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000020.KS KRX Pharmaceuticals

000020.Ks

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Mcap
136,2B KRW
P/E
EV / Rev
Div yield
1,07 %
Op margin
0,2 %
ROE
2,3 %
Net margin
1,7 %
Debt / equity
0,31
Beta
52w range
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About

The company operates in the pharmaceuticals industry, generating revenue primarily through the development, production, and sale of prescription drugs and related healthcare products.

Business. The company operates in the pharmaceuticals industry, generating revenue primarily through the development, production, and sale of prescription drugs and related healthcare products.

Classification92 %
SectorHealthcare
Business sectorPharmaceuticals & Medical Research
IndustryPharmaceuticals
ActivityPharmaceuticals & Medical Research
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Sell-side consensus
consensus pending
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Avg 12m price target
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At a glance

Score
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Valuation
valuation pending
Analysts
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Ownership
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Profitability
2,3 %
return on equity
Quality
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What drives this business

The watch-list the newsroom runs for this company — derived from its sector path, sharpened layer by layer. Not investment advice.

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News & coverage

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  • Sector rotation

    Sector1D1Mvs mkt
    Materials+2,3 %+6,6 %+1,7 %
    Communication Services+2,2 %−5,5 %+1,6 %
    Energy+0,6 %+3,3 %+0,0 %
    Health Care · THIS SECTOR+0,6 %−0,8 %+0,0 %
    Information Technology+0,6 %+6,7 %+0,0 %
    Consumer Discretionary+0,4 %+7,6 %−0,2 %
    Financials−0,3 %−2,8 %−0,9 %
    Consumer Staples−0,4 %+2,5 %−1,0 %
    Real Estate−0,7 %+10,9 %−1,3 %
    Industrials−1,9 %−3,1 %−2,5 %
    Utilities−1,9 %+28,2 %−2,5 %

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    Analysis

    AI analysis
    Generated · analysis pipeline · tier hybrid · as of 2026-08-04 ↑ At a glance

    Opportunity

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    Upcoming catalysts

    Scheduled public events. Informational only — not investment advice.

    • Macro
    • Rate decisionBank of England rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-06 · GB
    • Rate decisionReserve Bank of Australia rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-12 · AU
    • Rate decisionNorges Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-20 · NO
    • Rate decisionSveriges Riksbank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-03 · SE
    • Rate decisionBank of Canada rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-09 · CA
    • Rate decisionEuropean Central Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-10 · EU
    • Macro & political
    • ElectionSE Swedish Election2026-09-14 · SE
    • ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
    • ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR

    Pre-earnings brief

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    Signals & dispatch

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    Synthesis

    Business

    The company operates in the pharmaceuticals industry, generating revenue primarily through the development, production, and sale of prescription drugs and related healthcare products.

    Classification92 %
    SectorHealthcare
    Business sectorPharmaceuticals & Medical Research
    IndustryPharmaceuticals
    ActivityPharmaceuticals & Medical Research
    AI synthesis
    GENERATED

    The company maintains a relatively low price-to-book ratio of 0.44, indicating that the market values the company's equity at a discount to its book value. The price-to-tangible-book ratio is also 0.44, suggesting that intangible assets do not significantly influence the valuation. The enterprise value to EBITDA ratio is 367.08, which is notably high and may reflect either high expectations for future earnings or a lack of profitability in the current period.

    Profitability metrics show a return on equity of 2.29% and a return on assets of 1.35%, both of which are below the typical thresholds for strong performance in the pharmaceutical industry. The company's operating income is significantly lower than its gross profit, indicating high operating expenses relative to revenue. The net income of 8,686,052,920 KRW is modest compared to the total revenue of 496,394,309,780 KRW, suggesting that the company is not efficiently converting revenue into profit.

    The company's revenue is not segmented by geographic region or product line in the provided data, making it difficult to assess the concentration of revenue sources. However, the debt-to-equity ratio of 0.31 indicates a relatively conservative capital structure, with a manageable level of debt relative to equity. The current ratio of 1.07 suggests that the company has just enough current assets to cover its current liabilities, which may pose a liquidity risk if short-term obligations increase.

