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Metacare Co Ltd

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11,4 %
Net margin
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About

Metacare Co Ltd is a South Korean pharmaceutical company that develops and commercializes prescription drugs, primarily in the healthcare sector.

Business. Metacare Co Ltd (118000.KS) is a South Korean pharmaceutical company engaged in the research, development, and sale of pharmaceutical products. The firm operates within the broader healthcare sector, specifically focusing on pharmaceuticals and medical research activities. Headquartered in South Korea, the company is primarily listed on the Korea Exchange (KRX). Specific details regarding operating segments or geographic revenue breakdowns are not disclosed in the available data.

Classification92 %
SectorHealthcare
Business sectorPharmaceuticals & Medical Research
IndustryPharmaceuticals
ActivityPharmaceuticals & Medical Research
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    Analysis

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    • 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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    Business

    Metacare Co Ltd (118000.KS) is a South Korean pharmaceutical company engaged in the research, development, and sale of pharmaceutical products. The firm operates within the broader healthcare sector, specifically focusing on pharmaceuticals and medical research activities. Headquartered in South Korea, the company is primarily listed on the Korea Exchange (KRX). Specific details regarding operating segments or geographic revenue breakdowns are not disclosed in the available data.

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

    Metacare Co Ltd maintains a strong liquidity position, with a current ratio of 14.43, indicating a significant buffer of current assets over current liabilities. The company's cash and equivalents amount to KRW 36,980,386,020, which is a substantial portion of its total assets of KRW 123,105,271,570. This liquidity is further supported by a free cash flow of KRW 14,474,477,690, suggesting the company generates more than enough cash to fund operations and potentially reinvest or return to shareholders.

    In terms of profitability, Metacare demonstrates strong returns, with a return on equity (ROE) of 11.38% and a return on assets (ROA) of 11.05%. These figures are well above the typical thresholds for the pharmaceutical industry, indicating efficient use of equity and assets to generate profit. The company's operating income of KRW 9,446,504,380 and net income of KRW 13,606,752,270 further underscore its strong earnings performance.

    Geographically and segment-wise, Metacare's revenue concentration is not explicitly detailed in the available data. However, the company operates primarily in South Korea, and its business is centered on pharmaceuticals and medical research. The lack of detailed segment or geographic breakdown suggests a relatively concentrated business model, which could expose the company to regional economic or regulatory risks.

    Looking at growth, Metacare's recent financial performance shows a strong revenue base of KRW 4,886,450,250. While the outlook for the current and next fiscal years is not explicitly provided, the company's robust free cash flow and low capital expenditure of KRW -74,453,910 suggest a conservative approach to reinvestment. This may indicate a focus on maintaining profitability rather than aggressive expansion.

    Risk factors for Metacare are currently assessed as low in terms of liquidity and dilution. The company has no immediate filing-based liquidity or dilution flags, and its debt-to-equity ratio is 0.0, indicating no long-term debt obligations. This suggests a strong financial position with minimal leverage. The absence of dilution risk is further supported by the fact that basic and diluted shares outstanding are equal, indicating no potential for share dilution from stock options or convertible securities.

    Recent events and filings do not show any material changes or risks for Metacare. The company's financial statements and disclosures are consistent with a stable and well-managed business. There are no notable regulatory or operational risks highlighted in the available data, and the company appears to be in a strong position to continue its operations without significant disruptions.

    Key takeaways
    • Metacare Co Ltd has a strong liquidity position with a current ratio of 14.43 and substantial cash reserves.
    • The company demonstrates high profitability with ROE and ROA of 11.38% and 11.05%, respectively.
    • Metacare has no long-term debt and a low risk of dilution, indicating a conservative capital structure.
    • The company's growth strategy appears to focus on maintaining profitability rather than aggressive expansion.
    • No immediate liquidity or dilution risks are identified, and the company's financial position is stable.

    Bull / Bear case

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    BULL CASE · 4

    Revenue surged 62.4% year-over-year to 32.8 billion KRW, demonstrating strong top-line growth momentum.

    Operating margin of 1.93% ranks best-in-class compared to the 0.056% pharmaceutical cohort median.

    Net margin of 2.78% significantly outperforms the 0.039% median for the pharmaceutical peer group.

    The company maintains a zero debt-to-equity ratio, indicating a conservative capital structure with low leverage risk.

    BEAR CASE · 2

    Long-term debt increased to 59.3 billion KRW, nearly doubling from the prior year's 35.6 billion KRW.

    Cash conversion ratio of 0.25 falls below the 0.95 median for the pharmaceutical cohort.

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    Market price
    $1 294,00
    Market cap
    Enterprise value
    P/E
    Non-GAAP P/E
    EV / Revenue
    EV / Op income
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    P / B
    P / Tangible book
    Tangible book
    $119.56B
    Net cash
    $36.87B
    Current ratio
    14.4
    Debt / equity
    0.0
    ROA
    11.1%
    ROE
    11.4%
    Cash conversion
    25.0%
    CapEx / revenue
    -1.5%
    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 Margin193,3 %Best in class
    Net Margin278,5 %Best in class
    ROE11,4 %Above P75
    Capex / Rev-1,5 %Above P75
    D/E0,00Above P75
    Cash Conv0,25Bottom quartile

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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
    • Metacare Co Ltd Market data — financials · 2026-05-26

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    Intel & risk

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    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