Cosmax NBT Inc
Cosmax NBT Inc has a liquidity position that is medium, with a current ratio of 0.78, indicating that the company's current assets are less than its current liabilities. The company's cash and equivalents amount to 48,322,295,980 KRW, but this is offset by long-term debt of 167,484,115,000 KRW, resulting in a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.79. The company's free cash flow is negative at -11,436,667,090 KRW, which suggests that it is not generating sufficient cash from operations to cover its capital expenditures. The company's profitability is weak, with a net income of -15,037,231,860 KRW and an operating income of -8,580,310 KRW. The return on equity is -0.34, and the return on assets is -0.0531, both of which are significantly below the industry median for the Food Processing sector. The company's gross profit of 40,843,427,220 KRW is a positive indicator, but it is not sufficient to offset the operating and net losses. Cosmax NBT Inc's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, as disclosed in its financial statements, with no significant geographic diversification reported. The company's revenue for the latest period is 287,479,069,570 KRW, but there is no indication of revenue growth or diversification across multiple markets. The company's growth trajectory is uncertain, with no specific numeric deltas provided for the current or next fiscal year. The company's operating cash flow is positive at 18,263,331,680 KRW, but this is not enough to cover the capital expenditures of -8,842,626,140 KRW. The company's free cash flow is negative, which may limit its ability to invest in growth opportunities. The company faces several risk factors, including a high debt-to-equity ratio and a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt. The risk of dilution is low, but the company's liquidity risk is medium, as indicated by its current ratio and free cash flow. The company's capital structure and financial performance suggest that it may need to seek additional financing or implement cost-cutting measures to improve its financial position. Recent events and filings indicate that the company's financial performance has been volatile, with a significant drop in earnings per share from the previous period. The company's latest actual EPS is -731.00 KRW, which is below the mean EPS estimate of 516.00 KRW. The company's financial statements and analyst estimates suggest that it may need to address its financial challenges to meet investor expectations.
Business. Cosmax NBT Inc is a Korea-based company primarily engaged in the manufacturing of health functional foods, leveraging technological expertise in functional raw materials and formulations.
Classification. Cosmax NBT Inc is classified under the Consumer Non-Cyclicals economic sector, Food & Beverages business sector, and Food Processing industry with a confidence level of 0.92.
- Cosmax NBT Inc has a high debt-to-equity ratio of 3.79, indicating a significant reliance on debt financing.
- The company's profitability is weak, with a net loss of 15,037,231,860 KRW and a negative return on equity of -0.34.
- The company's liquidity position is medium, with a current ratio of 0.78 and a negative free cash flow of -11,436,667,090 KRW.
- The company's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, with no significant geographic diversification reported.
- The company's financial performance has been volatile, with a significant drop in earnings per share from the previous period.
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- Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.