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06829058

Samsung Publishing Co Ltd

Consumer PublishingVerified
Score breakdown
Profitability+32Sentiment+30Missing signals-3
Quality breakdown
Key fields100Profile38Conclusion97AI synthesis40Observations13

Samsung Publishing Co Ltd maintains a strong liquidity position with a current ratio of 4.63, indicating ample short-term assets to cover liabilities [doc:valuation_snapshot]. The company's cash and equivalents amount to 4,531,707,080 KRW, and free cash flow stands at 1,345,265,810 KRW, supporting operational flexibility [doc:financial_snapshot]. The debt-to-equity ratio is 0.0, reflecting a conservative capital structure with no long-term debt obligations [doc:valuation_snapshot]. Profitability metrics show a return on equity of 2.47% and a return on assets of 2.08%, which are below the typical thresholds for high-margin publishing firms [doc:valuation_snapshot]. The company reported a net income of 4,049,243,200 KRW despite an operating loss of -987,940,200 KRW, suggesting non-operating income or gains offset operational costs [doc:financial_snapshot]. The company's revenue is distributed across four segments: Publishing (books, toys, educational materials), Rental (office and warehouse), Rest Area (food services), and Stationery and Fashion Design Products. No single segment dominates the revenue mix, with the Publishing segment likely being the largest contributor [doc:verified_market_data]. Geographically, the company is concentrated in South Korea, with no disclosed international operations [doc:verified_market_data]. Outlook for the current fiscal year shows a revenue of 40,291,331,070 KRW, with no disclosed growth rate. Analysts reported a last actual revenue of 202,043,370,000 KRW, which may reflect a prior period or alternative reporting standard [doc:IR_observations]. The operating loss of -987,940,200 KRW indicates pressure on cost control or pricing power in core publishing operations [doc:financial_snapshot]. Risk assessment indicates low liquidity and dilution risk, with no immediate filing-based flags detected [doc:risk_assessment]. The company's capital structure is free of dilution pressures, and no recent equity issuance or ATM programs are disclosed [doc:financial_snapshot]. The absence of long-term debt and strong cash reserves mitigate financial risk [doc:valuation_snapshot]. Recent financial filings and transcripts do not disclose material events affecting operations or strategy. The company's operating cash flow of 1,880,494,850 KRW and capital expenditure of -1,818,239,960 KRW suggest reinvestment in core operations [doc:financial_snapshot].

30-day price · 068290-900.00 (-9.9%)
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Profile
CompanySamsung Publishing Co Ltd
Ticker068290.KS
SectorConsumer Cyclicals
BusinessCyclical Consumer Services
Industry groupCyclical Consumer Services
IndustryConsumer Publishing
AI analysis

Business. Samsung Publishing Co Ltd operates in the consumer publishing industry, generating revenue through book publishing, office and warehouse rentals, rest area food services, and stationery and fashion design product distribution [doc:verified_market_data].

Classification. Samsung Publishing Co Ltd is classified under the Consumer Cyclicals economic sector, Cyclical Consumer Services business sector, and Consumer Publishing industry with 92% confidence [doc:verified_market_data].

Samsung Publishing Co Ltd maintains a strong liquidity position with a current ratio of 4.63, indicating ample short-term assets to cover liabilities [doc:valuation_snapshot]. The company's cash and equivalents amount to 4,531,707,080 KRW, and free cash flow stands at 1,345,265,810 KRW, supporting operational flexibility [doc:financial_snapshot]. The debt-to-equity ratio is 0.0, reflecting a conservative capital structure with no long-term debt obligations [doc:valuation_snapshot]. Profitability metrics show a return on equity of 2.47% and a return on assets of 2.08%, which are below the typical thresholds for high-margin publishing firms [doc:valuation_snapshot]. The company reported a net income of 4,049,243,200 KRW despite an operating loss of -987,940,200 KRW, suggesting non-operating income or gains offset operational costs [doc:financial_snapshot]. The company's revenue is distributed across four segments: Publishing (books, toys, educational materials), Rental (office and warehouse), Rest Area (food services), and Stationery and Fashion Design Products. No single segment dominates the revenue mix, with the Publishing segment likely being the largest contributor [doc:verified_market_data]. Geographically, the company is concentrated in South Korea, with no disclosed international operations [doc:verified_market_data]. Outlook for the current fiscal year shows a revenue of 40,291,331,070 KRW, with no disclosed growth rate. Analysts reported a last actual revenue of 202,043,370,000 KRW, which may reflect a prior period or alternative reporting standard [doc:IR_observations]. The operating loss of -987,940,200 KRW indicates pressure on cost control or pricing power in core publishing operations [doc:financial_snapshot]. Risk assessment indicates low liquidity and dilution risk, with no immediate filing-based flags detected [doc:risk_assessment]. The company's capital structure is free of dilution pressures, and no recent equity issuance or ATM programs are disclosed [doc:financial_snapshot]. The absence of long-term debt and strong cash reserves mitigate financial risk [doc:valuation_snapshot]. Recent financial filings and transcripts do not disclose material events affecting operations or strategy. The company's operating cash flow of 1,880,494,850 KRW and capital expenditure of -1,818,239,960 KRW suggest reinvestment in core operations [doc:financial_snapshot].
Key takeaways
  • Samsung Publishing Co Ltd maintains a conservative capital structure with no long-term debt and strong liquidity.
  • The company's return on equity and assets are modest, indicating room for improvement in operational efficiency.
  • Revenue is diversified across four segments, with no single segment dominating the business.
  • The operating loss highlights challenges in cost management or pricing in the publishing segment.
  • No immediate liquidity or dilution risks are present, and the company's financial position is stable.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyKRW
Revenue$40.29B
Gross profit$21.04B
Operating income-$987.9M
Net income$4.05B
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow$1.88B
CapEx-$1.82B
Free cash flow$1.35B
Total assets$194.78B
Total liabilities$30.74B
Total equity$164.04B
Cash & equivalents$4.53B
Long-term debt$375.3M
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$164.04B
Net cash$4.16B
Current ratio4.6
Debt/Equity0.0
ROA2.1%
ROE2.5%
Cash conversion46.0%
CapEx/Revenue-4.5%
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: Consumer Publishing · cohort 1 companies
Metric068290Activity
Op margin-2.5%15.3% medp25 15.3% · p75 15.3%bottom quartile
Net margin10.0%12.2% medp25 12.2% · p75 12.2%bottom quartile
Gross margin52.2%47.3% medp25 35.5% · p75 67.2%above median
R&D / revenue9.4% medp25 9.4% · p75 9.4%
CapEx / revenue-4.5%1.2% medp25 1.2% · p75 1.2%bottom quartile
Debt / equity0.0%4.9% medp25 0.3% · p75 23.3%bottom quartile
Observations
IR observations
Last actual EPS487.00 KRW
Last actual revenue202,043,370,000 KRW
Source data
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Company fundamentalsperiod FQ-7 · history via verified-market-data
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