Austem Co Ltd

Austem Co Ltd has a price-to-book ratio of 0.38 and a price-to-tangible-book ratio of 0.38, indicating that the company's market value is significantly below its book value. The company's liquidity is assessed as medium, with a current ratio of 1.67, suggesting it has sufficient short-term assets to cover its short-term liabilities. However, the company's cash and equivalents are reported as -90.0 KRW, indicating a negative cash position, which could pose liquidity challenges. In terms of profitability, Austem Co Ltd has a return on equity (ROE) of 0.0138 and a return on assets (ROA) of 0.0071, both of which are below the typical thresholds for strong performance in the auto parts industry. The company's operating income is 4,084,837,520 KRW, and its net income is 927,934,510 KRW, which are relatively modest compared to its revenue of 128,548,602,020 KRW. The company's gross profit is 27,961,911,610 KRW, which represents a gross margin of approximately 21.75%. Austem Co Ltd's revenue is primarily concentrated in the automobile parts and accessories segment, with no disclosed geographic diversification in the provided data. The company's exposure to specific geographic regions is not detailed, but its operations are based in Korea, which may expose it to regional economic and regulatory risks. The company's growth trajectory is not explicitly detailed in the provided data, but its revenue of 128,548,602,020 KRW and operating income of 4,084,837,520 KRW suggest a stable but not rapidly growing business. The company's capital expenditure is reported as -2,938,153,570 KRW, indicating a reduction in capital spending, which may affect its long-term growth potential. Austem Co Ltd's risk assessment indicates a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk. The company's debt-to-equity ratio is 0.55, which is relatively moderate, but its negative cash position and the key flag of net cash being negative after subtracting total debt suggest potential liquidity constraints. The company's custom valuations do not indicate any significant adjustments that would affect its valuation metrics. Recent events and filings for Austem Co Ltd are not detailed in the provided data, but the company's financial snapshot and valuation metrics suggest a stable but not highly dynamic business environment. The company's operations and financial performance are likely influenced by the broader automotive industry trends and economic conditions in Korea.