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INDICATIVE · SAMPLE DATA
009440$756.0057

KC Green Holdings Co Ltd

Environmental Services & EquipmentVerified

KC Green Holdings exhibits a weak capital structure and liquidity position, with a price-to-book ratio of 0.17 and a negative operating cash flow of -665.23 million KRW. The company's current ratio of 1.13 suggests limited short-term liquidity, while its debt-to-equity ratio of 0.2 indicates a relatively conservative leverage profile. However, the negative free cash flow of -37.51 billion KRW highlights significant cash outflows, which could constrain operational flexibility. Profitability metrics are sharply negative, with a return on equity of -38.75% and a return on assets of -23.45%, both well below the industry median for Environmental Services & Equipment. The company reported a net loss of 40.40 billion KRW, driven by an operating loss of 1.57 billion KRW, indicating a failure to generate sustainable earnings. Gross profit of 17.56 billion KRW is insufficient to cover operating expenses, further underscoring operational inefficiencies. The company's revenue is distributed across five segments, with the Environmental Engineering and Environmental Services segments likely representing the largest portions. However, the valuation snapshot does not provide segment-specific revenue figures, and the Office Environment and Energy segments may contribute less to overall revenue. Geographically, the company is concentrated in South Korea, with no disclosed international operations, which increases exposure to local economic and regulatory risks. Growth prospects are constrained, with the company reporting a net loss and negative operating cash flow. The outlook for the current fiscal year does not indicate a reversal of this trend, and the absence of disclosed revenue growth in recent periods suggests a lack of momentum. Capital expenditures of -2.88 billion KRW reflect ongoing investment, but the negative free cash flow indicates that these investments are not yet generating returns. Risk factors include a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt, which elevates liquidity risk. The company's low dilution risk is offset by its weak profitability and cash flow generation, which could necessitate future financing. The risk assessment flags a medium liquidity risk, with the company's cash and equivalents of 13.74 billion KRW insufficient to cover short-term obligations. No recent filings or transcripts are available to provide additional context on strategic initiatives or operational changes.

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Profile
CompanyKC Green Holdings Co Ltd
Ticker009440.KS
SectorIndustrials
BusinessIndustrial & Commercial Services
Industry groupIndustrial & Commercial Services
IndustryEnvironmental Services & Equipment
AI analysis

Business. KC Green Holdings Co Ltd is a Korea-based holding company primarily engaged in the environmental business, operating through five segments: Environmental Engineering, Environmental Services, Resource Circulation, Office Environment, and Energy.

Classification. KC Green Holdings is classified under the Environmental Services & Equipment industry within the Industrial & Commercial Services business sector, with a confidence level of 0.92.

KC Green Holdings exhibits a weak capital structure and liquidity position, with a price-to-book ratio of 0.17 and a negative operating cash flow of -665.23 million KRW. The company's current ratio of 1.13 suggests limited short-term liquidity, while its debt-to-equity ratio of 0.2 indicates a relatively conservative leverage profile. However, the negative free cash flow of -37.51 billion KRW highlights significant cash outflows, which could constrain operational flexibility. Profitability metrics are sharply negative, with a return on equity of -38.75% and a return on assets of -23.45%, both well below the industry median for Environmental Services & Equipment. The company reported a net loss of 40.40 billion KRW, driven by an operating loss of 1.57 billion KRW, indicating a failure to generate sustainable earnings. Gross profit of 17.56 billion KRW is insufficient to cover operating expenses, further underscoring operational inefficiencies. The company's revenue is distributed across five segments, with the Environmental Engineering and Environmental Services segments likely representing the largest portions. However, the valuation snapshot does not provide segment-specific revenue figures, and the Office Environment and Energy segments may contribute less to overall revenue. Geographically, the company is concentrated in South Korea, with no disclosed international operations, which increases exposure to local economic and regulatory risks. Growth prospects are constrained, with the company reporting a net loss and negative operating cash flow. The outlook for the current fiscal year does not indicate a reversal of this trend, and the absence of disclosed revenue growth in recent periods suggests a lack of momentum. Capital expenditures of -2.88 billion KRW reflect ongoing investment, but the negative free cash flow indicates that these investments are not yet generating returns. Risk factors include a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt, which elevates liquidity risk. The company's low dilution risk is offset by its weak profitability and cash flow generation, which could necessitate future financing. The risk assessment flags a medium liquidity risk, with the company's cash and equivalents of 13.74 billion KRW insufficient to cover short-term obligations. No recent filings or transcripts are available to provide additional context on strategic initiatives or operational changes.
Key takeaways
  • KC Green Holdings is operating at a significant net loss with negative operating and free cash flows, indicating poor financial health.
  • The company's return on equity and return on assets are sharply negative, well below industry norms.
  • Revenue is concentrated in South Korea with no disclosed international diversification, increasing regional risk exposure.
  • Capital expenditures are ongoing, but the company's negative free cash flow suggests these investments are not yet generating returns.
  • Liquidity risk is medium, with a current ratio of 1.13 and a negative net cash position after debt.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyKRW
Revenue$85.96B
Gross profit$17.56B
Operating income-$1.57B
Net income-$40.40B
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow-$665.2M
CapEx-$2.88B
Free cash flow-$37.51B
Total assets$172.28B
Total liabilities$68.01B
Total equity$104.27B
Cash & equivalents$13.74B
Long-term debt$21.00B
Annual history (last 5)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
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PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
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PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
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PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
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Quarterly history (last 4)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
FQ0
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FQ-2
FQ-3
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FQ-5
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FQ-7
PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
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PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
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PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
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FQ-5
FQ-6
FQ-7
Valuation
Market price$756.00
Market cap$17.33B
Enterprise value$24.59B
P/E
Reported non-GAAP P/E
EV/Revenue0.3
EV/Op income
EV/OCF
P/B0.2
P/Tangible book0.2
Tangible book$104.27B
Net cash-$7.26B
Current ratio1.1
Debt/Equity0.2
ROA-23.4%
ROE-38.8%
Cash conversion2.0%
CapEx/Revenue-3.4%
SBC/Revenue
Asset intensity
Dilution ratio0.0%
Risk assessment
Dilution riskLow
Liquidity riskMedium
  • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
Industry benchmarks
Activity: Industrial Services · cohort 6 companies
Metric009440Activity
Op margin-1.8%11.2% medp25 7.1% · p75 18.5%bottom quartile
Net margin-47.0%13.8% medp25 13.8% · p75 13.8%bottom quartile
Gross margin20.4%94.7% medp25 62.9% · p75 126.4%bottom quartile
R&D / revenue6.0% medp25 6.0% · p75 6.0%
CapEx / revenue-3.4%6.7% medp25 4.4% · p75 7.4%bottom quartile
Debt / equity20.0%136.7% medp25 101.5% · p75 217.7%bottom quartile
Source data
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Company fundamentalsperiod FQ-7 · history via verified-market-data
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2026-05-04 23:43 UTC#0007400c
Market quoteclose KRW 756.00 · shares 0.02B diluted
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Source: analysis-pipeline (hybrid)Generated: 2026-05-04 23:44 UTCJob: fb1842c8