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04639057

Samhwa Networks Co Ltd

Entertainment ProductionVerified
Score breakdown
Sentiment+30Missing signals-3
Quality breakdown
Key fields100Profile38Conclusion98AI synthesis40Observations3

Samhwa Networks reports a liquidity position with a current ratio of 8.4, indicating strong short-term liquidity [doc:valuation_snapshot]. The company holds KRW 740,799,900 in cash and equivalents, while total liabilities amount to KRW 9,190,662,890, with long-term debt at KRW 716,284,130 [doc:financial_snapshot]. Despite this, the company's operating cash flow is negative at KRW -1,185,746,280, and free cash flow is also negative at KRW -116,909,830 [doc:financial_snapshot]. The debt-to-equity ratio is 0.01, suggesting a conservative capital structure [doc:valuation_snapshot]. Profitability metrics show a return on equity of -1.48% and a return on assets of -1.28%, both below the industry median for Entertainment Production [doc:valuation_snapshot]. The company reported a net loss of KRW 872,120,920 and an operating loss of KRW 1,549,626,040 in the latest period [doc:financial_snapshot]. These figures indicate a significant underperformance relative to the industry's preferred metrics of profitability and returns [doc:industry_config]. The company's revenue is distributed across three business lines: Drama production, actor management, and real estate rental. However, the input data does not provide specific revenue breakdowns by segment or geography, making it difficult to assess concentration risk [doc:financial_snapshot]. The absence of disclosed geographic exposure limits the ability to evaluate regional diversification [doc:financial_snapshot]. Looking ahead, the company's growth trajectory is uncertain. The latest financial data shows a net loss and negative operating cash flow, with no disclosed revenue growth or contraction in the current fiscal year [doc:financial_snapshot]. The outlook for the next fiscal year is not provided, but the current performance suggests a challenging path to profitability [doc:outlook]. Risk factors include a low liquidity score and the potential for dilution, though no immediate filing-based liquidity or dilution flags were detected [doc:risk_assessment]. The company's capital structure is currently conservative, with minimal long-term debt, but the negative operating cash flow could pressure liquidity in the near term [doc:financial_snapshot]. No specific dilution sources are identified in the input data, and the dilution potential is assessed as low [doc:risk_assessment]. Recent events include the latest financial filing, which discloses the company's operating loss and negative cash flows [doc:financial_snapshot]. No additional events such as earnings calls or regulatory filings are provided in the input data [doc:financial_snapshot].

Profile
CompanySamhwa Networks Co Ltd
Ticker046390.KQ
SectorConsumer Cyclicals
BusinessCyclical Consumer Services
Industry groupCyclical Consumer Services
IndustryEntertainment Production
AI analysis

Business. Samhwa Networks Co Ltd is a Korea-based company primarily engaged in the video content production business, operating through two segments: Drama production and actor management, with additional real estate rental activities [doc:HA-latest].

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

Samhwa Networks reports a liquidity position with a current ratio of 8.4, indicating strong short-term liquidity [doc:valuation_snapshot]. The company holds KRW 740,799,900 in cash and equivalents, while total liabilities amount to KRW 9,190,662,890, with long-term debt at KRW 716,284,130 [doc:financial_snapshot]. Despite this, the company's operating cash flow is negative at KRW -1,185,746,280, and free cash flow is also negative at KRW -116,909,830 [doc:financial_snapshot]. The debt-to-equity ratio is 0.01, suggesting a conservative capital structure [doc:valuation_snapshot]. Profitability metrics show a return on equity of -1.48% and a return on assets of -1.28%, both below the industry median for Entertainment Production [doc:valuation_snapshot]. The company reported a net loss of KRW 872,120,920 and an operating loss of KRW 1,549,626,040 in the latest period [doc:financial_snapshot]. These figures indicate a significant underperformance relative to the industry's preferred metrics of profitability and returns [doc:industry_config]. The company's revenue is distributed across three business lines: Drama production, actor management, and real estate rental. However, the input data does not provide specific revenue breakdowns by segment or geography, making it difficult to assess concentration risk [doc:financial_snapshot]. The absence of disclosed geographic exposure limits the ability to evaluate regional diversification [doc:financial_snapshot]. Looking ahead, the company's growth trajectory is uncertain. The latest financial data shows a net loss and negative operating cash flow, with no disclosed revenue growth or contraction in the current fiscal year [doc:financial_snapshot]. The outlook for the next fiscal year is not provided, but the current performance suggests a challenging path to profitability [doc:outlook]. Risk factors include a low liquidity score and the potential for dilution, though no immediate filing-based liquidity or dilution flags were detected [doc:risk_assessment]. The company's capital structure is currently conservative, with minimal long-term debt, but the negative operating cash flow could pressure liquidity in the near term [doc:financial_snapshot]. No specific dilution sources are identified in the input data, and the dilution potential is assessed as low [doc:risk_assessment]. Recent events include the latest financial filing, which discloses the company's operating loss and negative cash flows [doc:financial_snapshot]. No additional events such as earnings calls or regulatory filings are provided in the input data [doc:financial_snapshot].
Key takeaways
  • Samhwa Networks has a strong liquidity position with a current ratio of 8.4 but reports negative operating and free cash flows.
  • The company's profitability is significantly below industry norms, with a return on equity of -1.48% and a return on assets of -1.28%.
  • Revenue concentration by segment and geography is not disclosed, limiting visibility into business diversification.
  • The company's growth trajectory is unclear, with no disclosed revenue growth or contraction in the current fiscal year.
  • Risk factors include low liquidity and potential dilution, though no immediate flags are detected.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyKRW
Revenue$37.27B
Gross profit$2.42B
Operating income-$1.55B
Net income-$872.1M
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow-$1.19B
CapEx-$156.7M
Free cash flow-$116.9M
Total assets$68.14B
Total liabilities$9.19B
Total equity$58.95B
Cash & equivalents$740.8M
Long-term debt$716.3M
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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PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
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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$58.95B
Net cash$24.5M
Current ratio8.4
Debt/Equity0.0
ROA-1.3%
ROE-1.5%
Cash conversion1.4%
CapEx/Revenue-0.4%
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: Entertainment Production · cohort 1 companies
Metric046390Activity
Op margin-4.2%11.3% medp25 8.1% · p75 14.5%bottom quartile
Net margin-2.3%3.0% medp25 2.5% · p75 3.6%bottom quartile
Gross margin6.5%33.2% medp25 16.4% · p75 61.2%bottom quartile
CapEx / revenue-0.4%4.2% medp25 4.2% · p75 4.2%bottom quartile
Debt / equity1.0%1454.2% medp25 776.9% · p75 2131.5%bottom quartile
Source data
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Company fundamentalsperiod FQ-7 · history via verified-market-data
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