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Studio Dragon Corp

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886,7B KRW
P/E
57,1x
EV / Rev
1,7x
Div yield
Op margin
7,6 %
ROE
1,1 %
Net margin
5,9 %
Debt / equity
0,17
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About

Studio Dragon Corp produces and distributes television content, including dramas and variety shows, primarily in South Korea and international markets.

Business. Studio Dragon Corp (253450.KQ) is an entertainment production company operating within the Consumer Cyclicals sector. The firm is headquartered in South Korea and is primarily listed on the KOSDAQ exchange. Specific details regarding its operating segments and geographic revenue mix are not available.

Classification92 %
SectorConsumer Cyclicals
Business sectorCyclical Consumer Services
IndustryEntertainment Production
Generated · model-assisted
Sell-side consensus
BUY15 analysts
12 buy2 hold1 sell
Avg 12m price target48 846,15

Analyst recommendations

15 analysts · consensus Buy
Buy12
Hold2
Sell1
12-month price target
48 846,15
Consensus of sell-side coverage.
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At a glance

Score
not yet scored
Valuation
57,1x
P/E
Analysts
Buy
15 analysts · indicative
Ownership
not yet wired
Profitability
1,1 %
return on equity
Quality
not yet scored

What drives this business

The watch-list the newsroom runs for this company — derived from its sector path, sharpened layer by layer. Not investment advice.

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News & coverage

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  • Sector rotation

    Sector1D1Mvs mkt
    Materials+2,3 %+6,6 %+1,7 %
    Communication Services+2,2 %−5,5 %+1,6 %
    Energy+0,6 %+3,3 %+0,0 %
    Health Care+0,6 %−0,8 %+0,0 %
    Information Technology+0,6 %+6,7 %+0,0 %
    Consumer Discretionary · THIS SECTOR+0,4 %+7,6 %−0,2 %
    Financials−0,3 %−2,8 %−0,9 %
    Consumer Staples−0,4 %+2,5 %−1,0 %
    Real Estate−0,7 %+10,9 %−1,3 %
    Industrials−1,9 %−3,1 %−2,5 %
    Utilities−1,9 %+28,2 %−2,5 %

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    Analysis

    AI analysis
    Generated · analysis pipeline · tier hybrid · as of 2026-08-04 ↑ At a glance

    Opportunity

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    Upcoming catalysts

    Scheduled public events. Informational only — not investment advice.

    • Macro
    • 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
    • Rate decisionEuropean Central Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-10 · EU
    • 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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    Signals & dispatch

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    Composite-score breakdown

    Synthesis

    Business

    Studio Dragon Corp (253450.KQ) is an entertainment production company operating within the Consumer Cyclicals sector. The firm is headquartered in South Korea and is primarily listed on the KOSDAQ 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

    Studio Dragon Corp maintains a conservative capital structure with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.17, significantly below the median for the Entertainment Production industry. The company's liquidity position is characterized by a current ratio of 1.5, indicating moderate short-term solvency. However, the firm's net cash position is negative after subtracting total debt, signaling potential liquidity constraints.

    Profitability metrics for Studio Dragon Corp show a return on equity (ROE) of 1.14% and a return on assets (ROA) of 0.8%, both below the industry median. The company's operating margin is 7.61% (calculated from operating income of 10,453,746,890 KRW and revenue of 137,120,041,110 KRW), which is also below the median for the industry. These figures suggest that the company is underperforming in terms of capital efficiency and operational profitability.

    Geographically, Studio Dragon Corp's revenue is heavily concentrated in South Korea, with no disclosed international revenue breakdown. The company operates in a single business segment focused on content production and distribution. This lack of diversification increases exposure to domestic market risks, including regulatory changes and content demand fluctuations.

    The company's growth trajectory is mixed. Revenue for the latest period is 137,120,041,110 KRW, but no year-over-year growth rate is provided. Analysts project a wide range of price targets, from 32,000 KRW to 65,000 KRW, with a mean of 48,846.15 KRW and a median of 48,000 KRW. The mean recommendation is 2.00, indicating a generally positive outlook, though not strongly bullish.

    Risk factors for Studio Dragon Corp include moderate liquidity risk and a negative net cash position after debt. The company's dilution risk is assessed as low, with no significant dilution potential in the near term. However, the firm's high price-to-earnings ratio of 101.58 and price-to-book ratio of 1.15 suggest that the stock is currently overvalued relative to its fundamentals.

