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EyeGene Inc

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-5,2 %
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-586,5 %
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About

EyeGene Inc is a South Korean biotechnology company focused on pharmaceuticals and medical research, primarily generating revenue through the development and commercialization of innovative therapies.

Business. EyeGene Inc is a pharmaceutical company operating within the Healthcare sector, specifically focused on pharmaceuticals and medical research. The firm is headquartered in South Korea and is primarily listed on the KOSDAQ exchange under the ticker symbol 185490.KQ. Specific details regarding operating segments and geographic revenue mix are not available.

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

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-5,2 %
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    • ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR

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    Business

    EyeGene Inc is a pharmaceutical company operating within the Healthcare sector, specifically focused on pharmaceuticals and medical research. The firm is headquartered in South Korea and is primarily listed on the KOSDAQ exchange under the ticker symbol 185490.KQ. Specific details regarding operating segments and geographic revenue mix are not available.

    Classification92 %
    SectorHealthcare
    Business sectorPharmaceuticals & Medical Research
    IndustryPharmaceuticals
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    GENERATED

    EyeGene Inc maintains a strong liquidity position with a current ratio of 8.53, indicating the company can easily cover its short-term liabilities with its current assets. The company holds KRW 5,966,751,760 in cash and equivalents, which is significantly higher than its total liabilities of KRW 13,238,525,140. However, the company's liquidity is not supported by positive operating cash flow, as it reported negative operating cash flow of KRW -6,005,316,420 in the latest period.

    The company's profitability metrics are weak, with a return on equity (ROE) of -5.25% and a return on assets (ROA) of -4.28%. These figures indicate that EyeGene Inc is not generating returns for its shareholders or effectively utilizing its assets. The company reported a net loss of KRW -3,069,457,260 and an operating loss of KRW -3,573,258,180 in the latest financial period. These results are below the industry median for profitability metrics, suggesting underperformance relative to its peers.

    EyeGene Inc's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, as disclosed in its financial statements, with no geographic breakdown provided in the available data. The lack of geographic diversification may expose the company to regional economic or regulatory risks, though the exact nature of these risks is not quantified in the available data.

    The company's growth trajectory is uncertain, with no clear indication of revenue growth in the latest period. The reported revenue of KRW 523,309,530 is lower than the analyst estimate of KRW 3,363,420,000, suggesting a significant underperformance. The outlook for the current and next fiscal years is not provided in the available data, making it difficult to assess future growth potential.

    Risk factors for EyeGene Inc include its negative net income and operating income, which raise concerns about its long-term viability. The company's liquidity risk is low due to its strong cash position, but its credit risk is elevated due to the lack of profitability and negative cash flows. The risk of dilution is currently low, as there are no immediate filing-based flags indicating potential share issuance. However, the company's negative free cash flow of KRW -2,907,020,070 may necessitate future financing, which could lead to dilution.

    Recent events for EyeGene Inc include the release of its latest financial results, which show a significant decline in revenue and profitability compared to analyst expectations. No recent filings or transcripts have been disclosed that provide additional insight into the company's strategic direction or operational performance.

    Key takeaways
    • EyeGene Inc has a strong liquidity position with a current ratio of 8.53 and KRW 5.97 billion in cash and equivalents.
    • The company is unprofitable, with a net loss of KRW -3.07 billion and an operating loss of KRW -3.57 billion in the latest period.
    • Revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, with no geographic diversification disclosed.
    • The company's growth trajectory is unclear, with reported revenue significantly below analyst estimates.
    • Liquidity risk is low, but credit risk is elevated due to negative cash flows and unprofitability.
    • No immediate dilution risk is identified, but negative free cash flow may necessitate future financing.

    Bull / Bear case

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    BULL CASE · 5

    Operating income improved by 51.2% year-over-year, signaling a meaningful reduction in operational losses for the company.

    Net income losses narrowed by 42.5% year-over-year, indicating a positive trend toward improved profitability metrics.

    The debt-to-equity ratio of 0.05 ranks above the median, suggesting a conservative capital structure with low leverage risk.

    Cash conversion of 1.96 exceeds the 75th percentile of the pharmaceutical cohort, highlighting superior cash flow efficiency.

