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BNC Korea Inc

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Mcap
220,2B KRW
P/E
81,9x
EV / Rev
1,7x
Div yield
2,17 %
Op margin
19,0 %
ROE
0,1 %
Net margin
1,3 %
Debt / equity
0,05
Beta
52w range
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About

BNC Korea Inc is a pharmaceutical company that develops and commercializes biopharmaceutical products, primarily in the healthcare sector.

Business. BNC Korea Inc (256840.KQ) is a pharmaceutical company engaged in the pharmaceuticals and medical research industry. The firm operates within the Healthcare sector, focusing on product sales as its primary revenue model. Specific details regarding operating segments and geographic mix are not available. The company is listed on the KOSDAQ exchange.

Classification92 %
SectorHealthcare
Business sectorPharmaceuticals & Medical Research
IndustryPharmaceuticals
ActivityPharmaceuticals & Medical Research
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At a glance

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Valuation
81,9x
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Profitability
0,1 %
return on equity
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What drives this business

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    Analysis

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    • 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

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    Synthesis

    Business

    BNC Korea Inc (256840.KQ) is a pharmaceutical company engaged in the pharmaceuticals and medical research industry. The firm operates within the Healthcare sector, focusing on product sales as its primary revenue model. Specific details regarding operating segments and geographic mix are not available. The company is listed on the KOSDAQ exchange.

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

    BNC Korea Inc maintains a strong liquidity position, with a current ratio of 7.28, indicating a robust ability to meet short-term obligations. The company's cash and equivalents amount to KRW 79,215,821,640, which is significantly higher than its total liabilities of KRW 32,390,163,400, further reinforcing its liquidity strength. The price-to-book ratio of 1.09 suggests that the company's market value is closely aligned with its book value, indicating a conservative valuation.

    In terms of profitability, BNC Korea Inc's return on equity (ROE) of 0.14% and return on assets (ROA) of 0.12% are below the industry median for pharmaceutical companies, which typically exhibit higher returns due to the high-margin nature of the sector. The company's operating income of KRW 4,326,567,330 and net income of KRW 296,220,110 reflect modest profitability, with a gross profit margin of 49.8%. These figures suggest that the company is not leveraging its scale or market position to achieve industry-leading returns.

    The company's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, as disclosed in its financial statements, with no material geographic diversification reported. This lack of diversification increases the company's exposure to market-specific risks, particularly in the Korean pharmaceutical market. The absence of detailed segment reporting limits the ability to assess the performance of individual product lines or therapeutic areas.

    Looking ahead, BNC Korea Inc's revenue is projected to grow by a modest amount in the current fiscal year, with no significant acceleration expected in the next fiscal year. The company's capital expenditure of KRW 7,143,340,150 in the latest reporting period indicates ongoing investment in infrastructure or R&D, but the free cash flow of -KRW 2,347,785,040 suggests that these investments are not yet generating positive cash returns. The company's long-term debt of KRW 10,109,706,290 is relatively low compared to its total equity of KRW 212,539,527,850, indicating a conservative capital structure.

    The risk assessment for BNC Korea Inc indicates low liquidity and dilution risks, with no immediate filing-based flags detected. The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.05 further supports this assessment, as it is well below the industry median. However, the company's high price-to-earnings ratio of 783.88 suggests that investors are paying a premium for its earnings, which may not be justified by its current profitability or growth prospects. The absence of dilution risk is a positive factor, but the company's low ROE and ROA indicate that it is not effectively deploying its capital to generate returns for shareholders.

    Recent filings and transcripts do not indicate any material events that would significantly impact the company's operations or financial position in the near term. The company's financial statements are consistent with its historical performance, and there are no signs of distress or aggressive accounting practices. The lack of recent events or disclosures suggests a stable but unremarkable business environment for BNC Korea Inc.

    Key takeaways
    • BNC Korea Inc has a strong liquidity position, with a current ratio of 7.28 and significant cash reserves.
    • The company's profitability metrics, including ROE and ROA, are below industry medians, indicating underperformance.
    • Revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, increasing exposure to market-specific risks.
    • The company's capital structure is conservative, with low debt and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.05.
    • The high price-to-earnings ratio of 783.88 suggests that investors are paying a premium for earnings that are not yet generating strong returns.
    • No immediate liquidity or dilution risks were detected, but the company's low returns on equity and assets raise concerns about capital efficiency.

    Bull / Bear case

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    BULL CASE · 4

    Cash conversion ratio of 17.36 is best-in-class compared to the cohort median of 0.95, demonstrating exceptional cash generation.

    Revenue grew at a 39.6% compound annual growth rate over the last four years, showing strong historical top-line expansion.

    Debt-to-equity ratio of 0.05 is well below the cohort median of 0.18, reflecting a conservative and low-leverage capital structure.

    The company maintains low levels of dilution, liquidity, and credit risk, providing a stable foundation for future operations.

    BEAR CASE · 1

    Net margin of 1.3% trails the pharmaceutical cohort median of 3.9%, suggesting weaker bottom-line performance than industry averages.

    In focus — financials by report

    Valuation FY

    Market price
    $3 220,00
    Market cap
    $232.20B
    Enterprise value
    $163.09B
    P/E
    81.9x
    Non-GAAP P/E
    EV / Revenue
    1.7x
    EV / Op income
    189.4x
    EV / OCF
    31.7x
    P / B
    1.1x
    P / Tangible book
    1.1x
    Tangible book
    $212.54B
    Net cash
    $69.11B
    Current ratio
    7.3
    Debt / equity
    0.1
    ROA
    0.1%
    ROE
    0.1%
    Cash conversion
    1736.0%
    CapEx / revenue
    -31.4%
    SBC / revenue
    Dilution ratio
    0.0%

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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 Margin19,0 %Above P75
    Net Margin1,3 %Below median
    ROE0,1 %Below median
    Capex / Rev-31,4 %Bottom quartile
    D/E0,05Above median
    Cash Conv17,36Best in class

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    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
    • BNC Korea Inc Market data — financials · 2026-05-26

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    Intel & risk

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

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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