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INDICATIVE · SAMPLE DATA
04030057

YTN

BroadcastingVerified

YTN's capital structure and liquidity position show a current ratio of 5.69, indicating strong short-term liquidity. However, the company has negative free cash flow of -12.86 billion KRW and negative operating cash flow of -4.70 billion KRW, suggesting ongoing cash generation challenges. The debt-to-equity ratio is 0.0, reflecting no leverage in the capital structure. Profitability metrics are negative, with a return on equity of -6.16% and a return on assets of -4.05%, both significantly below the industry median for broadcasting firms. The company reported a net loss of 14.19 billion KRW, with operating income also in the red at -15.70 billion KRW. These figures indicate a deteriorating financial performance compared to industry peers. YTN's revenue is primarily concentrated in its broadcasting operations, with disclosed segments including YTN channel, Science TV, and YTN Weather. The company also operates through affiliated entities such as Digital YTN, YTN Radio, and YTN DMB. There is no detailed geographic breakdown provided, but the company is based in South Korea and operates within the domestic market. The company's growth trajectory is uncertain, with no specific revenue growth projections provided in the outlook. The negative operating and free cash flows suggest a lack of momentum in revenue expansion or cost control. The absence of capital expenditure growth and the continued losses indicate a challenging operating environment. Risk factors include medium liquidity risk due to negative free cash flow and operating cash flow, despite a strong current ratio. The dilution risk is assessed as low, with no dilution expected in the near term. The company has not disclosed any recent equity issuance or dilutive events in the provided data. Recent events include the continued losses and negative cash flows, as disclosed in the latest financial snapshot. No specific filings or transcripts are provided in the input data to detail recent strategic or operational developments.

30-day price · 040300+20.00 (+0.7%)
Low$2995.00High$3975.00Close$3095.00As of12 May, 00:00 UTC
Profile
CompanyYTN
Ticker040300.KQ
SectorConsumer Cyclicals
BusinessCyclical Consumer Services
Industry groupCyclical Consumer Services
IndustryBroadcasting
AI analysis

Business. YTN operates as a broadcasting company in South Korea, providing news, science, and weather programming through multiple channels and digital platforms, and also engages in real estate rental activities.

Classification. YTN is classified under the Broadcasting industry within the Consumer Cyclicals economic sector, with a confidence level of 0.92 based on verified market data.

YTN's capital structure and liquidity position show a current ratio of 5.69, indicating strong short-term liquidity. However, the company has negative free cash flow of -12.86 billion KRW and negative operating cash flow of -4.70 billion KRW, suggesting ongoing cash generation challenges. The debt-to-equity ratio is 0.0, reflecting no leverage in the capital structure. Profitability metrics are negative, with a return on equity of -6.16% and a return on assets of -4.05%, both significantly below the industry median for broadcasting firms. The company reported a net loss of 14.19 billion KRW, with operating income also in the red at -15.70 billion KRW. These figures indicate a deteriorating financial performance compared to industry peers. YTN's revenue is primarily concentrated in its broadcasting operations, with disclosed segments including YTN channel, Science TV, and YTN Weather. The company also operates through affiliated entities such as Digital YTN, YTN Radio, and YTN DMB. There is no detailed geographic breakdown provided, but the company is based in South Korea and operates within the domestic market. The company's growth trajectory is uncertain, with no specific revenue growth projections provided in the outlook. The negative operating and free cash flows suggest a lack of momentum in revenue expansion or cost control. The absence of capital expenditure growth and the continued losses indicate a challenging operating environment. Risk factors include medium liquidity risk due to negative free cash flow and operating cash flow, despite a strong current ratio. The dilution risk is assessed as low, with no dilution expected in the near term. The company has not disclosed any recent equity issuance or dilutive events in the provided data. Recent events include the continued losses and negative cash flows, as disclosed in the latest financial snapshot. No specific filings or transcripts are provided in the input data to detail recent strategic or operational developments.
Key takeaways
  • YTN is experiencing negative profitability and cash flow, with a return on equity of -6.16% and a return on assets of -4.05%.
  • The company has a strong current ratio of 5.69 but is generating negative free cash flow of -12.86 billion KRW.
  • YTN's broadcasting operations are its primary revenue source, with no detailed geographic or segment breakdown provided.
  • The company's growth trajectory is unclear, with no specific revenue growth projections and continued losses.
  • Liquidity risk is medium, and dilution risk is low, with no recent equity issuance disclosed.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyKRW
Revenue$134.19B
Gross profit-$5.27B
Operating income-$15.70B
Net income-$14.19B
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow-$4.70B
CapEx-$642.1M
Free cash flow-$12.86B
Total assets$349.99B
Total liabilities$119.55B
Total equity$230.45B
Cash & equivalents
Long-term debt$455.4M
Annual history (last 5)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
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Quarterly history (last 4)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
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PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
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PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
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PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
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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$230.45B
Net cash-$455.4M
Current ratio5.7
Debt/Equity0.0
ROA-4.0%
ROE-6.2%
Cash conversion33.0%
CapEx/Revenue-0.5%
SBC/Revenue
Asset intensity
Dilution ratio0.0%
Risk assessment
Dilution riskLow
Liquidity riskMedium
  • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
Industry benchmarks
Activity: Broadcasting · cohort 108 companies
Metric040300Activity
Op margin-11.7%1.5% medp25 -21.8% · p75 9.8%below median
Net margin-10.6%0.8% medp25 -20.3% · p75 7.5%below median
Gross margin-3.9%39.7% medp25 19.9% · p75 62.3%bottom quartile
CapEx / revenue-0.5%-2.9% medp25 -7.6% · p75 -1.7%top quartile
Debt / equity0.0%22.9% medp25 1.3% · p75 81.9%bottom quartile
Observations
IR observations
Last actual EPS186.00 KRW
Source data
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