Fantagio Corp
Fantagio Corp's capital structure shows a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.31, below the median for the entertainment industry, and a current ratio of 1.45, indicating moderate liquidity. The company holds KRW 11.03 billion in cash and equivalents but has KRW 15.31 billion in long-term debt, resulting in a net cash position of negative KRW 4.29 billion [doc:HA-latest]. The price-to-book ratio of 0.32 suggests the market values the company at a significant discount to its book value, consistent with its negative ROE of -18.82% and ROA of -10.39% [doc:valuation snapshot]. Profitability metrics are sharply negative, with a net loss of KRW 9.19 billion and operating loss of KRW 8.10 billion in the latest period. Gross profit is also negative at KRW 269.37 million, indicating cost overruns in production and talent management. These results fall well below the industry median for ROE and ROA, which typically hover around 5-10% for stable entertainment firms [doc:HA-latest]. The company's revenue is concentrated in its two core segments: management and investment/production. No geographic breakdown is available, but the firm is Korea-based, and its exposure is likely regional. The lack of international diversification increases vulnerability to domestic economic shifts [doc:HA-latest]. Outlook for the current fiscal year shows a continuation of losses, with no material revenue growth expected. The company's free cash flow is negative at KRW 6.17 billion, and capital expenditures of KRW 1.81 billion are being funded through operating cash flow. No significant revenue growth is forecast for the next fiscal year [doc:outlook]. Risk factors include liquidity constraints due to negative net cash and the potential for dilution if the company issues new shares to fund operations. The risk assessment flags a medium liquidity risk and low dilution risk, with no immediate pressure for equity issuance [doc:risk assessment]. Recent filings and transcripts show no major strategic shifts, but the company has acknowledged ongoing challenges in managing production costs and maintaining profitability in a competitive entertainment market [doc:HA-latest].
Business. Fantagio Corp operates in the entertainment production industry, managing talent through discovery, training, and media appearances, while also producing and investing in movies and dramas, and selling artist-related merchandise [doc:HA-latest].
Classification. Fantagio Corp is classified under Entertainment Production (5330203010) in the Consumer Cyclicals economic sector with 92% confidence [doc:verified market data].
- Fantagio Corp is operating at a loss with negative ROE and ROA, indicating poor profitability.
- The company's liquidity is moderate, but net cash is negative after accounting for long-term debt.
- Revenue is concentrated in two domestic segments with no international diversification.
- No material revenue growth is expected in the near term, and free cash flow remains negative.
- The company faces medium liquidity risk and low dilution risk, with no immediate pressure for equity issuance.
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- Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.