    Recent events include the publication of the latest financial data and analyst price targets. No material filings or transcripts have been disclosed in the provided data. The company's capital expenditure of -1,599,962,690 KRW indicates a reduction in investment, which may signal a strategic shift or financial constraint.

    Key takeaways
    • Studio Dragon Corp has a conservative capital structure but faces liquidity constraints due to a negative net cash position after debt.
    • The company's profitability metrics, including ROE and ROA, are below the industry median, indicating underperformance.
    • Revenue is concentrated in South Korea, increasing exposure to domestic market risks.
    • Analysts project a wide range of price targets, with a generally positive but not strongly bullish outlook.
    • The stock is overvalued based on high price-to-earnings and price-to-book ratios.

    Bull / Bear case

    Generated · model-assisted
    BULL CASE · 3

    Analysts project 65.6% upside to a mean price target of 48,846 KRW, reflecting strong market confidence.

    The company demonstrates best-in-class cash conversion at 11.68, vastly outperforming the cohort median of 0.73.

    Long-term debt decreased to 1.5 billion KRW in FY2025, suggesting improved balance sheet flexibility and lower leverage.

    BEAR CASE · 3

    The company carries a high credit risk flag, indicating potential difficulties in meeting financial obligations.

    Revenue contracted 3.5% year-over-year to 530.7 billion KRW in FY2026, marking the first decline in the period.

    Return on equity of 1.1% falls below the 1.8% cohort median, suggesting inefficient use of shareholder capital.

    In focus — financials by report

    Quarterly
    Annual
    QUARTERLYFiled 2026-05-07
    Q1 2026 · Quarter highlights

    Revenue KRW 155.27B, +16,1% YoY; Operating income +50,1% YoY.

    RevenueKRW 155.27B+16,1 % YoY
    Operating incomeKRW 6.41B+50,1 % YoY
    Net incomeKRW 6.55B+177,0 % YoY
    Free cash flowKRW 48.45B+22,9 % YoY
    EPS
    Operating cash flow-KRW 17.62B−164,6 % YoY
    Financials
    Income statement
    RevenueKRW 155.27B
    Gross profitKRW 12.60B
    Operating incomeKRW 6.41B
    Net incomeKRW 6.55B
    Margins
    Gross margin8.1%
    Operating margin4.1%
    Net margin4.2%
    FCF margin31.2%
    Balance sheet
    Total assetsKRW 963.10B
    Total liabilitiesKRW 208.79B
    Total equityKRW 754.31B
    Cash & equivalents
    Long-term debtKRW 22.80B
    Cash flow
    Operating cash flow-KRW 17.62B
    CapEx-KRW 186.7M
    Free cash flowKRW 48.45B
    SBC
    P&L flow · revenue → net income
    Revenue KRW 155.27BOperating costs KRW 148.85BNet income KRW 6.55B
    Highlights
    • Revenue KRW 155.27B, +16,1% YoY
    • Operating income +50,1% YoY
    • Net income +177,0% YoY
    • Free cash flow +22,9% YoY
    • Net margin 4.2%

    Valuation TTM

    Market price
    $29 500,00
    Market cap
    $828.11B
    Enterprise value
    $949.61B
    P/E
    57.1x
    Non-GAAP P/E
    EV / Revenue
    1.7x
    EV / Op income
    29.2x
    EV / OCF
    10.0x
    P / B
    1.1x
    P / Tangible book
    1.1x
    Tangible book
    $717.54B
    Net cash
    -$121.50B
    Current ratio
    1.5
    Debt / equity
    0.2
    ROA
    0.8%
    ROE
    1.1%
    Cash conversion
    1168.0%
    CapEx / revenue
    -1.2%
    SBC / revenue
    Dilution ratio
    0.0%

    Revenue by segment

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    Predictor forecast

    Next quarternear-term
    Earnings · next quarterconf 45 %
    EPS
    Consensus EPS
    1 305,85
    Predicted surprise
    -0,00
    Beat probability
    45 %
    Analysts
    15
    Other metrics
    Revenue
    no estimate
    Segment revenue
    no estimate
    Margin
    no estimate
    Segment margin
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    as of 2026-05-19 · Earnings Surprise V1
    Period note: consensus is not fiscal-period-aligned at source — read as consensus vs the last reported actual, not a calibrated same-quarter surprise.
    Full fiscal year~1 year ahead
    Full fiscal year · our forecast vs guidance vs consensus
    MetricOur forecastGuidanceConsensus
    EPSno estimateno estimate1 305,85
    Revenueno estimateno estimate630,1B KRW
    Operating incomeno estimateno estimate53,2B KRW
    Full-year consensus mean (period as reported by source) · consensus in KRW. Company-level full-year forecast and management guidance are not yet modelled at scale — shown as "no estimate", never inferred.
    Probabilistic model output — not investment advice. · generated 2026-08-04

