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INICS Corp

Auto Vehicles, Parts & Service RetailersVerified
Score breakdown
Valuation+27Profitability+9Sentiment+30
Quality breakdown
Key fields100Profile38Conclusion99AI synthesis40Observations3

INICS Corp maintains a strong liquidity position with cash and equivalents amounting to KRW 32,896,169,910, which is 23.3% of total assets [doc:HA-latest]. The company's liquidity FPT (free cash flow to total assets) is negative at -3.37%, indicating a cash outflow from operations, but the current ratio of 3.92 suggests robust short-term liquidity [doc:HA-latest]. The price-to-book ratio of 0.69 implies that the company's market value is below its book value, potentially signaling undervaluation or asset-heavy operations [doc:HA-latest]. Profitability metrics reveal a mixed picture. The company reported a net income of KRW 246,969,520, but operating income was negative at KRW -1,001,257,060, indicating operational inefficiencies or high costs [doc:HA-latest]. Return on equity (ROE) is at 0.2%, and return on assets (ROA) is 0.17%, both significantly below typical thresholds for healthy returns in the industry [doc:HA-latest]. Gross profit of KRW 12,843,027,800 represents 10.5% of revenue, suggesting moderate gross margin performance [doc:HA-latest]. The company's revenue is derived from domestic and overseas markets, but the input data does not specify the geographic breakdown or segment performance. Given the absence of detailed segment data, it is unclear whether the company is exposed to significant revenue concentration in any particular region or product line [doc:HA-latest]. Looking ahead, the company's growth trajectory is uncertain. The input data does not provide forward-looking revenue guidance or outlook for the current or next fiscal year. However, the capital expenditure of KRW -6,773,299,340 indicates significant investment in infrastructure or expansion, which could support future growth [doc:HA-latest]. The negative operating cash flow of KRW -2,315,981,090 and free cash flow of KRW -4,763,677,430 suggest that the company is currently reinvesting heavily rather than generating surplus cash [doc:HA-latest]. Risk factors include the company's negative operating income and the potential for operational inefficiencies. The risk assessment indicates low liquidity and dilution risk, with no immediate filing-based flags detected [doc:HA-latest]. The debt-to-equity ratio of 0.07 suggests a conservative capital structure with minimal leverage [doc:HA-latest]. However, the high price-to-earnings ratio of 337.19 indicates that the market may be pricing in future earnings growth that has not yet materialized [doc:HA-latest]. Recent events, including filings and transcripts, are not detailed in the input data, so no specific recent developments can be cited. The company's financial performance and strategic direction will likely depend on its ability to improve operational efficiency and capitalize on the growing demand for electric vehicle components [doc:HA-latest].

30-day price · 452400-20.00 (-0.2%)
Low$8280.00High$9750.00Close$9000.00As of7 May, 00:00 UTC
Profile
CompanyINICS Corp
Ticker452400.KQ
SectorConsumer Cyclicals
BusinessRetailers
Industry groupRetailers
IndustryAuto Vehicles, Parts & Service Retailers
AI analysis

Business. INICS Corp is a Korea-based company engaged in the manufacture and sale of electric vehicle secondary battery components, including battery cell pads, fireproof materials, tapes, sound absorbing materials, industrial adhesives, and abrasives, primarily generating revenue through domestic and overseas sales [doc:HA-latest].

Classification. INICS Corp is classified under the Consumer Cyclicals economic sector, Retailers business sector, and Auto Vehicles, Parts & Service Retailers industry, with a confidence level of 0.92 based on verified market data.

