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Cellbion Co Ltd

PharmaceuticalsVerified

Cellbion's capital structure shows a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.37, indicating a relatively conservative leverage position compared to typical pharmaceutical firms. The company holds 1.96 billion KRW in cash and equivalents, but this is offset by 8.42 billion KRW in long-term debt, resulting in a net cash position of -6.46 billion KRW. The current ratio of 11.1 suggests strong short-term liquidity, with current assets significantly outpacing current liabilities. Profitability metrics reveal significant underperformance relative to industry norms. The company reported a net loss of 7.57 billion KRW and an operating loss of 8.24 billion KRW, resulting in a return on equity of -33.24% and return on assets of -21.52%. These figures are well below the typical positive returns seen in the pharmaceutical industry, indicating operational challenges and potential misalignment with industry_config preferred metrics. Segmental and geographic exposure data is not explicitly provided in the input, but the company's operations are disclosed to include pharmaceutical development, generic drugs, CDMO services, and cosmetics. Given the lack of geographic breakdown, it is unclear whether revenue is concentrated in specific regions or if the company has diversified exposure. Growth trajectory analysis shows a negative operating cash flow of 5.55 billion KRW and free cash flow of -8.37 billion KRW, with capital expenditures of -1.68 billion KRW. These figures suggest the company is investing in operations but is not generating positive cash flow, which could constrain future growth unless operational efficiency improves. Risk factors include medium liquidity risk due to negative net cash and a high current ratio, which may not be sustainable in the long term. Dilution risk is assessed as low, with no significant dilution potential in the basic shares outstanding. However, the company's negative net income and operating cash flow could pressure future capital structure decisions. Recent events include the latest financial filing (HA-latest) disclosing the company's significant losses and liquidity position. No recent transcripts or filings beyond the financial snapshot are provided in the input data.

30-day price · 308430-3000.00 (-10.5%)
Low$24300.00High$39200.00Close$25500.00As of21 May, 00:00 UTC
Profile
CompanyCellbion Co Ltd
Ticker308430.KQ
SectorHealthcare
BusinessPharmaceuticals & Medical Research
Industry groupPharmaceuticals & Medical Research
IndustryPharmaceuticals
AI analysis

Business. Cellbion Co Ltd is a Korea-based company engaged in the manufacture and sale of pharmaceuticals, development of innovative diagnostic and therapeutic drugs, generic prescription drug business, CDMO services for clinical trial drugs, and cosmetic product manufacturing.

Classification. Cellbion is classified under the Healthcare economic sector, Pharmaceuticals & Medical Research business sector, and Pharmaceuticals industry with 92% confidence.

Cellbion's capital structure shows a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.37, indicating a relatively conservative leverage position compared to typical pharmaceutical firms. The company holds 1.96 billion KRW in cash and equivalents, but this is offset by 8.42 billion KRW in long-term debt, resulting in a net cash position of -6.46 billion KRW. The current ratio of 11.1 suggests strong short-term liquidity, with current assets significantly outpacing current liabilities. Profitability metrics reveal significant underperformance relative to industry norms. The company reported a net loss of 7.57 billion KRW and an operating loss of 8.24 billion KRW, resulting in a return on equity of -33.24% and return on assets of -21.52%. These figures are well below the typical positive returns seen in the pharmaceutical industry, indicating operational challenges and potential misalignment with industry_config preferred metrics. Segmental and geographic exposure data is not explicitly provided in the input, but the company's operations are disclosed to include pharmaceutical development, generic drugs, CDMO services, and cosmetics. Given the lack of geographic breakdown, it is unclear whether revenue is concentrated in specific regions or if the company has diversified exposure. Growth trajectory analysis shows a negative operating cash flow of 5.55 billion KRW and free cash flow of -8.37 billion KRW, with capital expenditures of -1.68 billion KRW. These figures suggest the company is investing in operations but is not generating positive cash flow, which could constrain future growth unless operational efficiency improves. Risk factors include medium liquidity risk due to negative net cash and a high current ratio, which may not be sustainable in the long term. Dilution risk is assessed as low, with no significant dilution potential in the basic shares outstanding. However, the company's negative net income and operating cash flow could pressure future capital structure decisions. Recent events include the latest financial filing (HA-latest) disclosing the company's significant losses and liquidity position. No recent transcripts or filings beyond the financial snapshot are provided in the input data.
Key takeaways
  • Cellbion is operating at a significant net and operating loss, with negative returns on equity and assets.
  • The company's liquidity position is strong in the short term but weak in net cash, indicating potential long-term funding risks.
  • Capital expenditures are ongoing despite negative free cash flow, suggesting continued investment in operations.
  • The company's business model spans pharmaceutical development, CDMO services, and cosmetics, but revenue concentration and geographic exposure are not disclosed.
  • Dilution risk is currently low, but the company's financial performance could change this if capital needs increase.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyKRW
Revenue$1.95B
Gross profit$88.6M
Operating income-$8.24B
Net income-$7.57B
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow-$5.55B
CapEx-$1.68B
Free cash flow-$8.37B
Total assets$35.19B
Total liabilities$12.41B
Total equity$22.79B
Cash & equivalents$1.96B
Long-term debt$8.42B
Annual history (last 5)
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Quarterly history (last 4)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
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PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
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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$22.79B
Net cash-$6.46B
Current ratio11.1
Debt/Equity0.4
ROA-21.5%
ROE-33.2%
Cash conversion73.0%
CapEx/Revenue-86.3%
SBC/Revenue
Asset intensity
Dilution ratio0.0%
Risk assessment
Dilution riskLow
Liquidity riskMedium
  • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
Industry benchmarks
Activity: Pharmaceuticals · cohort 25 companies
Metric308430Activity
Op margin-423.9%18.2% medp25 18.2% · p75 24.6%bottom quartile
Net margin-389.4%14.7% medp25 11.7% · p75 28.1%bottom quartile
Gross margin4.6%19.7% medp25 19.7% · p75 39.8%bottom quartile
R&D / revenue24.3% medp25 6.6% · p75 24.3%
CapEx / revenue-86.3%4.9% medp25 4.2% · p75 6.3%bottom quartile
Debt / equity37.0%71.3% medp25 19.0% · p75 91.7%below median
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