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K Wave Media Ltd

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0,4 %
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About

K Wave Media Ltd operates in the entertainment production industry, creating and distributing content primarily for digital platforms and traditional media channels.

Business. K Wave Media Ltd (KWM.O) is an entertainment production company operating within the Consumer Cyclicals sector. The firm is headquartered in the United States and is primarily listed on the NASDAQ stock 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

Score
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Valuation
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Analysts
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Ownership
Geode Capital Management, L.L.C.
largest disclosed fund holder
Profitability
0,4 %
return on equity
Quality
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What drives this business

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  • Sector rotation

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

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    Analysis

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    Upcoming catalysts

    Scheduled public events. Informational only — not investment advice.

    • Macro
    • Rate decisionFederal Reserve rate decision (press conf.)2026-07-29 · US
    • 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
    • Macro & political
    • ElectionSE Swedish Election2026-09-14 · SE
    • ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
    • ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR

    Pre-earnings brief

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    Synthesis

    Business

    K Wave Media Ltd (KWM.O) is an entertainment production company operating within the Consumer Cyclicals sector. The firm is headquartered in the United States and is primarily listed on the NASDAQ stock 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

    K Wave Media maintains a strong liquidity position with $567,860 in cash and equivalents, though its current ratio of 0.95 suggests limited short-term liquidity cushion relative to current liabilities. The company's price-to-book ratio of 0.19 indicates that the market values the firm at a significant discount to its book value, which may reflect uncertainty around asset utilization or future earnings potential.

    Profitability metrics show mixed results. The company reported a net income of $415,380, translating to a return on equity of 0.45% and a return on assets of 0.43%. These returns are below the typical thresholds for the entertainment production industry, which often requires higher returns to justify the capital intensity of content creation and distribution.

    Geographically, K Wave Media's revenue concentration is not disclosed in the available data, but the entertainment production industry is known for high exposure to regional market dynamics and content preferences. The company's lack of detailed segment reporting limits visibility into geographic or product-specific performance.

    Looking ahead, the company's revenue trajectory is uncertain. While the current fiscal year shows a net income, the operating loss of $392,630 and negative operating cash flow of $309,700 suggest operational inefficiencies or underperforming projects. The outlook for the next fiscal year is not explicitly provided, but the company must address these operational challenges to sustain profitability.

    Risk factors include low liquidity and the potential for dilution, though no immediate filing-based flags were detected. The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.0 indicates no long-term debt, reducing financial leverage risk. However, the absence of debt may also limit the company's ability to finance high-growth opportunities in the entertainment sector.

    Recent events, including filings and transcripts, do not show significant developments that would alter the company's strategic direction or financial health. The company appears to be in a maintenance phase, with no major capital expenditures or strategic acquisitions disclosed.

    Key takeaways
    • K Wave Media has a strong cash position but faces operational inefficiencies reflected in negative operating cash flow.
    • The company's low return on equity and assets suggests underperformance relative to industry norms.
    • The entertainment production industry is capital-intensive, and K Wave Media's lack of debt may limit its ability to scale.
    • No immediate liquidity or dilution risks are flagged, but the company must address operational losses to sustain profitability.
    • The company's geographic and segment exposure is not well-disclosed, limiting visibility into key revenue drivers.

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    Valuation FY

    Market price
    $0,12
    Market cap
    $18.0M
    Enterprise value
    $17.5M
    P/E
    Non-GAAP P/E
    EV / Revenue
    EV / Op income
    EV / OCF
    P / B
    0.2x
    P / Tangible book
    0.2x
    Tangible book
    $92.9M
    Net cash
    $552.8k
    Current ratio
    0.9
    Debt / equity
    0.0
    ROA
    0.4%
    ROE
    0.4%
    Cash conversion
    -75.0%
    CapEx / revenue
    SBC / revenue
    Dilution ratio
    0.0%

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    — missing data

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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

    ROE0,4 %Below median
    D/E0,00Above P75
    Cash Conv-0,75Bottom quartile

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    How metrics are computed
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      net_income / total_equity
    • Price To Earnings
      market_price / (net_income / shares_outstanding_diluted)
    • Price To Book
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    • Dilution Ratio
      (shares_outstanding_diluted - shares_outstanding_basic) / shares_outstanding_basic
    • Market Price
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    • Market Cap
      market_price * shares_outstanding_diluted
    Source documents
    • K Wave Media Ltd Market data — financials · 2026-05-28

    Ownership & reference

    Top holders

    • Geode Capital Management, L.L.C.Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
    • UBS Financial Services, Inc.Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M

    Insider activity

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    Short positioning

    101.5Kshares short-38.3% vs prior
    1days to cover
    14.1%short of daily vol
    2.0Kfails-to-deliver
    as of 2026-07-15 · short-interest report (free)

    Geographic breakdown

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    Listings · one canonical issuer all listings resolve to the canonical
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    Intel & risk

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

    Evidence & claims

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    The Thread

    Everything we know, in order
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