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127710$1484.0057

Asia Business Daily Co Ltd

Advertising & MarketingVerified
Score breakdown
Valuation+32Profitability+32Sentiment+27Risk penalty-3
Quality breakdown
Key fields100Profile38Conclusion97AI synthesis40Observations10

Asia Business Daily Co Ltd has a market price of 1,484 KRW per share, with a market capitalization of 50.24 billion KRW. The company's price-to-book ratio is 0.54, and its price-to-tangible-book ratio is also 0.54, indicating that the market values the company at a discount to its book value. The enterprise value to EBITDA ratio is 125.56, which is significantly higher than the typical range for the advertising and marketing industry, suggesting a high valuation relative to earnings [doc:valuation snapshot]. The company's profitability metrics show a return on equity (ROE) of 3.36% and a return on assets (ROA) of 0.93%. These figures are below the industry median for ROE and ROA, indicating that the company is underperforming in terms of capital efficiency and asset utilization compared to its peers [doc:valuation snapshot]. In terms of revenue concentration, the company's financial data does not provide specific segment or geographic breakdowns. However, the company's operations are primarily based in Korea, and its exposure to the domestic advertising and content market is significant. The lack of detailed segment data limits the ability to assess geographic or product diversification [doc:HA-latest]. The company's growth trajectory is modest, with no specific revenue growth projections provided in the outlook. The company's operating cash flow is 27.67 billion KRW, and its free cash flow is 5.59 billion KRW, indicating that the company generates positive cash flow from operations. However, the capital expenditure is negative, suggesting that the company is not investing in new assets but rather reducing its capital base [doc:financial snapshot]. The company's risk profile includes a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk. The debt-to-equity ratio is 1.6, and the current ratio is 0.97, indicating that the company has a relatively high level of debt compared to equity and a weak short-term liquidity position. The key risk flag is the negative net cash position after subtracting total debt, which could pose challenges in meeting short-term obligations [doc:risk assessment]. Recent events and filings do not provide specific details on recent corporate actions or strategic initiatives. The company's financial statements and disclosures are consistent with its current operational and financial position, with no significant changes reported in the latest filings [doc:HA-latest].

30-day price · 127710-97.00 (-6.0%)
Low$1384.00High$1849.00Close$1520.00As of7 May, 00:00 UTC
Profile
CompanyAsia Business Daily Co Ltd
Ticker127710.KQ
SectorConsumer Cyclicals
BusinessCyclical Consumer Services
Industry groupCyclical Consumer Services
IndustryAdvertising & Marketing
AI analysis

Business. Asia Business Daily Co Ltd operates in the advertising and marketing industry, generating revenue through traditional print and online advertising, content sales, and newspaper production [doc:HA-latest].

Classification. The company is classified under the Advertising & Marketing industry within the Consumer Cyclicals economic sector, with a confidence level of 0.92 [doc:verified market data].

Asia Business Daily Co Ltd has a market price of 1,484 KRW per share, with a market capitalization of 50.24 billion KRW. The company's price-to-book ratio is 0.54, and its price-to-tangible-book ratio is also 0.54, indicating that the market values the company at a discount to its book value. The enterprise value to EBITDA ratio is 125.56, which is significantly higher than the typical range for the advertising and marketing industry, suggesting a high valuation relative to earnings [doc:valuation snapshot]. The company's profitability metrics show a return on equity (ROE) of 3.36% and a return on assets (ROA) of 0.93%. These figures are below the industry median for ROE and ROA, indicating that the company is underperforming in terms of capital efficiency and asset utilization compared to its peers [doc:valuation snapshot]. In terms of revenue concentration, the company's financial data does not provide specific segment or geographic breakdowns. However, the company's operations are primarily based in Korea, and its exposure to the domestic advertising and content market is significant. The lack of detailed segment data limits the ability to assess geographic or product diversification [doc:HA-latest]. The company's growth trajectory is modest, with no specific revenue growth projections provided in the outlook. The company's operating cash flow is 27.67 billion KRW, and its free cash flow is 5.59 billion KRW, indicating that the company generates positive cash flow from operations. However, the capital expenditure is negative, suggesting that the company is not investing in new assets but rather reducing its capital base [doc:financial snapshot]. The company's risk profile includes a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk. The debt-to-equity ratio is 1.6, and the current ratio is 0.97, indicating that the company has a relatively high level of debt compared to equity and a weak short-term liquidity position. The key risk flag is the negative net cash position after subtracting total debt, which could pose challenges in meeting short-term obligations [doc:risk assessment]. Recent events and filings do not provide specific details on recent corporate actions or strategic initiatives. The company's financial statements and disclosures are consistent with its current operational and financial position, with no significant changes reported in the latest filings [doc:HA-latest].
Key takeaways
  • The company is valued at a discount to book value, with a price-to-book ratio of 0.54.
  • Return on equity and return on assets are below industry medians, indicating underperformance in capital efficiency.
  • The company has a high debt-to-equity ratio of 1.6, suggesting a leveraged capital structure.
  • Free cash flow is positive at 5.59 billion KRW, but capital expenditures are negative, indicating no new asset investments.
  • The company's liquidity position is weak, with a current ratio of 0.97 and a negative net cash position after debt.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyKRW
Revenue$73.14B
Gross profit$34.97B
Operating income$1.58B
Net income$3.11B
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow$27.67B
CapEx-$2.35B
Free cash flow$5.59B
Total assets$332.62B
Total liabilities$240.01B
Total equity$92.61B
Cash & equivalents
Long-term debt$148.08B
Annual history (last 5)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
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PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
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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$1484.00
Market cap$50.24B
Enterprise value$198.32B
P/E16.2
Reported non-GAAP P/E
EV/Revenue2.7
EV/Op income125.6
EV/OCF7.2
P/B0.5
P/Tangible book0.5
Tangible book$92.61B
Net cash-$148.08B
Current ratio1.0
Debt/Equity1.6
ROA0.9%
ROE3.4%
Cash conversion8.9%
CapEx/Revenue-3.2%
SBC/Revenue
Asset intensity
Dilution ratio0.0%
Risk assessment
Dilution riskLow
Liquidity riskMedium
  • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
Industry benchmarks
Activity: Advertising & Marketing · cohort 1 companies
Metric127710Activity
Op margin2.2%2.0% medp25 2.0% · p75 2.0%top quartile
Net margin4.2%-8.4% medp25 -8.4% · p75 -8.4%top quartile
Gross margin47.8%39.1% medp25 21.0% · p75 60.6%above median
CapEx / revenue-3.2%0.8% medp25 0.8% · p75 0.8%bottom quartile
Debt / equity160.0%354.4% medp25 354.4% · p75 354.4%bottom quartile
Observations
IR observations
Last actual EPS99.00 KRW
Source data
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Company fundamentalsperiod FQ-7 · history via verified-market-data
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Market quoteclose KRW 1484.00 · shares 0.03B diluted
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Source: analysis-pipeline (hybrid)Generated: 2026-05-05 09:21 UTCJob: 6e22336b