Companies/Consumer Discretionary/198940

198940—56

Hanjoo Light Metal Co Ltd

Auto, Truck & Motorcycle PartsVerified

Score breakdown

Profitability+9Sentiment+30Risk penalty-3Missing signals-3

Quality breakdown

Key fields100Profile38Conclusion96AI synthesis40Observations3

Capital Structure and Liquidity Hanjoo Light Metal Co Ltd has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.14, indicating a capital structure that is significantly leveraged [doc:HA-latest]. The company's liquidity position is assessed as medium, with a current ratio of 0.71, suggesting that its current liabilities exceed its current assets [doc:HA-latest]. Despite a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt, the company maintains a cash and equivalents balance of KRW 7.86 billion [doc:HA-latest]. ### Profitability and Returns The company reported a net loss of KRW 2.74 billion and an operating loss of KRW 121.8 million in the latest period [doc:HA-latest]. Return on equity (ROE) is negative at -5.9%, and return on assets (ROA) is also negative at -1.29% [doc:HA-latest]. These metrics indicate that the company is not generating returns for shareholders or effectively utilizing its assets to generate profit. ### Segments and Geographic Exposure Hanjoo Light Metal Co Ltd operates in the automotive lightweight components segment, with a focus on chassis components, engine parts, and electric vehicle parts [doc:HA-latest]. The company's geographic exposure is concentrated in Korea, with no disclosed international revenue segments. This concentration may expose the company to regional economic and regulatory risks. ### Growth Trajectory The company's recent financial performance shows a decline in profitability, with a net loss and operating loss in the latest period [doc:HA-latest]. There is no disclosed revenue growth or outlook for the next fiscal year, and the company's capital expenditures of KRW 16.78 billion suggest a focus on maintaining or expanding production capacity [doc:HA-latest]. ### Risk Factors The company faces liquidity risk due to its current ratio of 0.71 and a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt [doc:HA-latest]. The risk of dilution is assessed as low, with no significant dilution potential identified in the latest financial data [doc:HA-latest]. The company's leverage and negative returns also contribute to credit risk. ### Recent Events There are no recent events or filings disclosed in the latest financial data that would significantly impact the company's operations or financial position [doc:HA-latest].

Profile

CompanyHanjoo Light Metal Co Ltd

Ticker198940.KQ

SectorConsumer Cyclicals

BusinessAutomobiles & Auto Parts

Industry groupAutomobiles & Auto Parts

IndustryAuto, Truck & Motorcycle Parts

AI analysis

Business. Hanjoo Light Metal Co Ltd is a Korea-based company primarily engaged in the manufacture and sale of automotive lightweight components, including chassis components, engine parts, electric vehicle parts, marine vessel parts, and alloy wheels [doc:HA-latest].

Classification. Hanjoo Light Metal Co Ltd is classified under the Consumer Cyclicals economic sector, Automobiles & Auto Parts business sector, and Auto, Truck & Motorcycle Parts industry, with a classification confidence of 0.92 [doc:verified market data].

### Capital Structure and Liquidity Hanjoo Light Metal Co Ltd has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.14, indicating a capital structure that is significantly leveraged [doc:HA-latest]. The company's liquidity position is assessed as medium, with a current ratio of 0.71, suggesting that its current liabilities exceed its current assets [doc:HA-latest]. Despite a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt, the company maintains a cash and equivalents balance of KRW 7.86 billion [doc:HA-latest]. ### Profitability and Returns The company reported a net loss of KRW 2.74 billion and an operating loss of KRW 121.8 million in the latest period [doc:HA-latest]. Return on equity (ROE) is negative at -5.9%, and return on assets (ROA) is also negative at -1.29% [doc:HA-latest]. These metrics indicate that the company is not generating returns for shareholders or effectively utilizing its assets to generate profit. ### Segments and Geographic Exposure Hanjoo Light Metal Co Ltd operates in the automotive lightweight components segment, with a focus on chassis components, engine parts, and electric vehicle parts [doc:HA-latest]. The company's geographic exposure is concentrated in Korea, with no disclosed international revenue segments. This concentration may expose the company to regional economic and regulatory risks. ### Growth Trajectory The company's recent financial performance shows a decline in profitability, with a net loss and operating loss in the latest period [doc:HA-latest]. There is no disclosed revenue growth or outlook for the next fiscal year, and the company's capital expenditures of KRW 16.78 billion suggest a focus on maintaining or expanding production capacity [doc:HA-latest]. ### Risk Factors The company faces liquidity risk due to its current ratio of 0.71 and a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt [doc:HA-latest]. The risk of dilution is assessed as low, with no significant dilution potential identified in the latest financial data [doc:HA-latest]. The company's leverage and negative returns also contribute to credit risk. ### Recent Events There are no recent events or filings disclosed in the latest financial data that would significantly impact the company's operations or financial position [doc:HA-latest].

Key takeaways

Hanjoo Light Metal Co Ltd is experiencing a net loss and operating loss, with negative returns on equity and assets.
The company's capital structure is highly leveraged, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.14.
Liquidity is a concern, with a current ratio of 0.71 and a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt.
The company's operations are concentrated in Korea, with no disclosed international revenue segments.
Capital expenditures suggest a focus on maintaining or expanding production capacity, but there is no disclosed revenue growth or outlook for the next fiscal year.
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Financial snapshot

PeriodHA-latest

CurrencyKRW

Revenue$259.46B

Gross profit$11.68B

Operating income-$121.8M

Net income-$2.74B

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Operating cash flow$11.63B

CapEx-$16.78B

Free cash flow-$4.40B

Total assets$213.31B

Total liabilities$166.81B

Total equity$46.50B

Cash & equivalents$7.86B

Long-term debt$99.63B

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Tangible book$46.50B

Net cash-$91.76B

Current ratio0.7

Debt/Equity2.1

ROA-1.3%

ROE-5.9%

Cash conversion-4.2%

CapEx/Revenue-6.5%

SBC/Revenue—

Asset intensity—

Dilution ratio0.0%

Risk assessment

Dilution riskLow

Liquidity riskMedium

Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.

Industry benchmarks

Activity: Auto, Truck & Motorcycle Parts · cohort 1 companies

Metric198940Activity

Op margin-0.0%3.3% medp25 2.6% · p75 3.5%bottom quartile

Net margin-1.1%1.9% medp25 1.5% · p75 1.9%bottom quartile

Gross margin4.5%12.6% medp25 9.5% · p75 15.6%bottom quartile

R&D / revenue—3.2% medp25 2.3% · p75 4.1%

CapEx / revenue-6.5%2.4% medp25 2.4% · p75 2.4%bottom quartile

Debt / equity214.0%71.6% medp25 62.7% · p75 188.5%top quartile

Source data

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Company fundamentalsperiod FQ-7 · history via verified-market-data

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