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317530$3980.0057

Episode Company Co Ltd

Entertainment ProductionVerified
Score breakdown
Valuation+6Sentiment+30Missing signals-1
Quality breakdown
Key fields100Profile38Conclusion96AI synthesis40Observations10

Episode Company Co Ltd maintains a strong liquidity position with KRW 9.53 billion in cash and equivalents, supporting a current ratio of 3.24, which is well above the typical threshold for financial stability. The company's price-to-book ratio of 2.61 suggests a premium valuation relative to its book value, while the price-to-tangible-book ratio is identical, indicating no significant intangible asset discounting [doc:HA-latest]. Profitability metrics are concerning, with a return on equity of -28.19% and a return on assets of -21.63%, both significantly below the industry median for entertainment production. The company reported a net loss of KRW 6.09 billion and an operating loss of KRW 3.56 billion, reflecting operational inefficiencies and cost overruns [doc:HA-latest]. The company's revenue is concentrated in its domestic and overseas content distribution channels, with no disclosed segment breakdown. This lack of segment reporting limits visibility into geographic performance and risk exposure. The absence of detailed geographic revenue data suggests a potential concentration risk, though the company's international distribution strategy may mitigate this [doc:HA-latest]. Looking ahead, the company is expected to face continued financial pressure, with no clear path to profitability in the near term. The operating cash flow of -KRW 9.01 billion and free cash flow of -KRW 6.03 billion indicate a significant cash burn rate. Analyst estimates suggest a recent actual revenue of KRW 9.72 billion, but this does not reflect a clear growth trajectory [doc:HA-latest]. The company's risk profile is characterized by low liquidity and dilution risk, with no immediate filing-based flags detected. The debt-to-equity ratio of 0.22 is relatively low, suggesting a conservative capital structure. However, the operating losses and negative cash flows pose a long-term risk to financial stability [doc:HA-latest]. Recent filings and transcripts do not provide additional insights into the company's strategic direction or financial health. The absence of significant events or disclosures in the latest filings suggests a lack of material changes in the company's operations or risk profile [doc:HA-latest].

30-day price · 317530-230.00 (-5.7%)
Low$3790.00High$4180.00Close$3830.00As of7 May, 00:00 UTC
Profile
CompanyEpisode Company Co Ltd
Ticker317530.KQ
SectorConsumer Cyclicals
BusinessCyclical Consumer Services
Industry groupCyclical Consumer Services
IndustryEntertainment Production
AI analysis

Business. Episode Company Co Ltd produces and distributes video and animation content using its own intellectual property, including characters such as 'Carrie and Friends' and 'Cola from Space', and generates revenue through broadcasting, mobile, and television platforms [doc:HA-latest].

Classification. Episode Company Co Ltd is classified under the Entertainment Production industry within the Consumer Cyclicals economic sector, with a confidence level of 0.92 [doc:verified market data].

Episode Company Co Ltd maintains a strong liquidity position with KRW 9.53 billion in cash and equivalents, supporting a current ratio of 3.24, which is well above the typical threshold for financial stability. The company's price-to-book ratio of 2.61 suggests a premium valuation relative to its book value, while the price-to-tangible-book ratio is identical, indicating no significant intangible asset discounting [doc:HA-latest]. Profitability metrics are concerning, with a return on equity of -28.19% and a return on assets of -21.63%, both significantly below the industry median for entertainment production. The company reported a net loss of KRW 6.09 billion and an operating loss of KRW 3.56 billion, reflecting operational inefficiencies and cost overruns [doc:HA-latest]. The company's revenue is concentrated in its domestic and overseas content distribution channels, with no disclosed segment breakdown. This lack of segment reporting limits visibility into geographic performance and risk exposure. The absence of detailed geographic revenue data suggests a potential concentration risk, though the company's international distribution strategy may mitigate this [doc:HA-latest]. Looking ahead, the company is expected to face continued financial pressure, with no clear path to profitability in the near term. The operating cash flow of -KRW 9.01 billion and free cash flow of -KRW 6.03 billion indicate a significant cash burn rate. Analyst estimates suggest a recent actual revenue of KRW 9.72 billion, but this does not reflect a clear growth trajectory [doc:HA-latest]. The company's risk profile is characterized by low liquidity and dilution risk, with no immediate filing-based flags detected. The debt-to-equity ratio of 0.22 is relatively low, suggesting a conservative capital structure. However, the operating losses and negative cash flows pose a long-term risk to financial stability [doc:HA-latest]. Recent filings and transcripts do not provide additional insights into the company's strategic direction or financial health. The absence of significant events or disclosures in the latest filings suggests a lack of material changes in the company's operations or risk profile [doc:HA-latest].
Key takeaways
  • Episode Company Co Ltd has a strong liquidity position with KRW 9.53 billion in cash and equivalents.
  • The company is unprofitable, with a return on equity of -28.19% and a return on assets of -21.63%.
  • The company's revenue is concentrated in content distribution, with no detailed segment reporting.
  • The company is expected to continue facing financial pressure with negative operating and free cash flows.
  • The company's risk profile is low in terms of liquidity and dilution, but its financial performance remains a concern.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyKRW
Revenue$5.68B
Gross profit$5.04B
Operating income-$3.56B
Net income-$6.09B
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow-$9.01B
CapEx-$381.4M
Free cash flow-$6.03B
Total assets$28.15B
Total liabilities$6.56B
Total equity$21.60B
Cash & equivalents$9.53B
Long-term debt$4.67B
Annual history (last 5)
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Quarterly history (last 4)
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Valuation
Market price$3980.00
Market cap$56.36B
Enterprise value$51.51B
P/E
Reported non-GAAP P/E
EV/Revenue9.1
EV/Op income
EV/OCF
P/B2.6
P/Tangible book2.6
Tangible book$21.60B
Net cash$4.86B
Current ratio3.2
Debt/Equity0.2
ROA-21.6%
ROE-28.2%
Cash conversion1.5%
CapEx/Revenue-6.7%
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
Metric317530Activity
Op margin-62.6%11.3% medp25 8.1% · p75 14.5%bottom quartile
Net margin-107.1%3.0% medp25 2.5% · p75 3.6%bottom quartile
Gross margin88.6%33.2% medp25 16.4% · p75 61.2%top quartile
CapEx / revenue-6.7%4.2% medp25 4.2% · p75 4.2%bottom quartile
Debt / equity22.0%1454.2% medp25 776.9% · p75 2131.5%bottom quartile
Observations
IR observations
Last actual revenue9,724,000,000 KRW
Source data
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Company fundamentalsperiod FQ-7 · history via verified-market-data
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Market quoteclose KRW 3980.00 · shares 0.01B diluted
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Source: analysis-pipeline (hybrid)Generated: 2026-05-05 07:51 UTCJob: ed56be17