    The company's free cash flow is negative at -34,817,434,560 KRW, indicating that it is spending more on capital expenditures than it is generating from operations. The operating cash flow of 15,698,716,580 KRW is positive but insufficient to cover the capital expenditures. This suggests that the company may need to rely on external financing or reduce capital spending to maintain liquidity.

    The risk assessment indicates a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk. The company's net cash position is negative after subtracting total debt, which could affect its ability to meet short-term obligations. The low dilution risk suggests that the company is not likely to issue additional shares in the near term, which is a positive sign for existing shareholders.

    Recent financial filings and transcripts do not provide specific details on new product launches, regulatory changes, or strategic partnerships. However, the company's financial performance and capital structure suggest that it may be facing challenges in maintaining profitability and liquidity. Investors should monitor the company's cash flow and debt levels closely to assess its financial health.

    Key takeaways
    • The company's price-to-book and price-to-tangible-book ratios are both 0.44, indicating a significant discount to book value.
    • Return on equity and return on assets are below typical thresholds for the pharmaceutical industry, suggesting inefficiency in converting revenue into profit.
    • The company's free cash flow is negative, indicating a need for external financing or reduced capital spending to maintain liquidity.
    • The debt-to-equity ratio of 0.31 suggests a conservative capital structure, but the current ratio of 1.07 indicates potential liquidity risks.
    • The risk assessment highlights a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk, with a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt.

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    Valuation

    Market price
    $4 915,00
    Market cap
    $168.53B
    Enterprise value
    $273.90B
    P/E
    Non-GAAP P/E
    EV / Revenue
    EV / Op income
    EV / OCF
    17.4x
    P / B
    0.4x
    P / Tangible book
    0.4x
    Tangible book
    $379.53B
    Net cash
    -$105.37B
    Current ratio
    1.1
    Debt / equity
    0.3
    ROA
    1.4%
    ROE
    2.3%
    Cash conversion
    181.0%
    CapEx / revenue
    -11.1%
    SBC / revenue
    Dilution ratio
    0.0%

    Revenue by segment

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    — missing data

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    Risk factors

    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskMedium
    Filing-based flags
    • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.

    Benchmarks vs cohort

    Op Margin0,1 %Below median
    Net Margin1,8 %Below median
    ROE2,3 %Below median
    Capex / Rev-11,1 %Below median
    D/E0,31Below median
    Cash Conv1,81Above median

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    Data sources
    • Market data
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    • Issuer disclosures
    • Public news
    • Earnings transcripts
    • Consensus estimates
    • ESG data
    How metrics are computed
    • Ev To Operating Cash Flow
      enterprise_value / operating_cash_flow
    • Return On Equity
      net_income / total_equity
    • Price To Earnings
      market_price / (net_income / shares_outstanding_diluted)
    • Price To Book
      market_price / (adjusted_book_value / shares_outstanding_diluted)
    • Dilution Ratio
      (shares_outstanding_diluted - shares_outstanding_basic) / shares_outstanding_basic
    • Market Price
      input from market-data provider (delayed close or quote-shim mid)
    Source documents
    • 000020.KS Market data — financials · 2026-05-26

    Ownership & reference

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    Geographic breakdown

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    Listings · one canonical issuer all listings resolve to the canonical
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    Intel & risk

    What changed

    4 tracked-field change(s) detected vs prior analysis; max severity: medium.

    • Dilution risk— → lowlow
    • Liquidity risk— → mediumlow
    • Activity— → Pharmaceuticals & Medical Researchmedium
    • Economic sector— → Healthcaremedium
    vs prior analysis today
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    OSINT findings
    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskMedium
    Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.

    Evidence & claims

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    The Thread

    Everything we know, in order
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    Sources filings · IR · transcripts · market data · tier hybrid · as of 2026-08-04 Market data · Issuer disclosures · Public news · Earnings transcripts · Consensus estimates · ESG data Premium coverage