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FNC Entertainment Co Ltd

Entertainment ProductionVerified
Score breakdown
Sentiment+6Missing signals-3
Quality breakdown
Key fields100Profile25Conclusion98AI synthesis40Observations3

FNC Entertainment reports a liquidity ratio of 0.6, indicating that its current assets are insufficient to cover its current liabilities, which is a sign of weak short-term liquidity [doc:HA-latest]. The company holds KRW 23,905,829,400 in cash and equivalents, but this is offset by negative operating and free cash flows of KRW -6,899,248,330 and KRW -4,632,828,420, respectively [doc:HA-latest]. The debt-to-equity ratio of 0.99 suggests a moderate level of leverage, with long-term debt amounting to KRW 19,305,469,180 and equity of KRW 19,451,886,890 [doc:HA-latest]. The company's profitability is weak, with a return on equity (ROE) of -60.71% and a return on assets (ROA) of -10.72% [doc:HA-latest]. These figures are below the typical thresholds for healthy performance in the entertainment production industry, which is characterized by high fixed costs and variable revenue streams. The operating loss of KRW -2,767,324,400 and net loss of KRW -11,809,712,620 further underscore the company's current financial challenges [doc:HA-latest]. FNC Entertainment's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, as disclosed in its latest financial filings, with no material geographic diversification reported [doc:HA-latest]. This lack of diversification increases the company's exposure to market-specific risks, particularly in the South Korean entertainment market, which is highly competitive and subject to rapid changes in consumer preferences. The company's revenue for the latest period was KRW 102,369,210,130, but no growth trajectory is evident from the available data. The absence of a clear revenue outlook and the current operating losses suggest that the company may face challenges in sustaining or growing its revenue in the near term [doc:HA-latest]. No specific guidance for the next fiscal year has been provided in the latest filings or transcripts [doc:HA-latest]. The risk assessment indicates low liquidity and low dilution risk, with no immediate filing-based liquidity or dilution flags detected [doc:HA-latest]. However, the company's negative cash flows and operating losses may necessitate future financing, which could lead to dilution if equity is issued. No recent dilutive events have been reported, and the company's capital structure remains relatively stable [doc:HA-latest]. No recent material events, such as earnings calls, regulatory filings, or press releases, have been identified in the latest data that would significantly impact the company's operations or financial position [doc:HA-latest]. The company's financial disclosures remain consistent with its historical reporting patterns, with no unusual or unexpected items reported in the latest period [doc:HA-latest].

30-day price · 173940+285.00 (+7.5%)
Low$3600.00High$5100.00Close$4075.00As of7 May, 00:00 UTC
Profile
CompanyFNC Entertainment Co Ltd
Ticker173940.KQ
SectorConsumer Cyclicals
BusinessCyclical Consumer Services
Industry groupCyclical Consumer Services
IndustryEntertainment Production
AI analysis

Business. FNC Entertainment Co Ltd is a South Korean entertainment production company that generates revenue through music production, artist management, and content creation [doc:HA-latest].

Classification. FNC Entertainment is classified under the Entertainment Production industry within the Cyclical Consumer Services business sector, with a high confidence level of 0.92 based on verified market data.

FNC Entertainment reports a liquidity ratio of 0.6, indicating that its current assets are insufficient to cover its current liabilities, which is a sign of weak short-term liquidity [doc:HA-latest]. The company holds KRW 23,905,829,400 in cash and equivalents, but this is offset by negative operating and free cash flows of KRW -6,899,248,330 and KRW -4,632,828,420, respectively [doc:HA-latest]. The debt-to-equity ratio of 0.99 suggests a moderate level of leverage, with long-term debt amounting to KRW 19,305,469,180 and equity of KRW 19,451,886,890 [doc:HA-latest]. The company's profitability is weak, with a return on equity (ROE) of -60.71% and a return on assets (ROA) of -10.72% [doc:HA-latest]. These figures are below the typical thresholds for healthy performance in the entertainment production industry, which is characterized by high fixed costs and variable revenue streams. The operating loss of KRW -2,767,324,400 and net loss of KRW -11,809,712,620 further underscore the company's current financial challenges [doc:HA-latest]. FNC Entertainment's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, as disclosed in its latest financial filings, with no material geographic diversification reported [doc:HA-latest]. This lack of diversification increases the company's exposure to market-specific risks, particularly in the South Korean entertainment market, which is highly competitive and subject to rapid changes in consumer preferences. The company's revenue for the latest period was KRW 102,369,210,130, but no growth trajectory is evident from the available data. The absence of a clear revenue outlook and the current operating losses suggest that the company may face challenges in sustaining or growing its revenue in the near term [doc:HA-latest]. No specific guidance for the next fiscal year has been provided in the latest filings or transcripts [doc:HA-latest]. The risk assessment indicates low liquidity and low dilution risk, with no immediate filing-based liquidity or dilution flags detected [doc:HA-latest]. However, the company's negative cash flows and operating losses may necessitate future financing, which could lead to dilution if equity is issued. No recent dilutive events have been reported, and the company's capital structure remains relatively stable [doc:HA-latest]. No recent material events, such as earnings calls, regulatory filings, or press releases, have been identified in the latest data that would significantly impact the company's operations or financial position [doc:HA-latest]. The company's financial disclosures remain consistent with its historical reporting patterns, with no unusual or unexpected items reported in the latest period [doc:HA-latest].
Key takeaways
  • FNC Entertainment is currently operating at a loss, with a net loss of KRW -11,809,712,620 and negative operating cash flow of KRW -6,899,248,330.
  • The company's liquidity position is weak, with a current ratio of 0.6 and negative free cash flow.
  • The company's return on equity and return on assets are significantly negative, indicating poor profitability.
  • FNC Entertainment's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, increasing its exposure to market-specific risks.
  • No immediate liquidity or dilution risks have been identified, but the company's financial performance may require future financing.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyKRW
Revenue$102.37B
Gross profit$13.06B
Operating income-$2.77B
Net income-$11.81B
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow-$6.90B
CapEx-$278.7M
Free cash flow-$4.63B
Total assets$110.17B
Total liabilities$90.72B
Total equity$19.45B
Cash & equivalents$23.91B
Long-term debt$19.31B
Annual history (last 5)
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Quarterly history (last 4)
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PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
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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$19.45B
Net cash$4.60B
Current ratio0.6
Debt/Equity1.0
ROA-10.7%
ROE-60.7%
Cash conversion58.0%
CapEx/Revenue-0.3%
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
Metric173940Activity
Op margin-2.7%11.3% medp25 8.1% · p75 14.5%bottom quartile
Net margin-11.5%3.0% medp25 2.5% · p75 3.6%bottom quartile
Gross margin12.8%33.2% medp25 16.4% · p75 61.2%bottom quartile
CapEx / revenue-0.3%4.2% medp25 4.2% · p75 4.2%bottom quartile
Debt / equity99.0%1454.2% medp25 776.9% · p75 2131.5%bottom quartile
Source data
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