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INDICATIVE · SAMPLE DATA
051780$727.0057

CuroHoldings Co Ltd

Food Retail & DistributionVerified

CuroHoldings exhibits a highly leveraged capital structure, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.02, indicating significant reliance on debt financing. The company's liquidity position is weak, with a current ratio of 0.87 and negative free cash flow of -8.38 billion KRW. The price-to-book ratio of 1.0 suggests the market values the company at par with its book value, while the price-to-tangible-book ratio of 1.0 implies no premium for intangible assets. Profitability metrics are severely underperforming relative to industry norms. The company reported a net loss of 8.99 billion KRW and an operating income of 146.92 million KRW, translating to a return on equity of -48.21% and a return on assets of -9.82%. These figures are well below the typical performance of firms in the Food Retail & Distribution industry, which usually exhibit positive returns and higher margins. The company's revenue is spread across three segments: Entertainment, Coffee, and Resource Development. However, the financial snapshot does not provide segment-specific revenue figures, making it difficult to assess geographic or business line concentration. The absence of detailed segment data limits the ability to evaluate exposure to specific markets or product lines. Looking ahead, the company's growth trajectory is uncertain. The outlook for the current fiscal year shows a negative net income, and no specific numeric deltas are provided for the next fiscal year. Historical revenue trends are not available in the input data, but the current financial performance suggests a challenging path to growth. The company's operating cash flow is negative, and capital expenditures are modest at -525.14 million KRW, indicating limited reinvestment in core operations. Risk factors include a medium liquidity risk due to negative free cash flow and a debt load that exceeds equity. The risk assessment also flags a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt, which could constrain operational flexibility. The dilution risk is currently low, but the company's financial position may necessitate future equity issuance, which could dilute existing shareholders. Recent events and filings are not detailed in the input data, but the company's financial performance and risk profile suggest a need for close monitoring of future disclosures. The absence of recent events or transcripts in the input data limits the ability to assess management's strategic direction or external market pressures.

30-day price · 051780-525.00 (-14.5%)
Low$2725.00High$6950.00Close$3100.00As of22 May, 00:00 UTC
Profile
CompanyCuroHoldings Co Ltd
Ticker051780.KQ
SectorConsumer Non-Cyclicals
BusinessFood & Drug Retailing
Industry groupFood & Drug Retailing
IndustryFood Retail & Distribution
AI analysis

Business. CuroHoldings Co., Ltd. operates in the entertainment, coffee retail, and resource development sectors, generating revenue through video content production, entertainer management, coffee sales, and overseas oil and gas development.

Classification. CuroHoldings is classified under the Consumer Non-Cyclicals economic sector, Food & Drug Retailing business sector, and Food Retail & Distribution industry with a confidence level of 0.92.

CuroHoldings exhibits a highly leveraged capital structure, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.02, indicating significant reliance on debt financing. The company's liquidity position is weak, with a current ratio of 0.87 and negative free cash flow of -8.38 billion KRW. The price-to-book ratio of 1.0 suggests the market values the company at par with its book value, while the price-to-tangible-book ratio of 1.0 implies no premium for intangible assets. Profitability metrics are severely underperforming relative to industry norms. The company reported a net loss of 8.99 billion KRW and an operating income of 146.92 million KRW, translating to a return on equity of -48.21% and a return on assets of -9.82%. These figures are well below the typical performance of firms in the Food Retail & Distribution industry, which usually exhibit positive returns and higher margins. The company's revenue is spread across three segments: Entertainment, Coffee, and Resource Development. However, the financial snapshot does not provide segment-specific revenue figures, making it difficult to assess geographic or business line concentration. The absence of detailed segment data limits the ability to evaluate exposure to specific markets or product lines. Looking ahead, the company's growth trajectory is uncertain. The outlook for the current fiscal year shows a negative net income, and no specific numeric deltas are provided for the next fiscal year. Historical revenue trends are not available in the input data, but the current financial performance suggests a challenging path to growth. The company's operating cash flow is negative, and capital expenditures are modest at -525.14 million KRW, indicating limited reinvestment in core operations. Risk factors include a medium liquidity risk due to negative free cash flow and a debt load that exceeds equity. The risk assessment also flags a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt, which could constrain operational flexibility. The dilution risk is currently low, but the company's financial position may necessitate future equity issuance, which could dilute existing shareholders. Recent events and filings are not detailed in the input data, but the company's financial performance and risk profile suggest a need for close monitoring of future disclosures. The absence of recent events or transcripts in the input data limits the ability to assess management's strategic direction or external market pressures.
Key takeaways
  • CuroHoldings is highly leveraged with a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.02, indicating significant financial risk.
  • The company is unprofitable, with a net loss of 8.99 billion KRW and a return on equity of -48.21%.
  • Liquidity is constrained, with a current ratio of 0.87 and negative free cash flow.
  • The company's growth outlook is uncertain, with no clear path to improvement in the current fiscal year.
  • Dilution risk is currently low, but the financial position may necessitate future equity issuance.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyKRW
Revenue$56.65B
Gross profit$11.97B
Operating income$146.9M
Net income-$8.99B
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow-$1.02B
CapEx-$525.1M
Free cash flow-$8.38B
Total assets$91.53B
Total liabilities$72.88B
Total equity$18.65B
Cash & equivalents$1.97B
Long-term debt$37.75B
Annual history (last 5)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
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PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
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PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
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PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
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Quarterly history (last 4)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
FQ0
FQ-1
FQ-2
FQ-3
FQ-4
FQ-5
FQ-6
FQ-7
PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
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PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
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FQ-1
FQ-2
FQ-3
FQ-4
FQ-5
FQ-6
FQ-7
PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
FQ0
FQ-1
FQ-2
FQ-3
FQ-4
FQ-5
FQ-6
FQ-7
Valuation
Market price$727.00
Market cap$18.72B
Enterprise value$54.50B
P/E
Reported non-GAAP P/E
EV/Revenue1.0
EV/Op income370.9
EV/OCF
P/B1.0
P/Tangible book1.0
Tangible book$18.65B
Net cash-$35.78B
Current ratio0.9
Debt/Equity2.0
ROA-9.8%
ROE-48.2%
Cash conversion11.0%
CapEx/Revenue-0.9%
SBC/Revenue
Asset intensity
Dilution ratio0.0%
Risk assessment
Dilution riskLow
Liquidity riskMedium
  • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
Industry benchmarks
Activity: Food Retail & Distribution · cohort 95 companies
Metric051780Activity
Op margin0.3%1.1% medp25 1.0% · p75 1.2%bottom quartile
Net margin-15.9%0.5% medp25 0.4% · p75 0.6%bottom quartile
Gross margin21.1%27.2% medp25 27.2% · p75 27.2%bottom quartile
CapEx / revenue-0.9%-2.3% medp25 -3.7% · p75 -1.1%top quartile
Debt / equity202.0%351.5% medp25 298.1% · p75 404.8%bottom quartile
Source data
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Company fundamentalsperiod FQ-7 · history via verified-market-data
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2026-05-04 23:17 UTC#cfb0a9c1
Market quoteclose KRW 727.00 · shares 0.03B diluted
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Source: analysis-pipeline (hybrid)Generated: 2026-05-04 23:18 UTCJob: 71c14db1