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INDICATIVE · SAMPLE DATA
03298056

Byon Co Ltd

Food ProcessingVerified

Byon Co Ltd exhibits a highly leveraged capital structure, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.53, indicating significant reliance on debt financing. The company's liquidity position is weak, as evidenced by a current ratio of 0.36, suggesting that it may struggle to meet short-term obligations. Additionally, the company has negative net cash after subtracting total debt, which raises concerns about its ability to fund operations without external financing. Profitability metrics are deeply negative, with a return on equity of -0.3923 and a return on assets of -0.1239, both well below industry norms for a food processing company. These figures indicate that the company is not generating returns for shareholders or effectively utilizing its assets to generate profit. The operating loss of KRW 1.7 billion and a net loss of KRW 6.6 billion further underscore the company's financial distress. The company's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, as disclosed in its financial statements, with no material geographic diversification reported. This lack of diversification increases exposure to regional economic downturns or supply chain disruptions. No material revenue is attributed to international markets, suggesting that the company's operations are primarily domestic. The company's growth trajectory is negative, with no indication of revenue expansion in the current fiscal year. The operating cash flow is negative at KRW -732 million, and free cash flow is also negative at KRW -4.7 billion, indicating that the company is not generating sufficient cash from operations to sustain or grow its business. Capital expenditures are minimal at KRW -52.5 million, suggesting a lack of investment in future growth. The company faces significant financial risk, with a medium liquidity risk and a negative operating cash flow. The risk assessment also flags the company's negative net cash position as a key concern. While dilution risk is currently low, the company's financial position may necessitate future equity or debt financing, which could dilute existing shareholders. No recent events or filings have been disclosed in the available data that would indicate a material change in the company's operations or financial position. The absence of recent positive developments or strategic initiatives raises concerns about the company's ability to turn around its financial performance.

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Profile
CompanyByon Co Ltd
Ticker032980.KQ
SectorConsumer Non-Cyclicals
BusinessFood & Beverages
Industry groupFood & Beverages
IndustryFood Processing
AI analysis

Business. Byon Co Ltd is a food processing company that operates in the Consumer Non-Cyclicals sector, primarily generating revenue through the production and sale of food products.

Classification. Byon Co Ltd is classified under the Food Processing industry within the Food & Beverages business sector, with a classification confidence of 0.92.

Byon Co Ltd exhibits a highly leveraged capital structure, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.53, indicating significant reliance on debt financing. The company's liquidity position is weak, as evidenced by a current ratio of 0.36, suggesting that it may struggle to meet short-term obligations. Additionally, the company has negative net cash after subtracting total debt, which raises concerns about its ability to fund operations without external financing. Profitability metrics are deeply negative, with a return on equity of -0.3923 and a return on assets of -0.1239, both well below industry norms for a food processing company. These figures indicate that the company is not generating returns for shareholders or effectively utilizing its assets to generate profit. The operating loss of KRW 1.7 billion and a net loss of KRW 6.6 billion further underscore the company's financial distress. The company's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, as disclosed in its financial statements, with no material geographic diversification reported. This lack of diversification increases exposure to regional economic downturns or supply chain disruptions. No material revenue is attributed to international markets, suggesting that the company's operations are primarily domestic. The company's growth trajectory is negative, with no indication of revenue expansion in the current fiscal year. The operating cash flow is negative at KRW -732 million, and free cash flow is also negative at KRW -4.7 billion, indicating that the company is not generating sufficient cash from operations to sustain or grow its business. Capital expenditures are minimal at KRW -52.5 million, suggesting a lack of investment in future growth. The company faces significant financial risk, with a medium liquidity risk and a negative operating cash flow. The risk assessment also flags the company's negative net cash position as a key concern. While dilution risk is currently low, the company's financial position may necessitate future equity or debt financing, which could dilute existing shareholders. No recent events or filings have been disclosed in the available data that would indicate a material change in the company's operations or financial position. The absence of recent positive developments or strategic initiatives raises concerns about the company's ability to turn around its financial performance.
Key takeaways
  • Byon Co Ltd is operating at a significant loss, with a return on equity of -0.3923 and a return on assets of -0.1239.
  • The company's liquidity position is weak, with a current ratio of 0.36 and negative net cash after subtracting total debt.
  • The company's capital structure is highly leveraged, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.53.
  • Revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, with no material geographic diversification.
  • The company is not generating positive cash flow from operations, with a negative operating cash flow of KRW -732 million and a free cash flow of KRW -4.7 billion.
  • The company's financial position raises concerns about its ability to sustain operations without external financing.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyKRW
Revenue$20.60B
Gross profit$3.62B
Operating income-$1.72B
Net income-$6.61B
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow-$732.1M
CapEx-$52.5M
Free cash flow-$4.70B
Total assets$53.33B
Total liabilities$36.49B
Total equity$16.84B
Cash & equivalents$156.5M
Long-term debt$25.79B
Valuation
Market price
Market cap
Enterprise value
P/E
Reported non-GAAP P/E
EV/Revenue
EV/Op income
EV/OCF
P/B
P/Tangible book
Tangible book$16.84B
Net cash-$25.63B
Current ratio0.4
Debt/Equity1.5
ROA-12.4%
ROE-39.2%
Cash conversion11.0%
CapEx/Revenue-0.2%
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 Processing · cohort 6 companies
Metric032980Activity
Op margin-8.3%3.3% medp25 2.5% · p75 4.5%bottom quartile
Net margin-32.1%3.0% medp25 1.5% · p75 6.7%bottom quartile
Gross margin17.6%24.0% medp25 20.2% · p75 35.3%bottom quartile
R&D / revenue0.8% medp25 0.5% · p75 2.3%
CapEx / revenue-0.2%5.2% medp25 4.8% · p75 5.7%bottom quartile
Debt / equity153.0%33.5% medp25 29.1% · p75 81.5%top quartile
Source: analysis-pipeline (hybrid)Generated: 2026-05-20 04:49 UTCJob: 13b185a8