Medience Co Ltd
Medience has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.25 and a current ratio of 0.73, indicating moderate leverage and limited short-term liquidity. With cash and equivalents of KRW 3.27 billion and long-term debt of KRW 16.86 billion, the company has negative net cash, raising concerns about liquidity risk. The company reported a net loss of KRW 6.02 billion and an operating loss of KRW 1.11 billion, with a return on equity of -8.83% and return on assets of -5.5%, both significantly below the industry median for profitability and returns. Medience operates through two segments: Maternal and Child Life and Fashion. The Maternal and Child Life segment includes skincare, feeding supplies, and developmental toys, while the Fashion segment focuses on children's clothing. Revenue concentration data is not disclosed, but the company's exposure to domestic Korean markets is implied by its operational structure. The company's revenue for the latest period was KRW 48.77 billion, with no disclosed growth trajectory. Free cash flow was negative at KRW -7.34 billion, and capital expenditures were KRW -2.15 billion, suggesting operational strain and limited reinvestment capacity. Risk factors include a medium liquidity risk due to negative net cash and a current ratio below 1. Dilution risk is assessed as low, with no recent share issuance or shelf registration disclosed. The company has not made adjustments to its valuation metrics, and no dilution sources are identified in the latest filings. Recent events include the company's rebranding from Boryung Medience Co., Ltd. and ongoing operations in the maternal and child healthcare space. No recent filings or transcripts indicate material changes in strategy or financial outlook.
Business. Medience Co., Ltd. operates in the Personal Products industry, manufacturing and selling maternal and child healthcare products, including life health goods, skincare, feeding supplies, and children's clothing.
Classification. Medience is classified under the Consumer Non-Cyclicals economic sector, Personal & Household Products & Services business sector, and Personal Products industry, with a confidence level of 0.92.
- Medience is operating at a net loss with negative returns on equity and assets.
- The company has limited liquidity, with negative net cash and a current ratio below 1.
- Revenue concentration and geographic exposure are not disclosed, but domestic Korean operations are implied.
- No growth trajectory is evident from the latest financials, and capital expenditures are negative.
- Dilution risk is low, but liquidity risk remains a concern.
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- Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.