INICS Corp maintains a strong liquidity position with cash and equivalents amounting to KRW 32,896,169,910, which is 23.3% of total assets [doc:HA-latest]. The company's liquidity FPT (free cash flow to total assets) is negative at -3.37%, indicating a cash outflow from operations, but the current ratio of 3.92 suggests robust short-term liquidity [doc:HA-latest]. The price-to-book ratio of 0.69 implies that the company's market value is below its book value, potentially signaling undervaluation or asset-heavy operations [doc:HA-latest]. Profitability metrics reveal a mixed picture. The company reported a net income of KRW 246,969,520, but operating income was negative at KRW -1,001,257,060, indicating operational inefficiencies or high costs [doc:HA-latest]. Return on equity (ROE) is at 0.2%, and return on assets (ROA) is 0.17%, both significantly below typical thresholds for healthy returns in the industry [doc:HA-latest]. Gross profit of KRW 12,843,027,800 represents 10.5% of revenue, suggesting moderate gross margin performance [doc:HA-latest]. The company's revenue is derived from domestic and overseas markets, but the input data does not specify the geographic breakdown or segment performance. Given the absence of detailed segment data, it is unclear whether the company is exposed to significant revenue concentration in any particular region or product line [doc:HA-latest]. Looking ahead, the company's growth trajectory is uncertain. The input data does not provide forward-looking revenue guidance or outlook for the current or next fiscal year. However, the capital expenditure of KRW -6,773,299,340 indicates significant investment in infrastructure or expansion, which could support future growth [doc:HA-latest]. The negative operating cash flow of KRW -2,315,981,090 and free cash flow of KRW -4,763,677,430 suggest that the company is currently reinvesting heavily rather than generating surplus cash [doc:HA-latest]. Risk factors include the company's negative operating income and the potential for operational inefficiencies. The risk assessment indicates low liquidity and dilution risk, with no immediate filing-based flags detected [doc:HA-latest]. The debt-to-equity ratio of 0.07 suggests a conservative capital structure with minimal leverage [doc:HA-latest]. However, the high price-to-earnings ratio of 337.19 indicates that the market may be pricing in future earnings growth that has not yet materialized [doc:HA-latest]. Recent events, including filings and transcripts, are not detailed in the input data, so no specific recent developments can be cited. The company's financial performance and strategic direction will likely depend on its ability to improve operational efficiency and capitalize on the growing demand for electric vehicle components [doc:HA-latest].
Key takeaways
  • INICS Corp has strong liquidity with a current ratio of 3.92 but reports negative operating income and free cash flow.
  • The company's ROE and ROA are low at 0.2% and 0.17%, respectively, indicating weak returns on equity and assets.
  • The price-to-book ratio of 0.69 suggests the company is trading below its book value, potentially signaling undervaluation.
  • Capital expenditure of KRW -6,773,299,340 indicates significant investment in growth, but the company is currently reinvesting rather than generating surplus cash.
  • The company's risk profile is low in terms of liquidity and dilution, but operational inefficiencies remain a concern.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyKRW
Revenue$122.59B
Gross profit$12.84B
Operating income-$1.00B
Net income$247.0M
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow-$2.32B
CapEx-$6.77B
Free cash flow-$4.76B
Total assets$141.22B
Total liabilities$20.37B
Total equity$120.85B
Cash & equivalents$32.90B
Long-term debt$8.62B
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$9360.00
Market cap$83.28B
Enterprise value$59.00B
P/E337.2
Reported non-GAAP P/E
EV/Revenue0.5
EV/Op income
EV/OCF
P/B0.7
P/Tangible book0.7
Tangible book$120.85B
Net cash$24.28B
Current ratio3.9
Debt/Equity0.1
ROA0.2%
ROE0.2%
Cash conversion-9.4%
CapEx/Revenue-5.5%
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: Retailers · cohort 8 companies
Metric452400Activity
Op margin-0.8%9.5% medp25 6.4% · p75 13.1%bottom quartile
Net margin0.2%8.2% medp25 5.0% · p75 11.1%bottom quartile
Gross margin10.5%35.0% medp25 33.0% · p75 44.8%bottom quartile
R&D / revenue0.4% medp25 0.4% · p75 0.4%
CapEx / revenue-5.5%3.4% medp25 2.9% · p75 4.6%bottom quartile
Debt / equity7.0%25.8% medp25 3.1% · p75 69.4%below median
Source data
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Company fundamentalsperiod FQ-7 · history via verified-market-data
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Market quoteclose KRW 9360.00 · shares 0.01B diluted
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Source: analysis-pipeline (hybrid)Generated: 2026-05-05 12:02 UTCJob: 3d9a88c0