Kumho Electric Co Ltd
Kumho Electric Co Ltd has a market price of 886.0 KRW and a market cap of 53,769,668,118 KRW, with a price-to-book ratio of 2.22 and a price-to-tangible-book ratio of 2.22. The company's liquidity position is characterized by 3,815,574,110 KRW in cash and equivalents, but it has 6,532,865,620 KRW in long-term debt, resulting in a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.27. The company's current ratio is 0.97, indicating a moderate liquidity risk. Profitability metrics show a challenging performance, with a return on equity of -14.01% and a return on assets of -11.03%. The company reported a net loss of 3,395,679,740 KRW and an operating loss of 2,153,697,770 KRW. Gross profit was 13,786,588,130 KRW, but this was insufficient to offset the operating and net losses. The company's EBITDA multiple is negative at -26.23, reflecting the unprofitable state of operations. The company's revenue is concentrated in the manufacture and sale of lighting products, including fluorescent and LED lighting, as well as automotive lighting. Additional revenue streams come from software development, energy services, and rental business. The company's geographic exposure is primarily within Korea, with no disclosed international revenue segments. The company's growth trajectory is uncertain, with a net loss in the latest reporting period. The company's free cash flow is negative at -3,976,620,180 KRW, and capital expenditures were -328,431,090 KRW. The company's operating cash flow is positive at 4,084,262,460 KRW, but this is not sufficient to cover the free cash flow deficit. The company's revenue history does not provide a clear growth pattern. The company faces a medium liquidity risk, with a current ratio of 0.97 and a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt. The risk of dilution is low, with no significant dilution potential in the basic shares outstanding. The company's valuation adjustments do not indicate any material changes to the financial structure. Recent events and filings do not provide specific details on the company's strategic direction or operational changes. The company's latest financial results indicate a challenging operating environment, with a net loss and negative operating income. The company's capital structure and liquidity position suggest a need for operational improvements or external financing to address the current financial challenges.
Business. Kumho Electric Co Ltd is a Korea-based company primarily engaged in the manufacture and sale of general lighting and display lighting, including fluorescent lamps, LED lighting, and automotive lighting, as well as software development, energy services, and rental business.
Classification. Kumho Electric Co Ltd is classified under the Industrials economic sector, Industrial Goods business sector, and Electrical Components & Equipment industry, with a confidence level of 0.92.
- Kumho Electric Co Ltd is operating at a net loss with a return on equity of -14.01% and a return on assets of -11.03%.
- The company's liquidity position is moderate, with a current ratio of 0.97 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.27.
- Revenue is concentrated in the lighting and related products segment, with no disclosed international revenue.
- The company's free cash flow is negative at -3,976,620,180 KRW, and capital expenditures were -328,431,090 KRW.
- The company faces a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk.
- Recent financial results indicate a challenging operating environment, with a need for operational improvements or external financing.
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- Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.