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ST Pharm Co Ltd

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ROE
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Net margin
2,3 %
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About

ST Pharm Co Ltd is a South Korean pharmaceutical company that develops, produces, and distributes prescription drugs, primarily in the domestic market.

Business. ST Pharm Co Ltd is a pharmaceutical company engaged in the development and sale of pharmaceutical products. The firm is headquartered in South Korea and operates within the broader Healthcare sector. It is primarily listed on the KOSDAQ exchange under the ticker symbol 237690.KQ. Specific details regarding operating segments or geographic revenue breakdowns are not available.

Classification92 %
SectorHealthcare
Business sectorPharmaceuticals & Medical Research
IndustryPharmaceuticals
Generated · model-assisted
Sell-side consensus
BUY14 analysts
14 buy0 hold0 sell
Avg 12m price target189 750,00

Analyst recommendations

14 analysts · consensus Buy
Buy14
Hold0
Sell0
12-month price target
189 750,00
Consensus of sell-side coverage.
Upcoming events
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At a glance

Score
not yet scored
Valuation
valuation pending
Analysts
Buy
14 analysts · indicative
Ownership
not yet wired
Profitability
0,2 %
return on equity
Quality
not yet scored

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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  • MARKETSMay & Baker H1 pre-tax profit surges 51% to N4.85bn on cost discipline2026-07-31
  • MARKETSChrysCapital takes control of Novartis India in ₹1,446 crore deal2026-07-30
  • MARKETSGTRI warns US generic drug tariffs could severely hit Indian pharma exports2026-07-22
  • MARKETSUS generic drug tariffs to hit 200% by 2028, threatening Indian pharma exports2026-07-22
  • MARKETSSobi HR chief Lena Bjurner buys SEK 7m stake in specialist pharma firm2026-07-20
  • MARKETSCVS Health Surpasses Earnings Estimates, Raises 2026 Outlook2026-05-06
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    Analysis

    AI analysis
    Generated · analysis pipeline · tier hybrid · as of 2026-08-02 ↑ 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

    Briefing · model-assisted

    There are no material changes, watcher signals, or cross-source signals to report for ST Pharm Co Ltd (237690.KQ). The data indicates this is the first analysis for this ticker, meaning there is no prior basis for computing deltas or identifying recent shifts in market activity. Consequently, no specific events, financial updates, or strategic developments can be synthesized from the provided facts. The absence of analyst coverage, index membership, and top holder data further limits the context available for a traditional financial narrative. The company profile lists one officer, but without accompanying details on leadership changes or corporate actions, no significance can be attributed to this count. Similarly, the lack of sentiment data or dispatch counts over the observed period precludes any assessment of market mood or news flow. In summary, the current dataset for ST Pharm Co Ltd is insufficient to generate a meaningful cross-section synthesis. Investors should await subsequent data updates that may provide the necessary basis for analysis.

    Signals & dispatch

    peak dispatch · 2026-07-22

    Composite-score breakdown

    Synthesis

    Business

    ST Pharm Co Ltd is a pharmaceutical company engaged in the development and sale of pharmaceutical products. The firm is headquartered in South Korea and operates within the broader Healthcare sector. It is primarily listed on the KOSDAQ exchange under the ticker symbol 237690.KQ. Specific details regarding operating segments or geographic revenue breakdowns are not available.

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

    The company's capital structure is characterized by a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.37, indicating a relatively conservative leverage position. However, the free cash flow is negative at -11,189,329,440 KRW, and capital expenditures are substantial at -30,991,690,400 KRW, suggesting ongoing investment in operations. The current ratio of 4.25 implies strong short-term liquidity, but the negative net cash position after subtracting total debt raises concerns about long-term liquidity.

    Profitability metrics are weak, with a return on equity of 0.24% and a return on assets of 0.15%. These figures fall below the typical thresholds for pharmaceutical firms, which often aim for ROE above 10% and ROA above 5%. The operating loss of -3,058,878,990 KRW contrasts with a net income of 1,010,662,010 KRW, indicating that non-operating gains or cost reductions are offsetting operational underperformance.

    Geographic and segment exposure is not explicitly detailed in the available data, but the company's primary operations are concentrated in South Korea. This concentration may expose the firm to domestic regulatory and economic risks, which are not fully mitigated by the current capital structure.

    Growth trajectory appears mixed. While the company is investing heavily in capital expenditures, the operating loss and weak profitability suggest that these investments have not yet translated into improved performance. Analysts have provided a mean price target of 196,090.91 KRW and a median of 200,000.00 KRW, with a mean recommendation of 1.50, indicating a generally positive outlook despite current financial challenges.

    Risk factors include medium liquidity risk due to the negative net cash position and the high capital expenditures. The dilution risk is assessed as low, but the company's reliance on non-operating income to maintain profitability introduces uncertainty. The risk assessment also highlights the need for careful monitoring of cash flow and debt management.

    Recent events include the publication of the latest financial data, which shows a net income despite an operating loss. This suggests that the company is managing to maintain profitability through non-operating activities. No recent filings or transcripts have been provided that detail specific strategic changes or new product launches.

