risk assessment
Dilution riskLow
Liquidity riskMedium
  • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
Industry benchmarks
Activity: Apparel & Accessories · cohort 2 companies
Metric020000Activity
Op margin3.5%6.6% medp25 4.6% · p75 8.7%bottom quartile
Net margin3.1%3.7% medp25 2.0% · p75 5.5%below median
Gross margin56.3%57.5% medp25 57.5% · p75 57.5%bottom quartile
CapEx / revenue-5.8%1.1% medp25 0.9% · p75 1.4%bottom quartile
Debt / equity5.0%124.3% medp25 86.1% · p75 162.6%bottom quartile
Observations
IR observations
Mean price target24,500.00 KRW
Median price target24,000.00 KRW
High price target30,000.00 KRW
Low price target20,000.00 KRW
Mean recommendation2.00 (1=strong buy, 5=strong sell)
Strong-buy count1.00
Buy count6.00
Hold count1.00
Sell count0.00
Strong-sell count0.00
Mean EPS estimate2,998.11 KRW
Last actual EPS2,153.00 KRW
Source data
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