A.F.W Co Ltd
A.F.W Co Ltd reports a liquidity risk score of medium, with a current ratio of 1.39 and negative free cash flow of -20,409,888,860 KRW, indicating limited short-term liquidity flexibility [doc:HA-latest]. The company’s debt-to-equity ratio of 0.31 suggests a relatively conservative capital structure, with long-term debt of 14,818,250,000 KRW compared to total equity of 47,064,864,080 KRW [doc:HA-latest]. The company is unprofitable, with a net loss of -10,260,326,960 KRW and a return on equity of -21.8%, significantly below the industry median for profitability metrics [doc:HA-latest]. Operating income of -10,784,236,760 KRW and a return on assets of -15.22% further highlight operational underperformance relative to peers [doc:HA-latest]. A.F.W Co Ltd’s revenue is concentrated in disclosed segments, with no geographic breakdown provided in the input data. The company’s primary exposure is to the electric vehicle battery parts market, which is subject to supply chain volatility and demand fluctuations [doc:HA-latest]. The company’s revenue of 13,707,979,370 KRW in the latest period is below analyst estimates of 25,962,000,000 KRW, indicating a significant revenue shortfall [doc:]. No forward-looking growth guidance is provided, and capital expenditures of -13,085,706,900 KRW suggest ongoing investment in production capacity [doc:HA-latest]. Risk factors include a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt, with operating cash flow of -5,578,220,670 KRW. Dilution risk is assessed as low, with no near-term pressure from share issuance or convertible debt [doc:HA-latest]. Recent events include a reported earnings shortfall, with last actual EPS of 307.00 KRW, below expectations for a growing EV battery parts manufacturer [doc:]. No recent filings or transcripts are provided in the input data.
Business. A.F.W Co Ltd is a Korea-based company engaged in the manufacturing and sales of lithium-ion battery parts for electric vehicles, including negative electrode friction welding terminals and heavy equipment parts [doc:HA-latest].
Classification. A.F.W Co Ltd is classified under the industry "Auto, Truck & Motorcycle Parts" within the "Automobiles & Auto Parts" business sector and "Consumer Cyclicals" economic sector, with a confidence level of 0.92 [doc:verified market data].
- A.F.W Co Ltd is unprofitable with a net loss of -10,260,326,960 KRW and negative returns on equity and assets.
- The company has a conservative debt-to-equity ratio of 0.31 but faces liquidity constraints due to negative free cash flow.
- Revenue of 13,707,979,370 KRW is below analyst estimates, indicating operational or market challenges.
- Capital expenditures of -13,085,706,900 KRW suggest ongoing investment in production capacity.
- The company’s exposure to the EV battery parts market is concentrated and subject to supply chain and demand risks.
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- Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.