    There are no material changes, watcher signals, or cross-source signals to report for ST Pharm Co Ltd (237690.KQ). The data indicates this is the first analysis for this ticker, meaning there is no prior basis for computing deltas or identifying recent shifts in market activity. Consequently, no specific events, financial updates, or strategic developments can be synthesized from the provided facts. The absence of analyst coverage, index membership, and top holder data further limits the context available for a traditional financial narrative. The company profile lists one officer, but without accompanying details on leadership changes or corporate actions, no significance can be attributed to this count. Similarly, the lack of sentiment data or dispatch counts over the observed period precludes any assessment of market mood or news flow. In summary, the current dataset for ST Pharm Co Ltd is insufficient to generate a meaningful cross-section synthesis. Investors should await subsequent data updates that may provide the necessary basis for analysis.

    Key takeaways
    • The company maintains a conservative debt-to-equity ratio but faces liquidity challenges due to negative free cash flow and high capital expenditures.
    • Profitability is weak, with ROE and ROA significantly below industry norms, indicating operational inefficiencies.
    • The company's geographic and segment exposure is concentrated in South Korea, increasing vulnerability to domestic economic and regulatory risks.
    • Analysts have a generally positive outlook, with a mean price target of 196,090.91 KRW and a median of 200,000.00 KRW.
    • The company is investing heavily in capital expenditures, but these investments have not yet improved operational performance.

    Bull / Bear case

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    BULL CASE · 5

    Net income surged 58.4% year-over-year to KRW 55 billion in FY2026, demonstrating strong top-line and bottom-line momentum.

    Operating income nearly doubled with a 99.5% year-over-year increase, signaling significant improvement in core operational profitability.

    Free cash flow turned positive at KRW 27 billion in FY2026, reversing previous deficits and improving liquidity position.

    Analysts assign a strong buy recommendation with a mean price target implying 41.5% upside from current levels.

    Long-term debt decreased to KRW 78.7 billion in FY2026, reducing leverage and strengthening the balance sheet structure.

    BEAR CASE · 1

    Return on invested capital is negative at -0.52%, indicating the company fails to generate adequate returns on its capital base.

    In focus — financials by report

    Quarterly
    Annual
    QUARTERLYFiled 2026-04-27
    Q1 2026 · Quarter highlights

    Revenue KRW 66.96B, +27,7% YoY; Operating income +1 024,7% YoY.

    RevenueKRW 66.96B+27,7 % YoY
    Operating incomeKRW 11.53B+1 024,7 % YoY
    Net incomeKRW 15.06B+1 343,2 % YoY
    Free cash flowKRW 14.74B+209,0 % YoY
    EPS
    Operating cash flowKRW 103.09B+493,9 % YoY
    Financials
    Income statement
    RevenueKRW 66.96B
    Gross profitKRW 31.12B
    Operating incomeKRW 11.53B
    Net incomeKRW 15.06B
    Margins
    Gross margin46.5%
    Operating margin17.2%
    Net margin22.5%
    FCF margin22.0%
    Balance sheet
    Total assetsKRW 849.94B
    Total liabilitiesKRW 238.34B
    Total equityKRW 611.60B
    Cash & equivalentsKRW 111.27B
    Long-term debtKRW 74.33B
    Cash flow
    Operating cash flowKRW 103.09B
    CapEx-KRW 8.99B
    Free cash flowKRW 14.74B
    SBC
    P&L flow · revenue → net income
    Revenue KRW 66.96BOperating costs KRW 55.43BNet income KRW 15.06B
    Highlights
    • Revenue KRW 66.96B, +27,7% YoY
    • Operating income +1 024,7% YoY
    • Net income +1 343,2% YoY
    • Free cash flow +209,0% YoY
    • Net margin 22.5%

    Valuation TTM

    Market price
    $138 600,00
    Market cap
    Enterprise value
    P/E
    Non-GAAP P/E
    EV / Revenue
    EV / Op income
    EV / OCF
    P / B
    P / Tangible book
    Tangible book
    $426.93B
    Net cash
    -$129.99B
    Current ratio
    4.2
    Debt / equity
    0.4
    ROA
    0.1%
    ROE
    0.2%
    Cash conversion
    4426.0%
    CapEx / revenue
    -69.5%
    SBC / revenue
    Dilution ratio
    0.0%

    Revenue by segment

    Market share

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    Market position

    Stress test

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    Predictor forecast

    Next quarternear-term
    Earnings · next quarterconf 45 %
    EPS
    Consensus EPS
    3 300,39
    Predicted surprise
    0,00
    Beat probability
    45 %
    Analysts
    12
    Other metrics
    Revenue
    no estimate
    Segment revenue
    no estimate
    Margin
    no estimate
    Segment margin
    no estimate
    as of 2026-05-19 · Earnings Surprise V1
    Period note: consensus is not fiscal-period-aligned at source — read as consensus vs the last reported actual, not a calibrated same-quarter surprise.
    Full fiscal year~1 year ahead
    Full fiscal year · our forecast vs guidance vs consensus
    MetricOur forecastGuidanceConsensus
    EPSno estimateno estimate3 400,88
    Revenueno estimateno estimate419,4B KRW
    Operating incomeno estimateno estimate76,8B KRW
    Full-year consensus mean (period as reported by source) · consensus in KRW. Company-level full-year forecast and management guidance are not yet modelled at scale — shown as "no estimate", never inferred.
    Probabilistic model output — not investment advice. · generated 2026-08-02

