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02544058

DHAutoware Co Ltd

Auto, Truck & Motorcycle PartsVerified
Score breakdown
Profitability+9Sentiment+30Risk penalty-3Missing signals-3
Quality breakdown
Key fields100Profile38Conclusion98AI synthesis40Observations13

DHAutoware's capital structure is highly leveraged, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.32, indicating significant reliance on debt financing. The company's liquidity position is constrained, as evidenced by a current ratio of 0.87, and its free cash flow is negative at -62.8 billion KRW, driven by capital expenditures of -48.1 billion KRW. The negative net cash position after subtracting total debt raises concerns about short-term liquidity [doc:output_data.valuation_snapshot]. Profitability metrics are sharply negative, with a return on equity of -44.35% and a return on assets of -6.7%. These figures fall well below the industry median for the "Auto, Truck & Motorcycle Parts" sector, which typically sees positive returns in stable market conditions. The company's operating income is negative at -30.3 billion KRW, and net income is also negative at -23.5 billion KRW, indicating a significant underperformance relative to peers [doc:input_data]. DHAutoware's revenue is concentrated in a few key markets and customers, including Hyundai Mobis and Renault Samsung Motors. While the company operates in both domestic and overseas markets, the disclosed customer base suggests a high degree of dependency on a limited number of clients, which could pose a concentration risk if any major client reduces orders or shifts suppliers [doc:input_data]. The company's growth trajectory is uncertain, with no clear indication of revenue expansion in the near term. The current fiscal year outlook does not provide a numeric delta for revenue growth, and the absence of a positive operating cash flow suggests that the company may struggle to fund future growth organically. The capital expenditure outlay of -48.1 billion KRW indicates ongoing investment, but the negative free cash flow implies that these investments are not yet generating returns [doc:input_data]. Risk factors include a high debt load, negative net income, and a weak liquidity position. The risk assessment indicates a "medium" liquidity risk and a "low" dilution risk, but the negative net cash position after subtracting total debt is a key flag. The company has not disclosed any recent dilutive events, and the dilution potential remains low for now [doc:output_data.risk_assessment]. Recent events include the company's transition from Daesung Eltec Co Ltd to DHAutoware Co Ltd, and the continued focus on automotive electronics. No recent filings or transcripts have been provided in the input data, so the narrative is based on the latest financial snapshot and disclosed customer relationships [doc:input_data].

Profile
CompanyDHAutoware Co Ltd
Ticker025440.KQ
SectorConsumer Cyclicals
BusinessAutomobiles & Auto Parts
Industry groupAutomobiles & Auto Parts
IndustryAuto, Truck & Motorcycle Parts
AI analysis

Business. DHAutoware Co Ltd is a Korea-based company engaged in the manufacture of electronic products for automobiles, including car audio, video, navigation, and communication systems, with customers such as Hyundai Mobis, Renault Samsung Motors, Alpine, Renault, Saudi ALJ, and Vietnam Taco [doc:input_data].

Classification. DHAutoware is classified under the industry "Auto, Truck & Motorcycle Parts" within the "Consumer Cyclicals" economic sector, with a confidence level of 0.92 [doc:input_data].

DHAutoware's capital structure is highly leveraged, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.32, indicating significant reliance on debt financing. The company's liquidity position is constrained, as evidenced by a current ratio of 0.87, and its free cash flow is negative at -62.8 billion KRW, driven by capital expenditures of -48.1 billion KRW. The negative net cash position after subtracting total debt raises concerns about short-term liquidity [doc:output_data.valuation_snapshot]. Profitability metrics are sharply negative, with a return on equity of -44.35% and a return on assets of -6.7%. These figures fall well below the industry median for the "Auto, Truck & Motorcycle Parts" sector, which typically sees positive returns in stable market conditions. The company's operating income is negative at -30.3 billion KRW, and net income is also negative at -23.5 billion KRW, indicating a significant underperformance relative to peers [doc:input_data]. DHAutoware's revenue is concentrated in a few key markets and customers, including Hyundai Mobis and Renault Samsung Motors. While the company operates in both domestic and overseas markets, the disclosed customer base suggests a high degree of dependency on a limited number of clients, which could pose a concentration risk if any major client reduces orders or shifts suppliers [doc:input_data]. The company's growth trajectory is uncertain, with no clear indication of revenue expansion in the near term. The current fiscal year outlook does not provide a numeric delta for revenue growth, and the absence of a positive operating cash flow suggests that the company may struggle to fund future growth organically. The capital expenditure outlay of -48.1 billion KRW indicates ongoing investment, but the negative free cash flow implies that these investments are not yet generating returns [doc:input_data]. Risk factors include a high debt load, negative net income, and a weak liquidity position. The risk assessment indicates a "medium" liquidity risk and a "low" dilution risk, but the negative net cash position after subtracting total debt is a key flag. The company has not disclosed any recent dilutive events, and the dilution potential remains low for now [doc:output_data.risk_assessment]. Recent events include the company's transition from Daesung Eltec Co Ltd to DHAutoware Co Ltd, and the continued focus on automotive electronics. No recent filings or transcripts have been provided in the input data, so the narrative is based on the latest financial snapshot and disclosed customer relationships [doc:input_data].
Key takeaways
  • DHAutoware is highly leveraged with a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.32, indicating significant financial risk.
  • The company is unprofitable, with a return on equity of -44.35% and a return on assets of -6.7%.
  • Free cash flow is negative at -62.8 billion KRW, driven by capital expenditures of -48.1 billion KRW.
  • Revenue concentration in a limited number of customers poses a concentration risk.
  • The company's liquidity position is weak, with a current ratio of 0.87 and negative net cash after debt.
  • No recent dilutive events have been disclosed, and dilution risk is currently low.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyKRW
Revenue$494.37B
Gross profit$17.45B
Operating income-$30.32B
Net income-$23.46B
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow$10.20B
CapEx-$48.08B
Free cash flow-$62.85B
Total assets$350.05B
Total liabilities$297.17B
Total equity$52.89B
Cash & equivalents$12.75B
Long-term debt$175.42B
Annual history (last 5)
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Quarterly history (last 4)
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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$52.89B
Net cash-$162.67B
Current ratio0.9
Debt/Equity3.3
ROA-6.7%
ROE-44.4%
Cash conversion-44.0%
CapEx/Revenue-9.7%
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
Metric025440Activity
Op margin-6.1%3.3% medp25 2.6% · p75 3.5%bottom quartile
Net margin-4.7%1.9% medp25 1.5% · p75 1.9%bottom quartile
Gross margin3.5%12.6% medp25 9.5% · p75 15.6%bottom quartile
R&D / revenue3.2% medp25 2.3% · p75 4.1%
CapEx / revenue-9.7%2.4% medp25 2.4% · p75 2.4%bottom quartile
Debt / equity332.0%71.6% medp25 62.7% · p75 188.5%top quartile
Observations
IR observations
Last actual EPS401.56 KRW
Last actual revenue381,901,000,000 KRW
Source data
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2026-05-03 16:52 UTC#69ce6f33
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