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278650.KQ KOSDAQ Biotechnology & Medical Research

278650.Kq

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Mcap
407,7B KRW
P/E
EV / Rev
Div yield
0,00 %
Op margin
-24,1 %
ROE
-19,7 %
Net margin
-25,6 %
Debt / equity
0,32
Beta
52w range
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About

The company operates in the biotechnology and medical research sector, focusing on pharmaceuticals and medical research activities.

Business. The company operates in the biotechnology and medical research sector, focusing on pharmaceuticals and medical research activities.

Classification92 %
SectorHealthcare
Business sectorPharmaceuticals & Medical Research
IndustryBiotechnology & Medical Research
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
-19,7 %
return on equity
Quality
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What drives this business

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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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    Synthesis

    Business

    The company operates in the biotechnology and medical research sector, focusing on pharmaceuticals and medical research activities.

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

    The company maintains a strong liquidity position, with cash and equivalents amounting to KRW 41,154,584,840, which represents 26.45% of its total assets. Its liquidity FPT (free cash flow to total debt) is not explicitly provided, but the company's current ratio of 1.26 suggests a moderate ability to meet short-term obligations. The price-to-book ratio of 3.54 indicates that the market values the company at a premium to its book value, which may reflect expectations of future growth or intangible assets.

    Profitability metrics show a challenging performance, with a negative return on equity (ROE) of -19.7% and a negative return on assets (ROA) of -12.19%. These figures are below the typical expectations for the biotechnology and medical research industry, which often balances high R&D costs with long-term growth potential. The company reported a net loss of KRW 18,961,701,880 and an operating loss of KRW 17,831,931,710, indicating significant operational challenges.

    The company's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, as no segment-specific data is provided in the available financials. There is no indication of geographic diversification in the revenue mix, which could expose the company to regional economic or regulatory risks. The lack of segmental or geographic breakdown limits the ability to assess the company's exposure to different markets or product lines.

    The company's growth trajectory appears to be under pressure, with a net loss and negative operating income reported in the latest financial period. While the company generated positive operating cash flow of KRW 3,086,102,180, its free cash flow was negative at KRW -17,596,899,330, indicating that capital expenditures and other cash outflows exceeded operating cash inflows. This suggests that the company may need to rely on external financing or asset sales to fund ongoing operations or expansion.

    Risk factors include a low liquidity rating and a negative net income, which could affect the company's ability to meet financial obligations or invest in growth opportunities. The company has a low dilution risk, with no immediate filing-based liquidity or dilution flags detected. However, the negative net income and operating loss may necessitate future equity or debt financing, which could lead to dilution or increased leverage.

    There are no recent events or filings mentioned in the provided data that would indicate significant changes in the company's operations or financial position. The absence of recent events or transcripts does not imply stability, but rather a lack of disclosed material developments in the latest available data.

    Key takeaways
    • The company has a strong liquidity position with significant cash and equivalents, but its operating performance is weak, with a net loss and negative operating income.
    • The company's profitability metrics, including ROE and ROA, are negative, indicating poor returns on equity and assets.
    • The company's revenue is not segmented or geographically diversified, which could increase its exposure to regional or product-specific risks.
    • The company's free cash flow is negative, suggesting that it may need to seek external financing to fund operations or growth.
    • The company has a low dilution risk at present, but its financial performance may necessitate future equity or debt financing.
    • There are no recent events or filings that indicate significant changes in the company's operations or financial position.

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    Valuation

    Market price
    $4 785,00
    Market cap
    $340.83B
    Enterprise value
    $330.44B
    P/E
    Non-GAAP P/E
    EV / Revenue
    EV / Op income
    EV / OCF
    107.1x
    P / B
    3.5x
    P / Tangible book
    3.5x
    Tangible book
    $96.27B
    Net cash
    $10.39B
    Current ratio
    1.3
    Debt / equity
    0.3
    ROA
    -12.2%
    ROE
    -19.7%
    Cash conversion
    -16.0%
    CapEx / revenue
    -2.8%
    SBC / revenue
    Dilution ratio
    0.0%

    Revenue by segment

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    — missing data

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    Risk factors

    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskLow
    Filing-based flags
    • No immediate filing-based liquidity or dilution flags were detected.

    Benchmarks vs cohort

    Op Margin-24,1 %Above median
    Net Margin-25,6 %Above median
    ROE-19,7 %Below median
    Capex / Rev-2,8 %Above median
    D/E0,32Bottom quartile
    Cash Conv-0,16Bottom quartile

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    Data sources
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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 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)
    • Market Cap
      market_price * shares_outstanding_diluted
    Source documents
    • 278650.KQ Market data — financials · 2026-05-26

    Ownership & reference

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    KOSDAQ · KRW

    Intel & risk

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    OSINT findings
    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskLow
    No immediate filing-based liquidity or dilution flags were detected.

    Evidence & claims

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    The Thread

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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