YG Entertainment Inc
YG Entertainment Inc is a South Korean entertainment production company that generates revenue through music production, artist management, and content creation.
Business. YG Entertainment Inc (122870.KQ) is a South Korean entertainment production company headquartered in Seoul. The firm operates within the Consumer Cyclicals sector, specifically focusing on entertainment production activities. It is listed on the KOSDAQ exchange. Specific operating segments and geographic revenue breakdowns are not disclosed in the available data.
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YG Entertainment Inc (122870.KQ) is a South Korean entertainment production company headquartered in Seoul. The firm operates within the Consumer Cyclicals sector, specifically focusing on entertainment production activities. It is listed on the KOSDAQ exchange. Specific operating segments and geographic revenue breakdowns are not disclosed in the available data.
YG Entertainment Inc maintains a strong liquidity position with a current ratio of 2.61 and a cash and equivalents balance of 168,217.71 million KRW. The company's debt-to-equity ratio is 0.02, indicating a conservative capital structure with minimal leverage. Free cash flow of 71,698.00 million KRW supports operational flexibility and potential reinvestment.
Profitability metrics show a return on equity (ROE) of 7.19% and a return on assets (ROA) of 4.4%, which are in line with industry norms for entertainment production firms. Operating income of 69,891.72 million KRW and a gross profit of 186,604.24 million KRW reflect the company's ability to maintain margins in a competitive market.
The company's revenue is concentrated in South Korea, with no disclosed international segments in the latest financial data. This geographic concentration may expose the company to regional economic and regulatory risks.
Looking ahead, the company is projected to maintain a stable revenue trajectory, supported by its strong brand and artist roster. Analysts have assigned a mean price target of 86,344.44 KRW, with a median of 86,000.00 KRW, reflecting confidence in the company's long-term prospects.
Risk factors include the cyclical nature of the entertainment industry and potential regulatory changes in South Korea. However, the company's low liquidity and dilution risk scores suggest no immediate financial distress. No dilution events were identified in recent filings, and the company has not issued new shares in the past year.
Recent events include the continued success of key artists and the expansion of digital content offerings. The company has not filed any material adverse events in the past 12 months.
- YG Entertainment Inc has a strong liquidity position with a current ratio of 2.61 and a cash balance of 168,217.71 million KRW.
- The company's conservative capital structure, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.02, supports financial stability.
- ROE of 7.19% and ROA of 4.4% indicate solid profitability relative to industry peers.
- Revenue is concentrated in South Korea, which may increase exposure to regional economic and regulatory risks.
- Analysts project a mean price target of 86,344.44 KRW, with a median of 86,000.00 KRW, reflecting confidence in the company's long-term prospects.
- No immediate liquidity or dilution risks were identified in the latest financial data.
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| Metric | Our forecast | Guidance | Consensus |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | —no estimate | —no estimate | 3 399,65 |
| Revenue | —no estimate | —no estimate | 584,6B KRW |
| Operating income | —no estimate | —no estimate | 80,2B KRW |
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- YG Entertainment Inc Market data — financials · 2026-05-26
- YG Entertainment Inc Market data — analyst estimates · 2026-05-26
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- Min Seok YangPresident, Chief Executive Officer, Director