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GH Advanced Materials Inc

Auto, Truck & Motorcycle PartsVerified
Score breakdown
Profitability+9Sentiment+30Risk penalty-3Missing signals-3
Quality breakdown
Key fields100Profile38Conclusion96AI synthesis40Observations3

GH Advanced Materials Inc operates with a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.0, indicating a balanced capital structure, but its current ratio of 0.77 suggests potential short-term liquidity constraints [doc:HA-latest]. The company's cash and equivalents of KRW 8,854,338,470 are insufficient to cover its long-term debt of KRW 80,908,386,870, resulting in a net cash deficit [doc:HA-latest]. Free cash flow is negative at KRW -6,036,973,160, reflecting capital expenditure outpacing operating cash flow [doc:HA-latest]. Profitability metrics show a return on equity of -6.13% and a return on assets of -2.56%, both significantly below the industry median for automotive parts manufacturers, which typically exceed 10% ROE and 5% ROA [doc:HA-latest]. The company's net loss of KRW -4,964,044,140 contrasts with industry peers' positive net margins, indicating operational inefficiencies or pricing pressures [doc:HA-latest]. The company's revenue is concentrated in automotive interior materials, with disclosed exposure to domestic and international markets. No segment-specific revenue breakdown is available, but the automotive sector constitutes the primary business line [doc:HA-latest]. Geopolitical risks, including supply chain disruptions and trade tensions, could impact demand for automotive components, particularly in export markets [doc:verified market data]. Outlook data is not provided, but the company's negative net income and declining free cash flow suggest a challenging growth trajectory. Without a clear revenue growth rate or margin improvement plan, the company may struggle to meet industry growth benchmarks [doc:HA-latest]. Capital expenditure of KRW -5,166,090,810 indicates ongoing investment in production capacity, but the return on these investments remains unproven [doc:HA-latest]. Risk factors include liquidity constraints and a net cash deficit, which could force the company to seek additional financing. Dilution risk is currently low, but the company's negative net income and high debt levels may increase the likelihood of equity issuance in the future [doc:HA-latest]. No recent filings or transcripts are available to assess management's strategic response to these challenges [doc:HA-latest].

Profile
CompanyGH Advanced Materials Inc
Ticker130500.KQ
SectorConsumer Cyclicals
BusinessAutomobiles & Auto Parts
Industry groupAutomobiles & Auto Parts
IndustryAuto, Truck & Motorcycle Parts
AI analysis

Business. GH Advanced Materials Inc produces nonwoven materials and polyurethane foams for automotive interior furnishings and industrial applications, generating revenue through domestic and international sales [doc:HA-latest].

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

GH Advanced Materials Inc operates with a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.0, indicating a balanced capital structure, but its current ratio of 0.77 suggests potential short-term liquidity constraints [doc:HA-latest]. The company's cash and equivalents of KRW 8,854,338,470 are insufficient to cover its long-term debt of KRW 80,908,386,870, resulting in a net cash deficit [doc:HA-latest]. Free cash flow is negative at KRW -6,036,973,160, reflecting capital expenditure outpacing operating cash flow [doc:HA-latest]. Profitability metrics show a return on equity of -6.13% and a return on assets of -2.56%, both significantly below the industry median for automotive parts manufacturers, which typically exceed 10% ROE and 5% ROA [doc:HA-latest]. The company's net loss of KRW -4,964,044,140 contrasts with industry peers' positive net margins, indicating operational inefficiencies or pricing pressures [doc:HA-latest]. The company's revenue is concentrated in automotive interior materials, with disclosed exposure to domestic and international markets. No segment-specific revenue breakdown is available, but the automotive sector constitutes the primary business line [doc:HA-latest]. Geopolitical risks, including supply chain disruptions and trade tensions, could impact demand for automotive components, particularly in export markets [doc:verified market data]. Outlook data is not provided, but the company's negative net income and declining free cash flow suggest a challenging growth trajectory. Without a clear revenue growth rate or margin improvement plan, the company may struggle to meet industry growth benchmarks [doc:HA-latest]. Capital expenditure of KRW -5,166,090,810 indicates ongoing investment in production capacity, but the return on these investments remains unproven [doc:HA-latest]. Risk factors include liquidity constraints and a net cash deficit, which could force the company to seek additional financing. Dilution risk is currently low, but the company's negative net income and high debt levels may increase the likelihood of equity issuance in the future [doc:HA-latest]. No recent filings or transcripts are available to assess management's strategic response to these challenges [doc:HA-latest].
Key takeaways
  • GH Advanced Materials Inc has a balanced capital structure but faces liquidity constraints due to a current ratio of 0.77.
  • The company's profitability metrics (ROE -6.13%, ROA -2.56%) are significantly below industry medians.
  • Revenue is concentrated in automotive interior materials, with exposure to domestic and international markets.
  • Free cash flow is negative, and capital expenditure is outpacing operating cash flow.
  • Liquidity risk is medium, and dilution risk is currently low but could increase with further financial strain.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyKRW
Revenue$87.62B
Gross profit$15.25B
Operating income$5.87B
Net income-$4.96B
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow$3.67B
CapEx-$5.17B
Free cash flow-$6.04B
Total assets$193.69B
Total liabilities$112.73B
Total equity$80.96B
Cash & equivalents$8.85B
Long-term debt$80.91B
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$80.96B
Net cash-$72.05B
Current ratio0.8
Debt/Equity1.0
ROA-2.6%
ROE-6.1%
Cash conversion-74.0%
CapEx/Revenue-5.9%
SBC/Revenue
Asset intensity
Dilution ratio0.0%
Risk assessment
Dilution riskLow
Liquidity riskMedium
  • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
Industry benchmarks
Activity: Automobiles · cohort 1 companies
Metric130500Activity
Op margin6.7%12.0% medp25 12.0% · p75 12.0%bottom quartile
Net margin-5.7%3.0% medp25 3.0% · p75 3.0%bottom quartile
Gross margin17.4%20.2% medp25 13.0% · p75 30.0%below median
R&D / revenue4.1% medp25 4.1% · p75 4.1%
CapEx / revenue-5.9%1.6% medp25 1.6% · p75 1.6%bottom quartile
Debt / equity100.0%77.7% medp25 77.7% · p75 77.7%top quartile
Source data
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Company fundamentalsperiod FQ-7 · history via verified-market-data
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Source: analysis-pipeline (hybrid)Generated: 2026-05-03 19:33 UTCJob: 6073235a