    Dilution, liquidity, and credit risks are all assessed as low, providing a stable risk profile for investors.

    BEAR CASE · 5

    The company reported a net loss of 12.1 billion KRW in the latest fiscal year, demonstrating an inability to generate profit.

    Free cash flow remained deeply negative at -15.5 billion KRW, indicating significant ongoing cash burn and funding needs.

    Operating margin of -6.8% places the company in the bottom quartile of the pharmaceutical cohort, reflecting poor operational efficiency.

    Return on equity of -5.25% ranks in the bottom quartile, showing the company destroys shareholder value relative to peers.

    Revenue growth CAGR of only 0.9% over four years suggests stagnant top-line expansion and limited market traction.

    In focus — financials by report

    Quarterly
    Annual
    QUARTERLYFiled 2021-02-24
    Q4 2020 · Quarter highlights

    Revenue KRW 774.0M, −41,0% YoY; Operating income −37,2% YoY.

    RevenueKRW 774.0M−41,0 % YoY
    Operating income-KRW 3.25B−37,2 % YoY
    Net income-KRW 8.83B−216,1 % YoY
    Free cash flow-KRW 11.86B−410,1 % YoY
    EPS
    Operating cash flow-KRW 5.98B+50,9 % YoY
    Financials
    Income statement
    RevenueKRW 774.0M
    Gross profitKRW 246.2M
    Operating income-KRW 3.25B
    Net income-KRW 8.83B
    Margins
    Gross margin31.8%
    Operating margin-420.4%
    Net margin-1141.4%
    FCF margin-1532.9%
    Balance sheet
    Total assetsKRW 68.05B
    Total liabilitiesKRW 10.92B
    Total equityKRW 57.13B
    Cash & equivalentsKRW 2.76B
    Long-term debtKRW 2.47B
    Cash flow
    Operating cash flow-KRW 5.98B
    CapEx-KRW 1.22B
    Free cash flow-KRW 11.86B
    SBC
    P&L flow · revenue → net income
    Revenue KRW 774.0MOperating costs KRW 4.03BTax KRW 5.58BNet income KRW 8.83B
    Highlights
    • Revenue KRW 774.0M, −41,0% YoY
    • Operating income −37,2% YoY
    • Net income −216,1% YoY
    • Free cash flow −410,1% YoY
    • Net margin -1141.4%

    Valuation FY

    Market price
    $1 423,00
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    Enterprise value
    P/E
    Non-GAAP P/E
    EV / Revenue
    EV / Op income
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    P / B
    P / Tangible book
    Tangible book
    $58.50B
    Net cash
    $2.76B
    Current ratio
    8.5
    Debt / equity
    0.1
    ROA
    -4.3%
    ROE
    -5.2%
    Cash conversion
    196.0%
    CapEx / revenue
    -22.5%
    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 Margin-682,8 %Bottom quartile
    Net Margin-586,5 %Bottom quartile
    ROE-5,2 %Below median
    Capex / Rev-22,5 %Bottom quartile
    D/E0,05Above median
    Cash Conv1,96Above P75

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    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
    • EyeGene Inc Market data — financials · 2026-05-26
    • EyeGene Inc Market data — analyst estimates · 2026-05-26

    Ownership & reference

    Leadership

    • Won Yil YooPresident, Director

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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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    The Thread

    Everything we know, in order
    2026-06-20 12:34 UTCANALYSTAnalyst coverage initiated
    2026-06-20 12:34 UTCANALYSTAnalyst coverage initiated
    2021-02-24 14:46 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q4 2020 Revenue KRW 774.0M · Net KRW -8.83B
    2021-02-24 14:46 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2021 Revenue KRW 3.57B · Net KRW -15.71B
    2020-11-16 14:14 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q3 2020 Revenue KRW 1.10B · Net KRW -1.52B
    2020-08-14 13:35 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q2 2020 Revenue KRW 877.3M · Net KRW -2.42B
    2018-03-15 15:31 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2018 Revenue KRW 5.29B · Net KRW -25.95B
    2017-02-10 13:41 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2017 Revenue KRW 3.24B · Net KRW -34.57B
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