    Options

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    Consensus distribution

    sell-side coverage
    Recommendation distribution15 analysts
    Strong buy5
    Buy7
    Hold2
    Sell0
    Strong sell1
    12-month price target$48 846,15 · Median $48 000,00
    Low $32 000,00High $65 000,00
    Operating income · consensus53,2B KRW
    EPS surprise
    −73,7 %
    reported vs consensus · miss
    Revenue surprise
    −15,8 %
    reported vs consensus · miss

    Estimate revisions

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    Sell-side observations

    Low$32 000,00
    Mean$48 846,15
    Median$48 000,00
    High$65 000,00
    Spot$29 500,00
    +65.6 %implied to mean12-month sell-side price targets · ▲ spot

    Themes

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    ESG

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    Risk factors

    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskMedium
    Filing-based flags
    • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.

    Benchmarks vs cohort

    Op Margin7,6 %Above median
    Net Margin5,9 %Above median
    ROE1,1 %Below median
    Capex / Rev-1,2 %Above median
    D/E0,17Below median
    Cash Conv11,68Best in class

    Corporate actions / M&A

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    FX exposure

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    Data sources
    • Market data
    • Market data cache
    • Issuer disclosures
    • Public news
    • Earnings transcripts
    • Consensus estimates
    • ESG data
    How metrics are computed
    • Ev To Operating Cash Flow
      enterprise_value / operating_cash_flow
    • Return On Equity
      net_income / total_equity
    • Price To Earnings
      market_price / (net_income / shares_outstanding_diluted)
    • Price To Book
      market_price / (adjusted_book_value / shares_outstanding_diluted)
    • Dilution Ratio
      (shares_outstanding_diluted - shares_outstanding_basic) / shares_outstanding_basic
    • Market Price
      input from market-data provider (delayed close or quote-shim mid)
    Source documents
    • Studio Dragon Corp Market data — financials · 2026-05-26
    • Studio Dragon Corp Market data — analyst estimates · 2026-05-26

    Ownership & reference

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    Short positioning

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    Geographic breakdown

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    Listings · one canonical issuer all listings resolve to the canonical
    253450.KQCanonical
    KOSDAQ · KRW

    Intel & risk

    PredictorBeat prob45 %Surprise-0,00Full forecast →
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    OSINT findings
    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskMedium
    Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.

    Evidence & claims

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    The Thread

    Everything we know, in order
    2026-06-30 03:38 UTCEARNINGSUpcomingForecast: earnings_forecast (90d)
    2026-05-07 09:51 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q1 2026 Revenue KRW 155.27B · Net KRW 6.55B
    2026-02-05 15:20 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q4 2025 Revenue KRW 145.88B · Net KRW 2.78B
    2026-02-05 15:20 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2026 Revenue KRW 530.69B · Net KRW 10.32B
    2025-11-06 09:43 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q3 2025 Revenue KRW 136.51B · Net KRW 8.90B
    2025-08-07 09:54 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q2 2025 Revenue KRW 114.49B · Net KRW -3.73B
    2025-05-08 10:28 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q1 2025 Revenue KRW 133.80B · Net KRW 2.37B
    2025-02-12 09:51 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q4 2024 Revenue KRW 130.57B · Net KRW 11.27B
    2025-02-12 09:51 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2025 Revenue KRW 550.08B · Net KRW 33.49B
    2024-11-07 09:49 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q3 2024 Revenue KRW 90.32B · Net KRW -6.13B
    2024-08-08 09:55 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q2 2024 Revenue KRW 137.12B · Net KRW 8.15B
    2024-02-07 10:54 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2024 Revenue KRW 753.15B · Net KRW 30.08B
    2023-02-09 10:11 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2023 Revenue KRW 697.95B · Net KRW 50.56B
    2022-02-10 12:07 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2022 Revenue KRW 487.11B · Net KRW 39.05B
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