Caelum Co Ltd

Caelum Co Ltd has a market capitalization of KRW 43,363,013,967 and a price-to-book ratio of 1.9, indicating that the market values the company at 1.9 times its book value. The company's liquidity position is characterized by a current ratio of 0.72, suggesting that it has less current assets than current liabilities, which could pose a short-term liquidity risk. The company's cash and equivalents amount to KRW 7,761,820,000, which is significantly lower than its long-term debt of KRW 54,660,951,390, indicating a high leverage position.

Profitability metrics show that Caelum Co Ltd is currently unprofitable, with a net income of -KRW 368,782,810 and a return on equity of -1.61%. The company's operating income is also negative at -KRW 806,277,230, and its return on assets is -0.39%. These figures are below the industry median for profitability, indicating that the company is underperforming relative to its peers in terms of generating returns on its assets and equity.

The company's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, with no disclosed geographic diversification in the provided data. This lack of diversification could expose the company to higher risk if demand in its primary market or product line declines. The company's revenue for the latest period is KRW 33,801,932,190, and there is no indication of significant geographic exposure beyond its home market.

Looking ahead, the company's growth trajectory is uncertain, with no specific revenue growth projections provided in the data. The company's capital expenditures for the latest period were KRW 101,074,640, indicating some level of investment in its operations. However, the company's operating cash flow of KRW 761,782,120 and free cash flow of KRW 177,475,340 suggest that it is generating some positive cash flow from operations, which could support future growth initiatives.

The company faces several risk factors, including a high debt-to-equity ratio of 2.39 and a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt. These factors indicate a high level of financial leverage and potential liquidity constraints. The risk assessment also notes a medium liquidity risk, which could affect the company's ability to meet short-term obligations. Additionally, the company's dilution risk is assessed as low, suggesting that there is currently no significant threat of equity dilution from new share issuances.

Recent events and disclosures indicate that the company has not issued any new shares in the latest period, and there are no indications of significant changes in its capital structure or operations. The company's latest earnings report shows a negative EPS of -KRW 156.00, reflecting its current unprofitable position. There are no recent filings or transcripts that suggest a change in the company's strategic direction or operational performance.

Net income surged 85.8% year-over-year, signaling a significant turnaround in profitability compared to the prior period.

Operating income increased by 88.7% year-over-year, demonstrating substantial improvement in core operational efficiency and cost management.

Free cash flow jumped 98.4% year-over-year, indicating a marked recovery in cash generation capabilities from operations.

Net margin of -1.1% outperforms the cohort median of -4.4%, suggesting better relative profitability within the sector.

Capex to revenue ratio is above the 75th percentile, implying efficient capital deployment relative to peers in the cohort.

The company carries a high credit risk flag, indicating significant concerns regarding its ability to meet financial obligations.

Debt-to-equity ratio of 2.39 places the company in the bottom quartile, reflecting excessive leverage compared to peers.

Revenue declined with a negative 0.9% CAGR over four years, showing a lack of top-line growth momentum.

Return on equity of -1.6% remains below the cohort median of -0.2%, indicating poor capital efficiency for shareholders.

Cash conversion ratio of -2.07 is in the bottom quartile, highlighting severe inefficiencies in converting earnings to cash.

Revenue KRW 18.57B; Operating income -KRW 6.59B.

• ▍Revenue KRW 18.57B
• ▍Operating income -KRW 6.59B
• ▍Net margin -12.4%

Revenue KRW 27.09B; Operating income KRW 389.5M.

• ▍Revenue KRW 27.09B
• ▍Operating income KRW 389.5M
• ▍Net margin -1.3%

Revenue KRW 17.87B; Operating income KRW 12.23B.

• ▍Revenue KRW 17.87B
• ▍Operating income KRW 12.23B
• ▍Net margin 44.1%

Revenue KRW 33.80B; Operating income -KRW 806.3M.

• ▍Revenue KRW 33.80B
• ▍Operating income -KRW 806.3M
• ▍Net margin -1.1%

Revenue KRW 97.33B, +15,1% YoY; Operating income +121,2% YoY.

• ▍Revenue KRW 97.33B, +15,1% YoY
• ▍Operating income +121,2% YoY
• ▍Net income +109,6% YoY
• ▍Free cash flow +125,6% YoY
• ▍Net margin 5.0%

Revenue KRW 84.55B, +8,6% YoY; Operating income −17,0% YoY.

• ▍Revenue KRW 84.55B, +8,6% YoY
• ▍Operating income −17,0% YoY
• ▍Net income −185,0% YoY
• ▍Free cash flow −21,4% YoY
• ▍Net margin -59.8%