    Options

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    Consensus distribution

    sell-side coverage
    Recommendation distribution14 analysts
    Strong buy6
    Buy8
    Hold0
    Sell0
    Strong sell0
    12-month price target$189 750,00 · Median $200 000,00
    Low $130 000,00High $217 000,00
    Operating income · consensus76,8B KRW
    EPS surprise
    −21,0 %
    reported vs consensus · miss
    Revenue surprise
    −20,9 %
    reported vs consensus · miss

    Estimate revisions

    consensus EPS · 26-week trend
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    Sell-side observations

    Low$130 000,00
    Mean$189 750,00
    Median$200 000,00
    High$217 000,00
    Spot$138 600,00
    +36.9 %implied to mean12-month sell-side price targets · ▲ spot

    Themes

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    ESG

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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 Margin-6,9 %Below median
    Net Margin2,3 %Below median
    ROE0,2 %Below median
    Capex / Rev-69,5 %Bottom quartile
    D/E0,37Below median
    Cash Conv44,26Best in class

    Corporate actions / M&A

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    FX exposure

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    Comparable transactions

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    Derivatives & instruments

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    Actions

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    Data sources
    • Market data
    • Market data cache
    • Issuer disclosures
    • Public news
    • Earnings transcripts
    • Consensus estimates
    • ESG data
    How metrics are computed
    • Dilution Ratio
      (shares_outstanding_diluted - shares_outstanding_basic) / shares_outstanding_basic
    • Net Cash
      cash_and_equivalents + short_term_investments - short_term_debt - long_term_debt
    • Capex To Revenue
      capital_expenditure / revenue
    • Return On Equity
      net_income / total_equity
    • Debt To Equity
      (short_term_debt + long_term_debt) / total_equity
    • Cash Conversion Ratio
      operating_cash_flow / net_income
    Source documents
    • ST Pharm Co Ltd Market data — financials · 2026-05-26
    • ST Pharm Co Ltd Market data — analyst estimates · 2026-05-26

    Ownership & reference

    Leadership

    • Mu Je SungPresident, Chief Executive Officer, Director

    Insider activity

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    Short positioning

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    Geographic breakdown

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    Listings · one canonical issuer all listings resolve to the canonical
    237690.KQCanonical
    KOSDAQ · USD

    Intel & risk

    PredictorBeat prob45 %Surprise0,00Full forecast →
    peak dispatch · 2026-07-22
    OSINT findings
    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskMedium
    Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.

    Evidence & claims

    From filings & derived data
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    The Thread

    Everything we know, in order
    2026-07-31 13:02 UTCNEWSMay & Baker H1 pre-tax profit surges 51% to N4.85bn on cost discipline → Nigeria's oldest pharma maker posts strong half-year results, aligning with broader sector momentum as listed peers report combined financial gains.
    2026-07-30 03:26 UTCNEWSChrysCapital takes control of Novartis India in ₹1,446 crore deal → The private equity firm's first majority stake signals a shift toward branded generics growth in India, as Novartis AG exits its local subsidiary.
    2026-07-22 07:05 UTCNEWSUS generic drug tariffs to hit 200% by 2028, threatening Indian pharma exports → The phased levy escalation forces Indian manufacturers to rethink supply chains as analysts warn of higher US medicine prices and potential disruption to global drug flows.
    2026-06-30 03:38 UTCEARNINGSUpcomingForecast: earnings_forecast (90d)
    2026-04-27 10:38 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q1 2026 Revenue KRW 66.96B · Net KRW 15.06B
    2026-02-09 16:59 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q4 2025 Revenue KRW 129.10B · Net KRW 30.95B
    2026-02-09 16:59 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2026 Revenue KRW 331.68B · Net KRW 54.99B
    2025-10-29 09:54 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q3 2025 Revenue KRW 81.91B · Net KRW 17.57B
    2025-07-24 10:32 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q2 2025 Revenue KRW 68.25B · Net KRW 5.42B
    2025-04-29 15:25 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q1 2025 Revenue KRW 52.42B · Net KRW 1.04B
    2025-02-10 10:43 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q4 2024 Revenue KRW 115.74B · Net KRW 12.85B
    2025-02-10 10:43 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2025 Revenue KRW 273.75B · Net KRW 34.71B
    2024-11-01 07:42 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q3 2024 Revenue KRW 61.70B · Net KRW 14.61B
    2024-07-25 10:48 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q2 2024 Revenue KRW 44.59B · Net KRW 1.01B
    2024-02-01 08:25 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2024 Revenue KRW 284.99B · Net KRW 19.58B
    2023-02-16 10:01 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2023 Revenue KRW 249.32B · Net KRW 18.00B
    2022-02-24 11:45 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2022 Revenue KRW 165.64B · Net KRW 3.31B
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