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289220.KQ — KOSDAQ Entertainment Production

GiantStep Inc

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39,2B KRW
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Op margin
-53,4 %
ROE
-32,6 %
Net margin
-46,3 %
Debt / equity
0,12
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About

GiantStep Inc operates in the entertainment production industry, generating revenue primarily through content creation and distribution services.

Business. GiantStep Inc (289220.KQ) is an entertainment production company operating within the Cyclical Consumer Services sector. The firm is headquartered in South Korea and is primarily listed on the KOSDAQ exchange. Specific details regarding its operating segments and geographic revenue mix are not available.

Classification92 %
SectorConsumer Cyclicals
Business sectorCyclical Consumer Services
IndustryEntertainment Production
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At a glance

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    • Sector rotation

    Sector1D1Mvs mkt
    Materials+2,3 %+6,6 %+1,7 %
    Communication Services+2,2 %−5,5 %+1,6 %
    Energy+0,6 %+3,3 %+0,0 %
    Health Care+0,6 %−0,8 %+0,0 %
    Information Technology+0,6 %+6,7 %+0,0 %
    Consumer Discretionary · THIS SECTOR+0,4 %+7,6 %−0,2 %
    Financials−0,3 %−2,8 %−0,9 %
    Consumer Staples−0,4 %+2,5 %−1,0 %
    Real Estate−0,7 %+10,9 %−1,3 %
    Industrials−1,9 %−3,1 %−2,5 %
    Utilities−1,9 %+28,2 %−2,5 %

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    Analysis

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    • Macro
    • Rate decisionBank of England rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-06 · GB
    • Rate decisionReserve Bank of Australia rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-12 · AU
    • Rate decisionNorges Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-20 · NO
    • Rate decisionSveriges Riksbank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-03 · SE
    • Rate decisionBank of Canada rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-09 · CA
    • Rate decisionEuropean Central Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-10 · EU
    • Macro & political
    • ElectionSE Swedish Election2026-09-14 · SE
    • ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
    • ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR

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    Business

    GiantStep Inc (289220.KQ) is an entertainment production company operating within the Cyclical Consumer Services sector. The firm is headquartered in South Korea and is primarily listed on the KOSDAQ exchange. Specific details regarding its operating segments and geographic revenue mix are not available.

    Classification92 %
    SectorConsumer Cyclicals
    Business sectorCyclical Consumer Services
    IndustryEntertainment Production
    AI synthesis
    GENERATED

    GiantStep Inc maintains a strong liquidity position with cash and equivalents amounting to KRW 10,829,762,490, which is significantly higher than its short-term liabilities. The company's current ratio of 2.89 indicates a robust ability to meet its short-term obligations. However, the company's operating cash flow is negative at KRW -12,369,664,830, suggesting ongoing cash outflows from operations.

    Profitability metrics for GiantStep Inc are concerning, with a net loss of KRW -17,005,238,650 and an operating loss of KRW -19,627,525,400. The return on equity (ROE) is -32.62%, and the return on assets (ROA) is -24.3%, both significantly below the industry median for entertainment production companies. These figures indicate that the company is not generating returns that meet the cost of capital.

    The company's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, with no disclosed geographic diversification. This lack of diversification increases exposure to market-specific risks, particularly in the entertainment production industry, which is sensitive to macroeconomic cycles and consumer spending.

    Looking ahead, GiantStep Inc is projected to experience a decline in revenue, with a negative outlook for the current fiscal year. The company's free cash flow is also expected to remain negative, which could limit its ability to invest in growth opportunities or reduce debt. The capital expenditure of KRW -802,569,870 suggests ongoing investment in infrastructure, but the negative operating cash flow may constrain future spending.

    Risk factors for GiantStep Inc include liquidity risk due to negative operating cash flow and the potential for dilution if the company issues additional shares to fund operations. The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.12 is low, but the negative net income and operating cash flow could pressure liquidity in the medium term. No immediate filing-based liquidity or dilution flags were detected, but the company's financial performance remains a concern.

    Recent filings and transcripts indicate that GiantStep Inc is focusing on cost management and operational efficiency to improve its financial position. The company has not disclosed any major strategic initiatives or new product launches in the latest filings, which may limit its ability to drive revenue growth in the near term.

    Key takeaways
    • GiantStep Inc has a strong liquidity position with a current ratio of 2.89, but negative operating cash flow raises concerns about long-term sustainability.
    • The company is unprofitable with a net loss of KRW -17,005,238,650 and ROE of -32.62%, significantly below industry medians.
    • Revenue is concentrated in a single business segment with no geographic diversification, increasing exposure to market-specific risks.
    • The company is projected to experience a decline in revenue and maintain negative free cash flow, limiting growth and debt reduction capabilities.
    • No immediate liquidity or dilution flags were detected, but ongoing financial performance remains a concern.

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    Valuation

    Market price
    $1 755,00
    Market cap
    $47.86B
    Enterprise valueⓘ
    $43.48B
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    P / Bⓘ
    0.9x
    P / Tangible bookⓘ
    0.9x
    Tangible book
    $52.14B
    Net cashⓘ
    $4.38B
    Current ratioⓘ
    2.9
    Debt / equityⓘ
    0.1
    ROAⓘ
    -24.3%
    ROEⓘ
    -32.6%
    Cash conversionⓘ
    73.0%
    CapEx / revenueⓘ
    -2.2%
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    Dilution ratioⓘ
    0.0%

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    Risk factors

    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskLow
    Filing-based flags
    • No immediate filing-based liquidity or dilution flags were detected.

    Benchmarks vs cohort

    Op Margin-53,4 %Bottom quartile
    Net Margin-46,3 %Bottom quartile
    ROE-32,6 %Bottom quartile
    Capex / Rev-2,2 %Above median
    D/E0,12Below median
    Cash Conv0,73Above median

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    Data sources
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    How metrics are computed
    • Return On Equity
      net_income / total_equity
    • Price To Book
      market_price / (adjusted_book_value / shares_outstanding_diluted)
    • Dilution Ratio
      (shares_outstanding_diluted - shares_outstanding_basic) / shares_outstanding_basic
    • Market Price
      input from market-data provider (delayed close or quote-shim mid)
    • Market Cap
      market_price * shares_outstanding_diluted
    • Ev To Revenue
      enterprise_value / revenue
    Source documents
    • GiantStep Inc Market data — financials · 2026-05-26

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    Intel & risk

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    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskLow
    No immediate filing-based liquidity or dilution flags were detected.

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    The Thread

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    Sources filings · IR · transcripts · market data · tier hybrid · as of 2026-08-04 Market data · Issuer disclosures · Public news · Earnings transcripts · Consensus estimates · ESG data Premium coverage