Ee Hwa Construction Co Ltd
Ee Hwa Construction Co Ltd has a market price of 1,616 KRW and a market cap of 26,282,578,752 KRW, with a price-to-earnings ratio of 12.35 and a price-to-book ratio of 2.94. The company's liquidity is assessed as medium, with a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt, and a current ratio of 0.89, indicating potential short-term liquidity constraints. Profitability metrics show a return on equity of 23.78% and a return on assets of 4.22%, both below the industry median for construction and engineering firms. The company's operating margin is 2.86% (3,290,259,300 KRW operating income on 115,190,727,610 KRW revenue), which is lower than the industry median of 4.5%. Gross margin is 9.18% (10,575,946,120 KRW gross profit on 115,190,727,610 KRW revenue), also below the industry median of 12.3%. The company's revenue is concentrated in construction and civil engineering, with disclosed segments including officetels, factories, railways, and industrial plants. No geographic breakdown is provided, but the company is based in South Korea, suggesting a high concentration in the domestic market. Outlook for the current fiscal year shows a projected revenue growth of 3.2% year-over-year, with a 1.8% increase in operating income. For the next fiscal year, revenue is expected to grow by 4.5%, and operating income by 2.1%. These projections are in line with the industry's moderate growth expectations. Risk factors include medium liquidity risk due to a current ratio of 0.89 and negative net cash after debt. Dilution risk is assessed as low, with no near-term pressure from share issuance or convertible debt. The company has not disclosed any recent events in filings or transcripts that would significantly alter its risk profile. Recent financial filings and transcripts do not indicate any material events or strategic shifts. The company's capital structure remains stable, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.69 and long-term debt of 6,171,203,310 KRW. Free cash flow of 2,682,360,390 KRW supports operational flexibility.
Business. Ee Hwa Construction Co Ltd is a Korea-based company engaged in construction and civil engineering for officetels, factories, educational and research facilities, railways, airports, and industrial plants, with revenue derived from construction contracts and civil engineering projects.
Classification. Ee Hwa Construction Co Ltd is classified under the industry "Construction & Engineering" within the "Industrial & Commercial Services" business sector, with a confidence level of 0.92.
- Ee Hwa Construction trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 12.35, below the industry median of 15.2.
- Return on equity of 23.78% is strong but below the industry median of 28.5%.
- Revenue is concentrated in South Korea, with no disclosed geographic diversification.
- Free cash flow of 2,682,360,390 KRW supports operational flexibility despite negative net cash.
- Liquidity risk is medium due to a current ratio of 0.89 and negative net cash after debt.
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- Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.