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INDICATIVE · SAMPLE DATA
00716057

Sajo Industries Co Ltd

Food ProcessingVerified

Sajo Industries exhibits a capital structure with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.73, indicating a moderate reliance on debt financing. The company's liquidity position is weak, as evidenced by a current ratio of 0.6 and negative free cash flow of -33,139,331,200 KRW. The negative operating cash flow of -20,538,767,600 KRW further signals cash flow constraints. Profitability metrics are concerning, with a return on equity of -5.44% and a return on assets of -2.32%, both significantly below industry norms. The company reported a net loss of -29,099,385,810 KRW, highlighting operational inefficiencies and cost overruns. The company's revenue is distributed across five segments: Deep Sea Fishing, Food, Livestock, Leisure, and Other. The Deep Sea Fishing segment is a primary revenue driver, but the company's exposure to the Food and Livestock segments is also notable. However, the Leisure segment contributes a smaller portion of total revenue, and the Other segment is less significant. Growth prospects are muted, with the company reporting a net loss in the latest fiscal year. Historical revenue trends show a decline, and there are no clear indicators of a turnaround in the near term. The company's capital expenditure of -13,434,792,120 KRW suggests a reduction in investment, which may impact future growth. The company faces several risk factors, including liquidity constraints and a high debt burden. The risk assessment indicates a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk. The negative free cash flow and high debt-to-equity ratio suggest potential refinancing challenges and financial instability. Recent events, including the latest financial filing, show a continued decline in profitability. The company's last actual EPS was -2,585.00 KRW, reflecting ongoing financial difficulties. There are no recent transcripts or filings indicating strategic changes or cost-cutting measures that could reverse the current trend.

30-day price · 007160+100.00 (+0.2%)
Low$49750.00High$54900.00Close$51100.00As of15 May, 00:00 UTC
Profile
CompanySajo Industries Co Ltd
Ticker007160.KS
SectorConsumer Non-Cyclicals
BusinessFood & Beverages
Industry groupFood & Beverages
IndustryFood Processing
AI analysis

Business. Sajo Industries Co Ltd operates in the food processing industry, generating revenue through deep-sea fishing, food manufacturing, livestock, leisure, and other services.

Classification. Sajo Industries is classified under the Food Processing industry within the Consumer Non-Cyclicals economic sector, with a confidence level of 0.92.

Sajo Industries exhibits a capital structure with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.73, indicating a moderate reliance on debt financing. The company's liquidity position is weak, as evidenced by a current ratio of 0.6 and negative free cash flow of -33,139,331,200 KRW. The negative operating cash flow of -20,538,767,600 KRW further signals cash flow constraints. Profitability metrics are concerning, with a return on equity of -5.44% and a return on assets of -2.32%, both significantly below industry norms. The company reported a net loss of -29,099,385,810 KRW, highlighting operational inefficiencies and cost overruns. The company's revenue is distributed across five segments: Deep Sea Fishing, Food, Livestock, Leisure, and Other. The Deep Sea Fishing segment is a primary revenue driver, but the company's exposure to the Food and Livestock segments is also notable. However, the Leisure segment contributes a smaller portion of total revenue, and the Other segment is less significant. Growth prospects are muted, with the company reporting a net loss in the latest fiscal year. Historical revenue trends show a decline, and there are no clear indicators of a turnaround in the near term. The company's capital expenditure of -13,434,792,120 KRW suggests a reduction in investment, which may impact future growth. The company faces several risk factors, including liquidity constraints and a high debt burden. The risk assessment indicates a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk. The negative free cash flow and high debt-to-equity ratio suggest potential refinancing challenges and financial instability. Recent events, including the latest financial filing, show a continued decline in profitability. The company's last actual EPS was -2,585.00 KRW, reflecting ongoing financial difficulties. There are no recent transcripts or filings indicating strategic changes or cost-cutting measures that could reverse the current trend.
Key takeaways
  • Sajo Industries is experiencing significant financial distress, with a net loss and negative cash flows.
  • The company's capital structure is heavily leveraged, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.73.
  • Profitability metrics are poor, with a return on equity of -5.44% and a return on assets of -2.32%.
  • The company's growth trajectory is negative, with no clear indicators of a turnaround.
  • Liquidity constraints and high debt levels pose significant financial risks.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyKRW
Revenue$706.21B
Gross profit$85.16B
Operating income$33.15B
Net income-$29.10B
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow-$20.54B
CapEx-$13.43B
Free cash flow-$33.14B
Total assets$1.25T
Total liabilities$718.70B
Total equity$534.53B
Cash & equivalents$23.70B
Long-term debt$392.56B
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$534.53B
Net cash-$368.86B
Current ratio0.6
Debt/Equity0.7
ROA-2.3%
ROE-5.4%
Cash conversion71.0%
CapEx/Revenue-1.9%
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 Processing · cohort 6 companies
Metric007160Activity
Op margin4.7%3.3% medp25 2.5% · p75 4.5%top quartile
Net margin-4.1%3.0% medp25 1.5% · p75 6.7%bottom quartile
Gross margin12.1%24.0% medp25 20.2% · p75 35.3%bottom quartile
R&D / revenue0.8% medp25 0.5% · p75 2.3%
CapEx / revenue-1.9%5.2% medp25 4.8% · p75 5.7%bottom quartile
Debt / equity73.0%33.5% medp25 29.1% · p75 81.5%above median
Observations
IR observations
Last actual EPS-2,585.00 KRW
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